LAKESIDE ALUMNI A Son of Lakeside

Hazard Adams ’43 died Feb. 24, 2023, at the age of 97. He was the son of Robert Simeon Adams, the headmaster of Lakeside School from 1934 until his death in 1950. His mother, Mary Thurness Adams, was an assistant to the dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Washington and later a research associate in the department of biomedical history. After graduating from Lakeside in 1943, Adams enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1945 after training in an engineering program at the University of Washington, Parris Island, Camp Lejeune, and Quantico. He served as a reserve officer until 1951 and was briefly called upon during the Korean War. He attended Princeton University, where he was in the Class of 1947, delayed until 1948. He received a master’s degree in 1949 and a Ph.D. in 1953, both from the University of Washington.

Professor Adams was a prolific scholar, writing or editing more than 30 books and a large number of other publications across many genres. He is best known for his work on William Blake and William Butler Yeats, in addition to writing full-length volumes on Lady Gregory and Joyce Cary. In literary theory, his anthology “Critical Theory Since Plato” (1971) was one of the first anthologies of its kind. An international generation of graduate students knew this book as the study of literary theory took off in the 1970s. His “Philosophy of the Literary Symbolic” (1983) is possibly the book he was most proud of. He wrote five novels and a volume of poetry while producing articles, reviews, notes, and lectures. Of note to Lakeside, he edited “Poems by Robert Simeon Adams” (1952).

He worked at several institutions over a long career, moving from Michigan State to the University of California, Irvine, in 1964. His work at UC Irvine was of special importance. At the time, the school had no actual campus, and Adams’ task was to found a department of English and comparative literature. He recruited faculty and staff and developed master’s and Ph.D. programs in both areas, creating the first MFA program in creative writing in the University of California system. In the role of department chair in those early days, he served on virtually every committee. He even edited the campus catalog in 1965 and 1966. Subsequently, he served as dean of humanities and vice chancellor of academic affairs. Throughout these years he taught a variety of courses in romanticism, literary criticism and theory, and modern Anglo-Irish literature at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He taught introduction to poetry and freshman composition at the undergraduate level. He developed the humanities core course, the first large interdisciplinary humanities offering for undergraduates. With

Murray Krieger, Adams founded the School of Criticism and Theory at Irvine, now located at Cornell.

In 1977, Adams left UC Irvine to work at the University of Washington, returning home to the Pacific Northwest. At Washington he was professor of English and comparative literature from 1977 to 93. He was named University Professor of the Humanities and was the Byron W. and Alice L. Lockwood Professor of Humanities. In addition to his academic and committee work, he became a trustee of the Washington Commission for the Humanities, serving as its president from 1993 to 1994.

Lakeside designated Adams as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1973. He wrote a memoir, “Academic Child” (2008), which reflects on his time at Lakeside and his academic life.

Adams was married to Diana W. Adams for 64 years until her death in 2013. He married Cornelia Nixon in 2015. He is survived by Cornelia and by sons Charles and Perry, granddaughter Jacqueline Adams Carey, and great-granddaughter Troye Adams Carey.

He was specific about having no memorial service. Remembrance funds can be directed to The Adams Scholarship at Lakeside School.

Charles Schiff ’45 • Dec. 24, 2022

Quintessential gentleman Charles Harrington “Chas” Schiff passed away quietly at 95. He was born and raised in Seattle and, during his formative years, he spent summers at Four Winds Camp on Orcas Island, where he made lifelong friends. He graduated from Lakeside in 1945 and went on to the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in architecture and a master’s from the University of California at Berkeley in 1954.

He married Betsy Taylor in 1955 and the couple raised their family in Bellevue in the home Chas designed. Chas enjoyed drawing, tennis, skiing, hiking, and traveling, but his true passion was sailing and racing. He had several sailboats, but his true love was Meridian, the sailboat he designed for racing. With Chas at the helm, Meridian won the annual long-distance Swiftsure race two times.

Chas was preceded in death by Betsy after 41 years of marriage. He married Janet Suyetsugu in 1998. Together they shared 24 wonderful years. Chas is survived by three daughters, four stepchildren, 15 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

A grateful thanks to Brookwood Adult Family Home for the loving care of Chas.

