In Memoriam

Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the families of the following individuals. Requiescat in pace.

John Lejardi ’47 died on November 13, 2020, at the age of 98. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946. After the war, he finished earning his business administration degree from the University of Portland and then obtained his MBA from Stanford University in 1949. He met the love of his life, Florence, a feisty Italian, and in 1952 they married and settled in Los Altos, CA, where they raised three children. John worked as a CPA for his entire career. He is survived by his children and two grandsons.

Patricia (Shea) Knapp ’50 passed away on May 9, 2020, in Tempe, AZ. She married her sweetheart, Robert E. Knapp, in 1950, and together they had nine children. She worked in the nursing field in Oregon and Arizona while raising her family. Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob, in 2012, her daughter Mary in 1991, and her grandson Bert in 2016. Survivors include her eight other children and 17 grandchildren.

Fr. Charles Dreisbach ’50 died on June 17, 2020, at the age of 94. He served in the US Navy as a rifle and pistol instructor before going overseas during World War II. During his time at UP, he worked for the U-Haul Company in Portland, becoming their first business manager. In 1952, he entered Mount Angel Seminary and was ordained a priest in May of 1959. Fr. Dreisbach served in various parishes in Eastern Oregon until his final assignment at Sacred Heart Parish in Klamath Falls.

John A. Clarke ’52 died on January 19, 2020. He grew up in Portland, OR, and graduated from Grant High School. On December 11, 1954, he married Nancy Jane Barlow, and they raised five children. He was preceded in death by Nancy and their daughter, Janice. Survivors include his four other children and 11 grandchildren.

Virginia (Ellis) O’Reilly ’52 passed away on December 10, 2020, in Los Gatos, CA. She was an accomplished musician and had a long career as an education counselor, retiring in 1989. Virginia played violin for the San Jose Symphony and a string quartet, the “Shrink N’ Violets.” She married widower Dr. Robert O’Reilly in 1973, and they enjoyed 40 happy years together until Robert’s death in 2014. Survivors include three stepchildren and four grandchildren.

Barbara (Fitzel) Bruton ’53 died on December 1, 2020, surrounded by her children. While working at a hospital and enjoying life in San Francisco, Barbara met her future husband and love of her life, Orval Bruton. She became involved in the English as a Second Language program and supported local migrant worker camps affiliated with Saint Pius X Church. After Orv’s death in 2004, Barbara moved to Hillsboro, where she became involved in WOW (Women of Wisdom) and Beaverton’s Faith Cafe. Survivors include four children and 10 grandchildren.

Rev. Joseph Peixotto, CSC, ’54 died at Moreau House, the Holy Cross priests’ residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 4, 2017. He was 87. He was ordained a Holy Cross priest on June 6, 1961, and soon left for East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). There he joined Notre Dame College in Dhaka as a physics teacher, a duty he carried out for about 34 years. Fr. Peixotto was the principal of Notre Dame College from 1976 to 1998 and served as secretary of the Education Commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh for 15 years. Since 2014, he was the treasurer of Notre Dame University Bangladesh. Fr. Peixotto was presented with the University of Portland’s 2004 Oddo Service Award in recognition of his 60 years in Bangladesh.

Robert E. Rudolph ’54 passed away on November 27, 2020. He served his country in the US Air Force and was a lifelong sports fanatic, playing and coaching football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and others. Bob met Terrye in high school on a blind date, and they were married in 1951. Survivors include three sons and 10 grandchildren. According to his family, “In retrospect, what a character, what a competitor, and a very, very proud man who lived a full life with a loving family and loved to tell you about it. May he find peace in his resting place and may his memory be a blessing.”

Kenneth R. Seal ’54 died on November 20, 2020, in Bellevue, WA. At age 18 he joined the Navy and trained as a pilot in Pensacola and Corpus Christi before being deployed to Okinawa in the Korean War. Ken believed that it is important to serve the greater community, so he volunteered many work hours over many decades. He served on the board of Group Health Cooperative, was active in local politics, and served in various positions in his local church. Survivors include his wife, Maria; their seven children; and seven grandchildren.

Jack R. Sullivan ’54 died on December 5, 2020, in Lake Oswego, OR. He and Wanda Jean Miller married in 1954, and they lived in North Portland, then Lake Oswego, with their three children. Jack was a CPA and worked at Standard Insurance Company as corporate treasurer. After Jack lost Wanda to cancer in 2000, he married Wanda’s best friend, Norma Ling, who had lost her husband as well. Norma gave Jack a new reason for living the past 19 years. Survivors include Norma, three children, six grandchildren, and a host of stepchildren and grandchildren from Norma’s side.

