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1930s

Glenn Shaffer '36 celebrated his 90th birthday on July 15. He and his wife, Frances Heckert Shaffer '38, live in Phoenix, Ariz.

1940s

Earl Dickey '40 and his wife, Juanita, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 26. They live in the Carbondale, Ill., area, close to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Earl is in his 64th year as a minister of the United Methodist Church.

1960s

Remember the "All College Sing?" (Every spring, men and women on campus represented their organizations by competing in choirs and quartets.) Four alumnae met in April in Burr Oak, Mich., to do just that. In 1963, the winning women's quartet was from the Alpha Delta Chi women's service organization, and consisted of Joyce Showerman '63, Kathy Love Cary '65, Jean Bird Spike '63, and Janet Bird DeVriendt '66. These quartet members have corresponded over the years, but this was their first opportunity in 39 years for all four to sing together. After some practicing, they made a digital recording for a CD as a personal souvenir of the day. Though no longer interested in musical competition, the four had such a wonderful day that they plan to make it an annual event.

Paul '60 and Dona Jean (Jody) Stiner Frederick '61 moved to the London, England, area in August, where Paul was asked to serve the Methodist Church of Great Britain as a full-time member of the Richmond Hounslow Circuit staff for 12 months. Their address is 15 Lampton Park Rd., Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 4HS. Jody retired from teaching in June 2001, but hopes to do some substitute teaching while in England. For 15 years, she had been a special education teacher consultant with Waverly Community Schools in Lansing. Paul retired from full-time ministry in June 2000. He continued part-time, plus became a motor coach operator for Dean Trailways of Michigan. Jody has volunteered to be head tour guide for all who visit them in England.

Charles Cox '62 has moved to California, where he serves as vice chair for research in the Division of Restorative Dentistry at UCLA.

Bill Mason '65 completed his 37th year of teaching and coaching at West Bloomfield High School. His wife, Sally Rehse Mason '64, retired in October to become a full-time grandmother.

The Methodist Federation for Social Action honored the Rev. Edwin A. Rowe '66 with the Jesse and Annamary DeWitt Award this year. The award is given for outstanding work in peace and justice ministry. Rowe was honored for his lifetime of activist work to achieve social and economic justice. He is pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Detroit.

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association named Larry Tuttle '66 the coach of the year, as did the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association. Tuttle led the Blissfield High School baseball team to a state record sixth state championship this year. It was Tuttle's 35th season as coach. With a career record of 808-235-2, he ranks second in career coaching victories in Michigan.

1980s

R Cole Bouck '84 has been promoted to administrative assistant for the regional prison administrator in Region III, with the Michigan Department of Corrections in Jackson. Cole previously served in a similar capacity for a warden's office at one of the region's 15 correctional facilities. He joined the department as a corrections officer in 1985.

Michele Mason Lemon '85 accepted a position as accounts receivable manager with The Tire Rack, known as America's leading distributor of high performance tires, suspensions and brake products, in South Bend, Ind. Michele previously spent 16 years at Honeywell Aircraft Landing Systems, most recently as a senior accountant. She also completed her fifth year as a Junior Achievement volunteer, teaching a business and economics curriculum at Stark Elementary School in Buchanan. Michele can be reached at michele@tirerack.com. 

Denee Hartung '85 and two fellow teachers at Garfield Elementary School in Adrian recently received a $100 honorarium from the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts for incorporating the arts with other classroom lessons. They used a rain forest theme to decorate their fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms.

Deanna Hignite Richeson '84 is the president of STRIVE Atlanta, Train for Change, Inc. She spent 15 years with NOVA Information Systems Operations Center in Knoxville, Tenn., where she was named the first female vice president of risk management. Having left corporate America, Deanna now spends her time helping the disadvantaged obtain job training, employment and follow-up services. STRIVE was recently featured on "60 Minutes," and has 22 affiliate offices in 21 cities.

BIRTHS

Nancy Leppert Kujda '86 and husband Mike announce the birth of Gabriel Michael, born Jan. 31. He joins sister Meredith, 3. Nancy works part-time as a freelance interior designer, and Mike is a project manager for Trident Tooling Systems in Toledo. The Kujda family lives in Lambertville.

