In Memoriam Archive for the Year 2009

PAUL DEMPSEY
December 17, 2009

We have received word that Paul Dempsey, Professor of Psychology, died yesterday at age 92. Paul had been ill with pneumonia and was at home in Davis, California. If anyone has more information, please email it to Marina Estabrook, the Memoriam page editor, marina.estabrook@sbcglobal.net

(Submitted by Murray Work)
Paul was, of course, a colleague in the Psychology Department who joined the faculty in 1966. And while he was a productive and committed member of the Department, it was in other arenas that we became closer friends: tennis, and poker. We had virtually no overlap between our respective interests in psychology – Paul was basically a clinical psychologist interested in theories of personality, and taught in this area; I was on the experimental side of psychology – comparative animal behavior, physiological processes underlying behavior, “rats-in-mazes”type psychology. So we rarely talked psychology. But Paul’s most enduring passion was tennis, which he played often and expertly from day one in our midst, and continued playing well into his 80’s. His other only slightly lesser passion was for poker, and he was an early member of a Psychology Department-based monthly poker club dating from the 1960’s. (Paul joined our faculty in 1966 as I recall.) I believe the consensus would be that Paul was the best player of the lot – our last session but a few weeks ago. He and his wife Irene, had broad cultural and aesthetic interests and traveled extensively. Paul was a man of strong views, and did not suffer fools gladly. He was often challenging, and exercised an acerbic wit. But you loved him for it, because he was without vanity and was interested in ideas and people – in short, in you. He leaves behind his wife, Irene, herself a clinical psychologist, and two sons.

SHAWK SUKKARY
July 8, 1922 - June 27, 2009

I write concerning my father, Dr. Shawky Sukkary, a Sacramento State University Emeritus Professor of English. He died in Egypt on June 27, 2009, and due to circumstances beyond our control we just found out about his death on Friday, August 14, 2009

He lived and worked in Sacramento for almost 40 years. He taught English and Humanities courses at Sac. State for 16 years and lived a fascinating life. He was a great scholar and a well-known and well-respected individual in the Sacramento community and beyond. He left behind family and many friends, colleagues, and students in the Greater Sacramento area.

My father was born, raised, and educated in Egypt where he excelled in school. He was born on July 8, 1922. He earned his B.A. in English Literature from Cairo University. After graduating from college, he went to Britain where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D degrees in English Literature from Manchester University in England (he wrote his Master's thesis on the works of George Bernard Shaw & his Ph.D. dissertation focused on the works of the British writer William Morris). He worked for Royal Mail (the British Postal Service) while he put himself through graduate school.

He, then, returned to his native Egypt where he taught English literature at his alma mater, Cairo University. In 1964, he applied for and received a Fulbright scholarship to come to the United States. As a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship, he spent one year teaching and studying in the state of Ohio. He, then, returned to his position as Full Professor at Cairo University where he taught and served as the Chair of the English Department. He, then, married my mother, Dr. Soheir Stolba, one of his students at Cairo University. Then, my dad spent one year teaching at Khartoum University in the Sudan where my older brother, Hany Sukkary, was born. In 1970, my father received a telegram asking him to come teach English at what was then known as Sacramento Teachers College (or something like that :-). He accepted the assignment and began teaching at Sac. State in the same year and taught there up until his retirement in 1986.

Dr. Sukkary also taught in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He also taught Arabic language courses at the Defense Language Institute in Monterrey, California where he set up their Arabic Language curriculum. My father mainly taught English courses (e.g. short story, fiction, poetry, and writing classes), but he also taught courses on Islam, the Quran, and Arabic language classes. He was an author of numerous books and articles. He was a well-published and prolific writer. In fact, if you go to Google and type in his name, you will see just some of the books that he played a role in developing (either writing, revising, or translating them). After spending two years teaching in Kuwait, unfortunately, he fell ill and retired from Sac. State in 1986. Despite being in poor health during his retirement years, he would often guest lecture in colleague's classes at Sac. State, serve as a panelist on panel discussions on campus, and frequently visited the Sac. State library and his former colleagues. He also lectured on Islamic topics at local mosques and is very well-known in the Sacramento Muslim community. These are just some of the accomplishments that come to mind. In short, my dad lived an extraordinary life and touched the lives of numerous people.

