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Dr. Aldrich (KSU '47), 83, Hartford, S.D., died April 5, 2006. Prior to retirement in 1987, he owned a practice in Hartford. Dr. Aldrich served on the Hartford Town Council and was a charter member and past president of the Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society. His wife, Ruby; two sons; and a daughter survive him. Memorials may be made to Faith Temple, 2121 W. 33rd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105; or McCrossan Boys Ranch, 47135 260th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57107.

Dr. Gaffin (ISU '41), 89, Sun City West, Ariz., died March 11, 2006. From 1964 until retirement in 1976, he owned Burlingame Animal Hospital, a small animal practice in Burlingame, Calif. Prior to that, Dr. Gaffin served as cattle superintendent and ranch manager of Flying W Ranch, an Aberdeen-Angus cattle operation in Hallsville, Mo. Early in his career, he owned DeWitt County Veterinary Clinic in Clinton, Ill. Dr. Gaffin was a member of the Illinois State, Missouri, and California VMAs. An Army veteran of World War II, he served as post veterinarian and chief of the medical research laboratory at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah. Dr. Gaffin's wife, Helen; a daughter; and two sons survive him.

Dr. Graham (ISU '42), 86, Milo, Iowa, died March 25, 2006. Prior to retirement, he was in mixed practice in Milo. Following graduation, Dr. Graham practiced in Centerville, Iowa, for a year. From 1943-1945, he served in the Army Second Engineers Special Brigade.

Dr. Graham was a past member of the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine and the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. A life member of the Iowa VMA, he served on its executive board. Dr. Graham was a past president of the South Central Iowa VMA. He received an SCIVMA award for outstanding service to the profession and the association in 2004, and was named Iowa Veterinarian of the Year in 2005.

Dr. Graham directed and appeared in three educational films concerning surgical repair of scrotal hernias in swine, anaplasmosis prevention and control, and auction market practice. He was a member of the American Legion and served on the Milo City Council. Dr. Graham's wife, Kathy; a son; and a daughter survive him. His nephew, Dr. Max A. Mekus (ISU '69), is a veterinarian in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Milo American Legion, Milo, IA 50166.

Dr. Lawrence (AUB '59), 72, Terry, Miss., died Oct. 26, 2005. From 1959 until retirement in 2001, he owned a practice in Jackson, Miss. Dr. Lawrence was a founding member of the Animal Emergency Clinic in Jackson and a member of the Mississippi, Central Mississippi, and Jackson VMAs. He was also a member of the Hinds County Cattlemen's Association, Hinds County Forestry Association, and Hinds County Livestock Board. Dr. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann, and three daughters.

Dr. List (PUR '78), 57, Bloomington, Ind., died Oct. 22, 2005.

Dr. McDonald (AUB '67), 63, Lebanon Junction, Ky., died Feb. 4, 2006. He owned the Spay and Neuter Surgery Clinic in Lebanon Junction since the early 1990s. Following graduation, Dr. McDonald owned a small animal practice in Louisville, Ky. He then went into equine practice in Fairdale, Ky., also working as track veterinarian for Churchill Downs and Turfway Park racetracks. Later in his career, Dr. McDonald served as state veterinarian in Kentucky and assistant state veterinarian in Florida. During that time, he helped eradicate bovine tuberculosis in Kentucky and wrote the Animal Lemon Law on small animals in Florida.

Dr. McDonald was a member of the Kentucky VMA, a charter member of the Florida Cracker Cattle Breeders Association, and associate editor of the Florida Journal of Public Health.

His two sons survive him. Dr. McDonald's brother, Dr. Robert A. McDonald (AUB '79), is a veterinarian in Hughson, Calif. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Michael J. McDonald Memorial Fund (going toward the Bullitt County Animal Shelter), Bullitt County Bank, 340 S. Buckman St., Shepherdsville, KY 40165.

Dr. Meininger Alberti (COL '48), 87, Overland Park, Kan., died Oct. 15, 2005. Retired since 1998, she established Georgetown Animal Clinic in Overland Park in 1983. Before that, Dr. Meininger Alberti practiced at Fowler Meininger Alberti Animal Hospital in Fairway, Kan. Early in her career, she practiced in Kansas City, Kan., with her father, Dr. T.A. Fowler (deceased).

Dr. Meininger Alberti showed Quarter Horses and won several awards with her horse, Doc's Sunshine Boy. She was a member of the American, Kansas, and Missouri Quarter Horse associations. Dr. Meininger Alberti was also a founding member of the Animal Haven Animal Shelter in Kansas City, Mo. Memorials toward the Dr. Tildie Meininger Memorial Fund may be sent to Animal Haven Building Fund, P.O. Box 413071, Kansas City, MO 64141.

