Henry Tjoelker

Born in Medford, Oregon. In his youth, Henry helped run a family ranch until he joined the Army. After leaving the army he married his wife of almost 67 years, Betty, on March 2, 1952. Henry built houses during the summers and eventually became a contractor. He also continued to advance in academics and became a math professor who taught for over 30 years at Oregon State and at Chico and Sacramento California State Universities. Henry's passions were family, teaching, traveling and gardening. He was always ready for a good game of cards or chess. Henry and Betty traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico in their AirStream trailer, as well as traveling abroad. Henry was admired for his determination to overcome life's obstacles. Henry is survived by his wife Betty; four children, Larry, Marla, Delynn, and John; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister-in-law, Pearl; and numerous nieces and nephews. Henry's kindness will live on through the memories of those with whom he shared his life. Henry will be greatly missed by the many people who loved him.

Carl Lee Gordon

1933 ~ Feb. 6, 2019

Carl L. Gordon passed away on February 6, 2019 at Eskaton Village, Carmichael. He was 86 and the loving husband of almost 64 years of Doris M. Gordon, who predeceased him in 2017. Devoted father of and survived by daughters Traci (Walt) Dowdell and Susan (Paul) Welence, and grandchildren Brandon (Tashel) Welence (great-granddaughter Emma) and Brittany (Robert) Lankford. Also survived by our "adopted" sister Paula Wiesner. Carl had a 25 year career as a Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, and Logistics Manager. He mainly flew fighters and trainers that included tours in France, Thailand (Vietnam War) and several states here in the U.S. He amassed over 3900 flying hours including combat missions in Vietnam. He went into the USAF in 1950 and retired after earning a full education including a PhD in Management from Arizona State University. He retired to Sacramento with Doris and both daughters in 1975. He then enjoyed 16 years on the faculty as a Professor of Management Information Science at Sacramento State University, enjoying the University experience and retired as a Professor Emeritus in 1991. He and Doris enjoyed many years of traveling in their motor homes, golfing along the way, and also 25 years as members at Cameron Park Country Club, where he was active in the CPCC membership, a board member and held the position of Chief Financial Officer of the board. He and Doris moved to Eskaton Village, Carmichael in 2007 where he spent 4 years on the Residents Committee, serving as President for 2 years and then Vice-President for 2 years. He and Doris made a move back to Ponte Palmero in Cameron Park in 2013 where he enjoyed being back with his old friends and playing golf at CPCC. When he could no longer golf, they returned to EVC to resume friendships and where he served on the Finance Review Committee until his passing. In his words "I have fulfilled my wildest desires in my life, what a wonderful adventure. A fantastic life as a USAF Pilot, a wonderful wife and family, the great fulfillment and satisfaction as an educator, and the wonderful feeling of having helped people. What a wonderful life." The family wishes to extend their gratitude of the Eskaton Carmichael Assisted Living Lodge and VITAS Hospice Care for their compassion and invaluable support in his final months and days.

James G. Bond, Ph.D.

April 17, 1924 ~ January 16, 2019

James G. Bond, PhD, former University President, Carter appointee, and Mayor, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, on January 16, 2019. He died peacefully in his sleep, at 94, in Seattle, Washington, with family members by his side. Jim was the third of five children of Silas G. Monroe Bond, a truck driver, and Coloma Russell Walker Bond, a homemaker. He was born April 17, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio, and raised in the steel town on Lake Erie. He graduated from Lorain High School, running on the track team and playing tympani in both the orchestra and band.

After a year at Wilberforce University, Jim joined the Army during WWII, serving in the Infantry during the liberation of Italy, and attaining the rank of First Sargent. He spent six additional months in Italy after the war at the University of Florence studying opera on a music scholarship. A civilian again, Jim finished his Bachelor’s degree at Baldwin-Wallace College (now University), majoring in Psychology. He continued singing through participation in the school’s Acapella Choir and by soloing in church programs throughout the Cleveland, Ohio area.

In 1950 Jim married his hometown sweetheart, Lois Leach, and they had three children between 1951 and 1958. During the kids’ childhoods the family spent every summer camping, fishing, canoeing, and hiking while visiting state, national, and provincial parks all over the United States and Canada. They added museums, rodeos, festivals, and expositions everywhere they stopped. Jim and Lois wanted their children to see and be familiar with the whole United States (and Canada too!) and to be comfortable around all kinds of people. A very friendly man, Jim typically struck-up conversations with total strangers while waiting in queue lines at the store, DMV, etc.

Jim received a Master’s Degree from Bowling Green State University, followed by his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from New York University in 1954. Dr. Bond spent the next thirteen years as Chief Psychologist at the Toledo State and Receiving Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. From 1967-1972 he served as Vice-President of Student Affairs at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where he also taught Psychology and directed the Psychology Clinic.

In 1972 Dr. Bond was named the President of California State University, Sacramento, serving in that position until 1978. This made him the first African American president of a large university serving a predominantly white population “West of the Rockies.” In 1974 he led a group of college presidents from around the United States on a month-long cultural exchange and educational research trip to several provinces in China just after Nixon’s efforts made travel there possible again.

In 1979 Jim was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to be Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Selective Service System. He served in that capacity until 1982, restoring the nation’s ability to meet military manpower needs with an equitable and just system replacing the previously existing draft. After his time in the Carter administration, Jim spent the next two years as a management consultant and Interim President of Southwestern University in Washington, D.C. He also served as a management consultant from 1984-87 for a number of colleges, universities, the U.S. government, and even had a one-year stint with the restaurant chain Red Lobster.

In 1985 Jim’s wife Lois passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving him a widower at age 60. He headed for the place he and Lois had always wanted to retire – the Pacific Northwest. He settled in Manzanita, Oregon in 1987 and did anything but retire. Jim was elected to the city council and then became a two-term major of the city, helping to oversee a number of award-winning local programs during his tenure. He continued to sing at weddings and funerals around Manzanita while he lived in the city, until the mid-1990’s. During this period he also served on the Tribal Council of the Notoweega Nation, of which he was a member.

