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23 | Irene Carrick Gill, April 12, in San Francisco. A member of Chi Omega, she spent most of her business career with the California Dairy Advisory Board, becoming manager of the San Francisco office. She enjoyed travel and music, and is survived by her nephew Richard Verling ’53. 28 | Fred Dante Cuneo, June 13, in San Andreas. He was a 34-year employee of the U.S. postal service, and was active in the Calaveras County Historical Society and his church, as well as numerous community, cultural, and political groups. He is survived by five children and 15 grandchildren. Luella Adelaide Sibbald, June 13, in Berkeley. She taught children with serious and terminal illnesses at Stanford Hospital in San Francisco for several years. In 1956, she co-founded the Guild for Psychological Studies and began leading seminars on the interconnections among astrology, the teachings of C.G. Jung, and the synoptic gospels. She is survived by her longtime companion Elizabeth Boyden Howes ’30, Ph.D. ’45. 29 | Charlotte Sibley Haley, August 7. A resident of Palo Alto, she loved the University and was a great supporter over the years. She is survived by several children and grandchildren. 30 | Beula Blair Boucher, July 9, in Carmel. Active in the reunions and activities of the Class of 1930, she worked as an interior designer and was involved with a number of social and community organizations. She is survived by her husband Harold ’28, J.D. ’30. 31 | Jane Moore Mock, July 24, in Los Angeles. Honored by the Los Angeles Times as Woman of the Year in 1950, she was a past president of Junior League and was involved with other charitable and cultural efforts for many decades. She is survived by her children Molly ’57 and Joseph ’61 and five grandchildren. 33 | Jackson Heine, July 29, in Santa Rosa. He was a member of Chi Psi and Scabbard and Blade on campus. During World War II he served with the military police, retiring as lieutenant colonel in 1946, but remaining an active member of the Reserve Officers Association for 55 years. He made his career with Shell Oil, and is survived by his wife and three step-children. 34 | Richard Criley, June 18, in Monterey. A lifelong activist for human rights and social justice, he was instrumental in abolishing the House Un-American Activities Committee, and spent many years as a union organizer in New York and Chicago. Since 1976, his efforts to revitalize the Monterey area ACLU earned him numerous accolades from that organization. Survivors include his wife Jan and a granddaughter. Robert A. Heeley, July 5, in Alameda. At Cal, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the gymnastics team. He retired from the Alameda Bureau of Electricity as a customer service manager, and served many years as secretary of the Alameda Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife Marjorie ’35, two daughters, and a grandson. 35 | Charles Aubrey Lindsay, May 9, in Tucson, Arizona. Vice president of Stauffer Chemical Co., he was a member of several technical societies and founded St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates. He is survived by his wife Alice, two children, and two grandchildren. Saul Madfes, June 7, in San Francisco. He was a former high school coach, teacher, counselor, and principal, a member of the Masons, and a World War II naval officer veteran. He is survived by his wife Evelyn; children David ’64, Susan ’66, Ian ’75, and Kenneth, MPH ’76; and nine grandchildren. Jacob Ellsworth Palmer Jr., June 8, in Pleasanton. He was a retired engineer for PG and E and Bechtel, and played piano and organ for the Church of Latter-day Saints in Pleasanton. He is survived by his wife Ramona, three sons, and eight grandchildren. Claude Romain Witzel, August 8, in Novato. Former owner of DeBoom Paint Company in San Francisco, he enjoyed sailing and was a member of the Marin Yacht Club since 1953. He served as a trustee for the Novato Unified School District and was a founding member of the Marin United Tax Payers Association. He is survived by his wife Claire ’35, three children, and six grandchildren. Paul F. Yopes, August 2, in San Francisco. After a 14-year career in gold mining in the Philippines and East Africa, in 1949 he joined the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Mines where he held a variety of positions until his retirement in 1977. A resident of Bethesda, Maryland, he is survived by his wife Mary, four children, and six grandchildren. 