Donations in Chas's memory may be made to Four Winds Westward Ho, 286 Four Winds Road, Deer Harbor, WA 98243.

Frank Bayley III ’57 • Nov. 12, 2022

Frank Sawyer Bayley III died peacefully at age 83 at his long-time home on Russian Hill in San Francisco after a two-year illness. Family and old friends joined him in the “martini corner” of his living room, surrounded by his many books and works of art, watching sailboats on San Francisco Bay and listening to Mozart. Frank was born July 14, 1939, in Seattle, the son of Frank S. Bayley Jr. and Frances Ann Stimson Bayley. His family was established in the city early on; his great-great-grandfather was John Collins, an early mayor of Seattle. Throughout his life, Frank took a strong interest in his family history. He graduated from Lakeside School in 1957, where he was a commencement speaker and National Merit Scholarship finalist. He attended Harvard College, where he was awarded a Harvard National Scholarship. He studied English history and literature and graduated in 1961.

He was a lawyer, as were his father and grandfather, for whom he was named. The focus of his professional career varied; initially he advised on trusts and estates, then worked on the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant in Southern California. During the latter half of his career, he advised foreign investors in venture capital transactions. His work took him frequently to England, Japan, and Korea, where he made many lifelong friends.

For nearly 30 years, Frank served as a trustee of the Invesco Funds and its predecessors, where he also served as chairman of the investment committee. For decades he served as a director and chairman of the C.D. Stimson Co. in Seattle, a family-owned investment com- pany established by his great-grandfather. He was an early supporter of the Nature Conservancy in Washington. In 1979, with a friend, Linda Henry, he and his brothers, Tom and Doug, founded the San Juan Preservation Trust to preserve the natural aspect of the San Juan Islands. The preservation trust currently holds thousands of acres and many miles of shoreline permanently preserved from further development; it is the oldest and largest land trust in the state of Washington.

A long-time trustee of the Seattle Art Museum, Frank’s contributions included a collection of Korean art, supplementing the collections donated by his grandmother, Emma Baillargeon Stimson, and other relatives. Seeking to boost recognition of contemporary Korean potters, calligraphers, and photographers, he gave their works to museums across the country and world. These artists became good friends of his, and visiting them was a focus of his annual trips to Korea. In addition to Korean art, Frank collected Japanese paintings, Chinese and Danish ceramics, European prints and drawings, and rare books dealing with the exploration of the Pacific Northwest.

Frank was drawn to classical music from an early age. In the 1970s he was a director and acting president of Western Opera Theater, then the traveling and educational subsidiary of San Francisco Opera. In the 1990s he actively promoted the careers of Asian musicians, providing introductions and sponsoring recitals. He became an overseer and later, trustee, of The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. At Curtis, he became acquainted with many established figures in classical music and many students who have become outstanding performers of their generation.

He is survived by his brothers, Thomas Bayley and Colby Bayley, his sister, Margaret “Meg” Bayley Rankin, his sister-in-law Mary Bayley, and six nieces and nephews. His brother Douglas passed away earlier this year. Gifts in his memory may be made to San Juan Preservation Trust or the Seattle Art Museum.

Bob Frazier ’59 • Oct. 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wood Frazier passed away peacefully at his home in Auburn at the age of 81 after a short illness. Born in Seattle on Sept. 19, 1941, Bob was a graduate of Lakeside and completed his undergraduate degree in business at the University of Washington in 1967. He worked as a lending officer at Peoples National Bank of Washington. A resident of Queen Anne for more than 50 years, Bob was a lifelong volunteer who lent his creativity and dedication to a number of community organizations. The Queen Anne Historical Society especially fueled his passion for history and genealogy. His devotion to Queen Anne Methodist Church, where Bob contributed countless hours and sang in the choir, was shared by his wife and partner, Nadine.

Bob was an avid reader and a lifelong learner; he delighted in sharing his latest findings with family and friends. He traveled the world and embraced diverse cultures and many musical genres.

But nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with cherished family members and friends, especially his granddaughter, Alicia, who held a special place in his heart and provided personal care and attention as Bob approached the end of his life. Bob never met a stranger; he made friends effortlessly throughout his life.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Nadine, parents Alice Lou and James Wood Frazier, and sister, Fay Jamison Weinthal. He is survived by his wife’s three children, David, Michael, and Charlotte; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Queen Anne Historical Society.

