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 ...
obituaries
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 …
Winter 2016
In memoriam
1930s
Lois Eleanor Henkins (’35 Office Admin.), 103, July 28, 2016, Spokane.
Thomas A. Golding (’39 Zool.), 97, March 29, 2016, Sequim.
1940s
Harry L. Hokanson (’40 Ag.), 98, April 7, 2016, Chehalis.
Edith Thurley Scheel (’40 Pharm.), 98, August 15, 2016, Vancouver.
Dorothy E. Street (’40 Socio.), 99, May 1, 2016, Portland, Oregon.
Rae G. McCain (’41 Home Econ., ’54 Ed.), 96, June 7, 2016, Spokane.
Paul Bergquist (’42 Elec. Eng.), 96, August 22, 2016, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Jack P. Meiners (’42 Agro., ’46 PhD Plant Path.), 96, April 24, 2016, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Mary McColl Neilson (’42 Socio., Kappa Delta), 95, … » More …
Summer 2016
In memoriam
To read full obituaries or to post the obituary of a WSU alumnus, please visit the online class notes site, MyStory.
1930s
Emilie V. Brannfors (’38 Microbio.), 98, January 3, 2015, Seattle.
Margaret Grace Logen (’39 Busi.), 97, December 8, 2015, Stanwood.
1940s
Buel Laud Sever (’40 Gen. St.), 95, February 4, 2014, University Place.
Barbara Cole (’42 Socio.), 94, December 31, 2015, Spokane Valley.
Clarence L. Helgeson (’42 BPH), 97, February 18, 2016, Ellensburg.
Hazel E. Locklier (’42 Phys. Ed.), 94, July 5, 2014, Marlin, Texas.
Dorothy E. Smith (’43 Phys. Ed.), 94, February 24, 2016, Shoreline.
Lewis John Campbell (’44 DVM), 98, September … » More …
Winter 2015
In memoriam
1940s
Paul A. Klavano (’41 Chem., ’44 DVM), 95, June 10, 2015, Pullman.
Richard D. Bartram (’43 Hort.), 94, February 19, 2015, Wenatchee.
Maryhelen Stephens (’43 Pharm.), 93, August 20, 2015, Portland, Oregon.
Forrest W. Johnson (’44 Wildlife Eco.), 94, August 19, 2015, Yakima.
Helen F. Stowell (’44 Phys. Ed.), 93, June 30, 2015, Spokane.
Barbara Lee (Leighty) Hanger (’45 Nursing), 91, April 4, 2015, Dayton.
Dorothy Ruth Hink (’45 Microbio.), 94, April 14, 2015, Cashmere.
Nydia Jane Oliver (’47 Fine Arts, Delta Gamma), 89, July 14, 2015, College Place.
Zilda Utzman Carlson (’48 Pol. Sci.), 89, July 26, 2015, Boise, Idaho.
Paul H. … » More …
Fall 2015
In memoriam
In memoriam for WSU alumni, faculty, and staff in the Fall 2015 issue. » More ...
Fall 2015
In memory of Erich Joseph Lear, 1948–2015
The music professor and former dean had a profound effect on colleagues, students, and friends. » More ...
Fall 2015
Memories of Bobo
A player and coach larger than life in every way » More ...