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International House Times 17 University. She became the director of admissions and assistant dean of students, acting as a leader and helping generations of students succeed. Marion Ross (IH 1946-51) I-House Alumna of the Year 2001, Marion Ross, intrepid world traveler, professor emerita, and a former dean at Mills College, died on October 25, 2018, at her Berkeley home at the age of 94. Marion served on the resident council when she lived at International House from 1946 to 1951. After attending the London School of Economics for a year, she began doctoral studies at UC Berkeley, completing her Ph.D. in economics in 1956 — one of the few women at that time to achieve a doctoral degree in economics from UC Berkeley. She became a Fulbright Scholar to India, and then taught economics at the University of Michigan-Flint for three years. Marion's love of sailing and backpacking prompted her return to the Bay Area. Later, she was the first woman on the I-House Finance Committee, serving for 15 years as a member of the Board of Directors, chief financial officer, and chair of the finance committee. She co-founded the Rafael Rodriguez/ Golden Age Scholarship endowment for international students. Marion is survived by her nieces Ann and Barbara, nephew Ross, several grandnieces and grandnephews, and many loving friends. Donations in her honor can be made to the Rafael Rodriguez Golden Age Fellowship at I-House. Learn more about Marion's extraordinary contributions to I-House on pages 8 and 9. 1940s Nancy Anderson Chirich (IH 1945-47) Nancy — writer, editor, publisher, and environmental advocate — passed away on January 13, 2015 in Berkeley at the age of 91. After graduating from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism in 1947, Nancy worked for the American Embassy, on assignment for the United States Information Service as photographer and journalist. During her return to the Bay Area, she authored Life With Wine, a collection of California vintner interviews, and founded mystery novel publishing company, Cliffhanger Press, which gained critical acclaim as an independent press with its Edgar- nominated authors. On the third anniversary of her passing, her ashes were scattered along the Pacific coastline, amongst family and friends. Contributions are being made to her favorite local public radio station, KALW, to honor her affinity for fine journalism. Harvey Kennard Holden (IH 1946-48) Harvey passed away peacefully at home after a beautiful life spanning 95 years. He attended Beverly Hills High school in 1936 with several future movie stars, then California State University at San Diego, and ultimately received his MBA from UC Berkeley. He made many lifelong friends at International House. Joining the Air Force at the start of WWII, he served in Florida, the Philippines, and Japan as an officer in charge of entertainment and morale for the troops. His career included being a business manager for several large In Memory packaging firms before starting and running his own successful packaging business until his retirement. He is survived by his sons, Paul and Alan, their wives, children, and grandchildren. Dayton O. Hyde (IH 1946-50) Dayton Ogden "Hawk" Hyde Sr. passed away December 22, 2018, with family at his side. Hyde was not only a rancher and author, but also a naturalist, environmentalist, cowboy historian, rodeo photographer, and rodeo clown. He appeared on several television shows, including "e Dick Cavett Show," "Good Morning America," and "National Geographic Today." People Magazine described him as "an amazing American." Over the years, Hyde was featured in Life and Parade magazines and received many awards. Among his many honors, he was named Conservationist of the Year by three different Oregon governors and the National Cattlemen's Association Environmentalist of the Year; his book, Don Coyote, was named one of the ten best books of the 1980s by the American Library Association. Lily S. Rose (IH 1948-52) Lily S. Rose passed away on August 21, 2018, at the age of 92. Lily and her family escaped Nazi Germany and settled in Chicago. She went to Senn High School, Roosevelt University, and the University of California Berkeley for graduate work. She stayed in San Francisco, teaching special education and then working in human resources. After her husband's passing, Lily returned to Chicago with their two children and went to work at Roosevelt

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