Peter Steil ’61 • Nov. 23, 2022

Melville Peter Steil Jr. died at the age of 79. Peter’s spouse, Janice, reported that the cause of death was complications from multiple myeloma, which he had fought courageously for 10 years. Peter was born and raised in Seattle, where he grew up climbing the North Cascades with his brother, Jim. He was educated at Lakeside School, after which he graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School. Among the accomplishments of which Peter was most proud is the conceptualization and founding, with his brother Jim, of the Lakeside Educational Enrichment Program (LEEP) for Seattle middle school students from families with low incomes, which continues to this day more than 50 years and 3,600 students later. He was a particularly loyal and active alumnus of both Lakeside and Stanford.

Peter had a lifelong interest in international business affairs and cultures. He began his professional career at Morgan Stanley, where he worked in real estate development finance and investment banking and as a trusted advisor. He was responsible for expanding the scope and scale of the company’s real estate business globally and later managed its investment banking business in Asia. He served as partner of a real estate private equity firm, where he introduced advanced research and transformed the company from a closely held partnership to a professionally managed firm. Peter later became a consultant and strategic advisor to entities related to real estate and was the executive director of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries.

Among his eleemosynary involvements, Peter served for several years as the president of the State Department’s Executive Council on Foreign Diplomats and as a director of the Union Settlement Association in East Harlem. He was an active leader of the International Exchange Council of the Urban Land Institute. For decades and across continents, he mentored architects, urban planners, and those beginning careers in real estate.

Peter lived in New York City for more than 50 years of his life, but always remained close to his Western roots, particularly his friends in Seattle and Sun Valley, Idaho. Above all, he cherished his relationships with friends and colleagues across the country and around the world.

A devoted and generous father and grandfather, Peter is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Justin; Justin's spouse, Ana; and their children, Alma and Camilo; as well as his daughter, Alexis; her spouse, Bradley; and their children, Palmer and Pierce. Peter’s only sibling, Jim, predeceased him over 35 years ago when he was struck by a car as he was helping a stranded motorist.

Remembrances should be sent to the Steil Family Scholarship for LEEP graduates at Lakeside School.

Pete Phillips ’65 • Feb. 23, 2023

Peter Warner Phillips, 75, of Hailey, Idaho, died from complications of heart disease at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.

“Pete,” as most people knew him, was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Seattle, where he attended Lakeside School and received a degree in Scandinavian studies at the University of Washington. A man of many talents and eclectic pursuits, his careers in teaching, commercial fishing, and Nordic skiing built friendships that spanned decades and filled him with experiences and stories that animated countless gatherings. As a young man, Pete taught at Lakeside and Overlake School in the Seattle area and the Sun Valley Community School in Idaho. While he brought history, literature, and even celestial navigation alive in the classroom, he probably connected best with his students outside of the formal school setting. From the 1970s through 1990s, Pete spent many seasons with the commercial salmon fleet in southeast Alaska, eventually captaining his own purse seine boat, the Santa Maria. Pete often crewed the boat with his students, giving many of them a hands-on education unavailable inside any school building. Similarly, when Pete took up cross-country ski coaching, he created opportunities for learning and friendship beyond the regular ski season; he mentored dozens of America’s best skiers by organizing training and cultural exchanges with world renowned skiing friends and colleagues in Norway and Sweden.

Pete’s teaching and coaching careers took him from Seattle to Sun Valley; Whitefish and Bozeman, Montana (where he studied art and French at Montana State University); Keene, New York; Rumford, Maine; East Burke, Vermont (where he directed the Nordic skiing program at Burke Mountain Academy); and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Eventually, he made his way back to the Wood River Valley in Idaho, which was his center of gravity for much of his life. The family of friends he cultivated at his A-frame compound in West Ketchum sustained him for decades.