He leaves behind my older brother, my family, and numerous grandchildren. (Written by Tamir Sukkary)

GORDON R. PARTRIDGE
October 26, 1925 - November 5, 2009

Died November 5, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Heckes Partridge; devoted daughters Kathryn Simmons of Honolulu, her husband Walt and children Elizabeth and Bobby Shimabukuro; and by Cynthia Lachance of Nelson County, VA, her husband Michael and children Frank and Albert. Partridge was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Oakes Partridge and his parents Beatrice and Walter Partridge. Mr. Partridge was a man of faith, warmth, intelligence and creativity. His great loves included his family, travel, photography and ballet. He was born October 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Partridge earned his PhD in electrical engineering from Yale University. He served in the navy, taught at Purdue University, worked as an electrical engineer at Raytheon and Genrad and finished his career teaching electrical engineering at Sacramento State University. Gordon Partridge will be missed by those who knew and loved him. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Monday November 9, 2009 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's, 1430 J. St., Sacramento CA 95814, or a charity of your choice.

ARMANDO A. AYALA
August 16, 1929 - October 26, 2009

Love and prayers abound for Dr. Armando A. Ayala, born on August 16, 1929, Laredo, Texas, and taken home to be with Our Lord on October 26, 2009, Sacramento, California. He is survived by wife Ruth and daughters Angela Ayala, Lynne Ayala, and Tamara McCain and sons Armando Ayala Jr. and Derek Frost and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother Xavier Ayala and his son Anthony Ayala. Serving in the USAF 1949-1952 (French Morocco) Strategic Air Command, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and served as a cryptologist & interpreted for Gen. C. LeMay. He was a graduate of Martin High School (1948), Laredo Junior College (AA 1954), East Texas State University (BA 1959), Sacramento State University (MA 1970), and University of San Francisco (Ed.D. 1983). He earned Life Credentials in Texas and California in Elementary, Secondary, Administrative, and Bilingual/Bicultural Specialist. He taught the mentally gifted in Bakersfield, receiving honors as Outstanding Teacher, Man of the Year, and many community commendations for service. He directed the Bilingual/Bicultural Program for Area III Superintendents, Placer County Office of Education. He served as Lecturer at Sacramento State University, College of Education. He was recipient of many State and National awards and commendations from parent and professional organizations, universities, legislative bodies, and schools. Dr. Ayala is a beloved and respected pioneer in educational reform, a champion of learning in the classroom, renowned leader in the field of bilingual/multicultural education. Our Lord Keeps His Promises, and He Holds Dear His Faithful Flock. Services to be held at First Covenant Church, 10933 Progress Ct., Sacramento, CA at 11:00 a.m., Oct. 31, 2009. Interment Monday, November 2 at 11am. at Sacramento Valley Veterans Cemetery located at 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers consider contributing to Dr. Armando Ayala Scholarship Fund, University Foundation at Sacramento State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California 95819-6030.

