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In Memoriam
Dorothy Eshleman Kimble Ryan '34, a former schoolteacher and civic volunteer, died July 29, 2008. She was 95. Dot lived in Salisbury, MD, with her daughter, Carol Kimble Tilghman '64, and her son-in-law, Phil Tilghman '64. Mrs. Ryan was active in the community, volunteering for Red Cross, the Maryland Historical Society, the Heart Association, Mothers' March and Save the Bay. Until the age of 90, she was a Plus Volunteer at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She enjoyed doing needlework and made many beautiful pieces for her family and friends. She was a member of Tome Memorial Methodist Church in Port Deposit and St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Quantico, MD.
Robert Burnette White '37, an insurance executive for nearly 40 years, died December 5, 2008, at his home in Salisbury, MD. He was 91. After college, Bob attended University of Maryland and University of Baltimore law schools, obtaining an LLB. He worked for the Travelers Insurance Co. before entering the military. Following his service, he was employed at Symington-Wayne Corp., the legal department of the Sun Oil Co., and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1945. After joining State Farm Insurance Co. as district manager in 1948, he became manager and regional director of Education and Training in 1951, and agency manager for Delmarva Eastern Shore in 1952. He earned designation as a chartered life underwriter in 1963, and after teaching a CLU course for five years, was instrumental in establishing an examination center at Salisbury State College. During his career with State Farm Insurance Co., he recruited and trained 66 agents, several of whom went on to managerial positions before Bob retired in 1987. A 32nd-degree Mason, he was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Wicomico Lodge No. 91 for more than 60 years. He and his wife traveled extensively in the United States and Europe, and he had a wide-ranging interest in anything mechanical. He obtained his private pilot's license at age 20 and enjoyed bicycles, boats, airplanes, motorcycles and automobiles throughout most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Evelyn; two children, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Asher B. Carey '41, a dentist serving patients on the Delmarva Peninsula and a noted community leader, died November 24, 2008. He graduated from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1943. Commissioned into the Dental Corps of the United States Army Air Force, he treated pilots at the training base in Dodge City, KS, before they were deployed abroad. He later served at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where his patients included Margaret Truman. After the war, he and his wife, Pauline, returned to Selbyville, and he opened a dental practice he would operate for the next 47 years. Dr. Carey was inducted as a fellow in the Royal Society of Health, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. In addition to several professional and civic organizations, Dr. Carey was also involved in local politics, serving two terms on the Selbyville Town Council and as mayor. He also served on the Town Council of Fenwick Island where he summered for many years. The governor of Delaware appointed him to the Delaware State Park Commission and to the Board of Delaware State College (now Delaware State University) in Dover, where he provided mouth guards for every member of the college's football team. He believed in the power of a formal education and encouraged young people to take their studies seriously. With that in mind, he and his wife donated their Selbyville home to the Selbyville Public Library in 2004. Their generosity became the catalyst for additional local and state funds that financed the construction of a 1,700-square-foot wing to the library. In addition to his wife of 65 years, Dr. Carey leaves a daughter, two sons, and four grandchildren.
Margaret Anne Dukes Shockley '43 died January 3, 2008. Peg was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Chestertown—the only child of E. Bonwill and Margaret Mair Dukes. After college, she worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. She moved to New York City and married Joshua Ernest Shockley in 1948. They moved to Pennsylvania where Margaret Anne taught school at Abington High School, retiring after 20 years. She was active in Jenkintown Woman's Club and served as its president. When her husband retired they moved to Virginia Beach where she was a docent at Lynnhaven House. She enjoyed water aerobics at Cypress Point Country Club and Bayside Recreation Center and enjoyed bridge and other activities at their residence at Atlantic Shores. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, her three children and two grandchildren.
John E. Barnes, Jr. '47 passed away October 9, 2008. A native of Chestertown, he relished his roots on the Eastern Shore, returning on numerous occasions. He purchased property on the Chester River and was proud to be a landowner in the county. Wanting to share the beauty of the Chester River with all, he donated money to assist in the restoration of the dock and create the River Walk at the end of High Street. The John Wesley Barnes Plaza was dedicated to his grandfather, who was Mayor of Chestertown. Jack was so proud of the education he received at Washington College that he created a scholarship in his name. The recipient of this scholarship need have only one requirement—to be from Kent County. Jack's last gift raised money for the Chester Cemetery on High Street because his final wish was to return to Chestertown and remain with his family.
