Deaths Deaths (March 19, 2003)

Clarence Carey

Clarence "Clu" Carey, D.D.S., 100, a native of Palo Alto, died March 4.

Born in Palo Alto in 1902, he was considered by many to be the city's first orthodontist. He was a pre-med student at Stanford University and a student of the U.C. Dental School and Post Graduate Orthodontic School at the University of California, San Francisco. He practiced his profession in San Jose from 1931 to 1941 and Palo Alto from 1941 to 1975. He married in 1933.

He constructed the first building devoted solely to the practice of orthodontics and, over the years, had 14 associates. He retired from his practice in 1977.

He penned 17 journal publications, including "Force Control Variations in Edgewise Bio-Mechanics," "Treatment Planning For Fundamental Treatment Forms," "Diagnosis and Case Analysis," and "Laminated Arches."

He lectured at numerous conventions and schools, including the University of Southern California, Washington, San Francisco, and the University of Mexico.

Inventions include the Sliding Twin-Section DR 11, the Laminated Arch, Bi-Po Orthodontic Toothbrushes, the Band-Removing Plier, Photostat, the Tooth-Size Dental Calculator, the Angulator for Lower Anteriors, Positioner Rubber Compound, and the Impression Seater.

He is survived by daughters Patricia Carey-Urbain and Diantha Jayred; grandchildren Kevin Urbain, Yvonne DeVries, Elena Bostock, and Michael Jayred; and five great grandchildren.

Services have been held.
James Donald

James Donald, 57, a resident of Palo Alto, died Feb. 24.

Born Sept. 8, 1945 in El Paso, Texas, he was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Foothill College, University of California at Berkeley, and attended law school at University of California at Davis.

A quadriplegic after a 1965 car accident at age 20, he was considered to be the leader of the disability rights and independent living movement.

He was instrumental in heading public access issues and raising awareness of the needs of the disabled. In addition to his work as an attorney, he created a division of legal and legislative affairs while serving as deputy director at the California Department of Rehabilitation from 1975 to 1982.

He was the North American representative for Disabled Peoples International, participating in meetings of the United Nations Committee on Human Rights in Geneva and traveling worldwide to oversee rehabilitation programs.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Donald of Sacramento; mother, Elaine Donald and father, Donovan Donald of Palo Alto; sister, Kathy Donald of Wash.; brothers, Rev. Jack Donald of Honduras, Bob Donald of Palo Alto, Tom Donald of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Steve Donald of Frederick, Md., and Mike Donald of Guatemala; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services have been held. Donations may be made in his name to the California Jesuit Missionaries, Honduras Mission, 284 Stanyan St., San Francisco 94118.
Mary Cross Dunham

Mary Cross Dunham, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and 47-year resident of Palo Alto, died March 3.

Born in Polo, Ill., she graduated from Stephens College, Mo., with a degree in broadcast journalism. Later in life, she worked as an advertising coordinator at Bemiss-Jason, an educational supplies firm. She volunteered her time as a Girl Scout leader.

She is survived by her children, David and Cheryl Dunham-Hoshida of Menlo Park, Theresa and Tom Frost of Spokane, Wash., Kathy and Jim Wismann of Palo Alto, Elizabeth and Dave Baumiller of Hollister, and Barbara Spattella of Palo Alto; two sisters, Pat Wilson and Jeanne DeCelles; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Private funeral services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pets In Need, 873 Fifth Ave., Redwood City 94063.
Beulah Mae Natis

Beulah "Bea" Mae Natis, 66, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died March 1 after a long battle with respiratory complications.

Born on Aug. 20, 1936 in Coolege, Texas, she deeply loved her community and family at home and abroad.

She is survived by husband, Felix Natis, Sr.; brothers, Robert and Arty Williams; sister, Leola Williams; daughter, Charlene McQueen; son, Lance McQueen; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services have been held.
Frank E. Winnburg

Frank E. Winnburg, 92, a longtime resident of Menlo Park, died March 1.

Born and raised in San Francisco, he was a retired teacher and is remembered by many of his students from Sequoia High School. He was a retired member of the Menlo Park Police Commission and a member of the Palo Alto Lawn Bowlers Club.

He was an accomplished musician and a member of the musician's union. In his retirement, he enjoyed creating metal sculptures for himself and others. His love in life was his family and his wine. His wine cellar and his homemade wines were always the center of many celebrations.

He is survived by his wife, Macca Winnburg; daughters, Betsy Nolan of Diamondhead, Miss. and Nancy Daniels of Mendota; son, Raymond Winnburg of Stockton; step-daughter, Peggy Fry of Lodi; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be private. Donations in his memory may be sent to the Lucille Children's Fund, 770 Welch Road, Suite 350, Palo Alto 94304.
Jewel Davis

Jewel Davis, 91, a 46-year resident of Palo Alto, died March 10.

Born in Kansas City, Mo., he enjoyed playing in bands at Clear Lake in the early 1930s and more recently was a member of the California Grays, a precision marching unit in Oakland, Calif. He was a master craftsman, artist, and self-taught musician and watch repairman.

He retired in 1976 after a long career as a master tube technician, including several years working for U.C. Berkeley in Cory Hall and more recently at Varian Associates in Palo Alto.

He is survived by his daughters, Susan Davis Bailey of San Jose and Elizabeth Zieber of Cupertino; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In his last year, he was cared for by the caregivers at Pleasant Manor, who became his second family.

Services have been held.
Thomas Richard Burke

Thomas Richard Burke, 54, a resident of Palo Alto, died Jan. 16.

Born in Louisiana, he received a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley in economics. Later in life he worked as a real estate developer. He is survived by his wife, Paula Burke of Palo Alto.

Services have been held. The family suggests donations to charities that benefit the poor and homeless.
Rolf A. Faste

Rolf A Faste, 59, a 19-year resident of Stanford, died of esophageal cancer March 6.

He was a resident fellow at Toyon Hall for the past nine years, touching the lives of hundreds of students in his capacity as mentor, advisor and friend.

An associate professor of mechanical engineering, he directed the Product Design Program at Stanford, a joint venture with the Mechanical Engineering and Art departments. He was well-known for his interest in combining art and engineering, often viewed as mutually exclusive disciplines. The Product Design Program was just one way in which he worked toward that goal. A creative inventor, he held five patents, with another pending. He was fascinated by how the body and mind influence technical creativity, seeking to understand needs and cultural meaning in product creation, and ultimately to take functional, aesthetic and humanistic factors into consideration when engaging in product design. In addition to his inventions and work at Stanford, he was on the board of directors for the Educational Kinesiology Foundation of Ventura, Calif.

Born in Seattle on Sept. 6, 1943, he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1965, a master's degree in engineering design from Tufts University in 1972 and a bachelor's degree in architecture from Syracuse University in 1977. Following graduation he became a professor of design at the College of Visual and Performing Arts before coming to Stanford in 1984.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Faste of Stanford; his sons, Trygve Andreas Faste of Pontiac, Mich. and Haakon Anthony Faste of Florence, Italy; his mother, Edith Morch Faste of Edmonds, Wash.; his brother, Eric Faste of Belfair, Wash.; and his sister, Andrea Faste of Seattle.

A memorial service in his honor will be held Friday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in the lounge of Toyon Hall. Information about contributing memorial gifts can be found at http://design.stanford.edu.