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In Memoriam Archive for the Year 2011 SHEILA KILPATRICK, PHD
JEAN JOHNSON
CHARLES E. NELSON
JANICE CORRIN GREGORICH
Janice graduated from Stringtown High School, received a bachelor degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, did graduate work at the University of New Mexico, and received a Master of Arts Degree from California State University, Sacramento. She taught public school at Armijo Elementary in Albuquerque, New Mexico and McKee Elementary in Elk Grove, California. She retired from the Elk Grove Unified School District in 1997. Janice loved exploring country roads and gathering interesting recipes from around the world. Her life's focus was her family. Jan requested that there be no services and that gifts be sent to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in lieu of flowers.
RUSSELL "RIIS" BOHR
ROGER WILLIAM LEEZER Roger William Leezer, 68, of Rancho Murieta, drowned in the waters off Poipu Beach opposite the Sheraton Kauai Resort on March 22, police said. Leezer had recently retired after a long career but was teaching part-time. He joined the university in 1965 as a part-time member of the faculty in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. After completing his doctorate in Mathematics from the University of California, Davis, in 1968 he became an assistant professor in the math department at California State University, Sacramento. During a long career, he was elected chair of the department several times. From 1978-1984 he was dean of the School of Arts and Sciences with responsibility for 500 faculty members and nearly 30 academic departments. "The School of Arts and Sciences served more students when Roger was dean than a number of smaller CSU campuses in existence at that time," said David Wagner, vice president for Human Resources. From 1984 to 1986, Leezer was the assistant vice president for telecommunications. He was the founding administrator for the university's Telecommunications Program Center responsible for electronic communication, computing and distance education, according to information provided by Sacramento State. Upon his completion of his stint in telecommunications he returned to the math department as a professor. Private services are planned.
(BILL) CHARLES W. LOVITT
HAROLD W. KERSTER
RAGNOR J. SEGLUND
JAMES A. SAUM
MARYJANE REES Dr. Maryjane Rees died on January 9, 2011. Dr. Rees grew up in rural Oregon. Graduated high school 1939, Oakland, OR; BA, Music (French horn), U of OR, 1944; MS, Special Education, U of OR, 1947; Ph.D., Speech Pathology and Audiology, U of Iowa, 1954.
FRED JOYCE ELTON WARD LONG
LEOPOLD (LEO) MARTIN
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Catherine Jean Johnson passed away on May 26, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Jean was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University and did graduate work at Wayne State University. She married Dr. Douglas Johnson and they moved to Sacramento, as he was offered a Professorship at California State University, Sacramento. They were married 52 years. Jean was active in her childrens' educations. She has been active with the Assistance League of Sacramento and the Retired Faculty Wives of CSUS. She is survived by her husband, Doug, her children: Mary Martha Carson (Mervin), Drew Johnson (Pamela), and Marie Millin (Brian). Also by a sister, Priscilla Lusty of Jackson, Michigan; seven grandchildren: Greg, Stephanie and Dan Carson; Connor, Genevieve and Taylor Millin; and Celeste Johnson. A memorial mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Carmichael on Tuesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Assistance League of Sacramento or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Retired Professor of English at CSUS, was born October 31, 1933, and passed away May 23, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Hal and Velma Waid Nelson, and his brother F. William Nelson and sister Mary Nelson Lymburner. He is survived by brothers John and Tom Nelson, and his beloved wife Shirley, sons Ted and Jack, grandchildren Nicole, Kyle and Jake, and great-grandson Dean (with another great-grandchild on the way). A celebration in his honor will be held at the CSUS Student Union, Redwood Room, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in his memory be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.
Janice was born in Stringtown, Oklahoma on July 21, 1938. She died in Placerville, California on May 14, 2011 following a decade-long battle with COPD. Janice was pre-deceased by her mother and father, Lucy and Charlie Rowland of Atoka, Oklahoma and her sister Byrdean Marley of Stringtown, Oklahoma, and grandson Bryan Richmond of Truckee, California. She is survived by her husband, Steve Gregorich of Placerville, California; her daughter Michelle Richmond, son-in-law Don Richmond, and grandchildren Diane, Giselle and Andrew Richmond of Palo Alto, California.
Born to father Amos Benjamin and mother Mary Alice Bohr on June 15, 1916 on Dietrich Avenue in Orwin, Pennsylvania. Passed away on February 18, 2011 at the age of 94. Russell as known by most as “Riis” was both a long time resident of Sacramento and Professor Emeritus at Sacramento State for which he taught Art History for more than 35 years. Riis came to California from the East Coast to attend Cal Berkley before embarking on a teaching career. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy “Dorka” Bohr, Riis loved travel, gardening, and the arts. He is survived by his son Thys, Daughter-in-law Lisa, Niece Helen Harendza of Binghamton New York, and other family members in the East Coast. A private gravesite service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Sacramento, California. In lieu of flowers, interested parties can make a donation to The “Russell “Riis” Bohr Memorial” Fund at the Sacramento State Development Office – Sacramento Hall #118, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6030. 