Thomas C. Hopkins Jr. '48, a World War II Naval veteran and a biologist, died December 31, 2008, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 82. After the war, Tom spent 35 years working at Johns Hopkins University's Chesapeake Bay Institute as a research scientist. He later joined the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, where he worked in water quality control. A lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, Mr. Hopkins enjoyed hunting, fly fishing and radio-controlled airplanes and boats. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, Tom is survived by a son, a daughter, two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
John W. Russell '48, a retired General Electric employee of the Lamp Division, died November 26, 2008 of pulmonary fibrosis at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He resided at the Asbury Retirement Center in Solomons, MD. He was always thankful for his Eastern Shore roots and his formative years in Chestertown. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946. His remains were donated to the Anatomy Board of Maryland in Baltimore. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Flora Mae Barrett '49, twin daughters, one son and three grandchildren.
Herbert Francis Ward Jr. '49 of Salisbury died November 8, 2008. Born in Chestertown, Mr. Ward was a World War II Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. In 1985 he retired from C&P Telephone Co., where he was a sales manager. Mr. Ward had been a resident of Wicomico Nursing Home for the past four years. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Patricia Bowes Ward, he is survived by a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.
Edward W. Burch '61, passed away on January 2, 2008. Ed, 69, had been married to Susan Hollinger '63 for 43 years. He was National Sales Manager for Robbins Sports Floors, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio and sold many NBA and University stationary and portable basketball floors. He received numerous sales and service awards from Robbins in the 28 years he was employed by them. He was given the Distinguished Allied Award, posthumously, for his service and dedication to the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM). His wife and daughter accepted this prestigious award for him at the International IAAM Convention in Anaheim, CA, July 2008. Ed and Susan moved in 1999 to their vacation home in Ocean Pines, MD, where he enjoyed golfing, fishing and recreational boating.
Andrew M. McCullagh, Jr. '71, an investment fund manager, passed away December 11, 2008, at his home in Denver, CO. Drew's career in the investment business spanned 37 years. He worked for 27 years in municipal bond sales, trading, underwriting and portfolio management with one employer under several different corporate names. Drew's finest business achievement was his founding of the Colorado Double Tax-Exempt Fund in April 1987. The fund was later acquired by Voyageur Asset Management, where Drew earned many accolades for managing numerous state specific and national tax-exempt municipal bond portfolios. The Voyageur Colorado Tax Free Fund was the largest of its kind at that time in Colorado. Voyageur Funds was later acquired by Delaware Investments, where Drew was Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager. Most recently, he was Vice President/Regional Sales Manager for ALPS Fund Services in Denver. Born in Plainfield, NJ, Drew graduated from The Wooster School in Danbury, CT, and earned a degree in economics at WC. In 1975, he received a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance from The University of Michigan. Since 2002, Drew had been a member of the Craig Hospital Board of Directors, serving on the Foundation Committee and as Chairman of the Finance and Endowment Committees. Drew also served on the Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Naples, FL. Surviving Drew are his wife, Jill; three sons; two grandchildren; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.
Douglas F. Bowman '76, a physician in Smethport, PA, died November 25, 2008. He was 62. Born in Chestertown, Dr. Bowman earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from Washington College. He returned to UM for his medical studies, earning his M.D. in 1978. From 1978 to 1981, he was Lieutenant of the U.S. Public Health Service Corps. In 1979, he went to Smethport as part of the public health service corps and practiced medicine there for the next 29 years. He also served as School Physician for the Smethport Area School District from 1985 to 2003. Over the years, he held many medical positions, the majority affiliated with the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the McKean County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practitioners, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two daughters and a son.
John Harding '77, a realtor and town planner whose vision helped shape the redevelopment of an historic village on upper Cape Cod, MA, died January 4, 2009, of pancreatic cancer. He was 58. John was instrumental in redeveloping Buzzards Bay, shepherding zoning regulations designed to maintain the downtown's integrity while planning for the future. The former Bourne Finance Committee member and president of Bourne Financial Development Corp. also owned and operated Harding Realty Corp. and served on the Buzzards Bay Village Association's board of directors. After graduating from college with a degree in American studies, John worked as a building contractor in Kentucky and operated a boat business in Maryland. In the 1990s he and his wife, Kathryn Lewis Harding '68, settled in Bourne. In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother and sister, a son, two stepchildren and two grandchildren.
Terrence J. Reynolds '88, who worked as a real estate appraiser, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on October 30, 2008. He came to Washington College from Calvert Hall College in Towson, MD. Terry loved lacrosse, basketball, golf, his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
Gene A. Hessey, who for 25 years served as the Senior Vice President for Management and Finance of Washington College, died January 19, 2009. During his tenure, Gene Hessey epitomized selfless service both to Washington College and to the greater Kent County community. He was an active partner and trusted advisor to five College presidents, retiring in 1995. Mr. Hessey was also involved in several civic organizations, including the local hospital's Board of Directors, the Kent County Economic Development Committee, and the Kent County Chamber of Commerce. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Chesapeake Bank and Trust and was Past President of the Mid Shore Symphony Society. In addition to his wife, Carol, Mr. Hessey is survived by three children, a sister and six grandchildren.