The Memorial Wall

Lyle Edwin Schaffer, 91, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away on December 4, 2011 at his home in Avondale Golf Club. His wife of 67 years, Betty Alice Schaffer, was at his side. Lyle and Betty retired to Palm Desert in 2001; previously, they resided in Flossmoor, Ill., for 48 years. Lyle was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. He received his BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he was president of the Triangle Engineering Fraternity. He had a 40 year career with AMOCO, first as an engineer and then as an executive. He attended MIT's Mid-Career Executive Program. He retired as President of AMOCO Venture Capital, where he was instrumental in leading AMOCO and other oil companies in creating and supporting minority-owned small businesses. During WWII, Lyle served in the development of the Manhattan Project. Public service was an important part of Lyle's life. In Flossmoor he served on the Architectural Planning Commission, as President of the Village Council, and as President of the Board of South Suburban Hospital. Lyle is survived by his wife, Betty Alice; brother, Richard Schaffer of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Craig Schaffer of Washington, D.C.; daughter, Diane Schaffer of Ashland, Ore.; three grandsons and two great-grandchildren. 

Cargill (Mac) MacMillan, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2011 from complications of Parkinson's disease, at his home in Indian Wells, California. Mac was the great-grandson of W.W. Cargill, the founder of Cargill, Inc., a privately held international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. He was the son of Cargill MacMillan, past president of Cargill, and Pauline Whitney MacMillan. Born in Minneapolis, Mac grew up in Wayzata, Minnesota and attended the Blake School in Minneapolis. After high school he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. His career with Cargill, Inc. spanned 38 years. Mac began as a trainee in 1950, held positions in Buffalo, New York City, Chicago and Minneapolis. He is credited with the vision, design, and construction of the Cargill Office Center in Minnetonka, which is a home to over 1,850 employees. He served on the Cargill Board of Directors from 1963 to 1996 and chaired the Finance Committee. Throughout his life, Mac offered his time and talents to many organizations, serving on the boards of Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, Twin Cities Public Television, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Macalester College, Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, United Way of the Minneapolis Area, the Johnson Institute, Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, Community First Bank, Minnesota Outward Bound School, and the YMCA. An avid outdoorsman, Mac loved fishing and hunting. He was also an athlete who enjoyed playing tennis and golf. Mac and his wife, Donna, shared a passion for travel and art, and together circled the globe acquiring art for their world renowned collection. Much of their collection has been donated to museums across the country. Mac is survived by his wife, Donna, and their six children, 24 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Whitney; sister, Pauline; and former wife, Marnie. His sister, Alice, preceded him in death. Family members and friends are invited to a celebration of Cargill MacMillan, Jr.'s life at the Vintage Club on Sunday, December 11, at 3:00 P.M. 

James "Jimmy" Cox passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson's disease on November 3, 2011. He was born January 26, 1937, to Frank and Ruby Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Zelma McClanahan Cox and younger brother, Larry B. Cox. He is survived by five children, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nephews, nieces, and cousins of all ages.
James joined the army at age 16 in 1953, serving three years active duty then in the Army National Guard, 36 years with the 203rd Eng. Co. in Joplin until 1992. He worked for Associate Grocers from 1968 to 1998 until his much-deserved retirement. His work ethic was second to none.
 

Walter Scott, Jr., born and raised in Baltimore, died August 18th at his home in Palm Springs, California.

Born July 24, 1925, he was 86 years old. After graduating from McDonogh School in 1943, he went on to Duke University, graduating in 1945. He was an officer in the U. S. Navy for a brief period during WWII before going to Harvard Business School where he received his MBA in 1949.

Mr. Scott began his career in advertising in New York but settled back in Baltimore as President of Mrs. Filbert’s Margarine for many years while raising his family. He held other top managerial positions in Chicago, Indiana, and California before retiring to the Palo Alto area, where he was a co-founder of a prominent outplacement firm, Mulford, Moreland, Scott and Associates. He was a valued speaker and teacher for the American Management Association for 20 years, and is listed in “Who’s Who in America”.  Walter and his beloved wife of 25 years Helene have been living in Palm Springs for the last eleven years of his life.

Above all, Walter valued his special relationships with family and friends. He cherished those times he and Helene could spend with grandchildren and all those near and dear to him. Additionally he was an active consultant for corporate management and strategic development for numerous leading companies. During the 1980’s and 90’s, he especially loved working with West Marine, Inc. and became a member of their Board of Directors. As gifted as he was in business, he was even more beloved as a mentor and advisor on life’s issues and challenges. He loved offering words of wisdom and sharing his expertise whenever he could, with his unique blend of insight, intellect and humor.