36 | Artemas Alma McCann Ginzton, M.A. ’38, May 10, in Los Altos Hills. She taught elementary school in Fresno and adult school in Palo Alto. As an activist on behalf of trails, hostels, and unrecognized architectural masterpieces, she was responsible for preservation of Senior Men’s Hall on the Cal campus and helped develop the Santa Clara County master plan for trails. She is survived by four children, including Anne ’66, M.A. ’68, and seven grandchildren. Frederick S. Markey Jr., May 17, in Ukiah. A retired engineer, he had worked for Atlas Diesel, Linde Air Products, McCorkle Controls, and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. He is survived by his wife Vera, two children, a stepdaughter, and a grandchild. Grace Kneedler Ohlson, July 27, in West Sacramento. An outspoken political activist, she worked tirelessly on city and school issues, and served on many area educational boards. She is survived by her husband John, children Mary and Nils ’82, and three grandchildren. Hester L. Richardson, in July, in San Diego. She devoted much of her life to supporting the arts through her many museum memberships and volunteer work. An accomplished painter in her own right, she also worked as an elementary school teacher. She is survived by two children and two granddaughters. 37 | Richard Felter, August 5, in Oakland. During his career, he worked as a research chemist for Standard Oil, and owned a chemical company. He later developed the cooperative education program at Contra Costa College and served as director until his retirement in 1981. He is survived by his wife June, children Susan ’66 and Tom ’70, and two grandchildren. Amil Vickers, July 28, in Sacramento. He owned a grocery store for 25 years, until he began a second career in real estate in 1960. He later acquired an automotive dealership and supplied motorcycles to the California Highway Patrol. He was a member of several fraternal and community organizations. He is survived by his wife Irene, three children, and six grandchildren. 38 | Stebler Loze, July 2, in Fremont. He was a science and math teacher at Washington High School in Fremont, later becoming adult school and summer school principal. He is survived by daughters Ericka and Elizabeth ’69 and a grandson. Fergus J. Wood, May 19, in La Jolla. A teacher, scientist, and author, he taught at several universities and colleges and was a researcher with the National Ocean Survey. He wrote prolifically on the correlations between astronomical events and tidal dynamics, and was a program director for the National Science Foundation. During World War II, he was a weather officer for the Army Air Force. Survivors include two daughters and two granddaughters. 39 | James J. Hatch, July 28, in Sugar Grove, North Carolina. A colonel in the U.S. Army, he served his country for three decades, earning two Bronze Star medals for heroism and a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife Louise ’41 and six children. Harvey Lyman, August 23, in Walnut Grove. He was a member of the track and basketball teams at Cal, and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He founded the Lyman Group, pioneering in the agricultural insecticide and fertilizer industry for 44 years. He was active in Boy Scouts and Rotary, and, as a loyal old Blue, he served as Class Treasurer for 40 years. He is survived by three sons and nine grandchildren. Edward Coleman Macdonald Jr., June 5, in Walnut Creek. He was employed as a business manager with Bechtel Corp. for 40 years, and was active in his church and Harvard business alumni group. He is survived by four children, including Daniel ’77, M.A. ’79, and four grandchildren. 40 | James J. Benn Jr., M.D. ’43, July 16, in Ripon. A physician and a leader in many professional organizations, he was a founding member and past president of the Ripon Lions Club and active on local boards of education. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; three sons, including Charles, MBA ’72; and nine grandchildren. 41 | Thomas Nelson Elmendorf, June 30, in Sacramento. He was president of Delta Upsilon fraternity at Cal, and served in the Navy and Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of commander. He loved his chosen career in medicine, and was still a full-time emergency room physician until he became ill. He is survived by his wife Barbara; four children, including Christine ’67; and 12 grandchildren. 42 | Elisabeth S. Brower, July 16, in Orinda. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta, Prytanean, and Mask and Dagger at Cal, and served as art director for the Little Theater. She is survived by five daughters. Robert A. Holtermann, June 24, in Kensington. A native of San Francisco, he retired after many years as a senior buyer at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He is survived by his wife Greta ’43; children Robert ’74, M.A. ’78, Mimi, Kathy ’79, Virginia ’83, and Heidi; and seven grandchildren. Bryce J. Robinson, July 14 , in Solvang. A civil engineer, he was a loyal Cal man throughout his life. Survivors include a daughter and several grandchildren. Thelbert G. Younger, December 21, 1998, in Sebastopol. He rose to the rank of master sergeant as an x-ray technician with the Air Force, and later became a physical therapist, opening two successful offices in Sacramento. Also an avid horticulturalist, he is survived by his wife Sylvia ’42, three children, and eight grandchildren. 43 | Margaret Maze Behr, August 5, in Santa Barbara. A member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, she is survived by her husband Otho, three sons, and six grandchildren. Tris Mitchell Coffin, February 22, in Little River. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and he continued flying for more than 50 years. He was self-employed in the leasing business, and was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and conservationist, leading Sierra Club programs throughout the West and internationally. He is survived by his wife Molly, daughter Connie, and four grandchildren. Maryanna Tucker Kayser, July 18, in Antioch. She was a junior high school teacher in the Fremont Unified School District for 35 years. 44 | Hollis Gilbert McLaughlin Jr., August 1, in Walnut Creek. A member of the varsity football team, Phi Sigma Kappa, and the Big C Society at Cal, during World War II he was a coordination officer with the Naval Air Transit Squadron in Honolulu. He worked as a product development manager with Kaiser Aluminum until 1978, and enjoyed a second career as president of American Marine Services, Inc. He was a longtime Bear Backer and was active in planning Walnut Creek parks. He is survived by his wife Madeline ’44, children Lawrence ’73 and Lindy ’71, and two grandchildren. Ellen Fay Niello, July 31, in Sacramento. On campus, she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. She is survived by her huband Richard ’44; three children, including Roger ’70; and 14 grandchildren. 46 | Ross Coleman Bean, Ph.D. ’54, July 1, in North Tustin. He worked as a biochemical research scientist at Ford Aerospace and Communications for nearly 30 years, and was a renowned synchronized swimming coach. On campus, he was captain of the swim team and water polo team, warden of the Order of the Golden Bear, and president of the Circle C Society. He is survived by his wife Dawn ’49; three daughters, including Kevis ’80; and two grandchildren. 47 | Glenn Dufour Jr., D.Ed. ’60, June 4, in Roseville. He was captain of the Cal baseball team that won the 1947 College World Series, but turned down a career in the major leagues to become a teacher, coach, administrator, and, ultimately, school district superintendent in Crockett. He is survived by his wife Mary, two children, and several grandchildren. 48 | Richard Kohne, June 6, in Menlo Park. A civil engineer who was conversant in seven languages, he directed major international energy and infrastructure projects, including dams, railroads, ports, and mines. He is survived by his wife Gabrielle; children Robert ’71, M.S. ’73, Phillip ’71, Daniel ’73, Paul ’77, and Renee; and 17 grandchildren. 49 | James W. Meyer, March 4, in Belvedere. He served from 1942 to 1945 with the 8th Air Force in North Africa and England. A transportation engineer for 31 years, he spearheaded innovative projects in transportation planning, highway location, and public transportation, and helped develop comprehensive parking plans and traffic systems in North American and Pacific Rim capitals. He was a lifetime fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and an active member of his community. He is survived by his wife Joyce, two children, and two grandchildren. Daniel L. Shehi, June 7, in Berkeley. Following his retirement from Deloitte and Touche, he continued as a CPA in private practice. He was active in the CPA Society, serving as president of the San Francisco chapter, and served on many corporate boards and foundations in the Bay Area. A veteran of World War II, he was also a generous benefactor of the University. 50 | Dean Albert Campbell, June 5, in San Ramon. He was an accountant for Chevron and served in the Navy. He is survived by his wife Lucille, four children, and one grandchild. Frederick Kelley Haines, March 16, in Woodland. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha at Cal. He is survived by his wife Betty Mae ’49. Henry S. Low Jr., August 3, in Walnut Creek. He was a retired physical therapist, avid golfer, and devoted Cal alumnus. He is survived by his wife Janette ’50, six children, and nine grandchildren. 52 | John S. Erdelatz, August 7, in Fresno. An Army paratrooper in World War II, he is survived by his wife Dawn, a daughter, and a granddaughter. Joshua Fong, July 3, in San Leandro. He worked as an optometrist for more than 44 years and was a prominent business leader. He was a founder of the Bay Bank of Commerce and the Oakland Chinese Golf Club, and presided over the San Leandro Scholarship Foundation. He is survived by his wife Lena, five children, and eight grandchildren. Jerri Golden, July 1, in San Francisco. A prominent decorator known for her whimsical style punctuated by animal figures and folk art, her work was featured in Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, and other magazines. She is survived by three sons and three grandchildren. 55 | James Dillon, June 9, in Yreka. A football player at Cal, he was a member of the Big C Society and Order of the Golden Bear, and later was an ardent Bear Backer and member of Pappy’s Boys. In 1970, he was appointed city manager of Yreka, a position he held for 26 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann ’55, M.Ed. ’56, three children, and three grandchildren. 58 | Irving J. Kornfield, Boalt ’62, June 10, in Oakland. A prominent attorney in Oakland for more than 37 years and an avid Bear Backer, he held both football and basketball season tickets for many years. He is survived by his wife, Merridith Schneider, daughters Laura ’84 and Carol, and four grandsons. 59 | Rosemary McClard, July 13, in Fairfield. She was employed by Alameda County Social Services for 15 years and was an accomplished artist, receiving numerous awards in the Bay Area for her paintings. She is survived by two children and five grandchildren. 70 | Bruno Marraccini, July 16, in Sacramento. An attorney known for his dramatic and sometimes irreverent style, he specialized in defending corporations and other insured defendants in civil lawsuits. He is survived by his wife Peggy, and children Michael and Stephanie ’03. Paul Reshatoff, May 26, in San Carlos. During his career at Lockheed, he developed specialized computer software capable of directing telescopes and antennas to within five feet of a target from a distance of 400 miles. He is survived by his parents. 71 | Phyllis A. Jung, June 5, in Bakersfield. She taught high school English since 1972 and was a member of numerous English teaching societies and Shakespearean history groups. 90 | Gary Brickman, June 26, in San Francisco. He worked as a news producer in New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area, and became a pioneer in online journalism and Internet media. He served as the national student coordinator for Walter Mondale’s presidential campaign. He is survived by his parents and brother. Faculty & Staff W. James Hill, assistant dean at Boalt Hall from 1964 to 1988, died August 14 at the age of 82. As the only assistant dean during those years, he was responsible for admissions, alumni relations, fund raising, and placement. He received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his law degree from Boalt Hall in 1961. In the early 1960s, he served as chief counsel at the California State Banking Department and as assistant general counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. He is survived by his wife Aurora, five children, and four grandchildren. Leslie Lipson, an expert in political theory and comparative government, died August 11 in Berkeley. He was 87. Born in London, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Oxford University. He received his doctorate at the University of Chicago, and joined Berkeley’s political science department in 1950. Before he retired in 1984, undergraduate students twice voted him best teacher in the department, and he served as chairman of the department’s undergraduate program from 1977 to 1980. Throughout his career, he received numerous honors and awards, including the Berkeley Citation. He is survived by his wife Helen, son David, and a granddaughter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John C. Harsanyi Nobel laureate John Harsanyi died August 9 at 80 years of age. He was a widely known and respected economist, famous for his work extending the theory of games and opening the way towards its wide application to problems of conflict and cooperation in the economy, social and political institutions, and international affairs. For this