When he finally retired fully in the mid-1990’s Jim went to live with his youngest son, Tim, and his family – finally getting to do the “Grandpa thing” for his youngest grandchildren – first in Ashland, OR, then in Syracuse, NY. He adored spending daily time with several of his grandchildren. Eventually they all landed in Seattle, WA. Jim is survived by his three sons Silas Crowfoot (Kathy, Portland, OR), Michael (Sacramento, CA), and Timothy (Nancy, Seattle, WA); his brother Bruce (Mona); grandchildren Elan, Travis, and Marcea; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Coloma and Monroe, his wife Lois, his sister Lucy, and his brothers Monroe (“Bud”) and Richard. Father, brother, husband, grandfather, uncle, friend, and teacher, Jim will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Beverly Jo Reed

Passed away March 20, 2019

On March 20, 2019, the first day of spring, Beverly Jo Reed passed away at home surrounded by her family, after a 16 - month fight against cancer. She will be endlessly missed by her loving husband of 52 yrs, Roger, son Michael (Kris), daughter Sheri (Ed), much-adored grandkids Ruthanne, Clyde, Caroline, and Leo, sisters Camillee Quinn of VA and Karen Nicol of CA, brother Morgan Nicol (Simona) of Switzerland, and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her mom, Lois M. Nicol, and dad Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Nicol. Beverly was born in Louisiana and, as part of an Air Force family, she also lived in Texas, California, Idaho, Nebraska, and Virginia before she and Roger bought their first home in Sacramento in the early 70s. While raising two kids, Bev started her career in the English Dept at CSU Sacramento, and retired after 33 fulfilling years. She enjoyed history, reading, birdwatching, and traveling. Her favorite trip each year was to Dillon Beach with Roger, their kids and spouses, and grandkids. Over the past 7 years, Bev also touched many young lives while volunteering with Project DREAM in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. A celebration of Beverly's life will be held at Fat's Banquet Facility (next door to Fat City), 1015 Front Street, Old Sacramento, 11am-2pm on April 20. Memorial contributions can be made to Project DREAM.

Sheila J. Marsh

December 10, 1925 ~ April 1, 2019

Sheila J Marsh, 93, passed away at her home in Sacramento, CA, on April 1, 2019. Sheila was born in Rolfe, Iowa on December 10, 1925. Her parents were Clark Jolliffe and Magna Nordley. They moved to Humbolt, Iowa in the early 1930's when her father purchased the Humbolt Bakery. After graduating from high school, she attended the Univeristy of Iowa for two years and then transferred to the University of Art in Chicago. There she met her future husband, Howard Johnson. They were married in 1947 at the Methodist Church in Humbolt, Iowa. After the birth of their daughter, Deborah, in 1951, they moved to Santa Rosa, CA. Howard would become the Advertising Manager for Rosenburgs Department Store. Sheila gave birth to twins, Timothy and Christina, in 1957. In the late 1960's, Sheila received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State College. She would continue her education and receive a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Berkeley. Sheila worked at the Sonoma State library until her divorce in 1972. She moved to Sacramento, CA and began working as a librarian for the University of California at Sacramento. In 1976, she married Patrick Marsh, a communication professor at the university. Sheila would retire in 1990, as head of the university's Media Department. After Pat's death in 1993, Sheila would continue to do some of her favorite things such as traveling, working in her garden and spending time with Pumpkin, her beloved cat. Sheila is survived by her children, Deborah Gomez (Dion), Christina Mastrangelo (John) and Timothy Johnson (Jean); her grandchildren, Samuel Johnson and Belynda Gomez King (Kelly); her great grandsons, Tristan King and Cameron King; her stepsons, Mark , Ward and Ben Marsh; her step grandson, Alex Marsh.

Steven L. Harris

February 5, 1937 ~ April 14, 2019

Remembrance by Ann Weldy: Stephen L. Harris, Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies, and an active member of the campus community, has died. Steve was born in Aberdeen, WA on February 5, 1937 and died of cancer in Sacramento on April 14, 2019 at the age of 82. In childhood, he was mentored by a beloved grandfather, who hiked with him in the Cascade Mountains in Western Washingon, and taught him to love and understand the mountains and the outdoors. He grew up in the Tacoma, Washington area, where he went to high school.

In 1959, Steve graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in history. He received a Woodrow Wilson scholarship which allowed him to pursue graduate studies in English literature at Cornell University. In 1964, Steve earned his Ph.D from Cornell, and after a year of teaching at Washington State University, Pullman, accepted a position in the English Department at CSUS in 1965. He was one of a small group of interdisciplinary scholars who founded the Humanities and Religious Studies Department in the early 1970s. Steve served twice as chair of the Department. In 1996, Steve chaired the committee that planned the division of the School of Arts and Sciences into three colleges: Arts and Letters, Science and Mathematics, and Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. He retired from CSUS in 2001, after 36 years of service to the University. In retirement, he has continued as a member of the Retirees’ Association and the Retirees’ Book Club.

During these busy years, Steve found time to write a number of highly successful textbooks as well as various articles and essays, both scholarly and popular, that brought him a wide audience. His restless intelligence led him to explore amazingly wide ranging and varied topics. He became the leading authority worldwide on the Cascade Mountain Range, and remained so all his life. His studies: Fire and Ice, Fire Mountains of the West, and The Pacific Ring of Fire, among others, went through many editions. He developed a deep interest in the Bible—its place in history, its meaning and message, along with critical analyses and updates. He wrote several best-selling texts on the subject, including The New Testament, Understanding the Bible, Exploring the Bible, and, with co-author Dr. Robert Platzner, The Old Testament. The New Testament will be issued in its 9th edition this year, a task Steve managed to finish only in Fall 2018, as illness was overtaking him. His Biblical texts have become classics in the field, and have been adopted in most Religious Studies courses in the U.S. His text, Classical Mythology, with co-author Dr. Gloria Platzner, went through five editions, and became yet another traditional classic for college students.

Steve wrote several beautiful “coffee table” books for The National Geographic Society, including The Restless Earth and The Wonders of the World. He contributed numerous articles to such journals as “Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History,” “Oregon Historical Society,” and “Open Spaces: Views from the Northwest,” in which he discussed the Cascadia subduction zone, the most active peaks in the Cascade Range, and Native American literature. He predicted the eruption of Mt. St Helens only two weeks before it occurred, and brought reporters from around the world to interview him. He became an authority on an early Oregon author, Frederick Homer Balch, author of Bridge of the Gods, a retelling of Indian lore of the Pacific Northwest, and his explorations of Balch’s life and work restored the writer to public interest.

In total, Steve wrote or co-wrote some eleven classic college texts, along with numerous essays for scholarly journals, and articles for popular books and magazines. His was a life characterized by a driving work ethic and a great love of knowledge in many areas. He leaves behind a loving family and a devoted circle of loyal friends who shared his love of music, humanities and the arts, history, and great literature, in addition to a lifelong zest for the great outdoors. He hiked all of the Cascade peaks, and many other mountains in the U.S., and knew them all intimately. He truly was an ornament to the faculty and a splendid scholar. He was indeed a lively and interesting colleague, and a witty, devoted, and loyal friend over many years. Trying to list all his interests, activities, and accomplishments would be a hopeless task.

Survivors include his two sons, Geoffrey and Jason; his grandchildren, Kevin Harris, 18, whom Steve raised to age 15; and April Venckus, 7, children of Geoffrey Harris; and Isaac Harris, four months, son of Jason Harris; and in addition, Steve’s sister, Karen and her two sons, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Glenn and Ruby Harris of Tacoma, Washington.

