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Obituaries

Fall 2011

1928

Eleanor Jones Henderson died on August 23 in Medford at the age of 100. Eleanor attended MFS through ninth grade and graduated from Westtown School. She received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught English and Literature in Merchantville, at George School and in Montgomery County, MD. She was an avid bird watcher, a world traveler and a life-long member of the Religious Society of Friends. She is survived by her three children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and a younger sister.

1933

Charles Jackson Allen, Jr. died on May 18 at age 97, a resident of Medford Leas.  After graduating from MFS, Jack went on to Haverford College graduating in 1937 with a degree in Engineering.  Jack was the owner of Wm. M. Hendrickson Co. an electrical motor repair company in Philadelphia.  Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Jack was a highly skilled golfer with many local championships to his name. He enjoyed music and playing saxophone for a local band in Cinnaminson and had a lifelong passion for photography.  Jack is survived by his daughter, Mary Anne Bradford, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nephew, Samuel L. Allen, III ’57. Jack was predeceased by his wife, his son, sister Esther Allen Creer ’24, and his brothers, the late Samuel Allen ’25, the late Rodman Allen ’30, and the late Francis Allen ’30.

1936

Constance Anderson Elliott, 92, of North Garden, VA died Friday, July 29. Born in Philadelphia, Constance graduated from MFS in 1936 and from Wheaton College in 1940. She attended the Teachers College, Columbia University in New York and taught school in Harlem in 1941. Constance married Frank Elliott on May 30, 1942, while the young Lieutenant was an Army Air Corps flight instructor at Maxwell Field, near Montgomery, Alabama. The first of their five children was born while Frank was leading B-24 missions over Europe. He was on various Cold War assignments in Europe when each of the next three children arrived. She accompanied him on postings in Alabama, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Washington D. C., Louisiana, Texas, Maine, and Nebraska, as he rose to Brigadier General in the Strategic Air Command. She was a wellspring of affection for her children; her patience, love, and encouragement gave them a home that transcended geographic location. When Frank retired from the Air Force in 1968, the couple moved to Connecticut while Frank went to work helping set up the International Executive Service Corps based in New York City. They moved to Alexandria, while Frank headed the Farmers' Home Administration during the Nixon administration. In 1977, Constance and Frank returned to North Garden to enjoy retirement. She volunteered at the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, the McGuffey Art Center and the local library. She is survived by her children, Constance Valentine, Ross Elliott, Richard "Randy" Elliott, Josephine "Misty" Corbin and Mary Cecilia "Merci" Federici; by her grandchildren, Josh Elliott, Travis and Jennifer Valentine, Drake and Rory Elliott, Elizabeth Corbin, Josephine Federici; and by her great-grandson, Chance Elliott and great- granddaughter, Colby Jacob.  She was predeceased by her brother Richard D. Anderson ’40.

1945

Carol Molineux Bartholomew, a resident of Newtown Square, PA, died on October 5, 2010 at the age of 82. She is survived by her children, Walter Lee Bartholomew III, Anne R. Bartholomew and Carrie B. Bole, six grandchildren and two siblings. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter L. Bartholomew ’41, and brother-in-law, Robert Bartholomew ’37.

1951

Susan Sparks Schuehler Ehly died on October 25, 2010 at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, PA at the age of 76. Susan was a 1955 graduate of Drexel University, and received her B.S., Ed.M. and Ed.D. from Rutgers University. Founder of the Continuing Studies program at Bucks County Community College and Dean Emeritus of Moravian College’s Division of Continuing Studies, she was an advocate for adult education. She shared her love of flower arranging and riding horses with each of two daughters.

1952

Margaret Bancroft Coles Sharp died on July 15 at the age of 76. A resident of Bridgeton, Margaret was active in The Grange and the Girl Scouts of Burlington County. She is survived by her husband, Samuel,  daughter Margaret Ann, and brother Henry B. Coles ’45. She was predeceased by her son Samuel, Jr.

1959

Mary Graff Shrimpton, a resident of Lansdale, PA, died on May 2 at the age of 69. After graduating from MFS and Drexel University, she worked at Strawbridge & Clothier until her marriage in 1975. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, David, son Jeff, brother Edwin Graff ’63, and a niece and nephew.

1962

Frederick R. Smith, of Gainesville, FL, died on October 20 at the age of 66. Fred was a loyal employee of Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. He was past president of the Camden Jaycees, former captain of the Haddonfield Auxiliary Police Association, member of the Haddonfield Rotary Club and Haddonfield First Presbyterian Church. He was a prominent photographer in the South Jersey area working for the studios of Edwin G. Quinn Photography, Paul Trace Studio and Frederick R. Smith Photography. Fred is survived by his wife, Anne, his daughters, Carolyne and Allison, and two grandchildren.

