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Canada, and a master’s degree in public administration
from FAU. He retired in 1980. Edward B. Houck, II ’75,
’76 of Delray Beach, FL, died March 8, 2006, at the age
of 58. A resident of Pompano Beach since 1955, he was
a nationally ranked swimmer and avid surfer. A work
accident during his summer break from college left him
paralyzed at the age of 19. After rehabilitative treatment
he earned a master’s degree in psychology and a second
master’s degree in education at FAU. He also
became licensed as a hypnotherapist. He served on
the Governor’s Committee on Employment of the
Handicapped and taught at the college level. As a therapist
in private practice he helped many veterans and
survivors with post traumatic stress syndrome. An avid
musician, he played guitar and sang with local bands.
Sheila Ann Weaver ’76, ’87 of Vero Beach, FL, died
May 26, 2006, at the age of 69. She received her
bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from FAU and
was a teacher for many years. Raymond P. Tadeo ’77 of
Chicopee, MA, died August 12, 2006, at the age of
53. He was the owner of Racon, Inc., a financial support
company. He was a member of the Basilica of St.
Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr and a parish coach.
Bonnie Gail Campbell ’80 of Boca Raton, FL, died
June 12, 2006, at the age of 50. She worked for
Merrill Lynch for many years. George Fahim Nimah
’83 of Pompano Beach, FL, died April 27, 2006, at the
age of 80 from lung cancer. Born in Turkey, he lived in
Lebanon before immigrating to the U.S. He was a CPA
and was honored as a Deacon Emeritus by his church.
Nancy G. Watson ’83 of Wellington, FL, died March 20,
2006, at the age of 56 from complications after a liver
transplant. Joyce Haber-Channell ’86 of Boca Raton, FL,
died on April 2, 2006, at the age of 52. She was a teacher
at Sunrise Park Elementary School in Boca Raton. Misty
Jean Fleagane-Kalivretenos ’87 of Celebration, FL, died
June 17, 2006, at the age of 41. She was a social worker,
working with children and adolescents with autism
and other special needs. In addition, she was a certified
naturopathic healer. She was a member of the Corpus
Christi Catholic Church. John Franklin Lee ’87 of Orange,
CA, died July 23, 2006, at the age of 42 due to injuries
sustained in the crash of a private plane he was piloting.
A successful real estate professional, Lee was co-owner
of the Apartments, O.C. Inc. He was managing more than
45 properties in Southern California at the time of his
death. James Willoughby ’89 of Orlando, FL, died June 28,
2006, at the age of 43 from cancer. His struggle with
cystic fibrosis did not prevent Willoughby from earning
a degree and succeeding in his career of computer programming.
He was the recipient of a double lung transplant
as well as a kidney transplant. He was a dedicated
volunteer with such organizations as the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation and the Second Harvest Food Bank. He was
the co-author of a yet-to-be-released web comic. Syliva P.
Brennan ’90 of Port St. Lucie, FL, died June 19, 2006,
at the age of 69. She taught at St. Helen Catholic School
in Fort Lauderdale for 30 years and was a pre-school daycare
provider in Port St. Lucie. Cynthia P. Harrelson ’90
of Lutz, FL, died January 24, 2006, at the age of 49.
She bred and showed toy poodles. Shannoya C. Corrodus
Robinson ’96 of West Palm Beach, FL, died July 16,
2006, at the age of 28. After earning degrees in education
at Indian River Community College and FAU, she
continued her studies at Florida State University College
of Law. Sandra K. “Sandy” Berch ’97 of Hobe Sound, FL,
died July 24, 2006, at the age of 55. She was a registered
nurse for over 30 years, working at St. Mary’s Medical
Center in West Palm Beach and Martin Memorial Medical
Center in Stuart. She was also a professor at Indian River
Community College for many years. She was a member of
St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound. James P.
Douthett ’01, ’02, ’04 of Boca Raton, FL, died on July
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27, 2006, at the age of 26. He earned both an undergraduate
and master’s degree in geography at FAU.
