Jon Anderson (Class 1958)

 

Jon Anderson Obituary

Jon Anderson
09/26/1940 - 03/13/2024
Jon Tobias Anderson, passed away at the age of 83, in the early morning of March 13, 2024. Born on the high plains of far northwestern Kansas, on September 26, 1940, Jon grew up in Paradise, Kansas.
Frequently the smartest person in any room, Jon was known for his lightning-fast wit, high intelligence and gentle humor that warmed the lives of all he met. He devoted his life to service to his country and to the interests of Justice under Law. For his service as General Counsel of the National Security Agency, he was awarded the Presidential Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service.
Jon graduated from Harvard University with both a Master of Arts in East Asian Studies and a Juris Doctor from the Harvard Law School. Before attending Harvard University, Jon served as a naval officer in the Pacific Fleet, after graduating from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and History.
Jon joined the San Francisco Law Firm, Thelen, Marrin, Johnson, and Bridges, after law school. He also enjoyed practicing U.S. law in Jakarta, Indonesia, before he returned to San Francisco and the Thelen firm. As a partner in the firm, Jon primarily practiced construction law, except for his years as General Counsel of the National Security Agency. After Jon retired from the practice of law in 2011, he taught construction law at Santa Clara University School of Law and served as a member of the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury as well as on the Board of Directors of the Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors.
Jon and Dorothy Glancy married in 1979. In addition to loving each other and sharing some of the most interesting of dinner conversations, they enjoyed traveling the world together, as well as attending classical music concerts and ballet performances.
Jon was happy to get up before dawn to join friends for a round of golf, as the sun came up through the chilly fog. Jon's warm kindness, his enduring patience, his good humor and his remarkable intelligence brought joy to all who knew him.
We remember Jon's intense blue eyes, his loyalty and persistent kindness, as well as Jon's keen intelligence and willingness to lend a generous hand. These are only some of the facets of Jon T. Anderson that made the time we shared with him unique.
Those who wish to remember Jon are requested to make thoughtful contributions to their favorite charities. A celebration of Jon's life is planned for the afternoon of April 26. For details, please send an email to glancyanderson@gmail.com that includes how you remember Jon and how many people will join you in attending Jon's Celebration of Life.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2024.

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Gerhard W. "Gary" Albrecht (Class 1950)

 

Gerhard W. “Gary” Albrecht, 91, Hays, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at HaysMed.

He was born September 27, 1932 on the family farm south of Natoma, the son of Edward B. and Meta (Paulsen) Albrecht.  Gary attended grade school in Paradise and graduated from Paradise Rural High School in 1950.  He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was a flight engineer, serving from 1951-1976 during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  Gary earned an Associate’s Degree in Ag Research from Solono Community College.  He was an appliance repairman and worked for the Kansas State Ag Research Center in Hays, retiring in 1982.  On January 25, 1980, he was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” (Welling) Campbell in Hays and they celebrated 44 years of marriage.  Gary and Pat became Family Teachers for DSNWK in 1981, and they ran a group home for three years while also training others to become Family Teachers.  He was a member of Hays Christian Church, serving as a Deacon, greeter, and a board member, and loved being a part of the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.  Gary was a weekly volunteer at the Community Assistance Center and the Ellis County Historical Society and enjoyed black powder shooting, golfing, and in April of 2019 his daughters escorted him on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Survivors include his wife Pat of Hays, two daughters, Vicki Albrecht of Hays and Tracy Albrecht-Ilic and husband Borno of Inglewood, CA, three stepsons, Blaine Campbell and wife Marcie of Madison, WI, Flint Campbell and wife Carol of Arnold, and Kyle Campbell and wife Bun of Montgomery, TX, a stepdaughter, Robin Henman and husband Perry of Ellis, a brother, Dennis Albrecht of Russell, 12 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and John Albrecht and two sisters in-law, Karen and Donna Albrecht.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hays Christian Church, with Pastor Cana Moore officiating.  Inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time at the church.  Memorials are suggested to Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.  Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Gary may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com 

Services

VISITATION

Thursday
March 14, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Hays Christian Church
1318 E. 22nd Street
Hays, KS 6760

FUNERAL SERVICE

Thursday
March 14, 2024
10:00 AM
Hays Christian Church
1318 E. 22nd Street
Hays, KS 67601

Lyle E. Oswald (Class 1961)

 

Lyle E. Oswald, 80, passed away January 15, 2024, in Meridian, Idaho.

Lyle Oswald was born February 23, 1943, in Russell, Kansas to parents Edward and Opal Oswald.

Lyle was the youngest of four children and the only boy.  Lyle graduated high school then served in the Navy for 8 years. He met his first wife Sandra Kuban (Sandy) while stationed in Corpus Cristi Texas and married her in 1962 and they had four children his sons Wes Oswald, Gary Oswald, Tom Oswald, and daughter Cara Oswald. As a family they loved to go off roading at Glamis in California. In December of 2004 Lyle married Earlene Tullar in Eugene, Oregon.

He enjoyed camping, off roading, square dancing with whirl-a-ways, and RV traveling. Lyle was always saying something funny. Our memories and laughter are so much better having known Lyle and his million-dollar smile. Never to be forgotten! We all miss you Lyle and hold you dear to our hearts.

Lyle is survived by his wife Earlene Oswald, his Children Wes and (Jayne) Oswald, Gary and (Rose) Oswald, Tom and (Ines) Oswald, and daughter Cara and (Tim) Vansteenwyk. Son-in-law Curtis Broadsword and (Blanka), Daughter-in-law (Dave) and Andrea Abramson, Sister Carolyn Keil and (Larry, deceased), Sisters Ina Dreiling and (Norb, deceased), and Virginia Bailey, deceased, and (Lenoard). His special pets – Gracie and Bella that where always at his side and his best friends!

He is preceded in death by his first wife Sandy, his parents Opal and Edward Oswald, his sisters Virginia Bailey and Ina Dreiling as well as his brothers-in-law Norb Dreiling and Larry Keil.

A special thanks to the wonderful people at the cottages- Lochsa Falls and White Oak Hospice, who made Lyles journey a little easier.

Celebration of life will be in the Spring in Russell, Kansas time and date to be announced.

Bowman Funeral Home was in charge.

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