Charles William Lovitt, "Bill" to those who knew him, died peacefully March 15, 2011 at his home in Davis, California. He was 82 years old. Bill was born in Long Beach, California, at Seaside Hospital. Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College in Pomona, California. He went on to receive a Master's of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. Later, Bill attended Columbia University where he received a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. While attending Columbia, Bill received the coveted Fulbright Fellowship, the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government allowing students to study abroad. As a Fulbright Scholar, Bill studied Philosophy and Theology at both the University of Strasbourg in France and The Albert Ludwig Universitat in Freiburg, Germany. Bill met Harriet, the love of his life, while both were teaching at Skidmore Women's College in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1962 they were married and shortly thereafter moved to Sacramento, California. Bill started as a professor of Philosophy at California State University - Sacramento in 1966. He proudly taught at that institution for 42 years and was named chair of the department. In 1998 Bill was selected as the recipient of the 1997-98 CSUS Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award. This award is made annually to a CSUS faculty member who, over an extended period of time, has made significant scholarly contributions. Bill retired from the University in 1999. The author of numerous reviews and articles, his most significant work is two volumes that he co-authored with Harriet, titled Modern Technology in the Heideggerian Perspective, published in 1995. Commenting on this work, one reviewer noted "...this is not really a work to read through at one sitting and be done with, not an introduction for the impatient, rather a careful study that everyone seriously interested in Heidegger will want to have at his side, return to over and over again, truly a companion to Heidegger." In 1999 Bill and Harriet moved to Davis, California, where they have made their final home. Bill was an avid reader, but most of all enjoyed caring for his beloved Harriet. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Charles Leo Lovitt, and his mother, Aileen (Linney) Lovitt. He is survived, and will be truly missed, by his wife Harriet, brothers Richard Lovitt (Kathryn) and John Lovitt (Diane), niece Andrea McCann (Shannon) and nephews John Lovitt (Michele) and Chuck Lovitt (Sally). A funeral will be held on March 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 515 Second Street in Woodland, California. Immediately following the service, friends are invited to attend the interment at Davis Cemetery at 820 Pole Line Road in Davis, California.
Died in Sacramento on February 16, 2011. Dr. Kerster was born in Chicago, Illinois July 6, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952, and completed two years of USAFI college courses before separation from the Army. He later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. He received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from the University of Chicago. Dr. Kerster taught at the University of Illinois in both Chicago and Springfield, Illinois before coming to the Environmental Studies Center at CSUS in 1973. He retired from CSUS in 1994, and continued to participate in volunteer activities in several scientific and environmental organizations in California. He is sorely missed by family and friends.
Born in Munising Michigan 11/01/29, Ragnor, 81, passed away peacefully at home with family on 02/17/11 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is missed by beloved Diana of 20 years, 6 children: Patti, John, Paul, Cecilia, Julia and Amy, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and his older brother James Seglund of MS. We will miss his curious mind and adventurous spirit. Ragnor shared his educational PhD knowledge as a professor of Accounting at CSUS for 20 years and taught at other Universities in AZ, Finland & Australia. Ragnor loved the outdoors as a tennis player, spent time with his dog Sonny, pursued his passion for world travel and discussed world affairs. He was a strong stubborn man who was a fighter and embraced life to the fullest. We will miss his positive cheerful nature, but we know he is free and in the presence of the Lord. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Wells Chapel at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, on Friday, 3/11/11 at 1:00 pm. 916-863-5618
Jim Saum died peacefully in his sleep at Palm Gardens Assisted Living facility on January 27, 2011 at age 89. He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years. Jim grew up in Emmett, Idaho. He attended Oregon State College leaving to serve in the Army 1943-46. Following his discharge he completed a master's degree at Oregon State, then earned his doctorate degree at Stanford University. He worked as a professor of counselor education at Sacramento State College/University for 36 happy years. Jim was particularly active in legislative concerns related to establishing professional standards for counselors, helping to write most of the pertinent legislation. He was the recipient of many awards and much recognition for his professional and community service. Jim is survived by his wife Susan, five children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three nieces. A memorial service is planned for March 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Alzheimer's Association , Yolo Hospice or the church.
Fred Joyce passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 in Jackson at the age of 90 years. He and his twin brother, Thomas, were born November 11, 1920 to Thomas and Alice (Cookson) Joyce in Jackson, CA. His mother died six days after the birth of her twins and Fred and his siblings were raised by their aunt and grandmother. Fred attended local schools and graduated from Sutter Creek High School before attending Hartnell Jr. College in Salinas, CA. He received his BA degree at San Jose State University. Fred did graduate work at Stanford University and the University of Southern California. He was a veteran serving in the 
Passed away on February 12, 2011. He was the youngest son of James and Susie Long, a black family who came to Sacramento in the 1940's. Elton was born on April 5, 1943. He graduated from Bishop Armstrong High School (now Christian Brothers) in 1960 where he played varsity baseball and was a member of the debating team. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1967. Elton received his Juris Doctor from Howard University in 1970. Dr. Long was a Professor of Criminal Justice for 30 years at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Long was one of the 4 co-authors of a textbook entitled 'American Minorities: The Justice Issue'. He was known as an outstanding teacher of law enforcement personnel in this community. Elton is survived by two sons from his first marriage, Andre Long and Dimone Long; his sister June Long; his brother Judge James L. Long; his second wife, Annie Manuel Long; and six grandchildren. In accordance with Elton's wishes, there will be no memorial service or funeral service. Any remembrances should be sent in Elton's name to Christian Brothers High School, 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Sacramento, California.
Leo Martin of Placerville, California passed away February 11, 2011 at 87 years of age. He was born September 17, 1923 in Woodlake, California. Leo worked harvesting grapes and other field work with the Red Banks Fruit Company during his school years until 1942. He moved to Richmond and worked at the Kaiser Shipyard #3 in 1943 as an cutting torch operator until July 29 of that year and then enlisted in the
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