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OBITUARIES Benjamin A. Moore ’59 died July 31, 2010. He worked as a chemical technician at Rome Hospital in New York and later as a physical scientist at Rome Laboratory at Griffiss Air Force Base. He retired in 1999. He received many career awards, including one in 1973 for distinguished contributions to the research and development program of the Air Force and an accommodation in 1992 for outstanding support to the Air Force and the nation in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter and two grandchildren. He was a resident of Rome, N.Y. The ’60s James D. “Jim” Burgett ’62 died Sept. 1, 2010. He retired from Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus in 1985 and from the National Guard in 1993. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Fair Haven Christian Church, a 50-year member of Nineveh Masonic Lodge and a member of the Murat Shrine and Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Pat, four children, a granddaughter, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was a resident of Nineveh, Ind. Karen (Hill) Lamb ’63 died May 28, 2007. She attended Franklin College and the University of Cincinnati. Her career included working as a medical transcriber for Neurology Associates and the Koala Center. She attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother and several nieces and nephews. She was a resident of Indianapolis. Rex E. Richards ’64 died Sept. 15, 2009. After attending Franklin College, he worked on his family’s farm in White River Township (Ind.) until 1996. He then moved to Illinois and began his own farm, where he worked until his death. He was a member of First Christian Church in Beardstown, Ill., and a former member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, Ind., where he served as a deacon and trustee. He served on the White River Township Advisory Board and White River Township Fire Department Board. Survivors include his wife, Sheila, a son, a daughter and seven grandchildren. He was a resident of Plymouth, Ill. Tamara S. (Hickson) Bardos ’65 died Sept. 30, 2010. She was a graduate of Castleton State College of Vermont and Franklin College, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She completed graduate work in gerontology at the University of Vermont. Prior to retirement in 2006, she was a registered nurse for the psychiatric ward at Rutland Regional Medical Center, where she served as a nursing instructor and discharge planner. Survivors include her husband, Gordon ’65, a son, a daughter and six grandchildren. She was a resident of Goodyear, Ariz. Richard “Kelly” Clore ’66 died July 15, 2010. After graduating from Franklin College, he continued his education at Purdue University. He was a teacher and a coach at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis for 28 years. He retired in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, two sons, a stepdaughter and nine grandchildren. He was a resident of New Castle, Ind. Sandra (Sells) Jones Myers ’67 died Jan. 9, 2010. After her college graduation, she served 14 years as children’s librarian at Stark County (Ind.) District Library. She also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. She was a member of the Celebration Worship Center in Hartville and St. John’s Methodist Church in Florida. Survivors include her companion, Bill Myers Jr, four children and three grandchildren. She was a resident of Hartville, Ind. Richard A. Hill ’68 died Oct. 17, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was a manager with Century 21 Camelot Realty. He also worked for several years with Ron Jon Surf Shop. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Susan, a daughter, three stepchildren and eight grandchildren. He was a resident of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Cole G. Banks ’69 died Dec. 16, 2008. He was a defense attorney and public defender who served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern Indiana. He also had served as a political strategist and a consultant to several candidates. He offered his legal and political insights in frequent newspaper and TV interviews, analyzing Supreme Court decisions and state elections. He was a resident of Evansville, Ind. The ’70s David B. Elliott ’72 died June 12, 2010. He held a bachelor’s degree in biology. He worked as a safety engineer. His interests included horses and fishing. Survivors include a daughter. He was a resident of Eufaula, Ala. Kathleen L. (Hawisher) Morrow ’72 died June 29, 2010, after a seven-month battle with cancer. She taught Spanish, English and ESL classes at Triton Central and Shelbyville (Ind.) High School for more than 30 years before retiring in 2007. She loved traveling and prior to retirement took student groups to Spain eight times. At Shelbyville High School, she also served eight years as the girls’ golf coach, taking her teams to four state championships and receiving District Coach of the Year honors twice. She was past president and treasurer of Tri Kappa and a member of Shelbyville Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include her husband, Dale, a daughter, a son and four grandchildren. She was a resident of Shelbyville, Ind. Amy T. (Bennett) Goodpaster ’77 died Aug. 8, 2010. After her graduation from Franklin College, she continued her education at Indiana State University, where she earned her master’s degree. She was a full-time wife and mom for many years and a talented homemaker. For the last five years, she taught kindergarten at Prairie View Elementary in Rhome. Survivors include her husband, Rob, and two sons. She was a resident of Trophy Club, Texas. 54 FRANKLIN REPORTER WWW.FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU
The ’80s Lawrence E. McKinney ’87 died June 12, 2010. He held degrees in education from Indiana State University and Indiana University and earned an endorsement in Canadian studies from Franklin College in 1987. He worked many years as a South Bend Schools administrator and after retirement became a field supervisor for the education program at Franklin College. His memberships included the Retired Teachers Association, the Exchange Club and Phi Delta Kappa. He was a Branigin Scholar. Several years ago, Carole McKinney, associate adjunct professor of education at Franklin College, along with her husband, Larry, and friend Mary Ann Collier, a Franklin College Trustee, established the Collier- McKinney Endowed Scholarship for students majoring in education. The scholarship honors Lawrence and his wife, Helen, as well as the parents of Carole and Mary Ann. Lawrence’s survivors include Helen, three sons and nine grandchildren. He was a resident of Columbus, Ind. The ’90s Jennifer L. (Carr) Merchant ’99 died June 20, 2010. She was a kindergarten teacher at Stephen Foster Elementary School in Indianapolis. She also was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey, and a son. She was a resident of Brownsburg, Ind. Friends of Franklin College Alice A. Carr died June 23, 2010. She was employed as a librarian at Franklin College for 15 years, retiring in 1978. She enjoyed knitting, reading, gardening, traveling and Bible study. She was a member of Community Congregational Church and taught Sunday School. Survivors include a son, William, his wife, Barbara (McKinney) Carr ’68, a daughter, Marjorie (Carr) Ridley ’71 and three grandchildren. She was a resident of Franklin, Ind. Charles C. Cash died July 16, 2010. He remembered Franklin College in his estate plans. While he had no known family ties to the college, Charles indicated he supported Franklin because it “is a good business college.” In 1980, he started Mr.’s Minimanykey Barn after taking the Foley-Belsaw locksmithing correspondence course. Charles owned and operated the business in Crothersville until moving to Shelbyville in 2006. He was always intrigued with furthering his knowledge, and he earned numerous certificates for courses completed in subjects that ranged from effective speech salesmanship and business accounting to beekeeping and computer technology. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was a resident of Shelbyville, Ind. Carol Bush Hunt died June 30, 2010. She was a friend of Franklin College through the American Baptist Association. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 40 years and taught in the Franklin (Ind.) Community School Corp. at Needham Elementary School for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, the Rev. Stanley G. Bush, who was active in the American Baptist Churches USA and pastor of Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Johnson County, Ind., for 26 years. To honor the couple’s passion for education and the greater Franklin community, their son, Sam Bush, and his wife, Alaine, established the Stanley G. and Carol D. Bush Endowed Scholarship for students at Franklin College several years ago. Survivors include her husband, Thurston, three sons and seven grandchildren. She was a resident of Indianapolis. Gordon L. McClure Sr. died Oct. 12, 2010. Gordon was the head of campus security at Franklin College for several years, and after retirement he worked for the Johnson County Sheriff’s office. He also was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. Survivors include his wife, Cathy, a daughter, a son and four grandchildren. He was a resident of Greenwood, Ind. Charlotte West died July 8, 2010. She was married to former trustee Arch West ’36, inventor of Doritos® chips; he survives. Charlotte was active in several civic organizations, including the Farmer’s Branch Women’s League and North Dallas Shared Ministries. She was a founder and active member of Ridgeview Presbyterian Church. For many years, Charlotte and Arch served as FEMA reservists, traveling widely to assist people stricken by disasters. The couple also were faithful supporters of the college’s Franklin Fund for Scholarships. In addition to Arch, other survivors include three sons, a daughter, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Share your news Keep us informed of births and deaths by submitting information online at www.franklincollege.edu; use the Alumni Update Form. You also may call (317)738-8188 or e-mail aversteeg@franklincollege.edu . WWW.FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU AUTUMN 2010 55
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