A celebration of Steve's life is being planned by the family for July 20, 2019, to start at 11 AM at St.Paul's Lutheran Church, 2958 59th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817. Phone: 916-456-8523.

Paul Thomas Kantz Jr.

January 21, 1941 ~ April 10, 2019

Paul Thomas Kantz Jr. was born January 21, 1941 in Cherokee County, Texas to Paul Thomas Kantz and Katherine Virginia Smith Kantz. Tom died on April 19,2019 after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's. Tom was a graduate of Kingsville High School in Kingsville, Texas. He held three degrees (BA, MA and PhD) from the University of Texas in Austin. In 1967, Tom, his wife Prudence and their son moved to Sacramento, California where he taught at the California State University in the Department of Biological Sciences from 1967 to 2001. Tom was a well- liked and gifted teacher. He was able to explain difficult concepts so students understood and could apply them. After retiring to Rockport, Tom was able to enjoy one of his many interests -painting. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lucinda McFetridge. Survivors include his loving wife and best friend for more than 40 years: Nancy Raley; son: Thomas Kantz (Katherine Taylor) of Lacey, WA; daughters: Katherine Kantz (Keith Fessel) of Hamburg, NY and Karen Raley-Kantz of Corpus Christi, TX; grandchildren: Jon and Jeff Taylor-Kantz and Henri Fessel; close cousins and great friends: Jack Philbrick and Hank Smith; long-time friends: Odin Toness and Chuck and Betty Shamel; and first wife: Prudence Kantz. The family wishes to thank Mary, Molly, Sally, Priscilla, Sandra, Andrea, Cathie and Christy for their loving care and support. Guestbook available online at resthavenfunerals@yahoo.com.

Richard (Dick) Kornweibel

Remembrance by Bob Curry: I met Dick Kornweibel a half-century ago. Each of us had recently joined our university’s faculty. We became acquainted with one another largely because our home departments and offices were located proximate to each other. Over the years we taught-in, and eventually chaired the Departments of History and Economics. During those years Dick and I formed a lunch group that included Peter Shattuck. Our trio lasted for decades until it ended with Peter’s death, but Dick and I kept up the tradition and it has come to a close only with Dick’s passing.

Beyond lunches, we shared a number of connections: Dick directed the Social Science Secondary Educations program and I taught the two economics courses that were part of it; Dick directed the Graduate Program in International Affairs and I taught its basic international economics course before I eventually succeeded him in that role. Along the way, one afternoon while we were having lunch at The Waterboy, we kicked around the idea of applying for a Fulbright-Hays study abroad program grant. Our application was successful and we led a group of fifteen high school and community college social science teachers on a program that was centered in Singapore where it was co-sponsored by the National University of Singapore. We also took the group to spend some time in both Malaysia and Vietnam.
Obviously, I got to know Dick very well: however, I really learned about the “stuff” he was made of during the last five or six years of his life. We spent every Wednesday having lunch at the Zinfandel Grille. To put it bluntly, Dick was dying—slowly and bravely from a set of serious complications. He teamed with his medical team at Kaiser and the result was that he lasted much longer than anyone could have expected. He never complained about his situation and while there was not much of a professional/academic life ahead of him, he thoroughly enjoyed recollecting all of the memories that his three decades of service to our university produced. He was especially satisfied that he had done a good job serving as the Chair of the General Education Committee, the History Department and on the Senate.

As you know, Dick was also active in our retirees association and for its members who might read this, please know that collectively you formed the basis for a rich social and academic life “that was well worth living.” Not only did Dick thrive as part of our academic community, his wife Gay spent several decades as a staff person working in the university’s water program that Ken Kerri directed. Dick and Gay brought a great deal of competence, commitment and real joy to our campus.

Edward L. Miller

Passed away April 26, 2019

Edward L. Miller passed away on April 26, 2019 at age 77. He leaves behind his wife Suanne Miller, his son Bryan Miller, Bryan’s wife Lauren Miller, and his grandson Harrison Miller. Ed was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and grew up among the steel mills where his grandfathers (first generation immigrants from Germany) and his father worked. After high school he joined the Navy and served three tours as an Electronic Counter Measures Operator in the A3D Sky Warrior aboard the USS Independence. During his time in service he became a member of the Navy’s Sixth Fleet Basketball Team where he played in a variety of cities across the European theater during his Mediterranean deployments.

Following his service in the Navy he completed his undergraduate work at Geneva College on a basketball scholarship. Following his graduation from Geneva, he entered the University of Pittsburg to complete a master’s program and was then invited to stay and earn his Doctorate in the College of Education. One of his favorite memories of this time was when he formed and managed a teacher training program for inner-city students called the F.B.I. (Future Black Instructors), until a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visited his office to inform him that the acronym could not be shared.

When Ed completed the doctoral program in education at the University of Pittsburg, he took a position as assistant professor in the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento. There he developed an experimental teacher education center; taught courses in science education, psychology of education, and supervision of instruction; was promoted to Full Professor; elected Chair of the Teacher Education Department; and sailed his boat, Halcyon, throughout the California Delta and off the California Coast. During this time, he met and married Suanne.

In 1981 Ed was selected for a fellowship program through the California State University System’s Chancellor’s Office, designed to prepare promising faculty for administrative assignments within the CSU system. He and Suanne moved to Chico, California where their son Bryan was born in 1983. Ed completed the fellowship program as an administrative intern and was then appointed Dean of the School of Education & Physical Education. He served in that role for six years, went back to teaching and then retired half-time to teach for 5 years in the faculty early retirement program. After full retirement in 2006 Ed and Suanne lived in their home in Chico until Ed’s passing.

Ed and family were passionate boaters for the bulk of their time as a family. Ed & Suanne continued enjoying this hobby as active and engaged members of the Delta Marina Yacht Club, boating with fellow members regularly in the Sacramento Delta and San Francisco Bay Area. Ed frequently met with a group of retired CSUC professors he referred to as the “The lunch bunch” where he enjoyed sharing stories and laughs with old friends. He also enjoyed visiting with Bryan, Lauren & Harrison, and was particularly fond of his time gardening and sharing the joy of growing vegetables with his beloved grandson.

Ed will be buried at sea with a sendoff by his family and dear friends. Gifts of condolence are kindly requested to be directed in the form of donation to the Wounded Warriors Project at: P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

Wayne C. Muller

Passed away May 18, 2019

Biography provided by Louellyn Lower: Wayne Muller was born on a farm near Parker, South Dakota and spent much of his childhood traveling to other small towns in South Dakota during the depression years as his father managed hardware stores. At one point they lived in Itasca, Minnesota at the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Eventually, the family settled in Wessington, South Dakota and his father worked as a grain buyer for a grain elevator company and farmed and his mother taught school. Wayne attended high school in Wessington, played basketball on a celebrated winning team, played baritone horn and trombone in the band and sang in the school chorus all while working part-time in grocery stores.

