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Leo Logsdon DDS, Nov. 30, 2002. He is survived by his son, Scott.

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John Bussi, Jan. 14. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son John '69 and daughter-in-law Julie Bussi '72; son James; daughters Linda Bussi, Patricia Bussi-Quandee and son-in-law Glenn Quandee; brother Arthur Bussi; grandsons Peter '96 and Paul '00 Bussi; nephew Michael Bussi; and nieces Claudia Bussi and Lynn Schofield, and her husband, Neil. Edward Aleshire Clark, Oct. 23, 2002. The Kansas native earned a football scholarship to SCU, where he also wrestled and boxed. After graduation, he worked for the Veteran's Administration until 1939, when he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery with the Third Battalion on Guam. Following the war, he became an administrator for Fort Miley VA Hospital in San Francisco. In 1950, he was recalled by the Marines and fought in Korea. After the war, he returned to Fort Miley, where he worked until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, where, with his wife, Rea, he founded Our Father's House Charismatic Prayer Group. He also served as a Eucharistic minister and lector, and participated in many groups inside and outside the church. He enjoyed watching sports on television, attending Christian functions and listening to religious tapes, reading his Bible, singing hymns and choruses, quoting scripture, and visiting his many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife and is survived by his son, Robert; daughters Edene Trantham and MyRanell Curl; four grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

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Leo W. Ruth Jr., Feb. 16. A native of Santa Clara, he founded Ruth and Going Inc. in 1948. In 1979, he and his wife, the late Dorothy Ruth, moved to Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville, where he retired in 1983. He was active in many professional and service organizations and was president of the SCU Alumni Association from 1968-70. He is survived by his children Suzanne Cracraft, Leo Ruth III '65, Roger Ruth '67, Martha Helton '70, Philip Ruth '74, Claire Pfann, Mary Anne Silva, and Aimee Van Meter.

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Joseph J. Albanese, March 7. Also known as "Lefty Joe," he was a World War II veteran, winner of SCU's Ignatian Award, and a past member of the Knights of Columbus, Bellarmine Dads' Club, and Holy Name Society. He helped start the Westside Little League and Pony League, and was involved in many youth organizations. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Rose. He is survived by his son John '70 and daughter-in-law Mary Sue Albanese '73; daughter Mary Jo Riehl and her husband, Steve; seven grandchildren, including Kevin Albanese '96; Tim '00, Peter '03, and John Riehl '04; nephews William '65 and Tom Albanese '68; and many other nieces and nephews.

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George Von Tobel, Jan. 13. Born in Las Vegas to city pioneers Ed and Mary Von Tobel, he was the first Republican elected to the Nevada Assembly from Clark County. He served four terms in the Assembly and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1964. He became a real estate developer and was active in many organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Gaming Commission, the Lions Club, the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also led the fund-raising drive for St. Rose Dominican Hospital. He was an avid mountain climber and bicyclist, sometimes biking 100 miles a day. He is survived by his brother, Ed Jr.; daughters, Julie Roach, Valorie McCord, Jackie Von Tobel, Jennifer Von Tobel, Trudi Von Tobel, and Victoria McGuire; son John; and 14 grandchildren.

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George Shuh, Jan. 2. He is survived by his daughter, Bette.

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Dave George Mariani, Feb. 26. The lifelong resident of Marin County flew 35 missions over Italy during World War II. A former All-American basketball player at SCU, he played in numerous recreational leagues and for semi-pro basketball teams including the Oakland Blue and Gold and Bittners. He is a member of the Marin High School Sports Hall of Fame and the SCU Athletic Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters Jean '74, Mary O'Mara, Barbara Mariani; Margie Mariani; and Terry Nilsen; sons Dave and Mike; nephew Bob; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Guido, and sister, Mary Petri.

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Danny Bryant, Dec. 30, 2002. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Calif., he was retired from serving as Mono County's Tax Assessor. He is survived by his mother, Marci.

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Paul High, Sept. 17, 2002. He was a native of Grimes, Calif., where he farmed for more than 40 years, continuing a family tradition. He was the first to grow wine grapes in Colusa County, which is known mainly for its rice fields and almond orchards. His successful vineyard in Williams is now run by his son, Matt. He is survived by his wife, Millie; sons Jeff '81, Matt, and Patrick; daughters Barbara Daly and Judy Caldani '83, MBA '88; and 10 grandchildren.

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John Cleary, June 16, 2002.

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Allen Courtenay Clarke, Oct. 6, 2002. The Fullerton estate and tax attorney is remembered as a financial whiz who had a "head for numbers." After serving in the Army from 1958 to 1960, he worked as an accountant and graduated from Boalt Hall in 1964. In the 1970s, he was an accountant for the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is survived by his son, Steven; stepdaughter Allyn Alsabagh; and sisters Rosemary Carr, Eleanor Yukic, and Mary Faith Clarke.

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Arthur Devincenzi, Feb. 9. He is survived by his wife, Terry; daughter Patty Cannon; son Michael; and brothers Richard and David.

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Richard A. Parady, July 25, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Sandra.

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Judy Sedgwick, Nov. 20, 2002.

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Skip Hughes, Oct. 1, 2002. He worked as an attorney in the Los Banos and Merced area for many years and lived in Orangevale, Calif., for the past eight years. He is survived by his children David, MaryBeth, Ruth, Philip, and Rachel. Chuck Volwiler, Dec. 28, 2002. The Illinois native and former business student of the year at SCU was one of the driving forces behind the restoration of the Del Mar, Santa Cruz's 1930s movie palace. He was also a collector who loved junk and antique stores. Before "semi-retiring" to Santa Cruz, he lived in San Jose, where he founded Hello Direct, which develops and markets desktop communications devices. The company merged with GN Netcom in 2000. He is survived by his partner, Jim Schwenterley; parents Lynn and Wally Volwiler; brothers Stewart and Richard; nephews; and a niece.

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Louise Anita Swenson J.D., Feb. 15. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Tromp; husband Lloyd; daughter Terri; sons Kevin and Michael; and granddaughters Katie, Kelly, Stephanie, Christine, and Megan.