Sigma Chi - Montana State University

Beta Rho Chapter of Sigma Chi Montana State University P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested R. Flint Taylor '62 entered Chapter Eternal on February 27, 2021, on his favorite ski run in New Mexico. He was one-of-a-kind: a loving husband, Vietnam vet, and distinguished veterinary pathologist. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Tanya (Tom); son, Dylan; brother, James (Barbara); and sister, Anne (Richard). Jay "Scott" Karaffa '74 entered Chapter Eternal on June 16, 2020, at 68 due to natural causes. Following his graduation from Montana State, he returned to Great Falls and worked as a surveyor at omas, Dean, & Hoskins, the assistant to the public works director for the Public Works Department of Great Falls, as facilities director at Great Falls College Montana State University, and as a project manager at Boland Construction before he retired. Scott was also a proud lifetime member of Sigma Chi and the Fraternal Order of the Elks. He spent time as a ski coach with Eagle Mount, and enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping, and playing cards with his many friends. He loved yardwork and took great pride in his yard. ALUMNI NEWS Gilbert Yost '50 is retired and nearing the age of 100. He lives in East Wenatchee, Wash. John J. Cassidy, Ph.D. '52 has been retired from the Bechtel Corporation in San Francisco since 2004 and is approaching his 90th birthday. Aer retiring from Bechtel, he spent 15 years as a private consultant on water-resource projects in the U.S. and some other countries. During the 20 years he spent with Bechtel, he traveled much of the world visiting company projects. Altogether, he has been to 53 different countries. His wife, Alice Willman (Alpha Gam 1955), who passed away in 2005, was able to travel with him much of the time. John hasn't been in contact with his Beta Rho brothers, but he does have a few Sig friends from other chapter living with him in independent living condos in Walnut Creek, Calif. John has three granddaughters, one grandson, and a great- granddaughter, Gia. Email: jjcassidyhydro@ comcast.net Charles McCahill '52 is sad to report the passing of his father, Perry McCahill, on November 27, 2019. He joined Charles' mother, Charlotte, who passed away in 2017. He and his children all miss them tremendously. Charles lives in Roswell, Ga. bobcatsigs.org Search: Sigma Chi, Beta Rho at Montana State University Joseph D. Brookshier '59 is living in a senior living facility in Billings and shared that Brother Don Glynn '52 also lives in the same facility. He's still active with the Montana Federation of Public Employment union. Email: j_brkshr@ yahoo.com Jesse G. Armitage '65 has been in the electrical contracting business for 27 years. He is still doing some horse clinics and gives lessons periodically. "Life is good, health is good." He lives in Bozeman, Mont. Email jesse@ armitageelectric.com omas D. Fulton '69 spends his summer is Bozeman and winters in Meza, Ariz. He still flies, skies, golfs, and plays pickleball. He also remains involved in Warriors and Quiet Waters. Email: bentom@gmail.com John M. Green '70 and his wife, Sandra, are semi-retired in Mesa, Ariz. ey celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2018. Last year marked John's 50th anniversary as a brother of Sigma Chi. "Living the dream, as we always have!" Email: ssqueen@wwdb.org Gerald L. Pitzer '70 is enjoying retirement in Highland Heights, Ky. Duane A. Walker '79 says, "Keep up the good work on campus!" He lives in Great Falls, Mont. Email: duane@walkerdesigngroup.com Mark W. Peres '81 le Fluor aer 15 years to be the vice president of engineering at Kairos Power, where they are designing a fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature nuclear reactor as a clean solution to protect the environment and improve people's quality of life. Mark and his lovely wife, Laura, enjoy spending time with their 8-year-old twin grandsons. ey live in Greer, S.C. Email: mark.peres@att.net ALUMNI UPDATE (Continued from page 2) Attention: is newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your Sigma Chi son is still attending Montana State University, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. ank you.

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