'01 Sharron Clark
51, BA social work, died April 4, 2001. Sharron was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and a single mother of seven children including two sets of twins. She was working on her MSW and had hoped to work with her tribe.

'98 Kristopher Troup
37, BA radio and television, died Jan. 13, 2001. Kris worked for KHQ television and KXLY radio in Spokane. He was a member of the Scottish St. Andrews Society.

'90 & '91 Julia Florin
43, BA liberal studies, MA business administration, died Jan. 13, 2001. Julia was a lifetime resident of Spokane. She was active in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization and was awarded a "Big Sister of the Year" honor in 1987. She also volunteered and trained in the Spokane regional Search and Rescue operations.

'87 Don Hogeboom
64, died Dec. 27, 2000. Don worked in maintenance at EWU for 23 years. He was past president of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 931.

'83 Christine Robar
47, MS social work, died Dec. 31, 2000. A homemaker and a member of Crossover Church, she taught Sunday school and was also involved with the Home School Organization.

'81 Marlys Clark
54, BA special education, died Jan. 18, 2001. Throughout her life, she was involved in groups like the Blue Birds, Job's Daughters, the Western Washington Teachers Alumni and The American Poets Society.

'74 Edwin Dale Berninghausen
73, BA management information systems, died June 22, 2000. "Bernie" served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1944-1946, winning his wings as an aerial gunner. He later retired from the Air Force Reserve with more than 41 years of service.

'73 Jon Ulen
55, BA social science, died Nov. 21, 2000. From 1964 to 1972 he served in the U.S. Army. In 1970 he married Georgia West. Jon belonged to the Washington State Principals Association, Montana State Superintendent Association, Elks Lodge and Lions Club.

'62 Ethel B. Gould
89, BA home economics, died Aug. 13, 2000. Ethel taught second and third grade in Fall City and Redmond, Wash. She was founding president of the Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation at its charter in 1975. In 1983 President Reagan honored Ethel with a President's Volunteer Action Award Citation for more than 9,000 hours of volunteer work.

'54 Mary G. Judd
95, BA early childhood education, died Dec. 26, 2000. Mary taught in several Washington schools and was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Nu Chapters and the Teacher's Honorary Sorority.

'52 Clarice Crane
91, BA early childhood education, died Feb. 24, 2001. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Stevens County Retired Teachers Association and Daughters of the American Revolution.

'52 Anita Shawen
86, BA early childhood education, died Dec. 8, 2000. Anita retired from teaching in 1969 after 24 years as a public school teacher. She was a member of the Spokane Education Association and Alpha Delta Kappa.

'51 John Bohanon
70, BA education, died Jan. 13, 2001. John was a lifetime resident of Spokane. He taught school for 30 years in District 81.

'50 Grace Winifred Jones
80, died Oct. 8, 1999. Grace was a long time librarian for the Seattle School District and Seattle Public Libraries.

'50 Miles Whitney King
75, BA early childhood education, died Jan. 15, 2001. Miles was appointed as Columbia Basin College dean of students and served in that position until his retirement in 1984.

'44 Eleanor Holte
87, BA education, died Feb. 2, 2001. Eleanor was a lifetime resident of Spokane. She was an elementary school teacher for 27 years. After retiring she became involved with the Bible Study Fellowship.

'43 Betty J. Shadduck
79, BA physical education, died Dec. 7, 2000. Betty taught math and physical education, retiring from Everett School District in 1974. She was a champion bridge player.

'39 Raymond Hawk Jr.
81, music, died July 3, 2000. He enjoyed acting in drama programs and was interested in environmental protection. Raymond and his wife, Jane, raised Maine Coon cats as a hobby.

'38 Ruth Simpson
83, died Jan. 23, 2001. Ruth was a lifetime resident of Spokane. She taught in LaCrosse, Wash., and was a substitute teacher for Spokane School District 81. Ruth was a member of the Mica Peak Women's Club, the University Women's Club and Monday Musical. She sang with Project Joy.

'36 Margaret Lay
died Feb. 26, 2001. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse for nearly 40 years. She also was a member of Poetry Scribes of Spokane.

'34 Vivian Doty
87, died Dec. 27, 2000. Vivian taught school in Rosalia, Wash., for several years. In 1947 the Dotys founded Artcraft/Hallmark stores of Seattle and Everett. Vivian was a member of the Washington State Retired Teacher's Association, Quilters Anonymous and the Edmonds Senior Center.

'15 Ella Irma Zellmer
105, died Nov. 20, 2000. Ella taught for two years in a one-room schoolhouse before marrying Albert Zellmer. She was recognized at her granddaughter's EWU graduation in 1992 as the oldest living alum.