BARBARA R. HOADLEY
July 27, 1935 - July 11, 2009

With her wonderful independent spirit and joy of travel and adventure, Barbara Robertson Hoadley, left us on July 11, 2009. She dealt with cancer for the last seven years, never letting it stop her from a life long habit of exploring new countries and revisiting old favorites with friends and family in tow. Barbara went on safari; hiked mountains; biked; rode horse, elephant and camel back; rafted; snorkeled; kayaked; sailed and shopped, shopped, shopped on six continents. Barbara was the only child of Harry and Margie Robertson, born and raised in San Pedro, Calif. She attended the University of Redlands and California State University in San Francisco. She held a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a California Elementary Education Credential. Her professional career began as a Speech Language Pathologist in Daly City Schools and subsequently Novato Unified School District. In 1970 she joined the faculty of California State University, Sacramento and worked in the Department of Speech Pathology as an instructor and clinic supervisor until her retirement as a full professor in 1998. Barbara was very active in state professional organizations. She was known for the development of in-depth assessment protocols, alternative and augmentative communication tools and the development of a computer applications course. She will best be remembered for her concern for the well being of clients and students. Barbara's family and friends are filled with a great sense of loss as we each remember her generous spirit and reflect on the stories brought back from her many and wonderful adventures. A private burial will be held in San Pedro, Calif. Barb supported The Heifer Project and Free Tibet.

ROBERT "BOB" BESS
August 28, 1934 - July 20, 2009

Born August 28, 1934 in Weymouth, MA; passed away on July 20, 2009 at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Violet. Bob is survived by his two children, Robert and Suzanne; his sister Beverly; nieces Holly and Dawn. He also leaves behind a large circle of friends from academe and the arts.

Bob received his BA from Tufts University, MA from Columbia University Teachers College and Ph. D. from USC. He worked for the California State University system for 33 years, his last position as Executive Vice President at Sac State from 1986-1991. He also served in a variety of positions at post secondary institutions, including Acting President, CSU Fresno; Interim President, St. Cloud State University; Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and for Administration and Finance, at University of Colorado. Bob also served as the consultant for South Africa Initiative of St. Cloud State University and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa from 1995 until his death.

Bob had a strong belief in education and community service and was a passionate patron of the arts in whatever locale he found himself. His volunteer service included the California State Student Aid Commission; President, CSUS Emeritus Association; Director of Governmental Affairs, CSU Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association; Treasurer, Capital Public Radio Endowment; Board President, College Town and Vice President, Bear Valley Music Festival.

An accomplished cook and skier, Bob also traveled extensively. He relished coordinating trips for his friends, and made regular visits to South Africa, as recently as last year.

Friends and colleagues are invited to a Celebration of Life on Monday, August 17th, from 2:00-4:00pm at the Sacramento State University Alumni Center, 6000 J St., State University Dr. South (at Stadium Way), 95819 (map on website). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Robert Bess Fund for the Arts c/o Sacramento Region Community Foundation, 740 University Ave # 110, Sacramento, CA 95825, or www.csus.edu/org/emeritus/BessFund.htm

LEO C. HERTOGHE
April 21, 1931- june 7, 2009

Leo Clay Hertoghe passed away from cancer complications on June 7, 2009, in the comfort of his family. He was 78 years old and a 35-year resident of Loomis, Calif. Preparing for his colorful and well-lived life, Leo was a Staff Sergeant with the USAF, 131st Air Police, where he served until his honorable discharge as a disabled veteran in 1952. Leo received an A.A. degree from San Francisco State College, a B.A. Degree form CSUS and a Juris Doctorate from Humphreys School of Law. Leos professional life included many different occupations, most notably his position at the Department of Defense, where he had the opportunity to consult with President Kennedy's team during the Cuban Missile crisis. In 1964, Leo joined the Criminal Justice faculty of CSU, Sacramento as a professor, where he later served as the Departments Chairperson. After 35 years of dedicated service to the college, Leo retired in 2000. He will always be known for his fervent devotion to his students and the law enforcement community. Leo is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by his wife Marlene, his four children, Debra Bennett, Bill Hertoghe, Cammy Grimes, and Michaela Hertoghe, his five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 25 at the CSUS Alumni Center at 6000 J Street, Sacramento, Calif., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leo C. Hertoghe Scholarship Fund at PO Box 1152, Rocklin, CA 95677.

Obituary: Sacramento Bee:

Leo C. Hertoghe, who mentored and supported law enforcement professionals as a longtime criminal justice professor at Sacramento State, died Sunday of complications related to lymphoma, his family said. He was 78.