Wayne pursued his interest in music at Huron College, a small Presbyterian College in nearby Huron, where he majored in music education preparing to teach band and choral groups in public schools while still working in grocery stores to fund his education. At graduation, the Korean War was sweeping up most young men in his age range in sparsely populated South Dakota, and he was enticed into the Navy by the likelihood that his degree qualified him for Officer Candidate’s School (OCS) and a commission as a line officer. It was also an opportunity for a country boy from small town South Dakota to see the world. Just prior to his graduation, he met his future wife, Rosemary, the daughter of the college president, and that event introduced more interest into his life.

After OCS school at Newport, Rhode Island, Wayne served from 1953 to 1956 in active duty and five years in the reserves. Making good on its promise, the Navy did allow him to see a good slice of the world. He served on two aircraft carriers the USS. Philippines Sea CVA47 and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA42 as a line officer supervising signal corps, radio, and code personnel. He received specialized training in communications and cryptography.

Wayne’s first cruise took him to the Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. His second cruise was on the FDR, which after being rebuilt at Bremerton, Washington, was then sailed around Tierra del Fuego to its home port because it was too large for the Panama Canal. It took Wayne along the California coast to San Francisco, San Diego, to Chile, Haiti, and Brazil to its old home port Norfolk and to its new home port in Mayport, Florida, and on to a readiness cruise to Guantanamo, Cuba.

Along the way, Rosemary visited Bremerton and they got engaged and they rendezvoused again in San Francisco, San Diego, and Jacksonville, Florida. About this time, the Suez crisis flared up and the entire 6th fleet was redirected to the Mediterranean. The crisis flared out before the FDR reached the area and the ship was sent to Lisbon, Portugal. That ended Wayne’s 39 month active duty career in the navy.

He returned to South Dakota and married Rosemary in December, 1956 and entered graduate school at the University of Minnesota in January, 1957. Wayne’s years in the navy and at-sea discussions with fellow officers had sparked interest in politics and shifted his career plans from music to politics. So he was at the University of Minnesota to pursue a Master’s degree in Political Science. He studied and worked with the Dean of Admissions; Rosemary taught school, and they had two children: Philip and Ann while in Minnesota. Then off to the University of Washington in Seattle, jobs teaching political science in Bellingham, Washington, and back to Seattle, and finally in 1968 to Sacramento State College. Their second daughter, Jeannie, was born in Seattle with a developmental disability. She died in 1997.

Wayne taught in the Government Department until his retirement in 1994, specializing in American Government and Politics. In collaboration with colleagues in other departments including Irwin Kelly, Bob Curry, Bob Kloss, Marsha Dillon, and Claude Duval, he participated in creating a Canadian Studies Certificate. He traveled widely in Canada studying how Canadian universities taught government and politics.

Although Wayne left music as a profession in favor of political science, his love for music never wavered. He sang in the Sacramento Chorale and with choral groups throughout his time in Sacramento just as he has all of his life. His other activities continuing into retirement included skiing and cycling. He skied with friends/colleagues Alan Wade and Ernie Isaacs and youngsters Ron Fox and Buzz Fouzouni.

A dedicated cyclist since his time in Washington State, he completed three “double centuries” where a cyclist rides two hundred miles in a single day. He cycled widely in the region as a member of Sacramento’s Golden Wheelman, and even after by-pass surgery continued to cycle 25 or more miles several times a week enjoyably and non- competitively. He continued riding into his eighties with friends and a personal trainer.

Wayne and Rosemary divorced after a long marriage, but Wayne ever hopeful and adventurous met and courted Ilene Conrad who had likewise had a long marriage and grown children. Wayne and Ilene met in the university lunch room when Wayne asked if he could join her for lunch. Ilene retired from the CSU system after 20 years of service. They married in 1998 and enjoyed their time together with several trips across the country and Canada and to Europe. Ilene passed away in 2013.

Wayne passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving children, Ann Elise Muller of Shaker Heights, Ohio and Philip Stoddard Muller of Sacramento, as well as his grandson Jacob, who is at the University of Michigan Law School and grandson Max, who is at UCLA studying astrophysics. He is also survived by their mother, Jackie Rutheiser and by his friend and former wife Rosemary Muller as well as his loving son-in-law Robert Fisher and step-children Jennifer Schwenk, Cynde Jackson and Chris (Kit) Conrad and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Flenory Donaldson "Don" Brown, Jr.

October 24, 1937 ~ May 24, 2019

Don Brown Jr. was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi October 24, 1937 to the parents of Mary and Flenory Brown Sr. He departed this life May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Marian, brother Percy Brown and three sons. Don, as he liked to be referred to, worked in Facilities Management as a materials expeditor from the early 1980’s to the mid 1990’s.

Flenory "Donald" leaves to mourn his passing, his brother Thomas, Children Carletta, Michael, and Veronica along with a host of relatives.

Phyllis A Lauritzen

Passed away May 30, 2019

Phyllis A. Lauritzen died in Davis, California on May 30, 2019 at the age of 92 after a long illness. A passionate believer in lifelong learning, she attained advanced degrees in education and taught classes from preschool to university level over her 30-year career in southern and northern California. She retired in 1994 from her position as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at California State University, Sacramento. Phyllis was preceded in death by husband Harry G. Lauritzen and son Harry G. Lauritzen Jr. She is survived by daughters Ann Lauritzen and Joan Liberman and two grandchildren.

James Bryan Bergquam

January 29, 1941 ~ May 31, 2019

Jim Bergquam was born 1/29/1941, passed away May 31st, 2019 at the age of 78, due to Parkinson's Disease. Born in San Mateo, CA to Norval and MIldred Bergquam. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Judy, son, Ken Bergquam, daughter, Kathy (Chris) Ithuburn, grandchildren, Michael, Trevor and Stephanie and great grandson Liam. Jim is also survived by brothers Roger and Paul and sister Constance, many Aunts and Uncles and dozens of Cousins. His intelligence, humor, work ethic and passion for life will be missed greatly by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Jim lived a full and active life and was respected as a man of integrity, he set an example for all of what it meant to be a wonderful person.

God was very important to Jim and he was a prominent member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sacramento and St Stephen's Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills. He was a long time resident of Sacramento and El Dorado Hills. Jim was a professor of Mechanical Engineering at CSUS (Sac State) for 42 years. He was a respected faculty member and popular teacher. Jim came from humble beginnings, growing up on an avocado ranch in Escondido, CA (near San Diego).