1964

Edward D. Wildman, Ph.D died on September 8, 2011 at the age of 64. He was a resident of Hanksville, VT. He was born in Mount Holly, NJ, the son of Edward D. and Hannah (DeCou) Wildman. He received his B.S. and M.S. from University of Maine and received his doctorate in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech. Ed married Carol Pettit on Sept. 5, 1970 and moved  to Vermont in 1978 and settled on a cliff in the Huntington River Valley in 1980. Ed was employed by the University of Vermont, Dairy Science Department in a three-way position Extension/Research/Teaching from 1978 to 1990. From 1990 until 2004 he was self-employed as a Dairy Management Consultant. In 2004 he took the position as Huntington Town Administrator. Ed enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed bird watching from his deck, canoeing in Maine, hunting, cross country and downhill skiing and snowshoeing the woods of Hanksville. Ed believed in serving his community. In 1992 he became involved with Richmond Rescue, Inc. and achieved the level of EMT-I. He was a Crew Chief for many years and served as President of Richmond Rescue, Inc. from 2000 to 2005. He was influential with the Huntington Volunteer Fire Department, assisting in building a new fire station, starting a cadet program, and creating the Huntington First Response. Ed was deeply involved with the Champlain Valley Exposition. From 1982 to 1998 he served as Superintendent of Cattle for the Champlain Valley Fair. From 1982 to 2000 he served on the Board of Directors. From 1986 to 1987 he served as their Vice President and from 1988 to 1990 he served as President. In 2001, he was awarded status of Director Emeritus by the Board of Directors. Currently, he was co-chairing the Advisory Board. Ed is survived by his wife, Carol, son E. Davis Wildman, granddaughter Sarah Hannah Wildman, sister Margaret Kimple, brother Howard Wildman ’65 and sister Martha Wildman ’69.

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John Struthers Dunn, Jr. died on May 28 at the age of 82 in Melbourne, FL. John graduated from Germantown Friends School and received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from University of Pennsylvania. When he was 12, John began working for Struthers-Dunn, a manufacturing company established by his father in 1923. After he became president in the 1950s, he moved the company to Pitman. John retired in 1986. Struthers-Dunn produces electrical components used in the auto, defense and aviation industries and is now located in South Carolina. An enthusiastic surfer, John taught his children to surf at the Jersey Shore. They surfed in South Africa, the South Pacific and on winter vacations in Puerto Rico for 40 years. John surfed until he was 70. John is survived by his wife, Judy, his daughter Elizabeth Dunn Ross ’72, his sons Robert Dunn ’71, Gerritt Dunn ’74, David Dunn ’76, and Jonathan Dunn ’82, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Marcia Coward of Moorestown died on May 11 at the age of 76. A former MFS staff member, she is survived by her son, Charles Waddell (Chip) Coward, III ’78, grandson Westin Coward, brother Jon Windness, several nieces and nephews and many close friends. She was predeceased by her son William Mark Coward ’81.

Kirk Russell, the head coach of the only state championship boys soccer team in school history, passed away on September 27. Mr. Russell wore many hats during his time at Moorestown Friends. He was the Director of Development from 1978-83, Director of Upper School Admissions from 1983-85 and Director of Admissions and Physical Facilities from 1983-85. In 1979, the boys soccer team, coached by Mr. Russell, downed St. Cecilia’s of Kearny 1-0 in double overtime to win the New Jersey Parochial B state championship. He also led the team to the South Jersey Parochial B title in 1980. He also served as Director of Admissions at Friends Select School, The Darrow School (NY), and West Nottingham Academy (MD). Head of School Larry Van Meter was the Head at Darrow during Mr. Russell's time there and was also familiar with his impact at Moorestown Friends. “Kirk will long be remembered as a great mentor and coach—someone who cared deeply about kids and believed deeply in MFS and Quaker education,” he said. In addition to his mother, Esther McKechnie Russell, Mr. Russell is survived by his son, Jason Wilkinson, his sisters, Laurie Worth and Paige Russell, and other relatives.

Moorestown Friends School alumni parent, former teacher and administrator Carol “Sandy” Wang passed away on Saturday, September 17. Ms. Wang began as a Pre-Primary teacher at MFS in the 1972-73 school year.  She taught Primary in 1977-78 and 1978-79, and became Assistant Lower School Director in 1979-80, a post she held until 1982-83.  During that time she also taught 4th and 5th grade, and became Lower School Director of Studies her last year in the Lower School. She then transitioned to serve as Director of Development from 1983 to 1987, during which time the Third Century Fund, MFS’s first capital campaign, was successfully completed and Stokes Hall was built. She then served as Head of Lower School at the Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Michael Wang, two children, Andy Wang '85 and Kathy Wang Seward '85, along with other relatives.

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