Mr. Hertoghe taught for 35 years as a faculty member and later chairman of the California State University, Sacramento, Department of Criminal Justice. He specialized in law and industrial security, and he often was quoted in news stories on crime statistics and trends.

He began teaching in 1964 with a strong background in law enforcement and security, starting as an Air Force policeman and a special officer for the San Francisco Police Department. He worked as a state Alcoholic Beverage Control investigator and security consultant for the UC Berkeley Lawrence Radiation Laboratory. During the Cuban missile crisis, he was a civil defense planner for the U.S. Defense Department in Washington.

Gregarious and charismatic, Mr. Hertoghe was a popular lecturer who illustrated classroom lessons with real-world experiences. He was regarded as a caring mentor who engaged students intellectually and socially and often remembered their names.

"Leo was close to lots of people who were here in the '60s and '70s," criminal justice Chairman William Vizzard said. "When I run into former students who are retired, they always ask, 'Is Leo still there?' 'How's Leo doing?' "

Mr. Hertoghe followed students' careers in agencies from local police departments to the U.S. Justice Department and Central Intelligence Agency. He helped start criminal justice scholarship funds and was active in the Northern California Peace Officers Association.

"He never turned loose of his students," former Sacramento County Undersheriff Larry Stamm said. "He always kept up with where law enforcement took them."

Mr. Hertoghe was born in 1931 to Belgian immigrants who farmed in Scobey, Mont. The youngest of six children, he moved as a boy with his family to Reno. He served with the 131st Air Police in the Air Force during the Korean War.

He earned an associate degree from San Francisco State College, a bachelor's degree from Sacramento State and a juris doctor degree from Humphreys School of Law. He retired from teaching in 2000 and enjoyed working on his 10-acre farm in Loomis.

He is survived by his second wife, Marlene, and four children from a previous marriage to the former Adrienne Fotos that ended in divorce. His son, Bill, is law enforcement chief for the California Lottery after a career with Sacramento and Rocklin police and the Placer County Sheriff's Department.

Mr. Hertoghe stopped drinking and joined Alcoholics Anonymous after three surgeries for a brain aneurysm in 2005, said his daughter Debra Bennett. He completed a counseling education program and sponsored other AA members in law enforcement and the Veterans Administration.

"He was very adept at working with people in recovery," said Mike Carey, a drug and alcohol counselor. "He was a 'live and let live' person, but it was 'I'm here for you if you need me.' He always kept his hand out for other people."

Survived by: Wife, Marlene of Folsom; daughters, Debra Bennett of Loomis, Cammy Grimes of Lincoln and Michaela Hertoghe of Folsom; son, Bill, of Rocklin; and five grandchildren.

Services: 4 p.m. June 25 at CSUS Alumni Center, 6000 J St., Sacramento.

In memory: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leo C. Hertoghe Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1152, Rocklin, CA 95677.

Leo Clay Hertoghe passed away from cancer complications on June 7, 2009, in the comfort of his family. He was 78 years old and a 35-year resident of Loomis, Calif. Preparing for his colorful and well-lived life, Leo was a Staff Sergeant with the USAF, 131st Air Police, where he served until his honorable discharge as a disabled veteran in 1952. Leo received an A.A. degree from San Francisco State College, a B.A. Degree form CSUS and a Juris Doctorate from Humphreys School of Law. Leos professional life included many different occupations, most notably his position at the Department of Defense, where he had the opportunity to consult with President Kennedy's team during the Cuban Missile crisis. In 1964, Leo joined the Criminal Justice faculty of CSU, Sacramento as a professor, where he later served as the Departments Chairperson. After 35 years of dedicated service to the college, Leo retired in 2000. He will always be known for his fervent devotion to his students and the law enforcement community. Leo is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by his wife Marlene, his four children, Debra Bennett, Bill Hertoghe, Cammy Grimes, and Michaela Hertoghe, his five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 25 at the CSUS Alumni Center at 6000 J Street, Sacramento, Calif., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leo C. Hertoghe Scholarship Fund at PO Box 1152, Rocklin, CA 95677.

