Sigma Chi - University of Missouri

Xi Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Missouri P.O. Box 22548 Kansas City, MO 64113-2548 Address Service Requested The Tiger Sig STAY CONNECTED Chapter Website xixichaptersigmachi.com L Twitter @SigmaChiXiXi Ron Mills '49 died on April 16 at the age of 87. He was a proud Mizzou and Sigma Chi alumnus. He was a halfback for the Tigers and was part of the 1946 Cotton Bowl team. Ron went on to serve as a lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Navy, while also playing baseball for them. After a distinguished naval career, Ron worked side-by-side with his father before establishing and growing the Cole Harford Company. Ron remained with Cole Harford for 36 years before retiring in Arizona with his wife, Betty. While in Kansas City, Ron was an active member in the Vanguard Breakfast Club. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their lake houses. He was a role model and mentor to his entire family. William S. Chase '51 died on December 7 at the age of 86 in Plano, Texas. He served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He was a 33rd Degree Master Mason, receiving his 50-year pin in 2002. Bill was in the textile business his entire working career, moving from Kansas City to Chicago in 1959 and to Dallas in 1974. Gordon M. Roberts '51 died on May 16 at the age of 86. He proudly served as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. Gordon worked for AM International as an executive for 35 years. His life was enriched by his deep love of family and friends; he was a loving husband and father. Guy B. Davis '54 died on May 4 at the age of 83. He arrived in the Territory of Hawaii in 1959 after a Navy career as a flight instructor during the Korean Conflict. Guy continued his career in various aviation-related businesses, all nurturing his passion for flying. In 1961, he set the world record for time aloft in a glider, 71 hours and five minutes, flying over Windward, Oahu, a record that still stands. Guy, generally in partnership with his wife, Jeanne, Chapter eternal accumulated a trove of medals and awards from crossing the finish line in 115 local triathlons, biathlons, marathons, and other biking, swimming, and/or running events, including 26 Tinman Triathlon races, finishing the last Tinman at age 81 as the oldest person in the race. Looking back: It is interesting to note that the total cost of our first house at 500 College was less than half the expense of rebuilding the front staircase during our recent renovation. Ah, give use the good old days. Well, not all of them. ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending the University of Missouri, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.

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