Category Archives: Memorials

The following men, who once lived with us at Williams, have died. They are listed below, along with the date of death. As you have personal reflections to share – which might include a photograph, a copy of the memorial service, e-mail links to family members, suggestions for donations, whatever – please post them. To prevent spam attacks either Allan or I will then “approve” your post. Please note that we will NOT edit your reflections or comments.

Granted that given the nature of Nature this section will grow over time, I hope it also reflects an affirmation – for life itself, for service to family and community, and for the spiritual and religious convictions of the departed. Gregg

Peter Dolinger

  From Class Secretary Ken Willcox:    The College notified me today that Peter Dolinger passed away last October 11, 2022, in Philadelphia.    Peter had quite a string of academic degrees and achievements following Williams: a Ph.D from Stanford, … Continue reading

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Joe Meyer

Joseph Ethan Meyer III 04/06/45 – 01/03/23 Judge Joseph Ethan Meyer, III, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 3, 2023 after a long illness. Born in 1945 in Oklahoma, Judge Meyer grew up in Denver’s Park Hill … Continue reading

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Martin A. Samuels

We lost Marty Samuels in early June of 2023.  Below is an obituary in the Boston Globe.  Please add any thoughts of your own.   Dr. Martin A. Samuels, a neurologist with a gift for words and caring, dies at 77 … Continue reading

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Albert G. Simms III

Here is Al’s obituary, published by the Albuquerque Journal on Oct. 23, 2022 Please add a comment below! Loving Father, Brother, Uncle, Husband, Counselor, and Friend, Albert G. Simms III, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in … Continue reading

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Lee Haynes

O. Lee Haynes, Jr. beloved son, father, husband, brother, uncle, physician and friend, died peacefully with his wife, Dee Karnofsky, by his side on their wedding anniversary Oct. 22, 2017, in Bar Harbor of Alzheimer’s disease. He was born Feb. … Continue reading

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Gary Lamphere

Gary Webb Lamphere, MD Exeter NH – It is with great sadness we announce that Gary Webb Lamphere, MD passed away from pancreatic cancer, June 16, 2021 at his home in Exeter, NH. He was born March 7,1945, the son … Continue reading

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Jeff Eckhardt

(we just received notification that Jeff Eckardt died on Nov. 13, 2020.  Below is the obituary submitted by his family) Jeffrey John Eckardt, M.D. was born in Staten Island, New York to Margaret Bennett Hoover Eckardt and Jack Archer Eckardt. … Continue reading

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Jonathan Lovell

 From Stephanie Lovell: It is with a heavy heart I report the passing of my father Jonathan Lovell earlier this week, on April 14, 2020. Dad died at home peacefully in his sleep. His family and wide circle of friends … Continue reading

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Morgan Nields

Morgan Wesson Nields January 25, 1946 – June 18, 2019Morgan W. Nields, a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, a respected businessman and a friend to thousands, passed on June 18, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Morgan is survived by … Continue reading

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Peter Grossman

Our Classmate Peter Grossman died on March 20, 2019 in a nursing home in Seattle.  He had developed early-onset Alzheimers and had been there for several years. Here is the official obituary announcement: Dr. Peter Lawrence Grossman, beloved doctor, tennis … Continue reading

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Charlie Parham

Charles Verne Parham Jr. was born in Atlanta, GA on June 30, 1945 to Charles Verne Parham and Jane Adair Parham. He had 2 siblings, Lamar and Mary Jane. Charlie graduated Westminster schools in Atlanta in 1963. Several summers were … Continue reading

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Bruce Martindale

From Ken Willcox:  After leaving Williams, Bruce received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He served in the U.S. Army, then returned to Dallas to begin his law practice. He was affiliated with a number … Continue reading

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Warner, Ron

Ron Warner died on October 23, 2000.  He had been fighting colon cancer that had been diagnosed during a routine physical the previous December.  He succumbed to a related heart attack. After graduating from Williams, Ron went to Columbia where … Continue reading

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Gordon, Vance

We received word from the widow of Vance Gordon that Vance had passed away in January, 2015.  He had succumbed to ALS.   Below is the obituary that appeared in the Washington Post.   Please add any comments if you remember Vance. … Continue reading

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McCune, Michael

The College has informed us that Mike McCune passed away on March 5, 2016.   Here is his obituary, published in Thailand’s Chiang Mai CityNews on April 8, 2016: Michael Cary McCune, 70, an American citizen residing in Chiang Mai, passed … Continue reading

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Sleezer, Alfred W.

Fred Sleezer passed away on February 5, 2016.  Below is his obituary.  Please note that his memorial service is scheduled for April 23, 2016, if you can make it. Please share your memories of Fred below. ————————————– Alfred W. Sleezer, … Continue reading

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Kile, James S.

Here is the link to Jim’s obituary, also printed below.   The online obituary has a guestbook, with entries from non-Williams friends. Please note that an open house to celebrate Jim’s life will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 11 … Continue reading

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Dankner, Alan

Our classmate Alan Dankner died on Dec. 1, 2015 from complications of acute myeloid leukemia.  The obituary from the Boston Globe is below, or you can read it on the Legacy.com site to see comments from friends and colleagues: DANKNER, … Continue reading

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Pas, Richard

Dick Pas passed away on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015.  While his death was rather sudden, Dick did have a history of coronary incidents. Some day, when someone is confronted with the task of summing up my own days on this … Continue reading

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Horner, Richard

Richard Horner passed away January 7, 2105 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Richard worked as copy editor for the Tulsa Tribune from 1974-1992. During his Williams days he was captain of the track team, and he continued in that mode by competing … Continue reading

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