work, he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science in 1994, shared with John Nash of Princeton and Reinhard Selten of the University of Bonn, Germany. John Harsanyi’s interests were shaped by early events in his life. As a high school student in Budapest, he won the first prize in mathematics in the national competition of Hungarian high school students, in 1937. This established his extraordinary potential for abstract reasoning, although he did not return to the intensive study of mathematics until he was a student at Stanford University in the 1950s. He survived two political oppressions. First, the Nazis took over direct control of Hungary in 1944, during the late stages of the war. Harsanyi’s parents were Jews who had earlier joined the Catholic Church because of the severe anti-Semitism then prevailing. Harsanyi was nevertheless drafted into an army forced-labor unit; at the railway station where the unit awaited deportation to mines and concentration camps, Harsanyi was able to slip away, and he survived by hiding out under the care of Jesuit monks. He resumed his university studies and received a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1947. Increasingly rigid ideological control enveloped Stalinist Hungary; Harsanyi, with his free-thinking and outspoken ways, was ill-adapted to this. He resigned his university position, and, in 1950, he, his wife-to-be Anne, and Anne’s parents crossed the barbed-wire border in a hazardous three-night walk through minefields and into Austria. As refugees, they were assisted to immigrate to Australia, where Anne Harsanyi got a job as a dressmaker and John had many jobs to help support them, while he earned an M.A. in economics at night at Sydney University. From his own words and his friends’ reports, Harsanyi’s experiences with two dictatorships propelled him toward a lifelong search for the meanings of rationality and the study of the ways to understand and manage conflict. He maintained a continuing interest in ethics, utilitarian philosophy, and welfare economics, or the economics of broad policy choices for society. He published many technical papers (nearly one hundred articles in professional journals) and three books: Essays on Ethics, Social Behavior, and Scientific Explanation (1976); Rational Behavior and Bargaining Equilibrium in Games and Social Situations (1977); and Papers in Game Theory (1982). Jointly with Reinhard Selten, he published a path-breaking book on equilibrium solutions to games with incomplete information, A General Theory of Equilibrium Selection in Games (1988). At the end of his active scholarly life, he left an unfinished manuscript whose title expresses his breadth of view: Morality, Equality, and Individual Excellence: A Somewhat Unorthodox Utilitarian Theory. Harsanyi sought to find ways to improve cooperation and induce harmony within a society or between contending powers. He studied fundamental mathematical conditions for the development of mutual confidence and trust among decision-makers, including the leaders of potentially hostile nuclear powers. He also argued that rational individuals should choose a utilitarian framework for the distribution of income, in which everyone would enjoy greater material well-being, instead of an egalitarian regime of equal incomes. (Rival schemes for Federal income tax reduction, and other issues of equality, continue to fascinate and bedevil us in Western society.) His achievements place John Harsanyi among the great contributors to scientific scholarship: abstractly theoretical, yet pointing the way toward immensely important practical advances of the human condition. Harsanyi was a reticent man, yet his pursuit of the highest standards of scholarly excellence influenced numerous colleagues in the social sciences. In the Berkeley tradition, he was a conscientious teacher. He taught undergraduate courses in micro-economics for many years. His course in quantitative analysis and modeling, especially designed for first-year doctoral students at the Haas School, was rigorous and insightful. He helped me to choose the most appropriate references on bargaining and strategic interactions for students in my own management course. He was glad—and perhaps a little surprised —that the Haas School of Business provided strong support to one who was first and foremost a pure theorist. He reciprocated by participating in the life of the Haas School and the Berkeley campus as a devoted academic citizen. —Remembered by Frederick E. Balderston, professor emeritus, Haas School of Business |
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