RICHARD B. HUGHES
March 12, 1937 - April 21, 2009

Richard, a life-long Sacramento native was preceded in death by his parents and former wife Alma. He is survived by an extended family of friends and coworkers who knew him as Dick. Dick graduated from El Camino High School, and obtained his college degree from CSUS. He enjoyed a successful and rewarding career as a Personnel and Human Resources Department Specialist, at both CSUS and UCD Medical Center. After retiring, Dick could usually be found on a golf course, or in the kitchen perfecting his gourmet cooking skills -- that is when he wasn't traveling with his friends and living his life to the fullest. Services will be held at All Hallows Catholic Church, 5501 14th Avenue, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Immediately following the Services, we will be meeting at Ancil Hoffman Park Golf Course in the "Trophy Room" to share our memories and adventures with Dick.

STOAKLEY W. SWANSON
February 20, 1934 - May 9, 2009

Stoakley W. Swanson, Professor Emeritus of Marketing in the Business School at Sacramento State University, passed away on May 9, 2009 after a long illness in a local Sacramento nursing home. He is survived by his sister, Carol Wilson of Battle Creek, Michigan, two nieces and four grandnieces. During his illness, he was supported by faculty colleagues Alan Wade and Richard Kaufman along with others who helped with his care during his six years of confinement.  Dr. Swanson was known by his colleagues for his ready, dry wit. Friends will remember him for his critical, and often contrarian, thinking that imbued his observations with illustrative quotations and aphorisms, characteristic of his unique personality. 

Dr. Swanson was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on February 20, 1934, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College in 1956. After serving as an Air Force Intelligence Officer in Japan from 1956 to 1959, he joined the Ford Motor Company. He left Ford to earn his PhD at Michigan State, after which he joined the faculty there.

EDWINA THERRELL DEVORE LEON
December 14, 1924 - March 22, 2009

Affectionately known to many as ''Wina'', passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009. Edwina was born on December 14, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dr. E.T.M. Devore, a graduate of Howard University's School of Dentistry and community activist and Mrs. Mable Devore, a former public school teacher, community activist and graduate of Straight College now Dillard University. Edwina is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wilmer J. Leon, Jr., Sacramento, CA; daughter Valerie Leon Brown, Oak Park, IL; son Wilmer J. Leon III, Ph.D., Silver Spring, MD; son-in-law Glenn Brown; daughter-in-law Sheila Chandler Leon; grandsons, Mathieu and Wilmer J. Leon, IV; sisters, Thais Devore Baccus, Los Angeles, CA and Valerie Devore Ackiss, Silver Spring, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Verna Devore Thomas and Frances Devore Harrison. She also leaves to her memory a host of other relatives and friends. Friends can attend the memorial service on Friday, March 27, 2009 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 3159 Land Park Drive, Sacramento at 11:00AM. Service provided by MORGAN JONES CHAPEL OF CHIMES, 4200 Broadway.

JOHN C. EGAN
2009

We have been informed that John C. Egan has died. We do not have any other information. If you have more information about John, please send to marina.estabrook@sbcglobal.net

