In Memoriam

Joe Smith

University of Michigan President Emeritus James J. Duderstadt, who devoted his academic career to an institution he shaped with his zeal for technology, innovation and equality, died Aug. 21, 2024 at age 81. Duderstadt also held the title of University Professor of...

Alan Stearns

Alan Stearns passed away in Avalon on July 14 at the age of 98. He was born in Buffalo, New York and during the Great Depression, his family moved to Glendale, California where he lived until graduating from Glendale High School in 1943. He attended college at USC and...

Larry Friedrich

Larry Bruce Friedrich passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 due to complications from brain cancer. Larry was born in Philadelphia, PA but was mostly raised in San Jose, CA. From a young age, Larry’s quick wit and intelligence was apparent, as he taught himself to...

Donald Forrest

Donald Bozell Forrest, born in 1939 passed at the age of 85. He had many varied careers, adventures and made friends all over the world. He had lots of great stories! Some of his favorite memories were of his time at CalTech studying with Dr Clark. He is celebrated...