John Michael Wagstaffe ’72 passed away on August 2, 2011. Wagstaffe was born in Redwood City to Gerard and Jean Wagstaffe and raised in Menlo Park. After graduation from Woodside Priory High School in 1968 and Santa Clara University in 1972, he had a 20 year career in the U.S. Army, serving his country in Panama, Germany, Fort Ord and the Presidio, retiring as a Major. He then served as the civilian public affairs officer for the Army at Fort Irwin. After a long battle with diabetes, he passed away in his hometown of Apple Valley on August 2, 2011. He will be greatly missed by Victoria, his wife of 36 years, son Trevor and daughter in law Naomi, siblings Steve (Susan), Jim (Karen), Ray (Jacque) and Gerry, Uncle Bill/Aunt Margie, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His passions included spending time with family, photography, youth sports, and soccer. He was unwaveringly optimistic and never missed a family gathering highlighted by the joy of attending his son’s marriage in May 2011. His positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.