Santa Clara Magazine

Franklin Dale Coffman Jr. MBA ‘71, died Aug. 7, 2011, in Shady Grove Genesis Nursing Home. Born Sept. 8, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, he was a son of the late Franklin D. Sr. and Donna L. Coffman. He was the husband of Virginia L. Coffman for 48 years. Mr. Coffman served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1967 in Germany and Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado School of Mines, did graduate work at Carnegie Mellon University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University. He was a certified professional engineer in metallurgy and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Survivors in addition to his wife include three children, Catherine Young and husband, Greg, of Mount Airy, Erin Uy and husband, Alfven of Saint Johns, Fla. and Thayne Coffman and wife, Mae, of Austin, Texas; one sister, Candace Olvera of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Carl R. Coffman Sr. of West Columbia, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.

Francis Joseph Hughes '71 J.D. '74 on Feb. 7, 2009.  He is survived by his wife, Marya, and three children.

Fr. Gerald P. Sullivan, S.J. on May 15, 2010 in Regis Infirmary, Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, Los Gatos. He was a Jesuit for 60 years, a priest for 41. Gerry was born in Sacramento on July 26, 1931. He was raised in San Francisco until the age of six when his family moved to Redwood City. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, and entered the novitiate at Los Gatos on August 14, 1949. After receiving his B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy at Gonzaga University, Gerry taught chemistry and mathematics at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, 1956-58 and chemistry at Brophy College Preparatory, Phoenix, 1958-59. He studied Theology at Alma College, Los Gatos, 1959-63, and he was ordained a priest on June 8, 1962. Upon completion of his studies, he returned to Brophy, where he taught art appreciation and religion, 1964-67. He then joined the Religious Studies department at Santa Clara as lecturer, 1967-68. Gerry came from a family of artists but assumed that, as a Jesuit, art could be no more than a hobby. He was delighted to find out that he could pursue his interests on a professional level. Gerry was accepted at the highly selective Art Students League of New York, where he studied under William Barnet and Robert Beverly Hale. In 1971 Gerry received his MFA and returned to Santa Clara University as a member of the Art and Art History department. He served as Department Chair, 1974-80 and retired as Senior Lecturer in 2009. Gerry worked in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. He exhibited his work in a number of individual and group shows at the de Saisset Museum, the Triton Museum, and other venues. Among his work is the 8 x 24 foot acrylic on canvas mural, "The Valley Now and Then," depicting the history of the Santa Clara Valley. Commissioned by the Irvine Foundation in 1996, it now hangs in the University library. He also designed and executed the ceramic decorations for the St. Clare Chapel and Mausoleum at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Due to declining health, Gerry moved to the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, where he continued to pray for the Church and the Society. May he rest in peace. Gerry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and John; his sister Margaret Mary; his brothers, John and Kevin; his sister-in-law, Sally; and his nephew, Mark. He is survived by his loving brother, Tom; sister-in-law, Angela; nieces, Mary, Christine, Karen, and Carrol; nephews, John, Kevin, and Stephen; and their respective families.

William L. Teglia MBA '72 on Nov. 18, 2008.  A native of San Francisco, he was a partner with Berger-Lewis Accountancy Corp. in San Jose for many years and retired in 1994. He served on the board of the San Jose Civic Light Opera for many years and loved musical theater. Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cathy; two sons; and three grandchildren.

William Alfred Hartman MBA '72 died on March 2, 2010. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 5, 1918 to Thomas Jefferson Hartman and Mary Winnetta Jarrell. He graduated from Oklahoma A & M in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering. After working for the Beech Aircraft Company, in 1950 he joined General Electric in Schenectady, New York, and worked with them until entering Santa Clara University in 1970. He worked at the Quadrex Corporation in Campbell, California as a consultant, retiring in 1984. He and his wife, Ann Hathaway Hartman, lived in Carmel, California in retirement, and moved to Vantage House, a senior living facility in Columbia, Maryland, in 2005. He is survived by Ann and three children, Al Hartman (West Linn, Oregon), Tom Hartman (Columbia, Maryland) and Mary Ann Sharp (Branson, Missouri).

