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September 19, 2005
Dr. Rodney Pacifico, a clinical lecturer in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Medical School, died Aug. 28 in his Ann Arbor home surrounded by family. He was 33. (Photo courtesy Department Of Gastroenterology) Despite a diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor in 2000, Pacifico—known among family and friends for his strength and compassion—was determined…
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September 6, 2005
Carol Mowbray Professor of Social Work and Associate Professor of Psychology Carol T. Mowbray died Aug. 23 of cancer. She was co-director of the School of Social Work (SSW) Center for Poverty, Risk, and Mental Health. (Photo courtesy School of Social Work) From 1996-2001, Mowbray was the SSW associate dean of research. Her nationally and…
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July 25, 2005
Robert J. Harris Robert J. Harris, emeritus professor of law, was known for his energy and enthusiasm working at the Law School and with the city of Ann Arbor. Photo courtesy Bentley Historical Library Harris, a full-time member of the Law School faculty from 1959-74 and an adjunct professor for many years, died July 9.…
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July 11, 2005
Virginia Allen Virginia Allen, former vice chancellor for student services and enrollment management at U-M-Flint, died June 24 in her home after a long and courageous battle with a variety of health concerns. She was 56. (Photo courtesy U-M-Flint) At U-M-Flint, Allen was a member of Chancellor Juan E. Mestas’ leadership team from 1995 until…
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June 27, 2005
The Record accepts obituaries from University departments, family members and funeral homes acting on behalf of the family. All obituaries must be for active or retired faculty and staff members.
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June 13, 2005
Stella Raudenbush Colleagues remember Stella Raudenbush as someone who loved the magic of the world, saw how things happened for a reason, and encouraged faculty by reminding them, “If you step out, you have to be courageous.” (Photo by File Photo By Bob Kalmbach, U-M Photo Services) Raudenbush, a former instructor in the School of…
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May 9, 2005
Donald Canham Former athletics director Donald Canham died May 3 at University Hospital following surgery to repair a ruptured, or burst, abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was 87. (Photo courtesy Department Of Athletics) Described as a visionary and leader in the field of intercollegiate athletics, Canham served as the University’s athletic director from 1968-88, pioneering the…
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April 25, 2005
Sally Fleming Sally (Aldyth Louise) Fleming, wife of former U-M president Robben W. Fleming, died April 15 in Naples, Fla., with family at her side. She was 87. (U-M Photo Services file photo) A memorial service in her honor was scheduled for April 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. Born in 1917…
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April 11, 2005
Robert Grosse Robert Nathan Grosse, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health (SPH) and the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning died March 21 in St. Petersburg, Fla., after a brief illness. He was 82. Grosse (Photo courtesy School Of Public Health) “In an era in which we in public health…
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March 28, 2005
Gerald Dunn Former regent Gerald “Gerry” Dunn died March 22 in Garden City, Mich., after a brief illness. He was 70. Dunn served the University for 16 years and continued as a loyal contributor and fan. Dunn (Photo by File Photo By Bob Kalmbach, U-M Photo Services) Regent Emeritus Deane Baker, a Republican, remembers the…