Before his health began to decline, he enjoyed golf and was a regular back at the Baltimore Country Club. Unfortunately he contracted Parkinson’s disease in the early 2000’s and was forced to curtail many of his former activities, including some annual getaways with Helene to special, significant places.

Walter is pre-deceased by his wife and mother of his four children, Barbara Lou Main Scott (1925-1964). He is survived by his wife Helene Woolf Scott of Palm Springs, California, and son Stephen Scott (Merrilee), daughters Susan Scott Wheel (Eric) and Cynthia Scott Thomas (Tony), and son Christopher Scott (Prue). He has nine grandchildren, and is also survived by his sister Marjorie Beasley (Robert) of Baltimore.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter’s memory to:Parkinson’s Resource Organization
Please allow family and friends to thank you for your donation by sending your name, address and phone number.

And, if you would like to send a message to the family of Mr. Scott we will be happy to forward a personal card and post your message on his memorial page. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE for your thoughts.

Yvonne H. Sutcliffe NORFOLK – Yvonne Sutcliffe, 80, passed away Aug. 22, 2011 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A long-time resident of Norfolk, she was born in San Diego on March 17, 1931 to Herschel Heckler and Helene Ann Halverson. Yvonne was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Norfolk for almost 30 years where she sang alto in the church choir and was a circle member; she volunteered for Mobile Meals of Norfolk for almost three decades. Besides her deep devotion to her family, her passions included gardening, sewing, reading, and her pets. Yvonne leaves behind two sons, Patrick Sutcliffe his wife Helma of Germany and Paul Sutcliffe and Penny Dybdal; and daughter, Ann Sutcliffe Sutton her husband Vann. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Alexis, Phillip, Eamonn, Brett, and Hannah Sutcliffe, Rebecca and Mallory Sutton; as well as daughter-in-law, Lita Liwag, her special friend John C. Harbuck of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Caitlin Sutcliffe and her brother, Jack Heckler. Yvonne is survived by her sister, Jane Ann Robert of Whitehall, Mont., and brothers, David and Stephen Halverson of California.

Jack Freed Sexton, 62, a longtime Laguna resident, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 2, after a valiant and courageous 26-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Sexton was born Oct. 16, 1949 in Inglewood. During his early years, his family moved to Laguna Beach.  Although life took him to other places, he always returned to his beloved Laguna.  He graduated from Laguna Beach High School and Atherton’s Menlo College, and for many years ran his own successful plumbing contracting business.  Sexton had many loves, including baseball, boating, water skiing, music, tennis, and walking around town.  A true Lagunatic, he could be found fishing and body surfing daily at Diver’s Cove, where he was known to clean the beach and entertain his many friends.  Despite the ravages of Parkinson’s disease, he managed to stay active and engaged in life.

Sexton was a loving husband and father.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Peggy; and his daughter, Kate, 26, of Dana Point. He is also survived by his mother and father, Sue and Bob Agramonte; his brother, Mark; his sister and brother-in law, Chesi and Larry Kessler; and by nieces and nephews Megan, Lindsay, Bryan and Bradley. He was also well loved by his sisters- and brother-in-law, Ann Marie and Frank McGoldrick, and Jacqueline Hudak and family.  He was predeceased by his father, Jack Sexton Sr.

A funeral mass in celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Laguna Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for medical research, www.michaeljfox.org, or the Parkinson’s Resource Organization for caregivers and their families, www.parkinsonsresource.org.

The family wishes to thank Sexton’s caregivers, Chantelle, Mischa, and Jeannie.

They also especially thank the community of Laguna Beach, who shared in the love and care of Sexton  through the years: the artists and patrons of the Sawdust Festival, city lifeguards, Adolfo’s, Pavilions, and Coast Hardware, to name just a few.  Even when by himself, he was never alone in his beloved Laguna.

Carole Ann Wagner of Indian Wells, Calif. passed away at home on June 22, 2011. Carole was born in Antigo, Wis. on September 11, 1941. After completing high school she decided to come to California for all it offered. She turned to real estate as a career and soon became a leader in the field. She started in the Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles. She bought, sold, and managed apartment buildings and expanded throughout California. She made many friends along the way. Her outgoing ways and careful investments helped many of those friends reach financial success.

