In Memoriam

From Rich’s wife Laurie (lauriemattas@yahoo.com):  “In 1965, Rich graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois, where he was an outstanding scholar and athlete and a member of their undefeated football team. He continued to play football at Yale, capping his career with the infamous Yale-Harvard game of 1968. After graduating from Yale in 1969 with a BA in physics, he continued his education at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, where he earned an…

(Published in Virginia Gazette on Nov. 16, 2016) WILLIAMSBURG – Neill P. Watson, III, 69, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at The College of William and Mary and faculty member for 32 years, died on November 10th after a short illness. Respected as a teacher, colleague and administrator, Neill focused on clinical psychology in dozens of scholarly papers and convention presentations that he wrote and co-authored. His research explored Rogerian theories of psychotherapy and ways to measure discrepancies…

Published in Tulsa World on July 19, 2016 Dr. James E. Hammarsten, 68, passed away July 15, 2016 in Tulsa. He was born August 26, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Dorothea (Dee) and Dr. James F. Hammarsten. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather; an accomplished and beloved doctor who helped advanced the study of medicine; and a friend to everyone he met.Jim will be missed by his wife of 43 years, Beth…

Len Hill died on June 7, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. From his obituaries in Variety and the Los Angeles Times: “Len began his career as a writer on Adam-12. After working at Paramount, Universal TV, and MTM, he joined NBC as an executive in the drama series department. He later joined ABC as VP of movies, where he supervised The Jericho Mile and Amber Waves. Throughout his career he produced over 45 television…

Bob Bucholz passed away at home in Dallas, Texas, on May 20. This memorial was submitted by Marybeth Ezaki ’73 (Marybeth.ezaki@gmail.com), Richard Tedlow, Terry Light, Phil Gans, Derry Allen, and Wil Lam: “Bob was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. At Yale, Bob was summa cum laude with a BA in economics. He graduated from Yale Medical School in 1973, and completed a surgical internship at the University of Colorado, then returned to Yale for his orthopedic…

Huffman, Dr. Dean G. 2/16/1947 – 9/7/2015, Age 68, passed away at home on September 7, 2015. He was born in Columbus, OH, the son of the late Dean DeWitt and Grace (Gardner) Huffman. He was also preceded in passing by a brother, Myles Miller. Dean excelled at education from a young age and went on to achieve many academic accomplishments. He received a BA and Masters in Mathematics from Yale where he won the…

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Joseph Stanley “Joe” McCarty, 68, lost his courageous battle with esophageal cancer on August 8, 2015 at home in Bonita Springs, Fla. surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Coronado, Calif., Joe graduated from St George’s School in Newport, RI, and from Yale University. After college he pursued his love of sailing and the sea. He was a delivery captain, boat owner and manager of marinas. Joe was a…

Bruce Poston died October 21, 2014. From his obituary in the Knoxville News Sentinel: “He graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Law, and was a highly regarded trial attorney for criminal defense in Knoxville. Like his Irish ancestors, he was a born storyteller, and he excelled in the courtroom with his quick-witted sense of humor and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life.… He was a wonderful mentor to any…

From Eric’s obituary: “Eric lived in Macomb (Illinois) most of his life. In 1963 he went to Phillips Exeter Academy.… He got his bachelor’s from Yale and his master’s and PhD at the University of Chicago. He was hired at Western Illinois University as a faculty member from 1977 to 1989, director of the Honors Program from 1987 to 1989, assistant provost from 1989 to 1991, associate provost from 1991 to 2001, and acting provost from…

Rives Coleman Chalmers, M.D., was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 13, 1947. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1965. He attended Yale University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 1969. He earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University in 1973. After a year of medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he joined the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. In 1978, he began an orthopedic residency program…

(from http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=168517444) John C. S. Hutchinson, age 66, of Stratford, beloved husband of Pamela Kundrat Hutchinson, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Bishop Wicke Health Care Center in Shelton. Born on August 19, 1947 in Isle of Wight, England, he was the son of the late A. Spencer & Mary Pauline (Dearnley) Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam Era. Before his retirement, he was a staff accountant with the Greater…