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Robert L. Lindquist '50
Robert L. Lindquist ’50, September 24, 2006, in Quantico, Md., at 81. He served as a gunnery instructor during World War II before earning his Colby degree. He worked as a diplomat in Brazil for the U.S. Information Agency until 1973, when he developed and headed an ESL program in North Bethesda, Md. He taught ESL until 2005, enjoyed crabbing, and grew more than 65 varieties of roses. His wife of 57 years, Doris Koshina Lindquist ’49, four children, and three grandchildren survive him.
Shirley Raynor Ingraham '51
Shirley Raynor Ingraham ’51, September 5, 2006, in Wilton, N.H., at 76. She earned her master’s in education from American International College and taught third grade in Agawam, Mass. She moved to Florida, where she remained active in educational organizations while working to improve nursing care for senior citizens. Her son, Robert ’76, and daughter, Cynthia Lord, a sister, two grandchildren, and her former spouse, Robert A. Ingraham ’51, survive her.
Joanna D. Johnston '51
Joanna D. Johnston ’51, November 9, 2006, in Keene, N.H., at 76. She worked for 30 years in human resources with Unisys in California and Washington, D.C., before settling in Keene. She knitted, did jigsaw puzzles, and played bridge. Survivors include her brothers, Robert and Edward, and six nieces and nephews.
Natalie How Hermandorfer '52
Natalie How Hermandorfer ’52, October 18, 2006, in Easton, Conn., at 78. She graduated from the University of Connecticut and remained an avid UConn sports fan. Her marriage, family, and friends were her focus throughout her life as were Easton’s Congregational Church, library, and historical society. Her children, Wayne, Gale, and Lee Underschultz, her brother, and three grandsons survive her.
Edwin W. Martens '52
Edwin W. Martens ’52, October 29, 2006, in Chatham, Mass., at 76. He served as lieutenant in the Air Force as a radar intercept and intelligence officer. He founded Dustex Service, Inc., and was managing director and treasurer from 1956 until the business sold in 1981. After retirement he lived aboard his boat Wutz News for a decade. His wife, Nancy, his son and two daughters, his brother, and six grandchildren survive him.
Barbara S. Weiss Alpert '53
Barbara Weiss Alpert ’53, October 17, 2006, in New Bedford, Mass., at 76. She took master’s level classes at Barnard College then became a permanent substitute English teacher at New Bedford High School for 20 years. Active in the Scholarship Program of the Council for Jewish Women, she assisted many high school students with their college choices. Predeceased by her father, Fred M. Weiss ’24, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Hershel ’53, four children, a brother, Robert B. Weiss ’56, and seven grandchildren.
Charles F. Fisher '53
Charles F. Fisher ’53, November 13, 2006, in Kensington, Va., at 75. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany then earned his master’s from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught English at the university level and worked with students on film projects. An authority on jazz and blues, he traveled the length of the Mississippi tracing the roots of that music. His children, Eden Fisher Durbin and Jake Fisher, and four grandchildren survive him.
Cecelia Lasbury Johnson '53
Cecelia Lasbury Johnson ’53, December 15, 2006, in Camden, Maine, at 75. She attended Rhode Island School of Design, was a watercolorist, and served as a board member at the Cornell Fine Art Museum in Winter Park, Fla. She gardened, played tennis, and was an antiques enthusiast. She leaves three children, Dan, Joshua, and Neall; five grandchildren; a sister and two brothers, including R. Chase Lasbury ’53 and his wife, Nan Murray Lasbury ’53; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Charles J. Windhorst '54
Charles J. Windhorst ’54, December 25, 2006, in Stamford, Conn., at 75. He served in the Army, then built a career in the communications world, becoming a founding partner of Communispond. He was instrumental in establishing the Joe and Kay Peters Memorial Scholarship at Colby in honor of the couple who ran Peters’ Big Little Store in Waterville. His wife, Mary, a son, James C. Windhorst ’87, two daughters, Karen Breault and Jane Windhorse, two sisters, and six grandchildren survive him.
Frank A. Lathe '55
Frank A. Lathe Jr. ’55, September 1, 2006, in Hallowell, Maine, at 73. He served in the U.S. Army before working in his family business, Lathe Fuel Company in Hallowell, where he eventually became general manager. He retired in 1987, moved to Florida, and created a landscaping business. A volunteer fireman and lover of the outdoors, he had a memorable grin and a willingness to help others. His wife, Joan, his mother, a daughter and two sons, two brothers and a sister, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild survive him.
