ROBERT S. CATHCART ’34 (BA ’30) of San Francisco, Calif., died November 1, 2007. Robert was a retired senior partner with firm Bledsoe, Cathcart, Diestel, Pedersen & Treppa in San Francisco. Prior to his law career, Robert spent time in New York City pursuing acting, traveling the world for two summers while working in the engine room of the SS President Johnson, and serving as lieutenant commander in the Navy during WWII, in which he participated in the 1944 invasion of southern France. Robert was also interested in writing, a passion he shared with friend and apartment roommate John Steinbeck; he wrote on his wartime experiences and produced a history of the firm with which he worked. Robert was involved in many community endeavors, including the Stanford Alumni Association, where he was head of the Cardinal Society. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto; a director and president of Hanzell Vineyards in Sonoma; member of The World Affairs Council; and member of The Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; cousin, Roger Wallace; many nieces and nephews; 21 grandnephews and nieces; and 18 great-grandnephews and nieces.

RICHARD L. DAVIS ’40 (BA ’37) of Pasadena, Calif., died September 6, 2007. Several years before his passing, Richard penned a note to be used when the “inevitable” arrived: “Dick Davis is gone. Not missing. Not ’round the bend. Just gone. He hopes that anyone who remembers him does so with a smile. If you can smile—Dick Davis lives on. For the people who don’t remember him—he hopes they will smile, too. A smile can keep the fun in life. He hopes he leaves the world no worse than he found it. Maybe a little better.” Richard was predeceased in death by his wife, Ann. He is survived by his son, Byron; daughter-in-law, Deborah; daughter, Barbara Davis Reynolds; son-inlaw, Brad; and grandchildren, Claire Kathryn and Nyle Libberton Davis.

ROBERT MELVIN NEWELL ’46 (BA ’41) of San Marino, Calif., died October 8, 2007. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, Robert attended the Japanese Language School in Colorado and worked as an interpreter during the war. He was stationed in Australia with an Australian Royal Navy team that broke the Japanese naval code. Following his graduation from Stanford Law, he began his 42-year career practicing law in Los Angeles. Robert was active in education, serving as an instructor at Loyola Law School for 10 years. He was predeceased by his son, Air National Guard Capt. William C. Newell. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Will Newell; son Robert M. Newell Jr., ’69 (BA ’66).; daughter Christine Young; stepdaughter Robin Sawyer; stepsons Reid Smith and Robert Smith Jr.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

REX EARL SHOOP ’47 (BA ’41) of San Francisco, Calif., died September 28, 2007. Although born in Portland, Ore., Rex spent much of his life in the Bay Area, attending school in San Francisco and later practicing law in the city for more than 50 years. Rex was a WWII veteran and loyal Stanford athletics supporter; he served as director of the Stanford Buck Club for eight years. He was predeceased by his wife, Marian, to whom he was married for 59 years. Rex is survived by his children, Terry Shoop-Hjorth, Lee Shoop, MD, and Gail ShoopLamy; and five grandchildren.

KENNETH I. JONES JR. ’49 (BA ’41, MBA ’43) formerly of Santa Rosa, Calif., died October 30, 2007. Kenneth practiced municipal bond law for more than 40 years, founding the bond counsel firm now known as Jones Hall PLC and serving as bond counsel to numerous firms and cities. Kenneth was a member of the State Bar of California, the Bar Association of San Francisco, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. He served in the U.S. military during WWII. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Jones III; daughter-in-law, Mary; and grandson, Kenneth IV.

FRANCIS B. MONROE, MD ’49, of Pinellas, Fla., died December 2, 2006.

REVEREND CHARLES LOUIS MOORE ’51 (BA ’49) of Monterey, Calif., died December 9, 2007. Moore was elected district attorney of Santa Cruz County at the age of 27 in 1954, following an election campaign against corruption. He resigned two years later, while facing charges of misconduct in office. Moore later turned to religion and became an ordained Catholic priest. In the early 1970s Moore left the priesthood to found his own congregation in Pacific Grove, called the Gathering of the Way. He left no survivors.

THEODORE H. MORRISON ’51 (BA ’49) of Sacramento, Calif., died November 12, 2007. Theodore enjoyed a lengthy career in law, including clerking for the California Supreme Court in San Francisco, practicing in Sacramento for about 40 years, and serving as partner at Ramsey, Morrison, Wallis & Keddy until his retirement in 1992. Friends knew Theodore as a humble, intelligent man and an avid reader. He was an art and wine collector and a local sports fan, making good use of Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants season tickets. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and his daughter, Lynn.

