Ad Astra - Barry Bullard '62

Barry Bullard '62 

Former Husky Footballer died at 73

Bullard, of Port Ludlow, played on two of coach Jim Owens' Washington Husky Rose Bowl teams.

By Seattle Times staff

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Barry Bullard, a starting tackle on the 1960 Washington Huskies Rose Bowl team, died Monday (March 26th)  at age 73.  Bullard, of Port Ludlow, died from complications following surgery in late January.


Bullard was a three-year letterman for the Huskies from 1958 through 1960. He was a starter on the 1959 team that beat Wisconsin 44-8 in the 1960 Rose Bowl. The next season, he was injured in the third game, against Navy, but came back to play in a few games, including the 1961 Rose Bowl, a 17-7 victory over Minnesota.


Barry Bullard was student-body president and played football, basketball and track and field at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Ore. He was part of coach Jim Owens' first recruiting class at Washington. His brother Tim also played on Owens' Rose Bowl teams.


As a senior, Barry Bullard was one of eight players in the nation to receive a National Football Foundation scholar-athlete award. He graduated in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering.


Bullard served 16 years in the Air Force before being forced into a medical retirement. He was a Viet Nam War veteran, awarded a bronze star.  After retiring from the Air Force, Bullard tutored middle-school students in the Seattle and Chimacum school districts.

Ad Astra - Alan Schmitz '57

Alan F. Schmitz      1934 - 2012

Alan Schmitz was the grandson of West Seattle pioneers Ferdinand and Emma Schmitz, and the son of Dietrich and Peggy Schmitz.  Alan was born on 11-25-1934 at Swedish Hospital, and he died in West Seattle on March 9, 2012, of a bone marrow disorder.  Alan was a life long West Seattle resident.

Alan attended Alki Elementary, Madison Junior High, and West Seattle High School class of 1953.  Alan graduated from the Univ. of Washington in 1957 and belonged to Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.  Alan achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Alki Troop 283; he later became a Scoutmaster with Troop 281.  Alan skippered his family's sailboat, the schooner SUVA, for many years.

Alan's career began in banking, investments and small businesses; in his later years, he became an aerobics and fitness instructor for senior citizens at community centers.  Alan was very involved with the West Seattle Rotary for over 30 years, and had been a member of the Seattle Yacht Club and the Rainier Club.

Alan is survived by his daughter, Julie Schmitz and her fiancé Dr. Grant Broker, of Houston, Texas; his son Dietrich Schmitz and wife Mary Howland Schmitz, grandchildren Ilse Schmitz and Gunnar Schmitz of West Seattle; his sister Gloria S. Brinton Davis of West Seattle, many nieces/nephews/cousins, and his former wife Vicki Schmitz Block.

The family is extremely grateful to all of his physicians, nurses and caregivers at the Providence Mt. St. Vincent Center, and to Dr. William Hammond and staff at the Minor & James Medical Clinic.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 4 pm, at the Alki UCC Church, 6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle WA 98116.  

Don Peterson '57:   Alan and I Attended Grade  School, High School and College together.  He was a good guy and will be missed.

Roger Hulbush '56: Alan's father, Deitrich Schmitz was a Sigma Tau Fiji.  Alan's uncle, Dr. Henry Schmitz, was also a Sigma Tau Fiji and was a former President of the University of Washington (estimated late 1940's - to perhaps early 50's??) 

Ad Astra - Dick Sampson '46

Richard Irving SAMPSON, Jr.   Class of 1946

Richard Irving Sampson, Jr. passed away in Seattle on February 25, 2012, after a brief illness.

He was born on August 29, 1924, and was a Seattle resident his entire life, spending many summers at the family's summer home in Suquamish, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. He is survived by a niece and two nephews, Nancy N. Gustafson, George R. Nethercutt, Jr. and John I. Nethercutt, and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Richard Sampson graduated from Roosevelt High School, served as student body president and for years organized annual class reunions of his beloved "Teddies." 

After graduating from the University of Washington, he proudly served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned from the War to continue his education at the UW Law School, and was a loyal member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity his entire life, while enthusiastically cheering for the Huskies, the Seattle Supersonics and Seattle Mariners under all circumstances. Richard Sampson practiced law in Seattle for over fifty years, initially with Jones & Gray and later as a sole practitioner. He was beloved by his clients who appreciated the integrity and honesty with which he represented them. Richard Sampson was a devoted son, brother and uncle, a loyal friend and a person of great kindness. 