Theresa Louise Pfeiffer '72, J.D. '78 on Feb. 25, 2010. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and friends. The cause of death was brain cancer. Terry is survived by her husband, James Jeffers, her daughters, Emily and Rachel, her parents, brothers and sisters and their families, as well as many other family members and friends. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, lawyer, friend, and adventurer. Terry was the eldest child of Jack and Louise Pfeiffer. She was a fifth generation Californian from the Almaden Valley. She cherished her family all her life. Family and friends will always remember Terry for her good nature, her optimistic and energetic spirit, her warm smile, and her kindness. Terry was a modest person. She spoke softly and never uttered an angry word, yet managed to speak honestly and directly. She always wore a genial smile on her face and was filled with warmth, compassion, and a true love of life. She was a role model and devoted mother to her two daughters, and was immensely proud of their achievements. Terry enjoyed reading, world travels, pancakes, camping, working on the Tree Farm, learning the names of birds and plants, and all aspects of the outdoors. She loved languages and had a passion for the opera. Above all, Terry rejoiced in being with her family. For over 30 years as a lawyer, Terry was an advocate for the "little guy." Terry's keen intellect and sense of justice allowed her to speak candidly for the underprivileged and put others before herself. Terry responded to challenges with poise and equanimity. She struggled with a dreadful disease with the same grace, courage, and good cheer that characterized every aspect of her life and personality. She will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to meet her. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation and thanks to Hospice of the Valley. Services were held March 6th at St. Anthony's Church in San Jose. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave, San Jose, CA, 95124.
 

Stephen B. Hailstone M.A. '72 was born January 21, 1930 in Logan, Utah and passed away at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on Friday, September 23. He is survived by Lenore White Hailstone, whom he married December 22, 1956, and daughters Mikelea Kelley and husband Scott; Melanie Nighbert, husband Jeff and grandsons Taylor and Hunter Sasso; Amanda Blanton, husband Donnie and grandchildren Stephanie, Nicholas and Matthew Blanton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, John Leland and Ina Mae Hailstone, brother John Leland Hailstone II, sisters Luana Kludt and Geraldine Lawton, and nephew Michael Kludt. Steve was active in the Boy Scouts, and in 1944 was one of the two youngest Eagle Scouts in the history of Santa Clara County scouting. That same year he received the American Legion award. Steve graduated from Gilroy High School and following high school attended San Jose State University. On December 26, 1950, he joined the Air Force. While stationed in Japan he earned the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his discharge from the Air Force he returned to San Jose State where he completed his BA degree in Education. Steve spent his 35 year career with San Benito Joint Union High School (SBJUHS). While teaching he continued to further his education at Santa Clara University where he earned his Master's Degree, after which he became a counselor and an administrator at SBJUHS. Upon retiring he served 12 years on the SBJUHS Board as well as serving on the Board of the Sunnyslope County Water District from 1984 to 2010 as a member and president. Steve loved spending time with Lenore and their daughters and families as well their good friends. They spent many wonderful extended weekends with their friends in the San Benito Travel Company as well as time traveling throughout the United States and Canada. He loved working in his yard, wood working, and reading. He also loved his time at their home at Lake Almanor with family and good friends. He taught his sons-in-law and grandchildren the art and love of fishing, traveling the logging roads and exploring all the beauty that that area offers. All who knew Steve know he lived life with a definite sense of humor. If you were fortunate enough to know him well you also know he was a deeply sensitive man with a strong sense of patriotism and an ongoing interest in the state of the world.

Sharad B. Dalal '72 died Dec. 16, 2009.

Raymond M. Barajas '72 died on August 6, 2008.

Randy Kinavey ’72, one of California High School's best known and most respected teachers, died Oct. 14. He was 62. Kinavey taught ninth grade advanced English and honors English 11 at Cal for nearly 25 years and died of complications from cancer after a years-long battle.

The son of Postal Service workers, Kinavey grew up in Oakland and Castro Valley and went to Bishop O'Dowd High School. He attended Santa Clara University as an undergrad and went to San Francisco State University for graduate studies. He taught English for 10 years and served as an administrator at Bishop for two before arriving at Cal in 1986. Also an English teacher at Diablo Valley College, Kinavey received the Warren W. Eukel award in 2010 for excellence in education. He took a medical sabbatical from Cal High and DVC that year.

Outside of the classroom, Kinavey loved watching sports, especially the San Francisco 49ers and the Giants, loved the outdoors, and went camping often. He was an avid reader, enjoyed all forms of music -- especially jazz and the Beatles -- and was known to have an affinity for plastic pink flamingos. During his sabbatical, Kinavey traveled to Europe and saw the birth of his second grandchild.