DONALD C. WALLACE JR. ’51 of Long Beach, Calif., died February 16, 2008. A Long Beach native, Don returned home, after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy (with former President Jimmy Carter) and Stanford Law School, to marry high school sweetheart Elizabeth and start a family. Don was a lawyer in the area for more than 30 years and devoted to his community. He served as the chairman of the California State University headquarters committee from 1962 until the time of his death. Don was the founding chairman of the Ad Hoc Poly High School Interracial Committee, a group that aimed to maintain a diverse student population in local Poly High School and ultimately helped it become a premier school. He shared a special connection with daughter Anne, who was an accomplished golfer. Sadly, Anne passed away of terminal cancer on February 9, less than a week before her father. Don is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; children Don, Alex, and Nancy; grandchildren; and many relatives.

WESLEY B. BUTTERMORE JR. ’52 of Central Point, Ore., died August 12, 2007. Wesley’s lengthy career in law led him from practice to the bench. He was appointed to the San Diego municipal court bench in 1961, where he served until his promotion to the superior court in 1975. Following his retirement, Wesley and his beloved partner, Lori, spent time golfing and began traveling throughout the United States and Canada; they drove their RV cross country, from California to Washington, D.C. Wesley is survived by Lori, his wife of 28 years, and son Roger.

H. LEE TRAFFORD ’52 of Laguna Woods, Calif., died September 9, 2007. Lee was a dedicated lawyer and countryman; he started his own practice in Downey, Calif., and served as a member of the Merchant Marines in WWII. He was active in his community, participating in local Rotary and Masonic organizations, serving on the Downey school board, and attending the First Baptist Church of Downey. Lee was fond of alma mater Stanford Law School and was accompanied by his children and grandchildren at his 50-year class reunion in 2002. He is survived by his children, Tara Tarries, Wendy Trafford-McKenna, and Clark Trafford, and grandchildren, Melissa Clare McKenna and Faith Marie McKenna.

FORREST N. BARR ’53 (BA ’51) of Phoenix, Ariz., died January 14, 2008. Forrest served as assistant director of insurance for the state of Arizona for nearly 10 years, before becoming legal counsel for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, a position he held for more than 20 years. Forrest was passionate about travel, nature, and cultural events; his Christmas cards regularly featured a photo of himself in a locale he had visited. He was dedicated to public service, working with the Historic First Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, the State Bar of Arizona, Planned Parenthood of Arizona, and the Rotary Club 100 of Phoenix (where he was recognized for 40 years of perfect attendance). As a philanthropist, Forrest supported the work of many arts and music groups. He is survived by his uncle, E. William James; brother Robert Barr; sister-in-law Martha Barr; cousin Cathy Bonnell and daughter Courtney; seven nieces and nephews; 13 grandnieces and grandnephews; and six great-grandnieces and great grand nephews.

EDWARD MARSHALL LANE ’54 of Tacoma, Wash., died February 15, 2006. Edward began studying law at Stanford Law School, and completed his degree at the University of Washington in 1954. He practiced with Washington firm Smith Alling Lane, P.S. Edward was regarded by those who knew him as a passionate and warm man, devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters Michelle and Pamela; and many friends and relatives.

MEYER SCHER ’55 (BA ’52) of Palo Alto, Calif., died November 18, 2007. Meyer grew up in New York City’s Lower East Side and worked to support his mother and two sisters. Meyer postponed completion of his undergraduate education at Brooklyn College to serve as a welder in Boston and Pearl Harbor during WWII. He eventually completed his undergraduate education at Stanford and enrolled in law school. After completing his law degree at San Francisco Law School he formed his own law firm, Scher and Fernandez, in 1956, with his wife, Hannah, by his side as office manager and legal secretary. Meyer was devoted to the Jewish faith and community and founded B’nai B’rith of Palo Alto. He was predeceased by his son Arnold and his sisters Esther and Sybil. He is survived by Hannah, his wife of 63 years; sons and daughters-inlaw Les, Carol, Lynn, Danny, Robert, Elise, Eddie, Lori, Jerry, and Susan; 15 grandchildren; twin great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

JAMES J. “JIM” HALLEY ’62 of Reno, Nev., died September 21, 2007. Jim practiced law in Reno for 45 years, working alongside his father and later alongside his brother Michael at Halley and Halley, before joining Woodburn and Wedge. He was passionate about ranching, and served as president and was a board emeritus member of the Reno Rodeo. Jim was a dedicated family man and will be missed by many relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children John and Wendy Halley, Amy and Brian Hill, Meg and Andrew Gregg, and Stephen and Sheila Halley; brother Michael; sister Mary Ann; and five grandchildren.

