Remembering our friends
H. Wilbur Hardacre died Sept. 23, 2000, in Anderson. Born in North Dakota, he was an Anderson, Ind., resident most of his life and was active in the Anderson community. In 1975, he retired as president from Best Ever Dairy. Eleven years later, the university recognized Hardacre with an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 1986, members of the Hardacre family established the Best Ever/Hardacre Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded annually to students from Anderson/Madison County. It is the largest endowed scholarship fund at AU. Hardacre is survived by his wife, Martha (House) Hardacre; three sons, William, Lowell and Jerry Hardacre; three stepchildren, Charlotte Baker, Halford McLaughlin BA 74 and James McLaughlin; a brother, Lester Hardacre; four sisters, Nell Merrell, Wilma "Dolly" Sparks, Christine Zuck and Toby Germany; and eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Flora (Rayl) Hardacre; two sisters, Dorothy Hough and Mable Sylvester; and two brothers, Paul and Lloyd Hardacre.
Dr. Fred Shoot died Sept. 17, 2000, after an extended illness. Shoot came to AU in 1953 to teach religious studies. He was named associate dean in 1967 and dean of instruction in 1970. He retired in 1980 and was named Professor Emeritus. In 1988, he received the Distinguished Service Award from AU. Shoot is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Bernice (Toning) Shoot; two sons, Rick Shoot Jr. 66 and Roger Shoot BA 74; two sisters, Ruth Madden and Gladys Hayes; and a granddaughter and four step-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Frederick and Bernice Shoot Scholarship Fund at Anderson University or the Coolidge Chancel Concert Series Endowment Fund at Park Place Church of God in Anderson, Ind.
A. Mae (Johnson) Robinson BS 47 died Sept. 4, 2000, in Anderson, Ind. While a student at AU, she was president of Christian Volunteers. She worked in the Japanese relocation center in Colorado for two summers during World War II and with a Christian youth group in Neon, Ky., during another summer. She was a charter member of the Camarada social club on campus. She and husband Simon Robinson BA 50 spent nine years in Kenya and Tanzania working as missionaries. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Brent Robinson 72; two daughters, Brenda (Robinson) Nickelson 70 and Darlene (Robinson) Kofsky 75; three grandchildren; and five sisters.
Annabelle J. (Annis) Snyder BS 49 died Aug. 27, 2000, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. While at AU, she was among nine women in the nation to win scholastic honors. With a Science Institute Fellowship, she earned a master of arts degree from Central Michigan University while also teaching full time and raising her family. She taught science and English at Shepherd High School from 1957 to 1984. In her retirement, she volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program and at the Masonic home. She is survived by her husband of 51years, Max Snyder; two sons, Robert and Donald Snyder; and three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Marshall B. Call BS 50 died Oct. 3, 2000, in Winter Park, Fla. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. After graduating from AU, he earned his masters degree from Ball State University. He began his teaching career in Anderson, Ind., in 1950. He taught and coached at Longfellow and Park Place elementary schools. He moved to Winter Park in 1976, where he was a principal and teacher at the Agape Christian School for 10 years. In retirement, he was a substitute teacher at Faith Christian Academy in Orlando, Fla. He was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice (Clevenger) Call; a daughter, Peggy (Call) Brown BA 76; a brother, Donald Call; and two grandchildren.
Charles Swinford 50 died Aug. 5, 2000, in Anderson, Ind. In his earlier years, he was a self-employed insurance and restaurant equipment salesman. He owned and sold packaging supplies through Sacs Inc. He was the first president of the Westvale PTA, a co-founder and commissioner of the Anderson Junior Football League, and past president of the Erskine Little League. He was a founding member of the AMVETS Norman McClain Post 9, where he served as state commander and on the National Executive Committee of the organization. He served 13 years in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II and as a recruiter for the Navy during the Korean War. He was also a talented artist and performed a comedy-chat talk act throughout the Midwest. Survivors include his three children, Beth Furnish, Steve Swinford and Dan Swinford; and 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Robert D. Hamel BS 54 died Sept. 17, 2000, in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked for the Social Security Administration and as administrator of HMO in Dubuque. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Doris Hamel; one son, Don Hamel; one daughter, Valetta (Hamel) Franks 78; three grandchildren; and a brother, Ben Hamel. Henry Fox BA 70 died Sept. 24, 2000, in Plano, Texas. He taught mathematics and computer science. His wife, Pat, preceded him in death. Survivors include three children, Melody Morrison 75, Darryl Fox 78 and Brad Fox BA 83; three brothers, Charles Fox BA 66, John Fox and James Fox; two sisters, Helen Kelly and Jane Wiseman; and seven grandchildren.
Steve C. Malcom BA 74 was found dead in his Moscow apartment Aug. 24, 2000. According to the U.S. State Department, Russian authorities have ruled the death a homicide. Authorities did not announce a motive for the crime but stated that several pieces of audio and video equipment were missing from his apartment. A lifelong admirer of the Russian culture, Malcom had lived in Moscow about three years. While a student at AU, he had taken courses in Russian and visited the Soviet Union with a college group sponsored by Prof. Tom Pappas. He attended Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Illinois. He had been an Episcopal priest since the mid-1980s, serving in parishes in Chicago and Nebraska. He had been rector of St. Marys Episcopal Church, Nebraska City, Neb., for eight years when he resigned in 1997 to move to Moscow and teach English. Survivors include his parents, Robert and LaVica Malcom; a sister, Vickie Malcom Prillaman BA 74; and two brothers, Clint Malcom 76 and Kent Malcom 83.
John W. Redmond BA 75, MDiv 80 died Aug. 16, 2000, in Brownsville, Texas. He had been a journeyman tool and die maker and retired from Delco Remy after 35 years of employment. He served as an interim pastor for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) throughout Indiana for 30 years. He played semi-professional softball and coached young adult mens softball teams. He organized many church softball leagues throughout central Indiana. He moved to Texas in 1981. He is survived by his wife, Avis, to whom he was married for almost 64 years. Other survivors include three daughters, Joan Maddy, Joyce Vickery and Bonnie Barmes; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Adona Beach BA 80 died Oct. 19, 2000. A memorial service was held at Emerald Avenue Church of God in Chicago.