Randy Kinavey is survived by his wife, Suzanne, children, Hilary and Zach, as well as two grandchildren.

Read the full tribute in the San Ramon Express.

Michael Harold Bodourian MBA '72 died unexpectedly on December 16, 2009. Born in San Francisco on January 4, 1934, Mike raised his family in Saratoga, California before actively retiring in Grass Valley. He attended high school and college in San Francisco and received his MBA from Santa Clara University. After proudly serving in the infantry, Mike worked in the technology field and became a cost accountant for numerous firms in the Bay Area. In Grass Valley, he was active with Music in the Mountains and enjoyed the company of his many friends. He loved good jazz, boxing, and his dog Delilah, but family was the most important thing to him and he created and cherished family vacations and memories that will live on forever. He was an unforgettable grandfather who will be missed by Nicole, Brent, Sean, Tim, Tanner, and Kyle; a giving father who will be missed by Mike, Melissa, and Matt; and a wonderful husband of 49+ years who will be very missed by his wife, Marilyn.

Mary Cobb ’72, born Aug. 26, 1950, passed away quietly after a heroic fight against cancer on  March 17, 2013.

Mary was born in Santa Monica and grew up in Van Nuys, attending St. Elizabeth School and Louisville High School She graduated from Santa Clara University with a major in Economics. After 16 years in the securities industry, Mary started her own consulting business as a compliance expert.

Kent W. Roehr M.A. '72 on Dec. 16, 2008.  The Milwaukee native earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a master's degree from SCU. He was employed by New Berlin West High School from 1963 to 1990 as a math teacher and was a longtime member of Bethel Hill United Methodist Church in New Berlin prior to moving to Combined Locks, where he joined Peace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters; and seven grandchildren.

John Stack '72 on April 22, 2010.

John Michael Wagstaffe '72 passed away on August 2, 2011. Wagstaffe was born in Redwood City to Gerard and Jean Wagstaffe and raised in Menlo Park. After graduation from Woodside Priory High School in 1968 and Santa Clara University in 1972, he had a 20 year career in the U.S. Army, serving his country in Panama, Germany, Fort Ord and the Presidio, retiring as a Major. He then served as the civilian public affairs officer for the Army at Fort Irwin. After a long battle with diabetes, he passed away in his hometown of Apple Valley on August 2, 2011. He will be greatly missed by Victoria, his wife of 36 years, son Trevor and daughter in law Naomi, siblings Steve (Susan), Jim (Karen), Ray (Jacque) and Gerry, Uncle Bill/Aunt Margie, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His passions included spending time with family, photography, youth sports, and soccer. He was unwaveringly optimistic and never missed a family gathering highlighted by the joy of attending his son's marriage in May 2011. His positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 Jane L. Anderson '72 died on November 10, 2010.

James Jerome Herman J.D. '72 passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Jim was born in July 1929 in Sheboygan, Wis., the youngest of Amalie and Jacob Hermann''s 10 children. He met the love of his life, Lynn Willis, at Ripon College—they were married in 1951. They enjoyed many wonderful years skiing, traveling, doing volunteer work, and raising their three children together in Sunnyvale. They moved to Aptos, and then to Paso Robles. Jim was a highly educated, intelligent man who earned degrees from Ripon, MIT, University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Santa Clara University. While living in Sunnyvale, Jim worked for Lockheed on top secret projects, such as Deep Quest and the space shuttle, and was an expert in guidance and control systems. After he retired from Lockheed, Jim and Lynn moved to Aptos and began to travel the world. While at home, Jim loved to work in his garage listening to the radio, doing beautiful stained glass work and building intricate dollhouses and farms for his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity and devoted many hours to other volunteer organizations as well. During the last few weeks of his life, he was surrounded by his loving family who will sorely miss him. Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons Mark Herman (Lucy) of San Francisco, Matthew Herman (Jennifer) of Aptos; daughter, Julie Cross (Chris) of Atascadero; five grandchildren Joshua Cross (Montse) of Atascadero, Calif., Trevor Cross (Lisa) of Los Gatos, Emily Cross and Holly Herman of San Francisco and Alexander Herman of Aptos. He is also survived by and three great-grandsons Urban, Ilan, and Liam Cross, with another great-grandson due in October; sisters Clare Wreidt and Virginia Herman; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Herman Egger M.S. '72, a resident of Palo Alto, died on Nov. 5, 2012. He was 75. Egger was born in Murten, Switzerland. In 1967 he moved to Palo Alto with his bride and began a 35-year career with Varian Associates. He earned a MSEE from Santa Clara University in 1972. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Monika, his daughters Pia Lusk (Mike) and Susi Egger-Watson (Matt) and his grandchildren Brenden, Daniel, Emma, Claire, Max, and Leo.