Dr. Mettler (WIS '92), 41, Eau Claire, Wis., died Feb. 19, 2006. He owned Westgate Animal Hospital in Eau Claire since 1997. Early in his career, Dr. Mettler practiced in Chetek, Wis. He was a member of the Wisconsin VMA and Northwestern Wisconsin VMA. A past president of the Eau Claire chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Dr. Mettler was also a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His wife, Amy; a son; and two daughters survive him. Memorials toward the John B. Mettler Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, may be made c/o Charter Bank, 1010 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Dr. Olin (KSU '50), 80, Mendota Heights, Minn., died April 15, 2006. He owned a practice in St. Paul, Minn., until 1994. From 1950-1953, Dr. Olin served as a lieutenant in the Army Veterinary Corps during the Korean War. He later served in the Air Force Reserve, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Dr. Olin was a past president of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital Association, and Ramsey County Humane Society. He was also a past president of the St. Paul Rotary Club and a past district governor for Rotary International. A member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dr. Olin was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, and five Battle Stars.

His wife, Marilyn, and a son survive him. Memorials may be made to Ramsey County Humane Society, 1115 Beulah Lane, St. Paul, MN 55108; or Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 Robert St. S., St. Paul, MN 55118.

Dr. Orcutt (UP '45), 93, Rowley, Mass., died April 8, 2006. He was the founder of what is now known as SRH Veterinary Services, a mixed practice focusing on equine health care, in Ipswich, Mass. Dr. Orcutt also bred, trained, and exhibited Morgan horses. He was a member of the Massachusetts VMA. Dr. Orcutt served in the Army Reserve during World War II and as a captain in the Army Veterinary Corps during the Korean War. He is survived by a son and two daughters.

Dr. Orcutt's son, Dr. Robert M. Orcutt (COR '71), and daughter, Dr. Helen O. Noble (UP '81), practice at SRH Veterinary Services. Memorials in his name may be made to Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England, P.O. Box 3221, North Attleboro, MA 02761.

Dr. Pearson (MIN '53), 84, Van Buren, Ark., died Dec. 26, 2005. From 1972 until retirement in 1989, he worked in meat and poultry inspection for the Department of Agriculture in Minnesota and Arkansas. Prior to that, Dr. Pearson owned a practice in Pine Island, Minn., for 17 years. Following graduation, he practiced in western Wisconsin and Zumbrota, Minn. Dr. Pearson was a member of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians. A World War II veteran, he served in the Marine Corps and the Navy. He is survived by a daughter and two stepdaughters. Memorials may be made to the Gospel Rescue Mission, 201 Drennen, Van Buren, AR 72956.

Dr. Peters (OSU '35), 92, Redkey, Ind., died Dec. 20, 2005. Prior to retirement, he owned a practice in Redkey for 40 years. Dr. Peters was a member of the Indiana VMA. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps. Dr. Peters attained the rank of captain. His son and daughter survive him. Memorials may be made to Jay County Humane Society, Blaine Pike, Portland, IN 47371; or Redkey United Methodist Church, Box 545, Redkey, IN 47373.

Dr. Russell (AUB '60), 70, Pike Road, Ala., died Dec. 6, 2005. He owned Eastmont Animal Clinic in Montgomery, Ala., for 43 years. Dr. Russell was a member of the Alabama VMA, was a past president of the Central Alabama VMA, and served on the Alabama State Board of Health. In 1979, he received the Alabama VMA Service Award.

An avid crusader for organ donation, Dr. Russell chaired the Kidney Foundation of Alabama. He was given its highest honor, the H. Shannon Lowder Founder's Award. Dr. Russell is survived by his wife, Betty Ann; a daughter; and two sons. Memorials may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church, 4428 Wallahatchee Road, Pike Road, AL 36064.

Dr. Shouse (AUB '68), 61, Ledbetter, Ky., died Oct. 27, 2005. He was a small animal practitioner.

Dr. Snook (WSU '53), 79, Deer Park, Wash., died March 17, 2006. He owned Deer Park Veterinary Clinic for 37 years. Dr. Snook also worked as a volunteer veterinarian at the Spokane Interstate Fair and trained Arabian horses. He served on the Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors for five years, chairing it in 1977. Dr. Snook was a Deer Park city councilman. A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy. Dr. Snook is survived by his wife, Jannis; two sons; and a daughter. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210; Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman St., Spokane, WA 99202; or Northview Bible Church, 13521 N. Mill Road, Spokane, WA 99208.

Dr. Thannum (MIN '62), 71, Shell Lake, Wis., died March 28, 2006. During his more than 40-year career, he co-established Care Animal Clinic in Hayward, Wis., practicing there and at Spooner Veterinary Clinic in Spooner, Wis. Dr. Thannum was an Army veteran, attaining the rank of sergeant. His wife, Helen; a son; two daughters; a stepson; and a stepdaughter survive him. Dr. Thannum's daughter, Dr. Jodi L. Thannum (WIS '96), is a veterinarian in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Dr. Williams (WSU '36), 94, Sacramento, Calif., died Oct. 19, 2005. Before retiring in 1976, he worked for the Department of Agriculture in meat and poultry inspection. Prior to that, Dr. Williams owned a small animal practice in Victorville, Calif. Early in his career, he served as a territorial veterinarian in Alaska. Dr. Williams was an Army Veterinary Corps veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of major. His wife, Kathleen, and a daughter survive him.