And dogs. Dogs were a central part of Pete’s persona, and he was rarely without one of his mischievous canine companions, Uppy Dog, Sitka, Rocky, Oskar, and Shadow. Pete’s dogs were the most spoiled and loyal pets in town, and they loved Pete as much as he loved them. In later years, Pete embraced his artistic side. He was always a talented cartoonist, and his recent paintings showed an aptitude for capturing light and emotion on canvas. He took joy in sharing his work with others.

Perhaps that joy of sharing was Pete’s greatest attribute. Friends could always count on a laugh, a story, a wonderful meal, or an insightful tip — perhaps even an adventure — whenever they were in Pete’s company. It’s that shared joy that many will miss the most, but that Pete would want remembered.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Young Phillips and Jean Binnie Warner Hughes Phillips, and his brother, James “Skip” Young Phillips Jr. He is survived by his half-brother, James Raymond Hughes, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, and his children and their families. A celebration of Pete’s life, friendships, and art will be held in Sun Valley later this year.

Martin Baker ’65 • Oct. 29, 2022

Martin was born in Seattle on July 7, 1947, the fourth son of Joel and Elizabeth Baker. He died last year after a brave fight against prostate cancer. He fought with an incredibly positive outlook and loving support from his close-knit family. He continued to enjoy his many outdoor passions, which included riding his custom-made Davidson bicycle around Washington and at his home on Vashon Island.

The youngest of four brothers, he attended McGilvra Elementary, Edmond Meany Junior High, then Lakeside, graduating in 1965, following Jay ’56, Sam ’57, and John ’60. He was student body president his senior year before going to the University of Virginia for one year, then transferring to the University of Washington, where he received his bachelor’s in art education in 1969 and his master’s in history in 1971. Active duty in the Army followed; he was commissioned as a second lieutenant after ROTC and served in military intelligence.

Martin’s life’s passions were numerous and always revolved around his commitment to his family and environmental issues. He was executive director of the Washington Environmental Council in its early, heady days tackling oil tanker issues, when he met Donna Klemka in the Sierra Club. They celebrated their 46th anniversary last July on Vashon Island, surrounded by their daughters Karey and Nari, their daughters’ husbands Steve and Paul, and grandchildren Mairin and Raven.

Following the stint at the council, Martin worked at King County Metro studying mass transit issues before moving on to serve for 20 years as deputy director of Seattle Public Utilities, leading teams working on environmental justice, habitat protection, and restoration.

While Martin immersed himself in the physics and specifications of bicycle parts and found his meditative space riding country roads, he also loved sailing. His real passion, however, was working in his shop with his hand tools. The home he and Donna crafted over the years and the beautiful furniture in it reflect his amazing talent and love of wood.

Throughout his life, Martin remained in touch with many classmates. He will be remembered and missed by them, his three surviving brothers and their families, Donna, and their children and grandchildren.

Paul Scott Douglas ’67• March 25, 2023

Paul “Dug Out” Douglas passed away peacefully March 25 after a short illness. The son of Donald and Paula Douglas and the grandson of King County Superior Court Judge Malcom Douglas, he was born Aug. 2, 1949. He grew up in Laurelhurst playing sports, which included being the catcher on the all-city Seattle baseball team. Paul started at Lakeside as a freshman with the legendary Class of ’67. He became the class’s star athlete, lettering three years in basketball, three years in baseball, and one year in football. At graduation, Paul received the athletic department’s “John E. Ryan ’57 Athletic Cup.” He was also a member of the Brownells, one of Lakeside’s intramural teams. During his senior year, he frequented Dick’s Drive-In on Lake City Way with several of his classmates, a pastime documented in the Numidian.

Following graduation, Paul attended Whittier College before embarking on a career in municipal bond and day trading. He interrupted his trading career to do some commercial fishing, living on Blakely Island for a short period before moving to Bainbridge Island. Starting at a young age, Paul had spent many summers on Blakely Island working at the Blakely Marina. Using his family’s boat, The Thunderball (a very fast Chris-Craft), he would visit many friends who also had summer homes in the San Juans. Paul, like his father, also held a private pilot’s license.

Paul is remembered by his classmates as being a very loyal and kind friend. He was a voracious reader and loved giving his friends nicknames, many which have followed them throughout their lives. He was also a big supporter of Lakeside athletics, especially basketball. Bruce Bailey ’59 recalls that whenever the Lions basketball teams played on Bainbridge Island, Paul would attend to cheer them on.