RODSON E. ELLERBUSCH ’64 of Castle Pines, Colo., died January 7, 2008. Rod was a small business owner and served as a business and tax consultant for 20 years. Involved in the local Kiwanis International organization, he served as governor of the Rocky Mountain District, an International Trustee, vice president of Kiwanis International, and most recently director on the Rocky Mountain District Foundation Board. Rod was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Rohlffs. He is survived by his second wife, Rose Pollock; his children, Karen Kay and Tom Ellerbusch; and grandchildren Brian, Courtney, Michael, Emily, and Alyssa.

KENNETH KAYE ’69 of Los Altos, Calif., died September 15, 2007. Ken practiced law for 35 years in trust and estate planning, charitable gift planning, probate, and real estate transactions, with special attention to tax issues in these areas. He served as a board member and past-president of the Palo Alto Financial Planning Forum, volunteering with the Community Health Awareness Council, the Los Altos Kiwanis Club, and numerous other nonprofit organizations. Known as an honest, passionate, and ethical man, Ken was well loved by his family and many friends and will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Diane Gershuny, and his children, Eva and Aaron. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary-Lou Aufhauser.

HUGO L. BLACK III ’83 of Coconut Grove, Fla., died September 29, 2007. He was 54. Hugo was a well-regarded federal prosecutor in Miami and grandson of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black. He clerked for the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and became a partner with a Los Angeles firm specializing in entertainment law. Hugo’s career included service in the Florida House of Representatives from 1976 to 1978, as well as a position at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine; his father, Hugo L. Black Jr.; and sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret.

MICHAEL H. MARGULIS ’84 of Towaco, N.J., died December 1, 2007. He was 48. Michael was ambitious in his law career and cofounded, with friend Robert Hasday, the New York office of Duane Morris LLP. During his career Michael was involved in many big-client cases, including representing Comcast, as well as Stanley Stahl in his acquisition of Apple Bancorp, Inc. Michael was regarded by his colleagues as a leader and brilliant lawyer. He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughter, Rebekah; and son, Daniel.

MARK L. BRONSON ’89 died November 21, 2007. Mark was a partner in real estate and investment management in the Tokyo office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, which he joined in 2000 as partner. Mark was a recognized expert in his field as a qualified foreign legal consultant and member of the Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association. He was a devoted member of the community in which he lived, serving on the board of the Tokyo English Life Line, a nonprofit suicide prevention organization. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and their 5-year-old twins, Jack and Mariko.

ANNE DRUMMOND EGBERTS ’89 of Princeton, N.J., died October 6, 2007. She was 43. Anne began her career by working in various consulting and marketing firms, including McKinsey and Co. in New York. Her interest in infants and love of children, however, led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated Phi Theta Kappa from the nursing program at Mercer County Community College in 2005. Devoted to her field, Anne was a founding board member of the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart and a registered nurse in maternity at the University Medical Center at Princeton at the time of her death. She was an avid traveler, living in Germany and Holland after completing her studies. She is survived by her father, Robert Drummond; sons Pieter, Duncan, and Alexander; the father of her children, Dr. Jan-Hendrik Egberts; brother Robert Y. Drummond; grandmother Naomi Young; aunt Dorothy Jarvis; and several cousins.

CHRISTOPHER J. PLACE ’00 (BS ’94, MS ’95) of Sunnyvale, Calif., died February 21, 2008. He was 35. Chris was an associate at Ropes & Gray in intellectual property. Chris was first diagnosed with melanoma more than a decade ago and began a second fight against the cancer two years ago. He is remembered as an incredibly thoughtful and caring man and will be missed by many friends, co-workers, and family members. He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann; daughter Katie; son Zachary; parents Dr. John and Mary Place; brothers Matthew and Michael; and many others.

FORMER FACULTY NEWS: JOSEPH T. SNEED III of San Francisco, Calif., died February 9, 2008. He was 87. Joseph ended his distinguished career in law as a senior circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to his appointment to the court in 1973, Joseph was an educator at a number of institutions, including the University of Texas School of Law, Cornell Law School, Stanford Law School, where he was a professor from 1962 to 1971, and Duke University School of Law, where he was dean. Following his career as instructor, and prior to his time on the bench, Joseph served in the U.S. Department of Justice as deputy attorney general. He was involved in numerous organizations, including the Federal Judicial Center, American Judicature Society, and the American Bar Association. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Madelon. He is survived by his daughters Clara and Carly, son Joseph, and grandsons Sam and Joseph.