He was a humble man always, no matter the many accolades or significant notoriety he achieved. When he was in high school he was the star receiver on the football team that went undefeated and won the State Championship. Beating perennial powerhouse teams like Mater Dei and De La Salle. It was also in high school that he met his wife to be, Judy. She was the head song leader and according to him was the "cutest girl at school". You could see that he still felt that way about her the entire 57 years they were married. They have been the best example of what a great marriage could be. After high school they went to UC Berkley, where his children were born and he earned his advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, cumulating with his PHD. Upon graduation he was hired at Sac State as a professor of Mechanical Engineering. Jim loved being a teacher.

Jim was a solar thermal pioneer in the Sacramento region and started a solar business, Bergquam Energy Systems, in 1980. It is still in operation today with Ken running it. He was also a general contractor and built a cabin at Lake Tahoe, a home in El Dorado Hills and office Bergquam, James Bryan PHD buildings in Sacramento at the "Sacramento Solar Plaza". The offices and home were built with Solar Heating and Air Conditioning and featured in many of Jim's solar classes and viewed with great interest by people from around the world. So many of his family, friends and colleagues have fond memories of Jim.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday June 22, at 11:00 am at St Stephens Lutheran Church, 1001 Olson Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Should anyone wish to donate in Jim's memory, the Bergquam Mechanical Engineering Scholarship was created to honor the contributions of Prof. James Bergquam to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and its students. Remembrances should be sent to Sacramento State, Bergquam Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, c/o: Development Office, 6000 J Street, Sacramento Hall 118, Sacramento, CA 95819-6030, or give online and include Bergquam Mechanical Engineering Scholarship on the memo line.

Carol Lou Williams

July 2, 1930 ~ June 30, 2019

Carol Williams passed away peacefully on Sunday June 30th, 2019 in Sacramento, California. A loving mother, grandmother and sister and a proud alumna of UC Berkeley, Carol was active in the Sacramento community throughout her life. Born July 2, 1930, in Portland, Oregon, to Frank Ashley Harkness and Tessa Maude Harkness. The family moved to Sacramento in 1936. Carol is survived by her husband Robert and sons David and John; grandchildren Paul, Nicholas and Kenneth; daughter's-in-law Audrey and Martina; her brother Ashley Harkness, his wife Kathy, nieces Janet Harkness, Cynthia Harkness and Daniel Harkness; and her sister Sara Topcu and her husband Ali.

Carol attended local schools and graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School, Sacramento Junior College and the University of California at Berkeley, where she majored in Business Administration. After college, she worked at the State Board of Equalization. She was active in many community activities: President of the PTA, President of the Friends of Six as well as a charter member, President of the UC Woman's Club, President of the River Park Garden Club and a member of the Lawyer's Wives Association and Gateway Guild. A long-time volunteer at KVIE, she received the "Volunteer of the Year" award. She chaired one of the first polio vaccine clinics in the area.

When her children were older, she returned to the work force and retired from California State University, Sacramento, where she worked in the English Department and as office manager for the Reading and Literature Program. She was an avid bowler and won the City Championship in the Women's Bowling Tournament. She enjoyed music and the theatre. In retirement she enjoyed travel, especially to visit her World War II penpals living in England and Scotland.

Norman Charles Janke

Passed away June 4, 2019

Norman Charles Janke passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019, at 95 years of age, at his home in Sacramento California with his wife of 67 years, Mary Elise Kirk, by his side. He was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, was moved to San Diego California at a young age, joined the Army Air Corps in 1942, was graduated from the University of Chicago where he met Mary, received a Ph.D. in geology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and moved with Mary and their recently born son Garth Edward to Sacramento in 1956 to teach math at the Sacramento State College, and eventually to start a geology department there. Norman was a decorated war hero, receiving a Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal, Purple Heart, and Asiatic-Pacific Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. He had a life well lived. A bit of a dare devil, he raced motorcycles when he was young, worked as a blasting engineer in Washington and a logger in Oregon, and took up hang gliding when he was in his 60's. He had a passion for geological research, including photography and building his own scientific equipment. A public memorial service with military honors will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on Thursday, August 22 at 10:00 am. Donations to animal welfare charities would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

Frederick E. McNally

Dr. Frederick McNally, Ed.D, is an admirable example of the "Greatest Generation," having been born in Illinois at the beginning of the Depression. Fred went on to earn the Distinguished Flying Cross from the USAF, during his 22-year military career, running clandestine missions during the Vietnam War; followed by earning two Masters Degrees in Business and Government, and finally earning his Ed.D in Education from the University of San Francisco. Fred made time for his faith by spending years as a church deacon and elder, and by serving the greater Presbyterian community at the regional and national Presbytery level. He was a Sunday School Director, member of the Chancel Choir and the Beacon Marinership at the Presbyterian Church of Fair Oaks.

Actively committed to a lifetime of service to others, Fred was an active member of multiple charitable organizations including the Ben Ali Shriners, Drums and Glocks, Masons, and Lion's Club. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal and professional Order of American Military Pilots. Fred paid it forward to aviation by serving as a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University based at Beale Air Force Base during his 'retirement.'

As a young man in the 1950's, Fred joined the Naval ROTC while completing his Bachelor of Science Degree in business at the University of Miami. He was an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity there - developing a loyalty and devotion for which he remained committed for the rest of his life. Fred, later known as "Pappy Pike," lived the lifelong motto: "Once a Pike, always a Pike." As such, while working as the Assistant Dean of Continuing Education at the California State University of Sacramento for over 20 years, Fred worked tirelessly to establish a chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (the "Pikes") on the CSUS campus. Fred founded the local fraternity chapter and served the Greek Organization in a larger capacity as the CSUS Faculty Advisor for over a decade. He continued to be actively included in multiple events, into his retirement years, until his mobility recently waned.

Lastly, above all else, Fred's greatest love and commitment was his devotion to his family. Fred now has joined his bride, "Dottie," of 58 years and their first-born child, Frederick McNally, Jr., who died at birth. Fred is survived by his three daughters: Karen, Diane, and Pamela; his six grandchildren: Tom, Melanie, Samuel, Erik, Emilie, and Charlie; his four great grandchildren: Elora (8), Eric (5), Malcom (2), and Dawson (1); and his cousin Mrs. Hope Bell. Fred is also survived by loving and cherished sons and daughters-in-laws: Katherine, Tom, and Marc respectively. Finally, Fred also leaves behind loving and caring extended family and many, many grieving friends.

If you would like to make a charitable contribution in Fred's honor, please consider the following charities of which Fred's grand and great grandchildren had to utilize: Lucile Packard Childrens' Hospital/Cardiology Department (children's branch of Stanford Hospital): 400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 340, Palo Alto, CA 94301; email: championspages@lpfch.org.

California Ear Institute: assists ear reconstruction costs and living expenses for children with deformities Shriners' Children Hospital: 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 (donate.lovetotherescue.org).