Gregory "Greg" Gray '72 was called to join his family and friends waiting for him in heaven on February 27, 2009. He was strong and stoic in his battle with cancer. Greg had an incredible circle of amazing friends, and you couldn't go with him anywhere without running into a good buddy. Greg earned his living as a real estate broker, developer and investor and accomplished a great deal as a businessman. He was an excellent athlete and a great golfer. He was proud to be a fifth generation San Josean and graduate of Bellarmine and Santa Clara University. He amassed a plethora of friends and enjoyed any chance to laugh. Greg was a master story teller and loved a good, or even a bad joke. He had a zest for life and he will be sorely and deeply missed by those privileged enough to know him and call him a friend. He was an extraordinary father and cherished his daughter Michele from the first day of her life to the last day of his. They shared a love of travel, sports and having a good time with friends and family. Greg was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Urhausen Gray. He is survived by his beloved and loving daughter, Michele Gray; brother Christopher Gray and his wife Suzanne of Fresno; sister Ruthmarie McGuire and her family, Dan, Brian and Erin of Fair Oaks and sister Nina McAlexander and her daughters Reina and Briana of Pacifica.

Gerald Lee Walker, 66, of Cannon Beach, died Monday, June 28, 2010, in Seaside, Ore. He was born Feb. 7, 1944, in Vancouver, Wash., to missionaries Orland and Nola Archer Walker. His parents preceded him in death. Raised in Eugene, he attended South Eugene High School. In 1961, he married Susan Philpin, the mother of his son. They later divorced. He worked for the Lockheed Corporation while attending college. In 1968, he graduated from the University of Santa Clara, Calif., with a law degree. In 1992, he married Kathy White of Arizona. They later divorced. In 1969, upon passing the bar exam, he partnered to work for Kane, Canelo & Walker, Attorneys at Law in Merced, Calif. As a trial lawyer his specialties were personal injury and wrongful death. He later went on to enjoy a successful career in corporate law and became the general council for Tescon America in 1986. He retired in 1992. After retiring, he assisted his parents in their missionary work and traveled around the world. Family members said he enjoyed collecting art, traveling, hiking, watching sports and rooting for the underdog. He enjoyed challenges and did volunteer work for people he felt were being taken advantage of. He is survived by two sisters and their families, Patricia Klonoski of Tucson, Ariz., and Betty Allison of Vida; and a son, Darryl Walker of Cannon Beach. He was preceded in death by a brother.

Frances Marie Martin Clark Miller '72 passed away at home in Saratoga, Calif., surrounded by her loving children on August 11, 2009. A native of Santa Clara, she was the daughter of the late Francis ("Fanny") G. Martin & Mary Dolores Vasconcellos and loving older sister to Rodney W. Martin (Ann Leslie) of Santa Clara. Born March 11, 1929, she attended St. Clare's School (Santa Clara), Notre Dame High School (Belmont), and Santa Clara University (BA Art '72). She and her husband Don established Fantasy Fare in 1985 as a theme/event-planning venture. By way of her fearless imagination and skill, they also appeared as costumed characters, most notably as the elegant and velvet-robed Mother & Father Christmas. Fran taught violin for over 40 years and was a fixture in local chamber music circles. An international traveler and tireless collector of all things historic, she enriched the lives of everyone she met. Her sparkling humor and ready smile instantly transformed strangers into life-long friends. Loving wife of Douglas J. Clark (1920-1968), respected cellist & teacher, she was mother of Bryn Clark Boepple (Hans), Douglas J. Clark, Jr. (deceased), Meredith Clark Anderson (Bruce), Jillian Clark Buzzard (James), and Christopher Clark (Vicky). Widowed in May 2009, she was the loving wife of Donald Britton Miller (1923-2009) and devoted stepmother to Christopher D. Miller (Pamela Allen) and James A. Miller (Megan). Proud grandmother of Christine, Morgan and Saer Boepple, Dante Clark, Joe Miller, Austin and Anika Miller. Remarkable aunt of Paul Martin (Trish), Clare Martin Vickers, John Martin (Lisa), Christopher Martin (Danielle), and Jim Martin (Christi). Christine C. Clark, Abigail Clark Ford (Taylor), Jennifer R. Clark, John and Oren Clark.