Brian Jones '88 is employed by Sandusky Community Schools in Sandusky as the middle school counselor. In May, he was elected Junior High/Middle School Representative to the Governing Board of the Michigan School Counselor Association for the 2002-04 school years. His wife, Ann Gulliver Jones '89, recently completed a three-year term on the Sandusky Board of Education. The Jones' live in Sandusky, and have three children, Elaina, 8, Krissa, 5, and Benjamin, 2.

Ronda Thornton Nicholson '88 and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of Britney Sue, born June 11, 2001. She joins brother Brandon, 4. Ronda is a vice president and manager of consumer and commercial loan operations at Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans. Andrew is a deputy with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. The Nicholson family lives in Kenner, La.

Lisa Young Roberts '88 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Emily Elizabeth, born June 25. She joins brother Jared Allen, 4. Lisa is a stay-at-home mom; the Roberts family lives in Elmwood, Ill.

1990s

Andrew Jackson '92 completed his 10th year teaching English at Allen Park High School in Allen Park. He received a master's degree in educational leadership from Wayne State University in 1997 and married Teresa Brooks, a Spanish teacher at Livonia Stevenson High School, on Aug. 11, 2001. Kevin Phillips '92 served as the best man at the ceremony in Plymouth. The Jacksons live in Canton, and can be reached by e-mail at ajackson252109MI@comcast.net.

Tim Smith '93 recently completed a baseball tour-six stadiums in seven days. He began his journey in Pittsburgh on June 9, then continued to Cleveland, Detroit, and Comiskey Park for the White Sox. He finished the trip at Wrigley Field (Cubs) for an afternoon game and a night game in Milwaukee. Tim said he traveled about 2,250 miles in seven days.

Christina White '93 has launched a design, prepress and publishing company. She specializes in first or second time authors and invites those looking for a small, local company to visit her website at www.mishe-mokwa.com. Christina lives in Adrian, and can be reached at christina.white@attbi.com.

Eric Metz '95 graduated from Osteopathic Medical School in May, and is currently training through Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Garden City Hospital. Eric will complete his internship in June, and will then enter a residency program.

Andy Spohn '95, student financial services associate, received his master's degree in human resource development from Siena Heights University this spring.

Jonathan Hamer '98 graduated this spring from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago with a doctor of optometry degree. He plans to join a Lenscrafters practice in Aiken, S.C.

Charlie Butz '99, currently an assistant superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, Md., has accepted a similar position at Inverness Golf Course in Toledo.

Paula Habib '99 was recently appointed to the Ohio State University board of trustees. She is a second-year medical student at OSU.

BIRTHS

Katherine Meeker Cornelius '93 and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of Parry Elise, born April 11. She joins sister Abigail Elizabeth, 6, and brother Charlton Thomas, 2. Proud aunt is Jennifer Meeker Clifton '96. The Cornelius family lives in Adrian, where Katherine is a stay-at-home mom.

Don Lipinski '94 and his wife, Teresa, announce the birth of their first child, Alyssa, born Jan. 14. The Lipinski family lives in Southgate, and Don is a teacher and coach with the Wyandotte Public Schools.

Todd '94 and Amy Reischel Pelletier '94 announce the birth of Emma Hope, born Jan. 3. Emma joins brother Benjamin, 3. Todd has been a Michigan State Trooper for seven years, and Amy is in her sixth year of teaching at Eastern Michigan University. The Pelletier family lives in Trenton.

Jason '94 and Susan Stitz Garza '95 announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Samuel, born Nov. 28, 2001. He is a surviving triplet. His baptism was attended by many AC alumni. Present were godfather Shaun Gunning '94, godmother Katherine Corti Simmonds '92, Stephanie Roach '94, Jennifer O'Brien Linzmeier '91, and Trish Todd Carter '93. Also present were AC professors Beth Johnstone Myers '79 and Diane Andrews Henningfeld '74. The Garzas live in Davison, and would enjoy receiving e-mail from old friends at sandjgarza@hotmail.com. Jason and Susan both teach English at Atherton High School in Burton.

Jay '95 and Amanda Robinson Overmyer '94 announce the birth of Gretta Elizabeth, born Oct. 10. Jay is employed at the University of Georgia as agricultural research coordinator, and is completing his Ph.D. in environmental toxicology. Amanda is a stay-at-home mom. The Overmyer family lives in Athens, Ga.

