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inspiration to all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Janet; and her niece, Maile Gray ’77, and Maile’s husband, Spencer Wren ’73.
Helen Bradford Wasley passed away May 21, 2021. She grew up in Denver and attended CC for two years before her family moved to Utah. Helen belonged to multiple organizations, including Daughters of the American Revolution Arapahoe Chapter and Delta Gamma, for more than 50 years. John Bacon Leisure passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2021. He was raised in Beverly Hills “when it was mostly orange groves.” After serving in the Navy, he attended CC. John will be fondly remembered for his unfailing humor, joy of life, passion for golf, and love of family. Among his survivors are sons Marr, Roy, and Glenn, all ’76.
Luann Lewis Whitmore died May 22, 2021, in Juno Beach, Florida. In college, Luann met Patten B. Harvey ’52 and they married in 1951. She later married Edwin Whitmore, and the couple traveled the world. She is survived by her children, Phil Harvey ’79 and Ann Harvey Carey ’81.
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Barbara Kent McGinnis passed away May 31, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education, and worked as a reading teacher and librarian. Her family was what brought her the most joy. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph McGinnis ’48, in 2008. William A. Murray Jr. died Jan. 18, 2021, in Aurora, Colorado. Bill was a WWII Navy veteran and retired as a media specialist from the Aurora Public Schools in 1992. Bill was awarded the Intellectual Freedom Award in 1988 from the American Association of School Librarians and Social Issues Resource Series Inc. He earned his master’s at CC in 1964. He is survived by his wife, June McHardy Murray ’52, and children, including Coqui Murray Conkey ’77 and Christi Murray ’80.
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Glenda Breford Tinsley passed away June 8, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts in mathematics and taught math in Great Falls schools until retiring in 1992. She was married to Frank Tinsley ’52, who died in 2010. Shirley Keay Campbell passed away June 7, 2021, in Colorado Springs. She was born in Hawaii when it was still a U.S. territory. She was a Kappa Alpha Theta and remained involved with CC for many years. Shirl’s passion was traveling the world, and she was an
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Ron A. Timroth passed away May 9, 2021, at home near Snowmass, Colorado. After graduating from CC, he worked for Atomic Research mapping uranium deposits in Utah. He returned to CC, earned a master’s degree in 1958 and taught geology in summer school. Ron developed property in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and was in the oil business in Kansas. In 2008, he started a mining venture in Alaska. In 2017, he accepted the Hardrock Mineral Small Operator Award, a nationwide environmental award. He is survived by his wife, Zana Pflugrath ’59 ’71, and daughter, Valana Timroth.
Dr. Donald Emerson Hale Jr. died Dec. 3, 2017, in Mansfield, Ohio. He was a Phi Gamma Delta at CC, and he served as an Air Force dentist from 1964 to 1966. In his later years, he played the bagpipes for the Royal Scots Highlanders and the trumpet for the Ribticklers Dixieland Jazz Band. John William “Jack” Knight passed away June 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was the first in his family to go to college, thanks to a football scholarship to CC. Jack’s favorite roles were as husband to Sheila, father to Julie, John, Tim, and Colleen, and grandfather of 11. Everyone who met Jack could not forget his terrific smile. Joyce Lind RePass passed away May 26, 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from CC and earned a master’s degree from Harvard. Joyce was active in local politics in her younger years and remained a strong advocate for social and racial justice throughout her life. She and her husband, David RePass, retired to Charlottesville, Virginia.
In Memoriam
David van Diest Skilling, better known as Van, died Sept. 15, 2021, after battling a severe illness. He was a beloved member of CC’s Board of Trustees for many years, was chairman of the board, and was honored as a life trustee. Van also was awarded an honorary doctorate and taught courses on business strategy in the Department of Economics and Business. With his family, he was a generous philanthropic supporter of the college, making an impact for our campus and students. Van dedicated himself tirelessly to the highest good of Colorado College in so many ways. He believed in the best of us, and in the institution.
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Van is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Jo Chaney Skilling ’58; children Kim Skilling ’79 and Mark Skilling ’82; and grandchildren including Chaney Skilling ’19. Memorial gifts may be made to: Colorado College, Attn: Advancement P.O. Box 1117, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or at coloradocollege.edu (use Give Now Button and select other) Donations will sustain the Van Skilling Fund, which supports student research projects through the Economics and Business Department.
