Spring 2021
In memoriam
Washington State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away » More ...
obituaries
Winter 2020
In memoriam
WSU alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away » More ...
Fall 2020
In memoriam
Washington State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away » More ...
Summer 2020
In memoriam
WSU alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away » More ...
Fall 2019
In memoriam
Alumni, faculty, and staff of Washington State University who have passed away » More ...
Summer 2019
In memoriam
Alumni, faculty, and staff of Washington State University who have passed away » More ...
Spring 2019
In memoriam
Alumni, faculty, and staff of Washington State University who have passed away, as listed in the Spring 2019 issue of the magazine » More ...
Spring 2018
In memoriam
1930s
Necia Bennett Huntley (’35 History), 104, September 24, 2017, Olympia.
Lyle G. Nicholson (’37 DVM), 102, August 9, 2017, Hood River, Oregon.
Lucile Ramsey Cavanaugh (’39 Home Econ.), 99, July 21, 2017, Winchester, Massachusetts.
1940s
Sarah Schlademan Hall (’41 History), 97, August 12, 2017, Everett.
Aurel A. Hays (’41 Hort.), 100, March 29, 2017, Rancho Mirage, California.
H. Robert Ripley (’41 Gen. St.), 94, June 27, 2015, Castro Valley, California.
Maurice R. Smith (’41 Arch., Sigma Nu), 99, November 13, 2017, Yakima.
Maxine Spencer Green (’43 Psych.), 95, June 19, 2016, Bellingham.
Lenore Johnson Hicks (’47 Home Econ.), 91, December 8, 2016, San Rafael, … » More …
Summer 2017
In memoriam
1930s
Louise Kahse Spinning (’31 Hum.), 102, November 12, 2011, Davenport.
Frank Platt (x’34 Busi.), 102, December 5, 2016, Shoreline.
Geraldine “Jeri” Kerr (’37 Pharm.), 100, November 28, 2016, Newport.
Nadene Denison Hunter (’39 Zool., Kappa Alpha Theta), 98, September 12, 2016, South Dansville, New York.
1940s
Charles O. Lutton (’40 Busi.), 101, October 23, 2016, Portland, Oregon.
Beulah “Betty” J. Wills (’40 Bacterio.), 98, December 27, 2016, Spokane.
Albert James Low Jr. (’41 Chem. Eng., Phi Delta Theta), 98, December 22, 2016, Richland.
Mary McFarland (’41 Music), 95, October 28, 2016, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Blanche A. King (’42, ’46 MA Home Econ.), 99, August 12, … » More …
Summer 2017
Robert Smawley 1928–2017
Bob Smawley, “Mr. WSU,” embodied what it meant to be a Cougar for generations of Washington State University students, staff, and alumni, through his selfless service to the University, his caring nature, and his deep knowledge of WSU history, all delivered with a dry sense of humor and true compassion.
For over six decades, Smawley worked under six WSU presidents in several departments, volunteered and led in the Alumni Association, taught many the history of WSU through engaging slideshows, and mentored thousands of students.
“He was the heart of WSU,” says Malia Martine Karlinsky ’92. “Bob had a magical way of making you feel … » More …