Three Slabtown Boys (left to right): Stan Bozich ’53 (deceased), John Becic ’52, Vincent J. “Pesky” Paveskovich ’48

STEVE HAMBUCHEN

Vincent J. Paveskovich

August 21, 1921–January 3, 2021

Some people are born to coach the best out of people, both on the field and off, and self-proclaimed curveball specialist Vincent “Pesky” Paveskovich ’48 was certainly one of them.

The Portland native and longtime baseball coach, teacher, and administrator for Portland Public Schools built his life around his two biggest passions: baseball and the Catholic church. These were the cornerstones of his 44-year career, 38 of which were spent at Marshall High School before he retired in 1998 at the age of 77. Early this year, news of his passing at age 99 inspired grateful tributes from former students who remember him as a father figure who would loan them gas money or show up at their house when they stopped coming to class. Many said he was the reason they graduated.

The youngest of six children of Croatian immigrants, Pesky was born and raised in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood, a nickname inspired by the area’s many sawmills where his dad, Jakov, worked. Growing up, he and his older brother, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Johnny Pesky, spent every spare moment at the nearby Marshall Street ice arena or Vaughn Street ballpark. Pesky was even stick boy for the Eagles minor league hockey team and bat boy for the Beavers minor league baseball team. His family was so enmeshed in Portland’s early baseball scene and such a fixture of Slabtown that they inspired a book: The Sons of Slabtown and Tales of Westside Sports by Don Nelson.

Pesky has said his athleticism took root at St. Patrick Catholic Church, where he attended grade school and worshipped for most of his life—his regular seat was known as the “Pesky pew.” And it served him well during his four years playing baseball and hockey at Lincoln High, as he helped the Cardinals baseball team win four straight Portland Interscholastic League championships, earning him a spot in the PIL Hall of Fame in 2006 alongside his brother.

Pesky attended University of Portland on a baseball scholarship, taking the mound all four years with a break from 1942 to 1946 to serve in the Navy during World War II, including stints in Hawai'i and Guam. After graduating in 1948, he played in the minor leagues for the New York Yankees before returning to UP to coach the Pilots to a winning season in 1950.

Decades later, Pesky teamed up with two of his players, Stan Bozich ’53 and John Becic ’52, to form the Slabtown Boys, a group of former ballplayers for UP or St. Patrick’s who established the St. Patrick’s Slabtown Endowed Scholarship for a Portland-area Catholic high school graduate planning to play baseball for UP. When asked why, he simply responded, “We’re human beings and we are here to help each other.” Pesky is survived by his nephew, David Pesky, and grandnephew Patrick.

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Joseph January 21, 1941–February 17, 2021

DiLoreto The Honorable Joseph E. DiLoreto ’63 passed away on February 17, 2021. He served for more than 18 years as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court before retiring in 2014. DiLoreto had been in private practice in Downey, CA, from 1969 until his appointment to the bench in 1995 by Gov. Pete Wilson. He served on the Downey City Council from 1972 to 1976, including a year-long stint as mayor.

In 2014, Joe retired to continue his passion for motor sports, especially auto racing. He collected and raced Corvettes, Mustangs, Cobras, Jaguars, and Ferraris. “He lived a full life,” says classmate and friend Fedele Bauccio ’64, ’66. With the exception of the first race, DiLoreto never missed a Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. During the inaugural Ford Los Angeles Grand Prix in 1997 (which was actually a street race in Los Angeles), DiLoreto raced a car that had won the famous Le Mans auto race in 1975 after hitting a top speed of 230 mph. He also raced in the Long Beach Can-Am Challenge among others. He won more than 100 races over the years and continued racing until 2019. For a time, he owned a 1965 Daytona Cobra designed and previously owned by American automotive designer and driver Carroll Shelby (only a handful were made). He also owned the only Shelby-designed McLaren with a Ford engine. Shelby gave DiLoreto the nickname “The Flying Judge.” DiLoreto had the same mechanic for more than 35 years. When asked by a reporter if he ever sat on the bench for speeding ticket hearings, DiLoreto smiled and said, “I’m Superior Court. We don’t hear those kinds of things.”

Our sincere condolences to his family.

