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Arlene O'Brien Sampson '44, November 28, 1999, in Duarte, Calif., at 77. A homemaker, she is survived by her husband of more than 55 years, Harold Sampson, her brother, three nieces, a nephew and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Florence Craig Stanley '46, June 8, 2000, in Bridgton, Maine, at 76. A graduate of the Modern School of Fashion Design in Boston, she was a homemaker and seamstress. She leaves her husband, Gordon Stanley, a son, two sisters, a brother, five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
Daniel J. Klein '48, November 13, 1999, in San Mateo, Calif., at 75. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967, he was a clinical psychologist with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. His wife, Ruth Klein, survives him.
George M. Kren '48, July 24, 2000, in Manhattan, Kan., at 74 . He was a professor of history at Kansas State University for decades. A refugee from Hitler's Europe, he became one of the most widely published writers on Hitler, contributing to dozens of books on the Holocaust. He also published books on his avocations, photography and personal computing. He is survived by his wife, Margo Kren, a son, his sister and a granddaughter.
Howard F. Staples Jr. '48, February 28, 2000, in Waterville, Maine, at 76. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After Colby he was employed in the Waterville area at MetLife insurance company, Noyes Stove Co. and Arnold's Hardware and as an insurance adjuster. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Helen Staples, three children, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother and nieces and nephews.
Foster Bruckheimer '50, June 26, 1999, in Tucson, Ariz., at 70. He was a manufacturer's representative for jewelry companies and a self-employed pawnbroker. After retirement he worked in parking enforcement at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Predeceased by his wife, Selma, he is survived by two daughters and three grandchildren.
Joseph E. Makant Jr. '50, April 19, 2000, in Tallahassee, Fla., at 71. He served as an infantry medical officer during the Korean Conflict. When he retired as an Air Force surgeon and physician, he became deputy assistant secretary for health services with the Florida Department of Corrections. Later he was a medical consultant with the Office of Disability Determinations. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Makant, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren and two cousins.
Paul A. LeVecque '52, March 3, 2000, in Augusta, Maine, at 72. He earned a master's degree in social work at the University of Michigan and worked for the Maine Department of Human Services from 1952 to 1987, retiring as director of the Bureau of Income Maintenance. He was a member of several civic boards and associations. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Delores LeVecque, four sons, two daughters, five grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert F. Hudson '54, May 12, 1999, in Houston, Texas, at 67. After earning a Ph.D. at the University of Iowa he was a geologist with Texaco Inc. Later he was employed at Lee College in Texas. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Chilson Hudson '53, and eight children.
Ann Seguin Horne '55, April 29, 2000, in Litchfield, Conn., at 66. The mother of a son and daughter, she was a teacher's aide working with learning disabled children and later worked part time as a doctor. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Horne.
Sally Turner Searles '57, March 23, 2000, in Mecklenburg, N.C., at 64. A graduate of Katharine Gibbs School, she married William H. Searles Jr. in 1956 and was the mother of two sons.
