Obituaries

WILLIAM H. GINN JR., a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General who retired and became an international business consultant, died June 1, 2010, at age 81. A member of Eclectic, he received his bachelor’s from Florida State University and an MBA from Harvard. He was the son of William H. Ginn of the class of 1920 and the brother of the late John M. Ginn ’52. During his long career in the Air Force, he commanded U.S. forces in Turkey and Japan, and received numerous decorations and honors. His wife, Anita Besore Ginn, survives, as do three children and five grandchildren.

NEWELL W. GILES JR., who was an internationally-recognized artist, died Dec. 22, 2004. He was 76. A member of Delta Tau Delta, he was a U.S. Army veteran. After working as an art director at several advertising agencies, he devoted his time to painting and teaching. He was best known for his oil and watercolor paintings of Greenwich, Conn., and of World War II aircraft scenes. His award-winning paintings are in many private and corporate collections. Survivors include his wife, Joan Seversen Giles, two sons, three grandchildren, and one brother.

WILLIAM M. GILMORE, 64, an attorney, musician, and avid cyclist, died May 5, 2012. He received both law and MBA degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to working for the Pew Charitable Trusts, he was committed to social justice and performed pro bono legal work, including the establishment of community credit unions in several states. He was a gifted musician and a member of the American Guild of Organists. Formerly Director of Music at Calvary United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, he was also director of Oracle, a choral and instrumental chamber ensemble. He was an avid cyclist, advocating for bicyclists’ rights. In recent years he worked as the primary caregiver for his disabled parents. Survivors include his mother, Emma Gilmore, one brother, and five cousins.

WILLIAM H. GUSTAFSON, 62, William Howard Gustafson of Lubbock, Texas, a mathematician with an international reputation, died July 16, 2007 of cardiovascular disease in Lubbock. He was 62. He leaves two sisters, Judith Ann Gustafson Currier of North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Nancy Gustafson Radoff of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He also leaves a niece, Torie Kristina Radoff of Old Saybrook, Connecticut.Dr. Gustafson was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Priscilla W. Gustafson and the late Howard I. Gustafson of Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Gustafson attended public schools in Middletown, Connecticut and began his collegiate education at Wesleyan University in Middletown, earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1966. He earned a masters degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1967 and a doctoral degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1970. He was a teaching fellow at the University of Illinois from 1966-1970. Dr. Gustafson was an assistant professor at Indiana University from 1970-1976, and a visiting assistant professor at Brandeis University from 1972-1973. He then joined the faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Texas Tech University as an assistant professor in 1976. In 1980 he was promoted to associate professor and, in 1986, Dr. Gustafson was promoted to the rank of professor. He remained on the faculty until his retirement in 2003. Dr. Gustafson’s expertise was in ring theory and algebra, and he was knowledgeable about most of modern mathematics, according to his late colleague, Dr. Paul R. Halmos. Dr. Gustafson was one of many modern mathematicians who appeared in a collection of photographs compiled from Dr. Halmos’ private collection of snapshots and published in I Have a Photographic Memory, (American Mathematical Society, Providence, Rhode Island, 1987). He was invited by Dr. Halmos to contribute a chapter entitled, “On Products of Involutions” in Paul Halmos: Celebrating 50 Years of Mathematics, (Springer-Verlag, New York, in 1991). In addition, Dr. Gustafson was the author or co-author of over 40 published papers and he presented numerous invited addresses and colloquia throughout the country and in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Canada. He organized the department’s colloquium series for many years. In 1977, Dr. Gustafson was among the recipients of the Lester R. Ford Award, given annually by the Mathematical Association of America at the Summer Meeting of the association. The Lester R. Ford Awards were established in 1964 to recognize authors of articles of expository excellence published in The American Mathematical Monthly or Mathematics Magazine. Up to five of these awards are given annually. William P. Ziemer, William H. Wheeler, S.H. Moolgavkar, Paul R. Halmos, John H. Ewing and Dr. Gustafson were honored for “American mathematics from 1940 to the day before yesterday,” (American Mathematical Monthly 83 [1976], 503-516). In addition to his interest in mathematics, Dr. Gustafson enjoyed music, classical, jazz, and blues, and he played guitar from a young age. Dr. Gustafson became interested in amateur radio while visiting his brother-in-law, Richard E. Currier, an amateur radio operator (AA1FB). He studied for his license, eventually achieving the “Extra” license level. He had become interested in radio as a child when he and his father engaged in “SWL” (short wave listening). He often participated in field day with his father (KA1PPN), also an amateur radio operator, in Connecticut. He was a member of the Lubbock Amateur Radio Club for almost 20 years. He was considered to be one of the best CW (Morse code) operators in West Texas. Dr. Gustafson also served as a VE (volunteer examiner) certified to administer the test for new radio amateur operators. For many years, Dr. Gustafson traveled regularly all over the Southwest to amateur radio gatherings, swap-fests, and to meet and visit with his many radio friends. His key is now silent, KG5OV. Services will be held at a future date in North Falmouth, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dr. Gustafson’s name may be made to the Lubbock Amateur Radio Club (3801-68th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413) to support its emergency mobile communications van or to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, (Box 41042, Lubbock, TX 79409-1042) at Texas Tech University.