He was proud of his affiliation with the Seattle Congregational Church and his devotion to God. His sense of humor was legend, always quick with a quip, a story or a joke, and always in the best of taste. He had a flair for the dramatic and an appreciation for music and stage performances. He was deeply proud of his Scottish heritage, often playing the bagpipes to popular acclaim, and of his Republican affiliation, based on his abiding love of country. He was beloved by his family and respected by all who knew him. Services will be held Saturday, March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Seattle Congregational Church, 15518 27th NE, Shoreline. Remembrances may be made to the church.

Published in The Seattle Times on February 29, 2012

Ad Astra - Bob Garing '42

Bob Garing '42   

Ad Astra - Fred Plath '46

State ag leader Fred Plath dies at 89

Longtime president of Washington Fruit and Produce pushed company to forefront of state industry
BY DAVID LESTER 
YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC 

ROY MUSITELLI/YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC FILE

Dorothy and Fred Plath walk down a stretch of the Yakima Greenway in December, 1994. That section of the Greenway was named the Plath Pathway thanks to a large contribution by the Plaths.

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Fred M. Plath, whose leadership helped propel Washington Fruit and Produce Co. of Yakima into a leader in the state fruit industry, died Wednesday (January 19th) at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.

He was 89.

Plath served as president of the family-owned company until his retirement, but remained active as an orchardist.

He was the son of Fred B. Plath, who founded Washington Fruit in 1916 and worked as a teenager at the company on Yakima's fruit row making wooden boxes.

Plath joined the company full time in 1947 after serving in the military and became its president.

Washington Fruit and Produce is among the largest fruit packers and marketers in the state, selling about 12 million boxes of fruit annually in domestic and international markets. Its operations include a 222,000-square-foot state-of-the-art packing facility on River Road and a series of orchards stretching from the Yakima Valley east to Basin City and south to Hood River, Ore.

Friends and acquaintances described Plath's grace and kindness, calling his death a loss for the industry and for the Yakima community.

"He was one of the greatest men I have ever known," said Bill Evans, owner of Cowiche-based Evans Fruit Co. and a contemporary of Plath. "He was helpful to everyone. He would work with you and share the knowledge he had with you. He was a special man."

John Borton of Borton Fruit Co. of Yakima, another family business that grew with the industry, said Plath was a member of the generation that set the stage for the growth that has occurred in the Washington fruit industry.

"It's sad that that generation is not going to be with us much longer when they were certainly the major drivers of the family fruit business," Borton said. "They gave us all a good base."

Craig Mendenhall of BBM Financial of Yakima said he often had lunch with Plath and other industry leaders at the 26A Club at the former Towne Plaza, now the Red Lion Hotel on East Yakima Avenue.

When asked about the business or the current year's crop, Mendenhall said Plath was always upbeat.

"He always had a smile on his face. He would say things couldn't be better and he meant it," Mendenhall said. "He was a happy guy. He loved what he was doing."

John Baule, head of the Yakima Valley Museum, recalled Plath's grace and kindness as well as his devotion to family, but also his business acumen.

"He knew that business. I don't think anyone grows a business like Washington Fruit without being able to not only be a good businessman but also stay abreast of the times and the changes."

Chris Schlect, president of the Northwest Horticultural Council of Yakima, said Plath was held in high regard in industry circles.

"He laid the foundation of a great fruit industry firm that is one of the most important in our industry," Schlect said.

The Plath family contri-buted to the three-mile section of the Yakima Greenway that bears their name. He and his wife, Dorothy, also were active in a number of community organizations, including the museum.

He was a member of the Yakima Downtown Rotary Club for more than 60 years.

He is survived by his wife; three sons, Peter Plath, Roderick Plath and Clifford Plath, all of Yakima; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ad Astra - Bob McFarlane '46

Robert Lloyd McFarlane - Class of 1946

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Robert L. McFarlane  1925-2011

McFarlane, Robert Lloyd 86 Jan. 10, 1925 to Nov. 25, 2011 

Robert Lloyd McFarlane was born in Manhattan, Kansas and was the son of Lloyd Edmond McFarlane M.D. and Jeanette Hawthorn Brown. Orphaned at age 12, he and his sister moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. to live with relatives. While in high school, he moved to Portland, where he lived most of his adult life. Bob graduated in 1942 from Lincoln High School, where he was president of his class and first met his future wife Jeri Lesher.

He then served as a pilot in the Naval Air Corps and, following WWII, enrolled at the University of Washington. While at U of W, Bob rowed crew for the mighty Huskies. He and Jeri reconnected there and, after graduating, married on July 11, 1947. Bob worked as a CPA and was a partner in his firm in downtown Portland. He raised four children who gave him ten grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

Following retirement, he continued his passion for writing and reciting poetry. He published his first and only book of poems in 2010, which included the following:
A Dream Theme

I want to go to sleep It's what I've most desired
A sleep that's long and deep I am very tired
My pillow rests my head The covers are cozy and warm
I have a soft and gentle bed And I am safe from harm
I breathe with a quiet cadence
I rest for the coming day
My body feels less tense
I know I'm drifting away Morpheus extends his hand
I ease into his space
As darkness shrouds the land
I welcome his embrace

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeri; and his children (and their spouses), Barre (Robert Stoll), Jaime, Todd (Debbie) and Bruce (DD). No funeral services are planned. 

