Beth Larson O’Donohoe ’46 by her granddaughter, Jennifer O’Donohoe ’02 Carolyn and Barbara Oscar by Phyllis Oscar, MFA ’17 Leanne Haney Rhodes ’62, P ’93 by her daughter, Alisha Rhodes ’93 Marion Ross ’44 by Rosalie Cuneo Amer ’62, P ’98 Diana Russell by James Graham, Susan Massotty ’70, Katherine Thomas ’88 George “Tom” Sallee by Bette Krause Spagel ’63, P ’79 Jon Sanborn, P ’83, father of Kathleen “Katie” Sanborn ’83, by Sharon Gray Taplin ’83 J. Roussel Sargent by Madelyn Marino ’77 Eleanor Marshall Schaefer ’29 by Nicole Bartow Patricia “Pat” Ellis Severn ’64 by Carolyn King Terry ’64 Anne Hummel Sherrill by Willa Berliner Anderson ’65, Cynthia McLaughlin ’74 Mary Lois Hudson Sweatt ’60, MA ’62 by her sister, Estrellita Hudson Redus ’65, MFA ’75 Sherry Teachnor ’69 by her husband, Michael McCrory Carol Tucker Trelease ’65 by Cynthia Beeman ’66, Anita Aragon Kreplin ’63 Rita Weber by Roselyne Chroman Swig, P ’80 Susan “Sue” Tromp Whalen ’51, MA ’53 by Jeanne Thomas ’51 Peggy Woodruff ’58 by Estrellita Hudson Redus ’65, MFA ’75 Georgia Wright by Victoria Irons Walch ’72 Dorothy and Millard York, P ’71 by their daughter, Nancy York ’71 P=parent. For information about making a tribute gift, contact 510.430.2097 or donors@mills.edu.
Barbara Goldblatt Becker ’63, March 16, in Corte Madera, California. Before her children were born, Barbara worked at IBM in San Francisco and Honolulu. She was a dedicated volunteer in civic matters in Corte Madera, and with late husband Leo, she helped Russian Jewish immigrants leave the USSR and settle in the Bay Area. She is survived by two children, three grandchildren, and cousin Laurie Grossman Friedman ’66. Martha Fenstermacher Grable ’64, March 11, in San Antonio, Texas. She spent more than 40 years as a leader at Bible Study Fellowship in Silverdale, Washington. Martha’s late husband, Joe, died of COVID in 2020, but she held onto wonderful memories of family hikes, sailing trips, and cycle tours over the last year. She is survived by two sons, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and sister Nancy Fenstermacher ’72. Cynthia “Cindy” Cole Cain ’68, December 30, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Cindy spent her career working with children; first as a substitute teacher in urban Chicago schools, and later as a counselor and therapist. She was also an enthusiastic painter, dating back to the degree in art history she earned at Mills. She is survived by her husband, Joe; a daughter; a stepdaughter; and two grandchildren.
Birdie Pargoud Keal, MA ’81, January 10, 2019, in Rosharon, Texas. Birdie earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and she put it to use in Louisiana and Oakland classrooms for 38 years. She was especially called to the education of Black children during the chaos of World War II. She later obtained her master’s in child life at Mills. She is survived by a daughter. Mary Hill, MA ’90, December 26, 2020, in Newfane, Vermont. She was an accomplished pianist who came to Mills in her 40s for a master’s degree in music. After 15 years of living in the Bay Area, she opened a bookstore in Newfane and began living a bicoastal life. She is survived by her partner, Tom White; two daughters, including Molly Boyd Hill ’87; and two granddaughters. Evelyn Simpson Dennis ’91, March 1, 2017, in Laytonville, California. Evelyn enjoyed painting, ceramics, carving, and glass slumping. Her passion for art was rekindled at Mills while studying with Ron Nagle and Hung Lui. Also a gifted vocalist, Evelyn brought down the house headlining her 65th birthday cabaret show. She loved the beautiful country around her home and studio in Willits, which inspired much of her artwork in her later years. Sandra “Sandy” Davidson ’98, December 11, 2020, in San Jose. Sandy had a vivacious personality, attending hundreds of rock concerts from the ’70s on—especially The Who. The arts were her calling, and she spent time promoting concerts, interviewing bands for publications, and serving on the board of the San Jose Stage Company. She is survived by her parents, two siblings, and six nieces and nephews. Katie Rabon ’05, October 18, 2020, in New Orleans. She lived a life of creativity and grace. Among her many talents were sewing costumes and anything else that would take a needle and thread, and singing while playing acoustic guitar. Katie also found inspiration in the gardens and beaches of the Gulf Coast. She is survived by her father and two sisters. Nina Wread ’11, November 19, 2020, in Arcata, California. Nina bravely battled breast cancer for several years. She is survived by her parents, a brother, and sister-in-law Jenny Sit Wread ’03. Kehontas “KeKe” Rowe ’14, March 9, in Phoenix. At Mills, KeKe participated in crew, soccer, and track and field. She was also a Navy veteran, and she worked in cybersecurity and taught martial arts. She is survived by her mother, her grandfather, a sister, and two nephews. Vanessa Dilworth ’17, March 25, in Berkeley. She earned a certificate in massage therapy at the National Holistic Institute and had hoped to return to Mills to finish her degree in English—Vanessa was an aspiring poet. She is survived by a grandmother, seven siblings, and 15 nieces and nephews.
Faculty and Staff Yvette Fallandy, former assistant professor of French literature, January 15, in Santa Rosa, California. Margarethe Kulke, former professor of biology, January 24, in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Friends Lucy Campbell, former Associate Council member, January 22, in Berkeley.
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