Doreen (Wachsmuth) Weber ’54, loving wife of Alban Weber ’54, died on January 30, 2021, in Colorado Springs. She and Alban married on December 26, 1953. Doreen traveled extensively with Al and their growing family over his 25 years in the US Air Force, with assignments in Washington, Oregon, France, and Colorado. Survivors include Al, their seven children, and 16 grandchildren. “Doreen loved her children, the Catholic church, birds, flowers, angels, and her husband of 67 years,” according to her family.

Vincent R. Teresi ’56 passed away at his home in Mt. Angel, OR, on February 20, 2021. He spent his early career teaching Spanish at Jesuit High School in Portland, followed by serving as communications designer and sports information officer for the Beaverton School District. Vince and his brother Joseph spent the years 1983 to 2003 as caregivers for their mother as she struggled with a debilitating illness. He then worked at Kennedy High School in Mt. Angel.

Please include Larry DeLaney ’57 and his family in your prayers on the loss of his wife, Patricia, on January 26, 2021. She passed away peacefully at their home in Sun Lakes, AZ, surrounded by her family. She and Larry met at Washington High School in Portland, and they married August 6, 1955. Survivors include Larry, four sons, three daughters, and 19 grandchildren.

John White ’58, who taught in Portland Public Schools for three decades then spent nearly as long as a community volunteer based in Milwaukie, died on October 20, 2020, in Portland. Survivors include one brother and a niece and nephew. In accordance with his lifelong desire to help others, White left a generous bequest to the University of Portland to be used for School of Education student scholarships and Campus Ministry.

William J. “Bill” Rose, Jr. ’60 passed away on November 4, 2020, at 87. He moved with his family to Portland in 1947 and made a lasting impact on tennis in Oregon. Bill was a three-time state singles finalist for Jefferson High School, and during his service in the US Army Medical Corps, he played for the Pacific Command tennis team until his honorable discharge in 1956. Finding a home on The Bluff that year, Bill attained a Pacific Northwest no. 1 ranking in men’s tennis in 1957 while leading a dominant Pilots squad that continued one of the longest-running team win streaks in NCAA history. It was a team destined to be inducted into the Pilot Hall of Fame in 1995 for its 79 straight wins over a 14-year span. In 1964, he became head tennis coach and athletics publicity director for UP. Survivors include three children, one brother, and his faithful dog, Prissy. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to UP’s William Rose Memorial Fund for tennis: giving.up.edu/rose.

Thomas A. VanVeen ’61 passed away on November 10, 2020, at his home in Stayton, OR. He enlisted in the US Marines, and upon discharge he enrolled at the University of Portland

to complete his pre-med course of study. He graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School (OHSU) in 1963 and practiced medicine in Stayton for 51 years. He married Greta Cameron in 1971, and their life together was a happy one of 48 years; Greta died in February 2020. Thomas is survived by one sister, eight children, and 24 grandchildren.

Joseph Stranieri ’61 died on January 9, 2021, surrounded by his family and partner Charlotte MacDonald. Joe taught 7th grade science at Anaconda Junior High School in Montana and retired in 1988. He married Barbara (Berdie) LeBlanc in 1964, and they had two children. Although the marriage ended, he and Berdie remained friends his entire life. In 1996, Joe and fellow classmate Charlotte MacDonald reunited at their 40th class reunion and began a relationship that lasted 24 years. Survivors include Charlotte, his two children, and four grandchildren.

Steven Lieser ’62 passed away on February 2, 2021. He spent most summers at his grandparents’ ranch near Prineville, OR, and was manager of the Pilots basketball team and a member of Upsilon Omega Pi spirit fraternity. It was at UP that Steve refined his love of Notre Dame football and drinking beer. On a blind date in 1967, he met the love of his life, Kathy Christensen. Steve later joined Les Schwab Tire Centers, where he spent much of the 1970s helping to develop their purchasing and distribution organizations as well as fostering many lifelong friendships. only independent nonprofit immigration law firm. Survivors include extended family and a multitude of friends in Oregon, Switzerland, and Argentina.

William Purcell ’64 passed away on December 26, 2020, in Portland, OR, at the age of 82. He married Patricia Edith Vandeberghe on June 27, 1964. Shortly after they married, he began his CPA business in Lebanon, OR, where he was working right up to his passing. He enjoyed establishing and farming his 20 acres of organic vineyard grapes in the nearby town of Scio and was a loyal member of the American Legion Post 51 in Lebanon. Survivors include Pat, five children, and 11 grandchildren.