She is survived by her long time business partner and friend, Michael Wood of Palm Desert, Calif.; her brother, Tom (Linda) Wagner of Tavares, Fla.; sisters, Kaye (Larry) Aiken of La Quinta, Calif. and Darlene (Ernie) Koprek of Eagle River, Wis.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Carole traveled extensively worldwide and is well remembered by most who met her, even briefly. She was one of those personalities. Before succumbing to Parkinson's disease she said she had no regrets and had done most of what she wanted with the time she was given. 

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Amir H. Mohajerin announces his passing on Thursday, April 28, 2011, his 48th wedding anniverary, at the age of 78. 
 
Amir lived and worked in the Eugene-Springfield area for 31 years and is the founder of the Dermatology Clinic of Springfield.

Amir was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. After graduating from medical school in 1960, he left Iran to do his internship in Canada. In 1962, he came to Madison, Wisconsin for his dermatology residency. In 1963, he married his childhood sweetheart, Shokouh. In 1966, they returned to Canada. They visited Eugene, Oregon in 1974, fell in love with the beauty of the area, and subsequently moved there to raise their family. Amir became an American citizen in 1987.

Amir was active in the Kiwanis Club of Springfield and the Oregon Dermatology Society. In his free time, Amir loved gardening, painting, and sculpting. He was a talented artist and accomplished writer. He published the Mohajerin geneology (2002), Unforgettable Words of Wisdom (2005), and Suffering Genius (2006). He was a member of the Baha’i faith. His family, friends, and patients knew him as a man of great integrity, generosity, and kindness.

Amir retired in 1997. In 2004, they moved to Manhattan Beach, California to be close to their son.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shokouh, son Francis of Manhattan Beach, California, daughter Lena of Portland, Oregon, and four granddaughters.

In accordance with Amir's wishes, no services will be held. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Amir Houshang Mohajerin, MD, FAAD to the Parkinsons Resource Organization 74-090 El Paseo Suite 104, Palm Desert Ca. 92260

Richard Belman of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and formerly of Willimantic, CT and Key Biscayne, FL, passed away in Long Beach, CA on April 13, 2011. Richard was the son of Abraham Belman and Celia R. (Cohen) Belman Rosow.
 
He was born on June 19, 1933 and grew up in Willimantic, CT and attended Windham High School, graduating from Tilton School in Tilton, New Hampshire. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Europe. Upon his discharge, Richard earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Hartford before moving to Miami Beach, FL where he taught elementary school. In the early 1960’s he relocated to Los Angeles, where he resided for most of the remainder of his life. Richard received his doctorate and was employed as a teacher, counselor and principal in a number of skill and occupational training centers operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District. He returned briefly to Florida to care for his mother in her later years; however, his primary home remained in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Richard is survived by his brother, James Belman of San Rafael, CA; his step-brother, Norman Rosow of Avon, CT; his nephew, Miles Dunn of East Haven, CT; his nieces Nancy Tulin of Berlin, CT and Joanne Hoffman of North Haven, CT; as well as cousins and numerous friends throughout the United States. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Belman Dunn.

Richard’s family and friends wish to thank his caregivers who made his final months more comfortable. All arrangements will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the “Richard Belman Memorial” at Parkinson’s Resource Organization; 74-478 Hwy 111, #102; Palm Desert, CA 92260.

On April 10, 2011, JAMES "JIM" ADAM MCGARRITY, age 68 of Bel Air died peacefully at his home from complications related to Parkinson's disease. He was the husband of 47 years to Mahia McGarrity (nee Yealdhall); loving father to Deborah Vaught and her husband James; loving father to Michael McGarrity and his wife Tracey; the cherished grandfather to Brandon and Christopher Vaught and Austin McGarrity. Also survived by his brother Edward J. McGarrity and his wife Grace along with many other loving friends and relatives. Jim was born in Baltimore, MD on January 24, 1943 to the late James S. and S. Mary McGarrity (nee Lonczynski), He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1951. He married in June 1964 and moved his family to Harford County in 1973. He served the majority of his career as Vice President of CAM Construction Company in Timonium until his retirement in 2004. He then managed and was part owner of the Play it Again Sports Store in the Festival of Bel Air until his illness left him incapable of continuing, Jim was an avid golfer and served as President of Maryland Golf and Country Club in 1999. He loved 1950's music and could tell you not only the artist but also the record label of which the song was produced. He was described by his many friends and family as the "life of the party" and "always the last to leave!" He was a devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed family gatherings and summer vacations, He and his wife Mahia enjoyed socializing and were Friday night "regulars" at Scotto's Italian Restaurant almost from the day it opened.