Andy '97 and Erin McGinnity Kostos '97 announce the birth of Kennedy Laurel, born Oct. 9, 2001. Andy is a recreation coordinator at a juvenile detention center, and Erin is training for her nursing home administrator's license for the state of Ohio. They live in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Charity Anderson Stein '97 and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of Paxton Reed, born April 8. He joins brother Sage Anderson Stein, 2. Charity is a stay-at-home mom. The Steins live in Orange County, Calif., and would enjoy hearing from AC friends at steinsare@cox.net.

WEDDINGS

Kimberly Lewis '93 and Jerry Lindeen were married May 4 in Minneapolis, Minn. The bride's parents are Robert '65 and Michele Collins Lewis '65. Serving as a bridesmaid was Kimberly and Michele's Alpha Phi sister, Catherine Ramsdell '92. Kimberly is a bank officer of Bremer Bank. The couple lives in Minneapolis.

Michelle Lippincott '93 and Fred Dunford were married May 12, 2001, at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Northville. Michelle is a medical technologist in the blood bank at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Serving as bridesmaids were Robyn Flowers Dragoo '93 and Stacy Pasch '93. Amy Newman Paradine '92 was a guest. Michelle and Fred live in Canton.

Sarah Pridgeon '94 and Scott Woodruff were married Dec. 22, in Grand Rapids. Sarah is the director of sales for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team. Guests included Jen Meissner Long '94, Darcy Gifford '91, Annette Jennings '92, Beth Ososkie Perez '92 and Lisa Ruhl Frania '93.

Emily Graske '96 married Todd Boyce on May 26, 2001, in Grand Haven. Emily graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in May, with a master of divinity degree. Todd and Emily serve as co-pastors of Old Springfield Presbyterian Church. In attendance at the wedding were Susan Kobylarz '95, Brendon Smith '97, Michael Sawicki '97, Scott Lebsack '97 and his wife, Monica, and David Goudie '96.

2000s

Damon Johnson '01 is living in Roseville, where he is employed as a system manager with Jockey International.

WEDDINGS

Julie Rutledge '01 and Kenneth Wells were married June 22 in Palmyra. Julie taught in Waldron during the last school year, and then worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company. The couple plans to live wherever Kenneth is stationed with the Navy.

Pamela Walter '02 and Trevor Edwards were married May 11 in the Adrian College Chapel. Pamela is the program director at Bally Total Fitness. The couple lives in Adrian.

Deaths

F. Evelyn Beck '30, of Adrian, died May 27. Evelyn taught history and English at Romulus High School before obtaining a master's degree in nursing education and administration. She worked at several hospitals, retiring from Harper Hospital in Detroit in 1972. At Evelyn's request, memorial contributions may be made to the F. Evelyn Beck Scholarship Fund at Adrian College, or the First United Methodist Church of Adrian.

Elma Remmele Green '32, of Adrian, died May 24. Survivors include her son, a sister, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Dorothy Osborn Mayer '33, of Manassas, Va., died June 4. Survivors include one daughter, Glendora Gossman, two sons, Osborn "Ozzie" Mayer '65 and Robert Mayer, four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Charles Boyse '34, a former board member of the AC Alumni Association, died April 12. He was in education for 38 years and spent the majority of his time with the Hillsdale School System. Charles was inducted into the AC Hall of Fame in 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Boyse Brown '65, two sons, Dale and Doug Boyse '63, and a brother, Harold Boyse '45.

G. Miriam Custis Cairns '34, of Harrison, died March 30. A former president of Tri Delta Sorority, she taught in the Highlands School District and at Amity High School in Ohio. Miriam is survived by a daughter, Cathy Cairns. Miriam's husband, Robert Cairns '36, preceded her in death.

C. Lewis Bragg '40, owner and operator of Var-I-Products, a machine and tool shop, died March 31. He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Charlene Norman Bragg '37. Survivors include his five children, Lewis Bragg, Robert Bragg '67, Patricia Bragg, Darlene Fischel and Marlene Florkowski, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Lee Allshouse Jr. '46, of Adrian, died May 19. Lee worked as a purchasing agent for American Chain and Cable for 22 years, retiring in 1986. For the past several years he assisted with funerals and visitations at the Braun Everiss Wagley Funeral Home. Lee is survived by one daughter, one son, seven grandchildren, a sister and a brother.