Published in The Oregonian on December 4, 2011

Ad Astra - Bob Stewart '57

Sorry to report that one of my Class of 1957 classmates, Bob Stewart from Bellevue High School (who took a year at Stanford University before coming to Washington and pledging with me), passed away four days ago in Scottsdale, Arizona from the effects of a cancerous tumor upon which he was being treated.

Bob graduated a year ahead of the rest of us, due to his head start down in Palo Alto, and progressed into a career as a fighter pilot with the U. S. Air Force.

At his request, knowing of the potential that he wouldn't make it through treatment, there will be no services honoring his life and the contributions he made in our national security.  We all owe those who have served their country……. as their vocation....a special gratitude.

                                     Gary Gaffner ‘57

Ad Astra - Michael Moses '62

Michael H. MOSES Age 67, of Tacoma, died August 29, 2008 at Swedish Hospital, Seattle, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Marilyn for 45 years. Other survivors include his daughter Jennifer (Jerry) Gibbs, son Jeff Moses, grandchildren Alexandria, Taylor, and Jadyn, and brothers Jim (Francie) Moses and Cliff (Cathy) Moses. He worked for Grange Insurance Association for 37 years and was highly honored. He was Chief Finan cial Officer at the time of his retirement in 2000. He loved cars, especially Cor vettes, and enjoyed hunting & fishing. He was active at Northwest Church in Federal Way for many years and took to heart Oswald Chambers saying of "being of value to God wherever you are placed". Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Northwest Church, Federal Way. Interment at Mountain View, Auburn. Marlatt Funeral Home, Kent. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Published in The Seattle Times from August 31 to September 1, 2008

Ad Astra - Bob Lamson '37

Robert T. "Bob" Lamson

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Robert T. (Bob) LAMSON Oct. 30, 1914 ~ April 20, 2011 Noted aviation pioneer and sailor, Robert Lamson peacefully passed away at his home on April 20, 2011. Bob was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington on October 30, 1914 to Dr. Otis Floyd Lamson and Mrs. Armene Tashjian Lamson. He attended Madrona Elementary School, Garfield High School and graduated from the University of Washington in 1937 with a degree in chemistry. He continued his studies at the Boeing School of Aeronautics where he received a scholarship. With World War II imminent Bob received his Army Air Corps wings in 1940 at Randolf Field, Texas and spent two years as a fighter pilot instructor. He subsequently spent the next 10 years with Boeing Airplane Company and performed the first experimental test flights on nine different aircraft types. From 1952 until his passing Bob established himself in his second career as a commercial aviation consultant of great breadth. Many of his investigations were conducted for northwest corporations and institutions such as Alaska Airlines, Boeing Field/King County Airport, Airborne Air Freight, Wien Airlines and Weyerhaeuser. Lamson's third career, as an early and continuing expert in composite material technology for aircraft, began in 1965 when he built the Lamson L-106 Alcor, the world's first high altitude pressurized sailplane. The Alcor now hangs in the Seattle Museum of Flight Great Gallery. For the last ten years of his life, Bob continued to apply his composite materials expertise to consulting work with Aviation Partners, Inc, also in Seattle. Bob was one of Seattle's pioneering competitive sailors, and built his first sailboat at the age of 11. He was one of the founders of Seattle's Corinthian Yacht Club, and was also among Seattle's first ski racers as captain of the University of Washington's 1936 Ski Team. More important than anything in his life was Bob's devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, June Lowery Lamson, sister Armene Lamson Milliken, sons Robert D. Lamson and Stephen L. Lamson, daughters Wendy E. Lamson, Catherine J. Lamson, and Barbara Lamson Schmidt. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He is pre- deceased by his mother and father, brother Otis Lamson and a grandson Sean Omri. In lieu of flowers Bob's family requests donations to the Museum of Flight, or your favorite charity. A celebration of his life will be held at the Seattle Museum of Flight at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22 in the Skyline Room.

