John Higley ’51—part of a three-generation Dartmouth family including his father, Clifford, class of 1924, brother Dick ’49 and son Tim ’85—died on March 16 in Charlton, Massachusetts.
Charles H. Hood ’51, a longtime leader and supporter of the Hood Museum of Art and a key participant in the museum’s current expansion, died February 8 at his home in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Richard W. Swain ’51 died at his home in Grand Haven, Michigan, on July 25. He is survived by three children, including son David ’78. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His wife, Mary, predeceased him.
Reed M. Badgley ’51—a man for all seasons who loved jazz, poetry and performing magic tricks—died on April 12 in Chicago. He is survived by three children, including son Forrest ’93, and four grandchildren.
Harold C. Johnson Jr. ’51 died on June 1 at his home in Harwich, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Maribel, two children and a grandchild. After graduation from Dartmouth Harry served in the U.S.
William E. Miller ’51 died at his home in Phoenix on May 19. In his 60 years of living in the Southwest he was widely known as “Mr. Phoenix” for his many contributions to that city.
Peter R. Mann ’51, a much-honored contributor to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles as volunteer, lay treasurer and administrator, died on March 16 at his home in Pacific Palisades, California.
Peter H. Bixby ’51 died on January 19, 2012. He had been a longtime New Jersey resident, living most recently in Brielle. He is survived by four sons and 12 grandchildren. His wife, Audrey, predeceased him.
William K. Blodgett ’51, a widely respected consultant in sales and marketing management, died on January 13. He had lived for many years in Lake Forest, Illinois.