In Memoriam
Thomas Kinney DS45 (1928-2018)
Thomas Leroy Kinney, age 90, passed away peacefully April 6, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN from natural causes. He was born March 28, 1928, in Detroit. A full obituary in his local paper can be read here.
Tom's classmate and lifelong friend, David…
Jennifer Smith (1975-2018) Julian Steward Chair of Social Sciences at Deep Springs, 2014-2018
With great sadness, we share the news that Long-Term Social Sciences Professor Jenny Smith has died after a 3-year battle with cancer.
Throughout her illness, Jenny remained a vital community presence, RCom and ApCom member, and teacher who…
Ralph Comer DS44 (1928-2018)
Ralph D. Comer, MD, PhD, DS44 died on March 10, 2018 at his home in San Antonio TX. He felt that his time at Deep Springs had a profound influence on his life. Bent upon serving, he earned five university degrees over time and used them for…
Darren Olson DS97 (1979-2018)
Darren Olson, beloved friend and member of our Deep Springs Class of 1997 died unexpectedly at the end of March. He is survived by his wife Meghan Stone, his children Corinne, Loudy, and Gunnar, his father Stephen, his mother Linda, and his…
Bob Gatje DS44 (1927-2018)
Bob Gatje passed away April 1 at his home in New York City. Bob’s service to humanity as well as his many friends was felt at Deep Springs though his presence as a trustee, architectural guiding spirit of the Building Committee that rebuilt…