Floyd Laverne "Mac" McAlister

August 11, 1927 ~ August 21, 2019

Floyd Laverne “Mac” McAlister died in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 21, 2019, ten days after his 92nd birthday. He was born on August 11, 1927 at the beginning of the depression in Cash, Arkansas, a town of some 300 people. He was the youngest of four brothers, and his parents were Harvey Hamp McAlister and Dallas Alexander McAlister. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judith Leslie McAlister, his two daughters, Margaret Silverstein of New Orleans, Louisiana and Caroline McAlister of Greensboro, North Carolina, as well as four grandchildren, Robert Alexander Silverstein, Caroline Ann Silverstein, Abigail Towl Corcoran, and Alexandra Margaret Corcoran.

The first member of his family to attend college, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in 1948. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. After a stint at Fort Detrick in Maryland where he worked in Frank Olson’s lab making anthrax, he returned to school and earned a PhD in English Literature in 1957 from the University of Minnesota. His first teaching job was at Tulane University (1958-61), but he spent most of his career at California State University Sacramento where he taught from 1961 until he retired in the mid 1990’s. He was an inspiring teacher who believed that education unlocked the world for his students. He often took students to the Ashland, Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the summers, and he loved teaching other first-generation students like himself.

A life-long learner, he had many hobbies; cooking, gardening, opera, German language, and tennis were at the forefront. His extended family were all the beneficiaries of his many enthusiasms.

The house where Mac lived in Sacramento had a tennis court, and Mac became an avid tennis player and fan. He ferried his daughter, Caroline, to tournaments all over Northern California, and he invited colleagues over for daily matches of doubles that often concluded with beers and dinner.

For Judith and Margaret and Caroline, Mac cooked corn bread, biscuits, and chicken and dumplings, dishes he learned to make in Cash. He also entertained company with lavish, complicated meals served with beautiful table settings. (He always ironed the linens himself.) One time, he made German Linzer tortes for all of the secretaries in his department.

He became interested in classical music and opera while at Fort Detrick. He shared his love of opera with the grandkids, playing them every version of The Magic Flute and other operas that he considered “kid-friendly,” but that were not necessarily so.

Mac landscaped every house he lived in with beds of bulbs, azalea and camellia bushes, and dogwood and cherry trees. He memorized the common and Latin names of every plant in the yard and taught them to his daughters. He loved inviting people over to see his flowers. Even at Friends Home towards end of his life, he overwhelmed the little patio with tiers of potted plants: begonias, hostas, and geraniums.

Mac was the fount of all creative endeavors in our family – a true Renaissance man. He was also responsible for all our advanced degrees and love of reading, writing, and learning. Above all, Mac was a kind, nurturing man, a wonderful, loving husband and father, a fun and gentle grandfather, a larger than life figure.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Greensboro opera.

Jackie Morris-Henderson

Passed away August 26, 2019

A message from President Robert Nelsen on August 27, 2019: My heart is broken to share that a longtime member of the Hornet Family, Jackie Morris-Henderson, passed away at her home early yesterday morning. Jackie gave more than 30 years to Sacramento State, and she will be dearly missed by all of us who knew her. Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and to her husband, Donald Henderson, during this difficult time.

Jackie began her tenure at Sacramento State as a student employee before graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in 1992. She completed her Master's of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development in 1999 at the University of San Francisco.

She worked in numerous departments across campus, including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Outreach and Retention, and University Advancement. She began her University Advancement tenure in University Development and later moved to oversee the stewardship of scholarship funds. She was passionate about the opportunities created by scholarships and the role they could play in supporting the next generation of students. She loved her work and took great pride in her role.

One of Jackie’s greatest achievements was the establishment of the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) at Sacramento State. When she learned that there was significant disengagement among Black alumni, she founded the chapter to bring a greater sense of belonging and connectedness to the community. She served as staff liaison for six years, then as chapter president for four years. She planned social events including the Sports Banquet bringing together former student athletes, established the Soul Food Supper held in February, and developed the Student Welcome held in September. Jackie’s support and leadership guided the BAC to become one of the most vibrant and active alumni chapters at Sacramento State. Our students will benefit for generations to come from Jackie’s work to create a positive and active alumni organization.

Jackie was an energetic member of the Sacramento community and served with numerous groups and committees to better the lives of those around her. A small sample of her involvement includes the Cultural Advisory Council for the California State Fair; the California State Fair Scholarship Committee; the Graduate Diversity Scholarship Committee; the Project Rebound Program Committee; the National Association of Professional Women; the Honors Program Scholarship Committee; the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC); the Martin Luther King Jr. Center Task Force; the Campus Educational Equity Committee; and the Cooper Woodson College Campus Graduation/Celebration Committee.

Jackie was a highly active and enthusiastic member of the Hornet Family representing the University at everything from fundraisers to tailgates to Commencement. We will remember her for her boisterous laughter, ever-present smile, vivacious spirit, and relentless commitment to our students and alumni. She brought joy to everything she was involved in. Her work at Sacramento State will stand as a testament to her love for this University. In recognition of her service, Jackie was selected to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award this year. We will go forward with recognizing her at the event in September.

A celebration of her life has been planned for Thursday, September 5th, from 4-6 PM in the Harper Alumni Center.

Nancy Kalish

May 11, 1947 ~ July 27, 2019

Born and raised in Long Branch, NJ, by the Jersey shore, she graduated from Douglas College in New Jersey, and then moved to NY to earn her doctorate from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She taught at Monmouth University in New Jersey and then at Loyola University in Chicago before settling in Sacramento, CA, although she was always a New Yorker at heart. Prior to retiring, she was a professor of Psychology at the California State University of Sacramento, where she taught for 38 years.

Along with her love for teaching, she was passionate about her research on rekindled romances, The Lost Love Project, which led her to write two books, create an online community, and travel internationally. She was interviewed for countless TV, radio shows and newspaper articles, but was most proud when her research was featured in the New York Times.

She always loved animals of all kinds, had recently rescued a tortoise and bunny, and had become very active in the community with her dog, Chou Chou, a present from her mother, who was certified as a therapy dog. She traveled to libraries and schools, and was active in organizations such as Love on a Leash and R.E.A.D. (Read Education Assistance Dogs Program), She also wrote a children’s book, Who Will Come To My Party?: A Chou Chou Briard Adventure.

She had been a member of Kenesset Israel Torah Center in Sacramento, CA. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Kalish in 2006 and Dorothy Kalish in 2014. Surviving are her daughter, Robin Kalish and her husband, David; her grandchildren: Lya and Josephine; and a brother, Alan Kalish.