Patrick F. Daly ’65 passed away on January 31, 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer. He joined the Air Force after graduation and flew B-52s for the first part of his Air Force career. Deploying for multiple tours of duty during the Vietnam War, Pat was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses. After retiring from the Air Force in 1992, Pat held senior counterterrorism and security positions at the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; their children; and grandchildren. Pat will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full Military Honors at a later date.

Marcia (McCabe) Hubler ’65 died on January 22, 2021, in her home at the age of 77. While facing physical challenges for many years, her mind and natural charm remained constant. In her

Survivors include Kathy, their son and daughter, and one granddaughter.

James Z. Lindblom ’62 died on December 28, 2020. According to his family, James “went for a walk at his farm the afternoon of Dec. 28, then he lay down on the lawn and went to heaven. He was 90 years old.” Like his parents, he became a teacher, spending most of his 31-year career teaching math and science in the Vancouver School District. He married Lois Mae Lang in 1951, and, after his retirement from teaching in 1980, Jim became a chicken farmer, moving to the countryside north of Battle Ground. He raised fryers for Lynden Farms and Foster Farms for over 20 years. He is survived by Lois, one daughter, one son, and five grandchildren. “A true introvert by nature, Jim Lindblom was a respected, quiet, calm, generous, and loving man who will be greatly missed.”

Fr. Frank Knusel ’63 died on December 25, 2020. A long-time Archdiocese of Portland pastor, Fr. Frank was commissioned into the US Air Force as a second lieutenant. He credited his years of military service for setting him on a path to the priesthood: “After four years of hauling military equipment to Vietnam and bringing back the wounded and dead to the US, I thought I would find more meaning in life, and help more people, in the ministry or priesthood,” he said. Fr. Frank worked closely with longtime immigration advocate Margaret Godfrey to support the work of the Immigration Counseling Service, Oregon’s oldest and freshman year of college, she met the love of her life, Jim Hubler. They were married in 1965 and enjoyed 54 years together, until Jim passed in July 2019. After graduating, she taught seventh and eighth grades at St. Rose Catholic School. Her most rewarding position was working for the Portland School District as a home teacher to mentally and physically challenged students. Survivors include three children, five grandchildren, and a niece and nephew she raised as her own.

Claudia (Brake) Tedford ’65 died on January 31, 2021. While working at Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, she met her husband, Jim Tedford. According to her family, “She believed and demonstrated that a mother’s calling was to dedicate all her energy to providing enough love for her own family and the many others who were passing through.” Survivors include Jim, three children, and eight grandchildren.

Paul J. Constantino ’66 passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2020, at the age of 76. Paul served two tours in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion, 4th Artillery. He credited his fellow soldiers, faith, and a lifelong sense of humor for his survival. He later earned his JD from Lincoln Law School (1974), practicing law in San Mateo County for 42 years before retiring in 2015. Survivors include five loving children, one granddaughter, and former spouse Margaret Constantino.

John Henry Leahy, Sr. ’69 passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020, with family by his side.

John was a lifelong Catholic and a veteran of the US Navy. John met Maryanne, his wife and partner of 67 years, while attending Washington State. They moved to Portland, where they raised their six children. He is lovingly remembered by his children and 16 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Salle Catholic College Prep, University of Portland, or the charity of your choice.

Michael M. Broun ’71 died on February 13, 2021, due to a heart attack. Mike was a member of UP’s Sigma Tau Omega fraternity and earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the US Navy. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, then became a substitute teacher at South Kitsap School District. Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda; three daughters; and three grandchildren.

Richard E. Enger ’71 died on January 23, 2021, in West Linn, OR. After his service in the US Army, he received a master of library science from the University of Portland and a master of science in education from the Oregon College of Education. Richard spent his career as a librarian at Portland Community College and retired in 1995. After Richard’s first wife, Janet Guyton, passed away in 1972, he married Janet Grenier, a union that lasted for 48 years. Richard is survived by Janet, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

Neil Miskimins ’71 passed away on December 28, 2020, in Bigfork, MT. Neil met his wife, Christine Clifford, and they married at St. John Fisher Church in 1970. Neil served in the Oregon Air National Guard, was a career salesman in Portland, and later was an employee of St. John Fisher. A man of strong faith, he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Communion Service Leader at his parish. Survivors include Christine, six children, and 12 grandchildren.