RICHARD A. GRISCOM, a retired attorney, consultant, and dedicated public servant, died Jan. 12, 2011. He was 75. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he received his degree with honors. After receiving his law degree from Harvard University, he did community development work in Central and South America and joined the Peace Corps, serving in Jamaica, Bolivia, Venezuela, Paraguay, and El Salvador as deputy country director and director. He also coordinated Peace Corps training programs and worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Bolivia and Panama. He also worked with Haitian and Sudanese officials to develop refugee programs. In Papua New Guinea he developed training programs for government officials. After he stopped working overseas, he worked on a variety of issues in Galisteo, N.M., and served two stints as general counsel to the New Mexico Human Services Department. Among those who survive are his wife, Janice Felty Griscom; five children; five grandchildren; his brother, Dr. N. Thorne Griscom ’52; and his nephew, Matthew T. Griscom ’88.

ERNEST P. GOBEILLE JR., a retired manager with Travelers Insurance Company, died Jan. 2, 2012. He was 76. A member of Delta Tau Delta, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He spent 34 years with Travelers, after which he and his wife enjoyed camping, completing their goal of camping in every state except Hawaii. He also trained Australian Shepherds to be therapy dogs. Among those who survive are his wife, Janet Smith Gobeille, two daughters, four grandchildren, his sister and his stepbrothers.

ROBERT M. GIPSTEIN, M.D., a nephrologist who was an associate professor of clinical medicine at U.C.L.A., and who retired as chief of staff at Santa Monica Hospital, died Sept. 3, 2010, at age 75. A member of Gamma Psi, he majored in biology and received his degree with high honors and with distinction in creative writing after writing a novel for his honors thesis. He received his medical degree from Tufts University and served in the U.S. Army. Always devoted to ethical principles, he braved a potential court martial by refusing to execute a direct order to perform, on enlisted men, a particular experiment that he did not believe had been tested sufficiently. He published numerous research articles, and he lectured and presented at medical conferences worldwide. Divorced from Gwynne Zachs Gipstein, he is survived by his life partner, Joan L. Colwell, with whom he reunited at their 50th high school reunion, and one son, Jason Gipstein ’87.

ALEXANDER “TOM” GALLOWAY, II ’63 died Friday, March 26, 2004, at his home following extended illness. He was 62.

Born in Orange, he lived most of his life in Mountain Lakes before moving to Denville six years ago. He graduated from Hill School, Pottstown, Pa., in 1959, received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in 1964, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and earned his law degree from Albany Law School of Union University in 1967. He began his law career as a principal law clerk in the Office for Local Government of the Executive Department of the State of New York (now the Division of Community Affairs of the Secretary of the State’s office); became associated with the law firm of Sykes, Galloway & Dikeman in New York City in 1967 where he became a partner in 1972; then a partner of Willkie Farr& Gallagher in 1976 when the two law firms merged. For most of that time he specialized in the practice of municipal securities law. In 2000, Mr. Galloway became senior counsel in the Public Finance Department of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, where he was currently practicing.

He was a former member of the Board of Governors of the Lawyer’s Club in New York City and a former member of the Committee for Continuing Legal Education of the New York State Bar Association. He was past-chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Law Section of Superintendents and an associate member of the New York State Council of School Superintendents and the New York State Association of School Business Officials.

Mr. Galloway was a frequent speaker and panel member at forums, seminars, and functions sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State Association of Towns, the New York State Conference of Mayors, the New York State Department of Audit and Control, and the New York State Association of County Treasurers.

In addition, Mr. Galloway was a member of the St. Andrews Society of the State of New York, the St. Nicholas Society, and the 1st New York Continental Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Rebecca (nee Brice); two sons, Alexander T. Galloway, III of Marietta, Ga., and Gordon S.M. Galloway of Selinsgrove, Pa.; two daughters, Heather G. Hunts of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Meghan G. Richards of Mechanicsville, Va.; his twin brother, A. Neilson Galloway Jr. of Largo, Fla.; his sister, Jean G. Ward of Sea Girt, and four grandchildren, Samantha and John Hunts, Caitlin Galloway, and Lauren Richards.

HARRY S. GOLD, executive director of business and legal affairs for Disney Theatrical Productions, died Oct. 10, 2008. He was 50. After receiving his law degree from the Washington and Lee University School of Law, he was a management associate at Niko Associates/Marvin A. Krauss Associates. He joined Disney in 1997 just as the company was solidifying its place on Broadway with The Lion King. He handled the business and legal affairs of that show, as well as The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins. His parents survive.