Dennis Schmitz

August 11, 1937 ~ September 12, 2019

Dennis M. Schmitz died peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2019 in Oakland, California at the age of 82. Dennis was born in Dubuque, Iowa on August 11, 1937 to Anthony and Roselyn (Schwartz) Schmitz, the second of their five children. A gifted student and writer, Dennis graduated from Loras College and moved to Chicago to work as a community organizer with Young Christian Students (YCS). There, he met his future wife, Loretta (D'Agostino) Schmitza fellow YCS volunteer and graduate student. While working on a master's degree at the University of Chicago, Dennis decided to devote himself to writing. In 1960, he won the prestigious poetry-writing contest sponsored by Big Table Books and achieved his first publication. He taught at several colleges in the Midwest before coming to California State University, Sacramento in 1966, where he was a beloved professor of English for over thirty years.

As a poet, Dennis was known for the depth, complexity, and humanity of his work. Throughout his life he was an advocate for social justice and the environment-- themes that featured prominently in his writing. He also had a wry sense of humor that came through in his verse. Favorite settings for his poetry included the Iowa landscapes of his childhood, the working-class neighborhoods of Chicago, and the rough beauty of the California coast. In addition to publishing numerous volumes of poetry, he won the Shelley Memorial Award for distinguished achievement from the Poetry Society of America, and Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship awards.

A mentor for countless area writers, Dennis's honors culminated in him being named the first poet laureate of Sacramento in 1994. A lifelong basketball fan known for his wicked hook shot, Dennis played in pick-up games at Hornet Gym well into his sixties. After retiring from CSUS in 1999, Dennis and his wife moved to the Bay Area to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They spent their later years traveling to national parks, New Orleans, and Europe, and hiking their favorite beaches in Point Reyes and Half-Moon Bay. But, first and foremost, Dennis was always a writer, as he continued to compose up until the last days of his life.

He is pre-deceased by his wife Loretta, and survived by his five children (Anne, Sara, Martha, Paul, and Matthew) and ten grandchildren (Alex, Rosali, Victoria, Josephine, Sophia, Daniel, Samuel, Gordon, Irene, and Peter). A memorial mass will be held at St. Augustine's Church, 400 Alcatraz Avenue in Oakland on Friday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Doctors Without Borders or the Alameda County Community Foodbank.

Booker T. Banks

Passed away August 5, 2019

Booker T. Banks, retired senior admissions counselor at California State University, Sacramento, passed away August 5 in Fresno, Calif., after a valiant battle with lung cancer. The son of Dr. Loubertha Banks Hayes and Booker T. Banks, Sr., Booker graduated from Grant Union High School, where he was student body president and editor of the student newspaper. He was selected by the Sacramento Jr. Chamber of Commerce as one of the county's 10 outstanding youths. An alumnus of UC Santa Barbara, where he earned the Outstanding Service Award, Booker was director of the Educational Opportunity Program at California State University, Chico, before joining CSUS' admissions counseling program in 1975. For 25 years until his retirement in 2000, Booker was CSUS' "role model for the concept that 'students truly come first,' " and in 1998 received the Student Government Association's Students First Award.

He accepted the 1997 Outstanding Black Faculty and Staff Award, and in 2000 was the first recipient of the CSUS Staff Emeritus Award. Booker is survived by his brother and best friend Christopher Banks; sisters Delores Brown, Carol Banks and Brenda Roberts; aunt Juanita Fulgham; sister-in-law Delise Banks; brothers-in-law Freddie Brown and Virgil Roberts; nieces Dr. Michele Foss Snowden, Gisele Roberts Wilson and Hayley Roberts; nephew Dominic Buerkle; grandnieces, a grandnephew, and beloved cousins and friends. In a family ceremony on August 24, Booker's ashes were scattered at sea. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. October 11 in the Harper Alumni Center, CSUS.

Mary Bellefleur

January 16, 1944 ~ October 29, 2019

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Mary Louise Bellefleur passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side. Mary was born on January 16, 1944 in Oakland, California to Gladys Ana Bellefleur and George Martin Bellefleur. Her family lived in Napa, California where she attended Mount George Elementary, Napa Junior High, and Napa High School. To pursue her degree, Mary moved to Sacramento, California where she attended and was employed by California State University of Sacramento. She obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 1975 and a Masters of Arts in Education in 1997. Mary began her career as a Student Assistant and retired as the Director of Education Programs in 2002. During her 25 years of service at the university, she met her husband Dr. Gregg Campbell and they married in October 1999.

Mary will be remembered for her infectious laugh, her stories, her strength, and her dedication and love for her family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gregg M Campbell, her father, George Martin Bellefleur, her mother, Gladys Ana Bellefleur, and her sister, Virginia Irene Schutz. She is survived by her daughters Michele Louise Kesner and Melinda (Mindy) Ann King, her grandchildren Meagan Christine Myers and James Raymond (JR) King, great grandchildren Ava Rose Myers and Emma Louise Myers, and her niece, nephew, great nephews, and cousins who she loved so dearly.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi located at 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, California at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Phil Corriveau

November 11, 1952 ~ November 4, 2019

Philip Alfred Corriveau- "Phil" or "Philsie" to his friends- passed away on November 4, 2019, at the age of 66. He was born November 11, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Alfred and Gloria (Stockero) Corriveau. He leaves behind his love, Marsha (Marcy) Parker, and a great legacy to public radio and to human kindness, strength, goodness, positivity and courage.

Phil, a Wisconsin native, received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business/Arts Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a freshman in 1971, he discovered his passion for radio as a board operator working a summer job at Wisconsin Public Radio's flagship station, WHA. That summer job turned into an astonishing career. In 1980, when he was 28 years old, he was hired as the first general manager of what is now called "Capital Public Radio" in Sacramento, California, where he expanded the network from one to four stations. Phil spent 16 years in California before being named general manager of KUT-FM in Austin, Texas in 1996. With more than two decades of public radio leadership experience, Phil returned to Wisconsin in 2000, to be deputy director of the state's Educational Communications Board (ECB).

In 2004 he became director of Wisconsin Public Radio, his "dream job": a job that he aspired to and worked toward since that first summer job as a board operator at WHA. He served as director for six years, but his work was cut short by a stroke suffered during emergency heart surgery in November of 2008. In 2010 he officially stepped down from his role as director to become Director Emeritus.

During his time as director Phil made investments in WPR's marketing and fundraising that helped position the station for years to come. Colleagues remember him as a thoughtful, engaged and inquisitive leader with a wonderful laugh. WPR Senior Regional Manager Dean Kallenbach remembers Phil's commitment to community engagement, producing content that served local audiences. "Phil said, 'Radio is best when it's live and local', I'll never forget that. His dedication to public radio was strongly felt in Wisconsin and throughout the country."

Phil was a talented musician and composer, who established a state-of-the-art recording studio in his home where he produced classical CD's for many artists.

In addition to public radio and music, Phil was passionate about scuba diving, international travel, photography, and cinema. He had many advanced scuba diving certifications including search and rescue, navigation and advanced nitrox. He researched his roots in Italy and France and visited the homes of his ancestors, meeting many close relatives.