Published in The Seattle Times from April 27 to May 1, 2011

Ad Astra - Kim Matzdorf '59

Ad Astra - Dave Morgan '52

David Charles Morgan'52

David Charles MORGAN David Charles Morgan, 1930-2011, was born in Seattle and graduated from Franklin High School, class of 1947. David was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (Fiji's) at the University of Washington, class of 1952 and for over fifty years enjoyed getting together with his Fiji brothers. He passed away at his home on Sunday in the arms of his loving family. David was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Lucile, his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Tom Moore, and son, Mark, who passed away in 2006. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 57 years, his surviving children, Ross (Diane Schrenk) Morgan, Cary (Lyn) Morgan Frates, Scott (Marsha Rova) Morgan, daughter-in-law Laura Morgan, nine grandchildren, Derek, Michelle, Alex, Monica, Joey, Nick, Katie, Victor and Erik, and three great-grandchildren, Jayli, Syndey and Brielle. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bo and Joan Morgan, and several dear nieces, nephews and cousins. Life-long Washington residents, Jane and David raised their family in Bellevue and Clyde Hill, and in 1979 as empty nesters, they retired to Indianola and later moved to Kingston in Kitsap County. Golf and football topped his love of sports. He was a life-long Husky football rooter and Tyee member for many years. 

 David devoted over thirty years to coaching Boy's and Girl's Club Junior football, twenty-five as head coach in the Bellevue Fox football system. As head coach with Mike Lampkin as his defensive coach, he never had a losing season, with over 100 wins, 18 championships, only 10 losses, 2 ties and many undefeated seasons. In 1983, his team was un-scored upon and no first downs were made by any opposing team. He later shared his football wisdom with his sons, who coached junior football in Woodinville and Kingston, earning him the nickname, 'Yoda'. 

He was a longtime member of Overlake Golf Club in Bellevue, Washington. He golfed to the very end with the Meadowmeer Boys at the Thursday Night Men's League. He played his last round of golf with the Meadowmeer Boys in Astoria, Oregon, September of 2010. His wife and family were his greatest joy. A gentleman to his last breath, he filled their lives with unfailing love and great humor. He is, and will always be missed. Please make any remembrances to the Boy's and Girl's Club in your area, or to the Kingston High School Band Boosters. 

 

Memorial services will be held at the Indianola Club House in Indianola, Washington on March 20th at 2:00 p.m.

Published in The Seattle Times on February 14, 2011

Ad Astra - Conrad Jacobsen '58

Conrad "Connie" JACOBSEN of the Class of '58

 

Obiturary notice appearingin the Seattle Times newspaper: 

 

Conrad "Connie"  Jacobsen was promoted to glory on January 3, 2011. He lived his life committed to Jesus Christ and invested in relationships with others. Connie (as his friends called him) was born in Swedish Hospital on January 16, 1936 to Olav and Olga Jacobsen and was raised in Ballard and Magnolia. He played tight end for the city champion Queen Anne Grizzly football team. He was a Fiji at the UW, and one year before graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Judi Mounger who would be his best friend and lifelong companion for 53 years. As a high school student, Connie committed his life to Jesus Christ at a Young Life camp. After receiving his Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary, he went on to join the Young Life staff, where he ministered for 20 years in the Chicago area and in Seattle. In 1980, he founded a ministry called Teleios, which focuses on helping men connect with one another and mature in their faith. Currently there are over 90 Teleios groups of men that meet weekly. Connie continued to work with Young Life and was earnestly supporting Seattle's Urban Young Life until the day he died. Also his commitment to cross-cultural ministry was expressed through his involvement in Urban Impact and the D.A.D.S. ministry, which helps men with troubled pasts reconnect with their children. He took frequent trips to Mexico with groups of men from different cultural backgrounds to build houses for the poor. He was a regular participant and host at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC. Connie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judi Jacobsen; his four children, Laurie (and Don) Swanson, Mark (and Debbie) Jacobsen, Brian (and Holly) Jacobsen, Eric (and Liz) Jacobsen; 15 grandchildren, Kendall, Blake, Ashlyn, Jacob, Lael, Alex, Conrad, Hannah, Zach, Erika, Josh, Kate, Peter, Emma, Abraham; and one great grandchild on the way. Although Connie felt a strong call from God to the ministry, he never felt called to a high visibility role. But rather, one person at a time, he quietly and humbly touched people's lives with the love of Jesus Christ. Through over 50 years of this slow and steady approach, he had a profound impact on thousands of people in this region and throughout the world. A memorial service to celebrate Connie's life will be held on January 14th at 1:00 pm at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Seattle Urban Young Life: www.younglife.org (Indicate reference code AG173 with your gift to direct funds to Seattle Urban Young Life) D.A.D.S.: www.aboutdads.org Teleios: www.teleios.org The Conrad and Judi Jacobsen Scholarship at Fuller Seminary: www.fuller.edu/giving (or contact Christa Reiff - creiff@fuller.edu 626-584-5489)

Published in The Seattle Times on January 9, 2011