Alpha Phi - Michigan State University

The Ivy 4 Silent Chapter Betty Abling Lifsey '39 entered Silent Chapter on November 18, 2015, at the age of 97. Aer graduating from MSU, she went on to receive a graduate degree in library science from Wayne State University and enjoyed a long ca- reer as a school librarian in Birmingham, Mich. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Tina and Diane, and her granddaughter, Maria. Jane Phillips '60 entered Silent Chapter as a res- ident of Detroit, Mich. She served as a former secretary of the House Corporation. Lucy Gradolph '11 en- tered Silent Chapter on February 1, as a resident of Detroit, Mich. She graduated from Bloom- field Hills Andover High School in 2011, and was on the Dean's List at Michigan State for several years before earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2014. Lucy was a devout animal lover and thoroughly enjoyed acting, modeling, fashion, running, working out, and traveling. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Marcia, and sister, Allison. Alumnae News Mary Clark '43 lives in San Francisco, Calif., and loves having the opportunity to reconnect with her Beta Beta sisters. "So far, all is well with me!" she says. Gunvor Bergishagen Lynch '44 moved to an apartment in an independent living communi- ty in Burlington, Mass., and says, "It is quite a change!" E mail: gunvorjal@yahoo.com M. Joan Friederichs Winston '50 is deeply sad- dened to have closed and sold Jo-An's Papers in 2014 aer 38 years of business in Pompano Beach, Fla. Joan's daughter, Barbara, ran the shop with her. E-mail: jfwma@bellsouth.net Pamela Marsh Frucci '52 has remained active in the community, region, and state as president of the Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts; secretary and treasurer of Wayne Company Council for Arts, History, and Humanities; and as a board member of Keep Michigan Beautiful and Scenic. Pam and her husband, Jack, have two children, Jay and Marti. E-mail: jpfrucci@yahoo.com Marcia MacDonald Kerr '53 and her husband, Dale, are retired and live in Destin, Fla., for six months and in Whitehall, Mich., for the remain- ing six months. In her spare time, Marcia enjoys playing bridge, Mahjong, working out, and golf- ing. She has also been part of a watercoloring group for 12 years. E-mail: mckerr12@gmail.com Dorothy Fall Hill '55 stays active by singing with the Palm Harbor Chorus in Pinellas Coun- ty, Fla. She is always thrilled to attend Beta Beta luncheons and various Panhellenic events. Dor- othy and her husband, Frank, have four chil- dren and live in Tarpon Springs, Fla. E-mail: hhill0423@aol.com Sue Clark Moore '57 has served as a volunteer editor of a start-up newspaper in Kalamazoo County for the last three years, which includes a circulation of approximately 10,500 viewers. Sue is also a member of the Vicksburg Com- munity Schools Foundation, the Vicksburg Historical Society Board, and president of a Revolutionary War event for thousands to at- tend. E-mail: sue@suemoore.com Judith Johnston Van Meter '58 cherishes the powerful connections she maintains with many of her Beta Beta sisters. Aer her husband, Cliff, passed away in 2002, she moved to Vail, Ariz., near the Tucson area to be closer to her daugh- ter and their family. Judith enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, whom all have au- tism. "ey are amazing, fun, and sweet boys," she says. Sally Schrader Stoll '59 was thrilled to take two three-month trips around the world. She and her husband, Ralph, live in Lake Bluff, Ill., where they enjoy spending time with their six grand- children and are season ticket holders for Chica- go's Lyric Opera and Jazz and Blues at Symphony Hall. "I send my best regards to my Beta Beta sisters. Our 50th reunion was a blast!" she says. E-mail: alamanb@aol.com Anne Greenawalt Erickson '62 owns a small vineyard and enjoys making wine for her friends and family. In her spare time, Anne has taken up woodworking, which includes making cor- ner cabinets, highboys, tables, chairs, and bird- houses. Anne and her husband, Gene, have three children and live in Battle Ground, Wash. E-mail: anne@anniesvineyard.com Sharon Lueck Mansberger '62 and her husband, Dale, celebrated 50 years of marriage last Sep- tember. Together they take pleasure in spending time with their three children and 10 grandchil- dren. Sharon cherishes the opportunities she gets to reconnect with Nancy Lewis Delaney '61, Sue Lindsay Reck '62, and Sally Harris Han- nert '62 in Michigan during the summer. E-mail: dlm100@mansberger.net Susan Carlson Stinson '63 and her husband, Phil, enjoy exploring and volunteering in Sleep- ing Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Mich. Sue and Phil have two children, Karen and Randy, and live in Northville, Mich. E-mail: suestinson512@gmail.com Joanne Menzel Blair '71 stays busy as an asso- ciate pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham Michigan, which primarily involves pastoral care and affirmation of the gis of dis- abled individuals. Joanne remains active in the community by serving on the National Board of Presbyterians for disability concerns and advis- ing congregations of all faiths on how to accli- mate disabled individuals into the community. E-mail: joblair5@hotmail.com Christine Genova Benson '72 loves hearing what her Beta Beta sisters are doing. Christine and her husband, Christopher, have three children: Jenni- fer, Scott, and Neal. "I love retired life and living in northern Michigan—Charlevoix truly is beau- tiful!" she says. E-mail: ccben@sbcglobal.net Linda Kronberg Dow '73 retired in 2010 aer teaching for 35 years. She took a three-week trip to Hawaii for her 30th anniversary, accompanied her husband, Steven, as a co-leader on various MSU study abroad trips, and taught Zumba for four years. Linda and Steven are excited to vis- it Alaska this summer and go on their second cruise in the winter. Linda is eager to welcome her first grandchild this year and says, "I'm sure this will be another focal point in my life!" E-mail: dowlinda@gmail.com Beth Charnley Post '73 retired in June 2015 aer a fulfilling 30-year career teaching arts and dance for Williamston Community Schools. Beth con- tinues to promote arts in education by working Alumnae Update

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