William Barnes ’04 of Oakland Park, FL, died on March
22, 2006, at the age of 63. An avid ham radio operator,
he was a familiar face at the department of electrical
engineering in FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer
Science. Juanita Joan “Nita” Marshall King ’04 of
Lauderhill, FL, died March 2, 2006, at the age of 53 from
a heart attack. She was an exceptional student educator
for the Polk County School Board. In addition, she was an
adult educator and librarian in Broward County. She had
been a probate clerk for the Broward Clerk of Courts and
the Broward County Water Department. She was a member
of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, and a former
youth sponsor, choir member and church secretary. Ramon
Rickards ’05 of Miami, FL, died May 24, 2006, at the
age of 26 in a motorcycle accident. A defensive end, he
was an outgoing, enthusiastic member of FAU’s inaugural
football team, who took a leadership role in the program’s
early days.David Stephen Rodriguez ’05 of Hialeah, FL,
died March 21, 2006, at the age of 26 from cancer. He
was the assistant to the athletic director of Dade Christian
School. He was presented with the Phil Willoughby Service
Award from the school in 2005. He enjoyed competitive
kick boxing and chess.
faculty and staff
John Emerson Bennett from Carrollton, GA, died on May
9, 2006, at the age of 78. He was a teacher, guidance
counselor and assistant principal for Palm Beach County
and a professor of education at FAU’s College of Education.
Rosemarie Chiucchi of Bartow, FL, died June 8,
2006, at the age of 73 in an automobile accident. She
was a secretary specialist for FAU. Catherine deVault of
Boca Raton, FL, died May 14, 2006, at the age of 87.
She was one of FAU’s first employees, serving as a purchasing
agent for the bookstore until her retirement.
Frances “Frankie” Jellinek Myers of North Palm Beach,
FL, died July 14, 2006, at the age of 70 from cancer.
A trained dancer who earned a doctor of education degree
in dance from Columbia University, she joined the
faculty in FAU’s College of Education in 1969 and in
1979, became a professor in the theatre department.
She retired in 2001 and was named professor emeritus.
During her tenure at FAU, she also choreographed a number
of theatre productions. Rita B. Levy of San Jose, CA,
died March 12, 2006, at the age of 86. During her marriage
to William Levy, an Air Force career officer, she lived
in more than nine states and three European countries.
Upon her husband’s death in 1970, she began what
would be a 20-year career as a secretary in FAU’s department
of chemistry. Her love of travel took her on
vacations to South America, Mexico and the Far East.
Don Marietta of Townson, MD, died March 30, 2006, at
the age of 79. He was a professor emeritus in philosophy.
Margaret Ann Schrodt Murray of Port St. Lucie, FL,
died August 1, 2006, at the age of 66 from cancer. She
was a professor of urban planning at FAU from 1992 to
2003. She received her teaching degree from the former
State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa, and a
master’s degree in education from the University of Kansas.
She earned an MBA from Oklahoma University and
a Ph.D. in urban planning from Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University.
friends
Joseph G. Snyder of Tallahassee, FL, died April 9, 2006,
at the age of 88. Snyder, a retired banker who began his
career at First Bank & Trust Co. of Boca Raton and then
became vice president for business development at Sun
Bank, was an active volunteer. He gave many hours of
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Marc Doyle ’05 had an article published in the
AORN Journal. His article is titled “Promoting
Standardized Nursing Language Using
an Electronic Medical Record System.”
Lana Thompson ’69, ’99 has written three articles
for the Encyclopedia of Prostitution and
Sex Work (Greenwood Press, 2006). The
articles are titled: “Rites of Passage,” “The
Speculum” and “Free Love.” She also wrote
two articles for the Greenwood Encyclopedia
of Folklore and Folklife (Greenwood Press,
2005). These articles are on cultural relativity
and the Seminoles.
Christopher Van Vliet ’01 has written an essay
titled “Globalization and its Impact on Strategic
Security” for the Handbook of Globalization,
Governance and Public Administration
(CRC Press, 2006).
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