Louis Schwartz '46, of Adrian, died May 17. Louis was a funeral director at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian, and had earned his Fifty Year License Award from the Michigan Funeral Director's Association in 1998. Louis is survived by his wife, Marcella, a son, three daughters, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one sister.

O. Lorraine McAfee Cappels '48, retired biochemist and resident of Cupertino, Calif., died July 13. Survivors include a son, Tom.

Betty Haines Wiley '50, retired x-ray technician of Ann Arbor, died May 28. Surviving are her husband, Richard Wiley '50, two sons, three brothers and a sister.

Barbara Arrand Devey '51, of Wittenberg, Wis., died May 15. In addition to being a Christian educator in American Baptist Churches where her husband was minister, Barbara was also a social worker and teacher. She retired from River Bluff Nursing Home, Rockford, Ill., in 1993. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Devey '51. She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Kenneth Stepp '51, of Adrian, died July 11. A member of the SAE fraternity, Kenneth was noted for his football and track career. He was on the AC Alumni Board Association, where he served as president. In October 2001, he and his wife of 51 years, Ioan Young Stepp, became the first couple inducted in the AC Athletic Hall of Fame. Kenneth was employed as a cost accountant in laboratory furniture at Kewanee for 19 years, before leaving to teach industrial arts at Sand Creek School. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Nancy Schoensee and Susan Frauenkron, one son, Steven, three brothers, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

C. Earl Eden Jr. '56, of Adrian, died June 11. Earl served the Detroit Conference at Springville United Methodist Church from 1993-1999, and Morenci United Methodist Church from 2000-2001. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, one son and a granddaughter.

Harold Clements '62, of Jerome, died May 26. For the past 18 years, Harold had served as the postmaster of the Jerome Post Office. He is survived by his wife, Betty, three sons, a brother, five sisters, seven grandchildren and one step-grandchild.

Donald Fackler '72 died April 16. Don lived in Mason for 30 years with his wife, Patricia Edgington Fackler '72. Don taught school in Leslie for 30 years and  coached girls and boys basketball in Leslie and Mason. He also volunteered his time as a coach for the Capitol City Express Girls AAU team that won many Michigan championships. Surviving with his wife are one son, Brad, and one daughter, Wendy. While at AC, Don played basketball and was a member of Theta Chi.

Marcia L. Clements '72 died July 25. She was a kindergarten and first-grade teacher for 25 years.  She was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Kappa Delta Pi. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Clements '72, her father and his wife, one daughter and son-in-law, and one granddaughter.

Chris Christensen '73, special education teacher at Kearsley High School in Flint, died June 14. He was the Big Nine Coach of the Year in 2001, and had coached the past 28 seasons of hockey at Kearsley, and also coached the boys and girls tennis programs. Surviving are his wife, Cathy, and two sons, Christian IV and Curtis.

Edward Gordon '83, a chemical operator at Anderson Development, died April 11. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Gordon of Adrian, a sister, and two brothers.

Burton Ward '86, an engineer at the Tecumseh Products Company since 1988, died April 29. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Smith, of Adrian, two brothers and two sisters.

Richard Pokriefka '84 died Aug 22. He was the director of infectious disease and hospital epidemiology for St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital and St. John Macomb Hospital in Warren. He was also on staff at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Mt. Clemens General Hospital and St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. He is survived by his wife, Beth; six children; one brother; one sister; his parents, and  his grandparents.

Michelle Kruse '88 died July 2. She was employed at Whirlpool and was involved with several charities. Survivors include her parents, a brother and a sister, Heidi Kruse Roffman '90. Memorials may be made to the Michelle Kruse Memorial Fund at St. Joseph (Mich.) High School.

Friends

Joe Stroud, retired editor and senior vice president of the Detroit Free Press, died May 9 at age 65. Stroud received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Adrian College in 1995.

Mildred Benson died May 28 at age 96.The author and Toledo Blade journalist wrote 23 of the 30 original Nancy Drew mysteries. Adrian College granted her an honorary doctor of letters degree in 1999.