Jerry McFadden M.A. ’73 had a long and impactful career as a middle school English teacher. While teaching at Herman Intermediate School in San Jose, Jerry prepared thousands of students for success in high school and beyond, overseeing the school’s gifted and talented program and earning the district’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2000. […]

Modest about his many talents, Brian Sefton MBA ’93 was the kind of person who lifted others without seeking recognition, and found a lot of meaning in mentoring fellow entrepreneurs. Brian led companies with heart and ingenuity, from drug discovery to sustainable innovation, founding NovoNutrients and securing multiple patents. He cared deeply about the planet […]

A deeply principled lawyer, David Guinn J.D. ’75 built a distinguished career in government contract law, beginning in the Bay Area before finding his true calling with NASA. Over the years, David’s expertise left a lasting imprint on the aerospace and technology communities. With a quick wit and a gift for laughter, David’s elaborate pranks […]

Thomas Brown ’79 built a career in electronics sales and found joy traveling, caring for his beloved dogs, attending concerts, and taking long walks through Napa and the Bay Area. Tom and his ex-wife, Sarah, shared a love of adventure, setting off on an epic journey through the U.S., Canada, Europe, and former Soviet Union. […]

For over 30 years, Stephen Dalton ’58 worked at Lindens of Lompoc furniture store before moving to the Bay Area in 1991 to join his eldest son in business at Surface Solutions Innovations, where he remained until his retirement in 2009. Steve had a creative spirit—painting backdrops for his wife Sue’s ballet recitals, coaching Little […]

Maureen Reardon J.D. ’88 passed the California State Bar on her first attempt, marking the start of a distinguished legal career. She held two successful careers, first as a teacher at the California School for the Blind (CSB), and later as an attorney specializing in family and trust/estate law.  The eldest of six children, Maureen […]

California native Dorothy Ellen Cook ’69 found her home sweet home in Wisconsin, where she spent most of her life. Her professional journey began with the Diocese of Madison, continued with adult education, and later included roles at the University of Wisconsin and the State Department of Education. Beyond her career, Ellen devoted herself to […]

The son of farmers in California’s Salinas Valley, Thomas Fanoe ’68 rose from humble beginnings to become a trailblazing executive, spending nearly 30 years at Levi Strauss & Co., where he ascended to the role of president of the Levi’s brand in the U.S. After retiring from Levi’s in 1998, Tom turned to his family’s […]

To know Thomas Anton ’67 was to know his devotion to his grandchildren, his deep respect for the U.S. Navy, and his delight in life’s simple pleasures: a perfectly cooked meal, a glass of fine wine, and a Gary Larson comic. He began his legal career with “King of Torts” attorney Melvin Belli before returning […]

An advocate for women, Sister Marie Eloise Rosenblatt ’66 possessed a feminist consciousness and a strong sense of justice in her work as an educator and lawyer. Eloise entered the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame, Calif., at the age of 23 following her graduation from Santa Clara University. After earning a master’s degree in literature […]

As a U.S. Navy aviator, James Boring M.S. ’77 served during the Korean War, patrolling the Pacific from posts in Alaska and Japan before continuing nearly four decades of service in the Navy Reserves. During a leave in Washington, he met Ann, and they spent 62 years together. They raised a family in San Jose, […]

A gifted bridge player and a man of unwavering kindness, John Zeller ’52 approached life with joy and a giving spirit. Jack served in the Korean War before returning home to establish Zeller’s Hardware, a family business he ran for nearly 40 years. Jack’s true legacy was in the way he made people feel seen, […]

An animal lover especially fond of chickens, Barbara Siu J.D. ’92 was affectionately known as “Da Chicken Lady, Most Wise of Poultry.” Barbara was also fond of barbecuing, fishing, and experimenting to see how things work. Though she claimed to have a brown thumb, she delighted in her unexpected success growing sugar pod peas, Thai […]

After earning her nursing degree from Northwestern College and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University, Barbara Ledig M.A. ’82 devoted her life to healing. Working as a nurse across Louisiana, Hawaii, and Northern California, she focused on caring for the elderly through her company, Health Matters. Her heart found a home […]

While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Robert Wynhausen ’62 married Barbara Ann Comeau. Their marriage spanned 61 years and brought them three children, Robb, Michael ’93, and Aimee Wynhausen ’96, and two grandchildren. A respected CPA, Bob began his career at Arthur Young & Co. before eventually building his own practice in Portland, […]

The valedictorian of his graduating year, Gregory Galati ’83 brought empathy and humor to his numerous roles at Santa Clara, including community service and the student newspaper. After nearly a decade working in SCU’s admissions office, Greg pursued his passion for counseling and earned his MFT license in 1996. At his licensing party, he met […]

Scott Pollard ’81 began his teaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of California, Irvine, and at community colleges across the state before joining Christopher Newport University in 1992. There, he spent 30 years inspiring students through courses in comparative literature, disability studies, and more, until his retirement in 2022. Scott published widely […]

A lifelong learner and engineer, Victor Chinn M.S. ’76 loved problem solving. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years before embarking on a distinguished 32-year career at Lockheed Missiles and Space, where his expertise and dedication contributed to groundbreaking advancements in aerospace technology. Outside of his professional achievements, Victor was […]

Throughout his successful career in accounting and finance, William Ruge MBA ’93 traveled the world and formed many meaningful friendships. After retiring, he and his wife of nearly 50 years, Tish, settled in Vero Beach, Fla. Bill was a devoted grandpa to his three granddaughters, cherishing every moment spent with “my girls,” especially at the […]

Bernard Brust MBA ’70 was a devoted husband to Patricia Brust ’68 for more than 55 years, their marriage a testament to shared purpose of selfless service. Barney was a natural teacher and mentor, beginning his career in education before devoting over 40 years to BAE Aerospace. His happiest moments were the simplest ones: family […]