Harry Chaffee ’72 peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on January 17, 2021, due to Parkinson’s disease. On November 22, 1969, Harry married his sweetheart, Jeanette. After earning his business degree on The Bluff, he started a brokerage company that specialized in selling candy and snacks. Harry enjoyed making many friends through selling gummy bears, salt-water taffy, and chocolates for 40 years. In 2004, he was inducted in the Candy Hall of Fame. Everyone knew Harry as the “Candy Man.” According to his family, “Harry was generous with his time and talents to all he met. The twinkle in his eyes, his big smile, and his hearty laugh gave away his gentle, kind-hearted nature.” Survivors include Jeanette, three children, seven grandchildren, and one brother.

Frank ’76 and Shirley Yazalina passed away on February 9, 2021, and February 16, 2021, respectively. They were married for 62 years and are survived by three daughters and six grandchildren. Frank was a US Navy Radioman in the Korean War and served as a Portland Police Officer for 30 years.

Robin Carter Thomas ’79 died peacefully on December 18, 2020, in New Britain, CT. She was a family nurse practitioner in various settings. Robin married Carl Addy in 1988. She wanted to be remembered as a loyal friend who loved her friends and family, a lover of nature, and one of those people who lived to serve the common good. She also enjoyed books, history, corresponding with friends, volunteering, and being outdoors. Survivors include a son and three grandchildren.

H. Dean Lightle ’79 died on September 1, 2020, at his home, with his wife Barbara at his side. They went on a blind date (reluctantly) and fell in love at first sight. Dean and Barbara were married on July 30, 1955, and were married for 65 years. He sold cars, knives, pots and pans, and Fuller brushes; he was a lab tech at Rainier Brewery in Spokane, Hollister-Stier Laboratories, Lamb-Weston, and several locations of ACME Personnel Service; and he became personnel manager at Meier and Frank in Portland. Dean ultimately worked on his own from home. In addition to Barbara, he is survived by his daughter, son, and one grandchild.

M.K. McReynolds ’80 died on January 16, 2021. She began her career at the Bonneville Power Authority in Portland, where she rapidly advanced through a select management program. M.K. began her international career in 1990 with a move to England. She covered the globe advising governments, markets, and industry participants and provided a bridge between the old state-owned utilities and the newly privatized systems. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her husband, Brian; brothers; cousins; and nieces.

Larry P. Pillers II ’82 passed away on December 6, 2020. Larry studied mechanical engineering, and UP was where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth “Beth” (Dugaw) Pillers ’82, ’87. They married on October 12, 1984, at St. Mary’s Chapel on campus. Larry was a brilliant and innovative engineer who amassed more than 30 patents and was known as an unshakable leader and beloved mentor. Most recently, the family settled in Whitmore Lake, MI, where Larry enjoyed spending his time watching Liverpool F.C. and Premier League soccer, improving his home with his many handy talents, and spending time with his family, including the four furry members: Sadie, Storm, Ramsey, and Izzy. Larry’s family has established The Lauritz “Larry” P. Pillers II Memorial Fund so his legacy of mentorship and education can live on by supporting the next generation of UP engineers. Donations can be made at www.giving.up.edu/Pillers. Survivors include Beth, their children, Larry’s parents, and siblings, including Mark Roy (Ivy) Pillers ’83.

Anne (Bliven) Smart ’85 passed away on January 9, 2021, after contracting COVID-19. Her husband, Charles Smart, passed away in October 2020. Please remember Anne and Charles and their families at this tragic time. Anne devoted

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Vivian (Andrews) Williams and Curtis Williams

June 22, 1932–October 10, 2016 and September 7, 1929–February 1, 2020

When Vivian (Andrews) Williams passed away on October 10, 2016, she and her husband, Curtis Williams, had been married 64 years. Born and raised in Texas, they married in 1954, and family describes their love like “that of a fairy tale.” They moved to Portland, and Vivian attended UP’s Schools of Nursing—the Class of 1954 was a tight-knit group. She was one of the first African American nurses to graduate from the nursing school. Curtis worked for HUD and built a successful career in real estate. They raised five children.

Before Curtis passed away on February 1, 2020, his children heard some stories from their humble, dignified dad that they had never heard before (they also found some beautiful love letters from him to their mom from years ago). The family knew, growing up, that they were the first Black family to move into Portland’s Mount Tabor neighborhood. What the children didn’t know was that the neighbors didn’t want them there; the neighbors organized and offered to buy them out. (Curtis told the neighbors he’d accept their buyout for $1 million, a fee he knew was impossible at that time.) Cheryl Scott, one of their daughters, marvels at her parents’ fortitude. She remembers her mother doing house visits to help a neighbor with her insulin. Was that neighbor someone who hadn’t wanted them there? She wonders. What she doesn’t wonder at was her mother’s focus on doing what was right. “Her first love was God,” Cheryl says. “She was a prayer warrior.”