In later life Paul had many health challenges, some of which took their toll. He is survived by his sister, Janet, his brother, Lance, and his two beloved children, Jake and Galen. His brother Bruce predeceased him. Paul was extremely fortunate to have Annie, his former wife of many years, as his caregiver during his last few years. There was a celebration of Paul’s life in April on Bainbridge Island attended by several Class of ’67 classmates, family members, and friends.

Peter Lazerte ’71 • Jan. 30, 2023

Emily Baillargeon ’87 Russin • Jan. 24, 2023

Emily Baillargeon Russin possessed a rare talent for life. She appreciated beauty in all forms —especially in music, stories, and nature — but her love for other people defined her. Emily was a true friend, often the best friend, of those lucky enough to know her well.

Born and raised in Seattle, Emily graduated from Lakeside School in 1987 and Bryn Mawr College in 1991, where she studied classical Greek. A talented musician, Emily also loved ice skating, writing, editing, and cooking.

As a violist, her music career spanned several decades and included performing as a member of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Olympic Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra.

Pursuing her love of writing and literature, Emily earned her MFA in creative writing from Emerson College in Boston in 1996, worked at The Atlantic, and published her poetry and nonfiction widely. She returned to her hometown in 1996 and served as managing editor of The Seattle Weekly before launching a freelance writing and editing career. Emily married her beloved husband, Andrew, in 1999, and their daughter Janet was born in 2001.

Her freelance career encompassed many different roles: food and restaurant critic; television, arts, and entertainment writer; developmental editor; and emerging novelist. Emily read and wrote extensively and served as a continual source of cultural recommendations for all who knew her.

She also traveled widely and relished her overseas adventures in Europe and Asia with family and friends. At age 13, Emily heard traditional Indian music for the first time, which sparked a lifelong fascination with Indian culture. Over the years, she immersed herself in Indian music and Bollywood movies, joined an Indian dance troupe, learned to cook Indian cuisine, and traveled to India for an extended trip with her husband and daughter.

Emily collected close and diverse friendships, particularly with those who shared her lifelong passions for music, travel, and creative writing. Those relationships continued to flourish, even as close friends scattered across the country and overseas to Sweden and New Zealand. A survivor of childhood cancer, Emily passed away unexpectedly at her home in Seattle. She is survived by her husband Andrew, daughter Janet, brother Peter, sister-in-law Ashley, and niece Sophie. She is also survived by her parents, Joseph and Astri Baillargeon, as well as her mother-in-law, Toni Russin.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in her memory to the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (www.tinyurl.com/bddsfz6k), The Goodtimes Project (www.tinyurl.com/3s4acdwj) or the Arboretum Foundation (www.tinyurl.com/59rn2zmv).

Charles Wilson ’03 • Feb. 13, 2023

Charles Stevens Wilson died in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 37. He was born in Seattle on Oct. 3, 1985, the younger son of Richard and Catherine “Catie” Wilson.

Charlie grew up in Clyde Hill and graduated from Lakeside in 2003, where he played varsity baseball and was co-captain and speedy running back of the varsity football team his senior year. He attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he played varsity rugby, graduating magna cum laude in 2007 as an economics major.

Following graduation, Charlie moved to New York City and worked in the securities industry for 15 years as a hedge fund trader, spending the bulk of his career at Hunting Hill Global Capital. He found a home in the competitive softball leagues of Brooklyn, playing on as many as four teams in a season. To be closer to the softball action, Charlie moved to Brooklyn in 2020. He was a star center fielder, twice named defensive MVP.

Charlie kept himself fit and had great style, along with a winning smile and a wonderfully sardonic wit. He loved the outdoors (particularly the Hudson Valley), dogs, birding, singing, reading widely, and puzzles and games of all kinds, especially crossword puzzles — the harder, the better. He was much admired as a smart, kind, and deeply thoughtful person by his co-workers, his many softball friends, and his extended family.

Charlie is survived by his parents; his older brother Tom Wilson; his wife Kristin Blodgett of Monkton, Vermont; his two nieces; his beloved friend Megan Lytle; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of whom deeply mourn his untimely passing.

Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to the National Audubon Society.