Obituaries

News articles classified as Obituaries

May 24, 2021

Psychology Professor Lee D. Ross dead at 78

Lee D. Ross, a world-renowned psychologist known for his work on biases in decision-making, has died.

Stanford Medicine — April 28, 2021

Jack Remington, infectious-disease expert and clinician, dies at 90

The Stanford physician devised a test that saved babies’ lives by showing whether they needed immediate treatment for a parasitic disease called toxoplasmosis.

Stanford Medicine — April 1, 2021

Robert Baldwin, founding member of Stanford’s biochemistry department, dies at 93

Baldwin propelled leaps in scientists’ understanding of how proteins assemble themselves into the three-dimensional shapes that are essential to their function.

Stanford Medicine — March 24, 2021

Ernlé Young, co-founder of Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, dies at 88

An anti-apartheid activist, humanitarian, theologian, scholar, outdoorsman and skilled woodworker, Young co-founded the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics.

Hoover Institution — March 23, 2021

British and European politics expert and Hoover Institution Emeritus Senior Fellow Gerald A. Dorfman dies at 81

Gerald A. Dorfman, emeritus senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and professor (by courtesy) of political science at Stanford University, passed away at the age of 81 on March 15, 2021.

March 9, 2021

Marion Lewenstein, Stanford professor of communication (teaching), emerita, has died at 93

During her Stanford career, pioneering journalist and journalism teacher Marion Lewenstein was awarded a Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding Service to Undergraduate Education and served as academic secretary of the Faculty Senate.

Stanford Medicine — February 25, 2021

William Hancock, leader in electrocardiography, dies at 93

During his long career at Stanford and into retirement, Hancock advanced techniques used to interpret electrocardiograms, recordings of the heart’s electrical signals.

Stanford Medicine — February 9, 2021

Pathologist, Christmas tree farmer Jon Kosek dies at 90

An outdoor enthusiast, bicyclist and founder of a Christmas tree farm, Kosek was a staff pathologist at the VA Palo Alto Heath Care System for nearly 45 years, mentoring hundreds of residents and students.

February 7, 2021

George Shultz, statesman and Stanford scholar, dies at 100

George Shultz, a former U.S. secretary of state and Stanford University scholar who wielded profound influence on American public policy, died Feb. 6.

Stanford Medicine — February 4, 2021

HIV/AIDS researcher David Katzenstein dies

The Stanford virologist conducted clinical vaccine trials, which led to the approval of antiretroviral drugs, greatly improving the survival of people living with HIV.

Stanford Medicine — February 3, 2021

Jared Tinklenberg, noted Alzheimer’s disease researcher, dies at 80

The founder of the Stanford/Veterans Affairs Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Tinklenberg researched new medications for dementia while providing mentorship to many.

January 12, 2021

Leading legal academic Deborah L. Rhode dies at 68

Stanford Law Professor Deborah Rhode was a legal ethics pioneer, prolific scholar, and friend and mentor to countless.

Stanford Today — December 10, 2020

Stanford French Professor Ralph Hester dies

Hester, who co-authored a widely used French college textbook, was dedicated to promoting French Studies in interdisciplinary contexts.

Stanford Today — December 4, 2020

Judith Haccou, former director of graduate admissions, has died at 69

Judith Haccou, former director of graduate admissions, was known for her dedication to Stanford students, staff and faculty and her institutional memory.

November 25, 2020

Staff Emerita Judith Moss, a teacher and mentor to many, has died

Staff Emerita Judith Moss is remembered by her friends and extended family for her caring nature, captivating abilities as a storyteller, and her patience and admired teaching abilities.

November 24, 2020

Trailblazing economist and presidential adviser Edward Lazear dies at 72

Lazear, who founded the field of personnel economics, was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and a professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research — November 18, 2020

John “Jack” Gurley, professor emeritus of economics, has died

A legendary teacher whose Econ 1 course attracted what was then a record enrollment for a class at Stanford, Gurley was the first recipient of the university’s Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Stanford Medicine — November 10, 2020

John Gosling, anatomy researcher and teacher, dies at 81

Gosling was the co-author of a popular anatomy textbook and a specialist in the neuroscience of the genitourinary system.

November 10, 2020

Margaret Rowland, former executive assistant to President John Hennessy, has died

Margaret Rowland was a steady mainstay in Building 10, serving as executive assistant to the president of Stanford from 2000 to 2016. She was widely recognized for her extraordinary administrative skills and her commitment to Stanford and to those with whom she worked.

October 19, 2020

Long-time manager for Stanford’s Center for East Asian Languages and Cultures dies

For more than 40 years, Chin was an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the Center for East Asian Studies that she helped manage.

October 2, 2020

Makoto Ueda, Stanford Japanese literature professor emeritus, dies at 89

Ueda, a noted translator and critic of Japanese poetry, was instrumental in expanding Stanford’s East Asian studies program.

September 23, 2020

Political science professor Charles Drekmeier dies

Drekmeier made an impact on students through his long-lasting Social Thought and Institutions seminar.

September 22, 2020

Stanford biochemist and administrator Robert D. Simoni has died at age 81

Robert D. Simoni was recognized for his exemplary service to Stanford, including serving as chair of the Faculty Senate, acting provost and five terms as chair of the Biology Department.

September 18, 2020

Political scientist John Manley dies at 81

John Manley was a dedicated scholar of American government and political and class interest, as well as a committed advocate of academic independence and integrity.

Stanford Graduate School of Education — September 16, 2020

James G. Greeno dies at 85

Professor Emeritus James Greeno helped develop the theory of situated learning, which emphasizes the influence of social interactions and environment on learning.

August 21, 2020

History Professor Emeritus Mark Mancall dies

Mancall shaped the lives of generations of students through his research, teaching, mentorship and transformative commitment to undergraduate life and education.

August 10, 2020

Paul Seaver, leading historian of early modern England, dies at 88

A formative scholar of early modern British history, Paul Seaver was also known for his decades of leadership and commitment to undergraduate education.

Stanford Medicine — July 21, 2020

Sanjiv Sam Gambhir, pioneer in molecular imaging, dies at 57

The professor and chair of radiology at Stanford was a global leader in advancing techniques for molecular imaging and early cancer detection.

July 16, 2020

Distinguished political science professor Richard Brody dies

A leader in the field of political science, Brody was known for his work in the areas of public opinion and voting behavior.

June 28, 2020

Lucius J. Barker, political scientist who broke racial barriers in academia, has died at 92

Lucius J. Barker, a Stanford University political scientist who specialized in constitutional law, civil liberties and African American politics and served as president of the American Political Science Association, has died.