After graduating from University of Portland, Vivian worked at St. Vincent’s, and she later became a visiting nurse and school nurse at Jefferson High School. Cheryl remembers her mother polishing her nursing shoes with pride.

This year the family honored their parents by creating the Vivian and Curtis Williams Endowed Scholarship to benefit UP’s School of Nursing.

Morgan January 3, 1978–February 21, 2021

Clay Evans We were so saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Morgan Evans ’00, a widely beloved middle school teacher.

Ask anyone who knew Morgan to describe him and the first thing they all say is “charismatic,” followed in close succession by “highly intelligent” and “hilarious.” His endless stream of shenanigans during Salzburg ’97/’98 are legendary, and the impact he made over two decades of teaching has inspired an outpouring of gratitude from his former students.

Morgan grew up in Red Bluff, CA, the son of two teachers who inspired his own career path. He graduated from UP’s School of Education in 2000 and immediately began teaching at George Middle School in North Portland. He spent 18 years there, followed by two at Vernon K-8 in Northeast Portland, dedicating himself through boundless creativity and enthusiasm to make learning fun.

When the avid sports fan, music lover, and world traveler wasn’t at school introducing kids to Ancient Greek history with dolmas, DJ-ing the school dances, making goofball PSA videos, and hosting Useless Trivia Fridays, he could usually be found at home in Vancouver, WA (aka, the hang house) with his wife, Sarah (Lemos) Evans ’00 and a steady stream of friends.

Morgan is survived by his wife, Sarah, mother Tammy Evans, and sister Lindsay Evans. To honor Morgan’s love of teaching and legacy, his wife and friends established the Morgan Clay Evans Memorial Scholarship to help graduates of George Middle School and Roosevelt High School with financial resources to achieve their academic goals.

her life to serving others in many ways. She spent her long nursing career caring for people who needed it, including 20 years at the Oregon State Hospital. Anne was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Survivors include her children, Travis and Samantha; her father, Mark ’55; sister, Karen ’85; and two brothers.

Jeffrey D. Ginter ’98 succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home on January 11, 2021. He was married to Viktorija Ginter ’97 for 20 years and worked as a mechanical engineer and director of operations at Hydro International. He also enjoyed fly fishing, brewing beer, 80s rock, and traveling with his family. Survivors include Vicky, their two children, his parents, and one sibling.

Lucas Robert Adams ’16 died on May 21, 2020, after a wonderful morning spent with his family, due to a spontaneous cardiac arrest brought on by an enlarged heart. He joined the US Air Force in 2000 and became a Pararescue Jumper (PJ). During his PJ career, Luke was deployed around the world, completing rescue missions on land and in water, bringing to life the motto “That others may live.” Survivors include his wife, Shea, and their two children.

FACULTY, STAFF, FRIENDS

Donna Shepard, beloved wife of Regent Stephen Shepard ’58, passed away on January 10, 2021. They were married for 60 years. Donna embarked on her interior design career at a small firm in Portland before starting her own business, DLS Interiors. She quickly established herself as a highly regarded interior designer in the Portland area and will always be remembered for the beautiful homes she designed, including the family home in Lake Oswego (featured in Portland Monthly) and vacation homes in Manzanita and Rancho Mirage. Those who knew Donna will also remember her deep faith in the Catholic church, which she leaned on heavily when faced with the disheartening diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1994. It was a medically complicated and difficult road for Donna, which she handled with grace, dignity, and implausible humor. According to her family, “Most importantly, Donna was a wife, mother, grandmother, and beautiful friend. She was a uniquely beautiful soul to those who knew her and will be forever missed.” Survivors include her husband, Steve; daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie; and grandchildren, Shepard and Sydney.

Former UP Regent Brian Casey died on November 24, 2020. Brian practiced law for 10 years at his father’s firm before going into sales at Pacific Institute in Seattle. In 1994 he set up Good News Ministries of Seattle, a nonprofit charitable corporation for purposes of facilitating parish mission work throughout the country. He wrote a book, Our Walk in His Footsteps, and made recordings of his parish sessions. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; their three children; and four grandchildren.