Eugene F. Hernandez MA '72  passed away on August 14, 2010 in Belize City, Belize, in Central America. He was 79 years old. Eugene was born on November 15, 1930 in Dangriga, Belize. He was a long time educator in Belize and San Jose, California. He is a graduate of St John's Teacher's College in Belize City, Reading College in England, and Santa Clara University. He retired in 1995 from Center for Employment Training (CET) in San Jose, California and moved back to Dangriga, Belize. Eugene, along with his wife Felicia, volunteered in the community, dedicating their time in retirement to Garifuna cultural preservation, children's education and the Catholic Church. In Belize, he was the first principal of Muffles College in 1959, where a building on the school's campus has been named in his honor. He was also a founding member of the Buyei Juan Lambey Institute for the preservation of Garifuna spirituality and culture in Belize. He is survived by Felicia, his wife of 53 years. Siblings: Denbeigh and Joseph Hernandez and Lola Bonilla Children: Eugenie Alexander (Himes), Martin Hernandez, Carolee Jones (Walter), Valerie Hernandez, Jude Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez-Jones (Robert), and Angela Hernandez. Adopted Son: Herbert Flowers. Grandchildren: Felix Hernandez-Jones, Felicia Hayden, Himes Alexander Jr, Adam Rhodes, Ian Jones, Tony Madeiros-Hernandez, Zachary Alexander, Elise Jones, Marc Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez, and Naomi Jones.

Dr. Jerome A. Lackner '72, a physician and social activist who served as state health director under former Gov. Jerry Brown, died July 9, 2010, of congestive heart failure, according to an announcement by the state Department of Health Services. He was 83.  Renowned as a medical expert on drug and alcohol addiction, Lackner specialized in treating substance abusers at his Sacramento clinic. He chose to forgo a traditional practice as an internist in favor of helping hard-core drunks and drug abusers with a tough but compassionate manner based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. He reached out to treat indigent and underserved people for free. He shunned managed care, which he said encouraged substandard treatment, and often struggled to keep his practice afloat. Financial pressures forced him to quit in 1997 and go to work at a Vacaville state prison until supporters raised money to reopen his midtown clinic.  "I consider myself an instrument. I treat, and God heals," he told The Bee in 1995. "And I can't tell you what a feeling I get when I see patients who have been in absolute despair get their 30-day chips for staying sober, or their two-year chips or their four-year chips."  Dr. Lackner's practice was influenced by his lifelong support for social justice. He was personal physician to farm labor leader Cesar Chavez and medical director for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pivotal civil rights march in Alabama in 1965. He received many honors for his public contributions, including the John F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.  Appointed state health director in 1975, he ignited controversy with a call for decriminalizing heroin because a treatment drug, methadone, was more addictive. His department was wracked by scandals not of his making, and he ran afoul of Brown by decertifying state hospitals for shoddy practices, jeopardizing millions of dollars in federal aid. He was fired in 1978.  "I never was an administrator," he told The Bee.  Jerome Arnold Lackner was born in 1927 and reared in Santa Clara. At age 4 he accompanied his father, a San Jose physician, on medical rounds at state hospitals and psychiatric wards.  He graduated from Santa Clara University and received a master's degree in sociology at UC Berkeley. He earned a medical degree at the University of Southern California and a law degree at Santa Clara.  He lectured in law and medicine at Santa Clara from 1973 to 1985 and was associate clinical professor at the UC Davis School of Medicine from 1979 to 1989. He was honored by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for teaching and by the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society for exemplary patient treatment.  A longtime Davis resident, Dr. Lackner had five children during his marriage to Yetta Lippman. Following a divorce, he married his wife, Rebecca, who survives him.

Christopher G. Pablo '72 died Dec. 9, 2009. After being diagnosed with leukemia in 1995, he organized community marrow drives for other patients. The Honolulu native was a special assistant to United States Sen. Daniel Inouye, director of government affairs for the Hawaii Medical Services Association, and served for 15 years as director of public affairs for Kaiser Permanente. In 2007, he joined the law firm of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, concentrating on government relations and health policy law. He was active in health care legislation throughout his professional life. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; and children Nathan, Zachary and Chris. A full obituary appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser in December 2009.