Phil is survived by his brother, Michael Corriveau, of Dublin, Ohio; his sister-in-law Sarah Corriveau; his nephews Matthew and Mark Corriveau; his niece Anne Corriveau Berry; and his cousins Joy Monahan and Larry Polich. And Marcy, the love of his life.

A memorial service is planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phil's name to Wisconsin Public Radio.

Charles Joseph Vento

May 21, 1925 ~ November 25, 2019

Charles (Chuck) Joseph Vento who was born in Silver Creek, New York May 21, 1925 passed away on November 25, 2019 surrounded by family. Born to immigrant parents, Anthony and Sarah Vento, he was one of 9 children. He is survived by Nancy Ward, his youngest sister. Chuck was proceeded in death by his wife of 56 years, Carla Jean Vento, and is survived by two children and their spouses Valerie (George) and Scott (Cosette) and four grandchildren Ariel, Christian, Kelsey (Zach) and Kendall. He is also survived by his daughter Linda (Frank), her children Corrie (Wayne) and Valdis (Norah), and great grandchildren (Chase, Angela, Gabby and Faythe). Charles was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Quincy. Following his Navy service, he returned to finish high school, then went on to graduate from Brockport University, (BA), Stanford (MA) and USC (PHD).

He continued to serve his country with USAID in the Philippines (and met dearest of friends Gaby and Clenia Dimanche), Brazil and Iran. He moved to Sacramento, where he lived for 51 years and continued his career in educational media with KVIE Public Television and later, California State University, Sacramento. In retirement he continued to enjoy building things for his grandchildren, travel, tennis, gardening, hiking and longtime friendships. He often said his family meant everything to him and found the most pleasure in his grandchildren and their accomplishments. Services will be held on Monday, December 16 at 4:00 PM, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Mission Avenue, Carmichael. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to River City Food Bank and St. Michael's Episcopal Church.

Robert E. Long

July 19, 1938 ~ November 7, 2019

On November 7, 2019 Robert (Bob) E. Long, passed away from the rapid and ravaging effects of Pancreatic Cancer. Bob was born July 19, 1938 and grew up in Clinton, Iowa. He graduated from Clinton High School and went on to receive his B.A. in History at the University of Iowa in 1960. He was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for graduate school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he received his PhD in History in 1969. His field of special interest and focus was 20th Century US History. Bob moved to California and to California State University in Sacramento in 1965 where he was a Professor of History until he retired from full time teaching June 2000. Bob was one of the Department's experts in 20th Century US History. His courses focused on Political History as it reflected societal, economic and cultural challenges including rapid population growth, the Great Depression, two world wars, and disruptive social movements.

His commitment to these challenges sparked innovation, and the creation of courses which examined the effects of these times in history. In addition, he created departmental courses on Historical Perspectives of the Watergate Crises, and History of the Vietnam War. His class on the Vietnam War attracted many veterans of the war who respected his work. He also created a US History class for foreign students and was one of the faculty leaders who developed the first Black History class and emphasis at CSUS. Bob was also active in the department. He served as Co-Coordinator of the US Division. Notable in his contributions was volunteering to teach for the Folsom Prison Academic Program for inmates.

Throughout his life, Bob read voraciously to keep up with the flood of materials in US Political History in his area and current events. Desks at home and his office were heaped with books and journals. Students and colleagues, as well as friends and family, could count on him to help them understand the latest issues, analyses and historical disputes. He was an avid movie fan who loved the classics as well as The Three Stooges and The Simpsons. He could dissect and explain the plotline of almost any movie just as well as he could a historical event. A lover of slapstick, he had a quick wit, and a keen sense of humor that was always good-natured. He also had a lifetime love of music and was, in the minds of his family a world-class whistler, especially in the car.

All who knew him experienced him as thoughtful, intelligent, articulate, well educated, good-humored, civic minded and above all a compassionate and good man. A colleague once characterized him and his Mid-Western values as "salt of the earth." Bob was preceded in death by both his parents: Theodore and Louella Brown Long, brothers Gene and James, sister Cecelia, nephew Richard and niece Loualis. He is survived by Myra his wife of 51 years, daughter Miranda (Don), sons Alexander (Jennifer), and Christopher (Wanda), twelve grandchildren: Joseph, Marissa, Samuel, Sophia Long; Bobby, Nate, Zachary Lemmon; Charlotte, Joshua, and Katie Long; and Rachel Johnson (Ryan) step-granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; Theodore, Franklin, and Morris Long, one niece Deborah Elvira; and two nephews, Ernest and Theodore James Long. Bob was the embodiment of a "life well lived," a man truly loved and respected. He is sorely missed, and will never be forgotten, by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that a donation be made to pancreatic cancer research or a charity of your choice. "The Best" Husband, Dad and Poppy, Generous and Selfless with his Time and Love, an Educator of Minds and Nurturer of Spirits, a Brilliant Man with a Beautiful Soul.

Sam Hill

Passed away December 10, 2019

Sam Hill passed away on December 10, 2019 after a brief illness. He was an Arizona native and the descendent of early pioneers who settled in the Prescott area. He received his B.A. in secondary education from Arizona State University (Tempe) with a major in English and Minors in English and Russian. He traveled and studied in the then Soviet Union in his early twenties. A Woodrow Wilson fellowship for graduate study at Stanford University led to a Ph.D. in Spanish historical linguistics and a minor concentration in Portuguese. Professor Hill taught both Spanish and Portuguese at CSUS between 1968 and 2002, during which time he served as an exchange professor at the University of Hawaii, Manoa (1976-77) and enjoyed two sabbatical leaves, one in Brazil (1980) and the other in Puerto Rico (1991). He was privileged to tour Cuba with a group of colleagues and students in 1999.

While at Sac State, Professor Hill taught a wide range of courses, including beginning and intermediate Spanish and Portuguese, upper division courses in Spanish grammar and phonetics, and graduate seminars in historical Spanish linguistics and comparative grammar. He has remained in close contact with his colleagues and continued to be active in the university, where he participated in the Foreign Language Department's Three-Summer M.A. program in Guatemala in 2010, and Spain in 2012. He also taught ESL in the ESL Program at Sacramento Food Bank, Oak Park, Sacramento. Recently, he was a volunteer English tutor at the CAMP Program at CSUS.

Besides these recent teaching experience, travel occupied most of Dr. Hill’s time and energies since retirement, with venues in Greece, Eastern Europe, Germany, Brazil and Argentina.

Sam is survived by J. Alberto Santos, his husband of 17 years; his sister, Patty Tulley; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Sam's life is being planned for Sunday January 19th, 2020 with an open house 1:00-5:00 pm at their home in Carmichael. Please email Dr.Sam.Hill@gmail.com for more details.