DOLORES COMBS
January 10, 1930 - February 10, 2009

Dolores was born January 10, 1930 in Cable, WI and died in her Sacramento home on February 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Elsie and George Thill. In 1951 she married T/Sgt Richard B. Combs, USAF, in Sacramento. The next 15 years were spent raising 5 children on Air Force bases in California, England, and Libya. She worked for 20 years for the Hornet Foundation/CSUS, retiring in 1995. She will be escorted through the Pearly Gates by her husband, Dick; her son, Richard, Jr; and her great-granddaughter, Maggie. She is survived by 4 loving daughters, Diana (George Cox), Debra Stanfill (Roger), Rebecca Heinlein (Richard), and Ruth Cooper. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Richard A. Combs (Valina), Erica Dobbins, Jacob and Louis Stanfill, Jessica and Elizabeth Heinlein, Melissa and Madeline Cooper, as well as 2 great-granddaughters, Izabel and Lucille Combs. She leaves 3 wonderful brothers, George Thill (Bonnie), Jim Thill (Nita), and Bill Thill (Beverly) and numerous nephews and nieces. She was a voracious reader, avid bird/ squirrel watcher, fabulous gardener and well traveled. A Celebration of Her Life will be at the East Lawn Cemetery, 5757 Greenback Ln. on Saturday February 21, 2009, 2pm. A viewing will be the same day 11am-2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to charity of your choice.

CAROL EBERHART
June 16, 1955 - February 11, 2009

Carol Woodward Eberhart, 53, was devoted to public service, acclaimed in academia and dedicated to a life of travel. The Carmichael woman also lived a modern-day love story with a man who first kissed her on New Year's Eve in 1977, married her in 1984 and later accompanied her on her travels.

When Mrs. Eberhart died Wednesday before dawn, only nine months after she was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, husband George Eberhart was there, watching her unsteady breathing. "She died in my arms," Eberhart said Sunday. "I looked over and I held her. I said, 'It's OK to leave. I will be all right.' "Twenty minutes later, her ragged breathing slowed to gentle breathing. Then it was no more." It was 4:52 a.m.

Eberhart called his wife "brilliant, extraordinary." It was evident in her public service and in her steadfast accomplishments despite coping with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease she developed after a bicycle accident at age 7. The injuries failed to heal. Over the years, she had synthetic knuckles implanted, both knees replaced, fingers fused and pins placed in her left wrist and her right ankle, Eberhart said. There were more surgeries, too many to list. There were many doctors, too. One, in particular, stood out: She was treated by a Peruvian healer, a curandero, when the couple traveled there with her students for five weeks in 2001. The concoction given to Mrs. Eberhart to drink allowed her to breathe better. The healer put a poultice on one ankle and one knee. Both helped her walk, her husband said.

But it was her optimism and commitment that carried her through her journey in academia. She received her master's degree in Spanish with a minor in Portuguese from California State University, Sacramento. She earned her Ph.D. in Spanish Literature at the University of California, Davis, in 1991. The next year, George Eberhart began caring for her full-time and helping her travel as she presented papers at conferences and workshops. As a couple, they were completely complementary, he said. "My strengths were her weaknesses, and her strengths were my weaknesses."

She taught Spanish at the university level for 30 years, serving as an adjunct professor of Spanish at UCD, CSUS and American River College. In 2000, the College of Arts and Letters of CSUS chose her as its Outstanding Alumnus. She was awarded the Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Outstanding Teacher Leader award for the state of California in 2003. And she was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Foreign Language Association of Greater Sacramento in 2006. She was director of the Capital Foreign Language Project. She was president-elect of the California Language Teachers Association. And she was active in several other academic groups.

Eberhart said his wife was low-key about her accomplishments. She had none of the awards and recognitions on display in their home or her offices. She did not volunteer that she had a Ph.D. "We're very modest," he said. "Our lives were based on service." Perhaps that explains what Mrs. Eberhart once told her husband she wanted on her tombstone. "She wanted, 'Carol was always nice,' " he said, adding, "and she was."

Active in many professional organizations, Carol was a member of MLA, ACTFL, CLTA, FLAGS, CFLP and AATSP. She was serving as the Director of the Capital Foreign Language Project, and was the President-elect of the California Language Teachers Association when she passed away.

In 2001, Carol led a student group through southern Peru. Points of interest included Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon Basin. In 2003, Carol spearheaded a mobile exhibit of Diego Rivera's mural, Latin American Unity, which was displayed at the 2003 CLTA Conference in Sacramento, and then again in the CSUS Special Collections and Archives Library, for an additional six weeks.

In 2000, the College of Arts and Letters of CSU, Sacramento, selected Carol as their Outstanding Alumnus. In 2003, she was awarded the Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Outstanding Teacher Leader award for the State of California. Later, in 2006, Carol was chosen as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Foreign Language Association of Greater Sacramento.

Carol is survived by her beloved husband, George A. Eberhart; her sister Christine W. Shaddock and her husband James R. Shaddock; brother James R. Woodward and his wife Pamela G. Woodward; sister-in-law Patricia E. Woods; sister-in-law Barbara L. Eberhart; mother-in-law Myra K. Eberhart, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Feb 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Carmichael Presbyterian Church, 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael. Reception to follow at La Sierra Community Center, located at 5325 Engle Rd., Carmichael.

Remembrances, in lieu of flowers, may be made to: Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, 95817.

AUDREY M. JOHNSON
Nov. 24, 1927 - Jan. 29, 2009

At age 81, beloved wife of the late Stan Johnson, cherished mother of Kathy Kimbrough and David Johnson, of son-in-law Harry Kimbrough; loving grandmother of Brian, Kevin & Michael Kimbrough and Alice & Elliott Johnson. Survived by sisters Barbara Day & Marlene Freehardt. Audrey will be remembered for her gentle kindness, generosity and unconditional love for her family who were her favorite companions. Retired after 25 years from CSUS, she was always ready for the next adventure. Audrey was Senior Financial Representative in the Student Financial Services Center at CSUS. Friends are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, Feb. 6th at 1:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA. Donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association.

JOHN COX
1922- January 3, 2009

Born in Denver, Colorado in 1922, John was the son of Reverend Ezra and Glenn Cox. He graduated from DePauw University with a BA in Economics before becoming a Naval Aviator in WWII. As a copilot of a flying boat, John received an Air Medal for his missions above the South China Sea. In 1945, he married his college sweetheart, Jane Morris Schlosser, his beloved wife of 59 years.

After the war, John thought of becoming a commercial pilot, but his interest in spending time with Jane and his future family caused him to drop these plans. John and Jane settled first in Palo Alto, where John attended The Stanford School of Business earning both masters and doctoral degrees.

He then spent his career at Sacramento State College (CSUS), first developing the program in business administration, often serving as Chairman of the Department, and eventually as Dean of the Business School. He also joined the college administration where he served as Executive Dean in charge of campus expansion. Numerous landmark buildings and bridges at CSUS have an elegance of line not easily achieved within the state's budgetary constraints. He was particularly proud of mentoring devoted foreign students.

John was a founding director of Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, with over thirty years of service from 1964 to 1996. He was Chairman of the Board from 1971 to 1975 and served in many other leadership and committee roles, especially at critical junctures, including the 1993 affiliation with Mercy Healthcare Sacramento.

John and Jane led an active social life together as supporters of community music and as members of several longstanding bridge groups. They maintained lifetime connections with friends from DePauw and Stanford, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, CSUS colleagues, the Methodist Hospital Board and numerous other community organizations. Although they traveled extensively after retirement, they loved being home with family and friends and were happiest entertaining poolside.

They shared their enthusiasm for life with their three daughters, Barbara Walkover of Seattle, Cynthia Cox of Sacramento, and Deborah Callister of Salt Lake City. Dr. Cox is survived by his daughters, three grandchildren and his younger brother David Cox of Santa Rosa.

He died peacefully at home in hospice care on January 3, 2009 after having been supported by a number of extraordinary caregivers. A memorial service will be held for him in early summer when family and friends can gather to celebrate his life. Its time and place will be announced when the details are firm. Donations in memory of Dr. Cox may be sent to support Methodist Hospital's Rehabilitation Services at: Mercy Foundation 3400 Data Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.