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Leroy Edward Morgison
Leroy Edward Morgison, 79, died April 14. He worked at the medical center. Survivors include his wife, Letha; three daughters; three sons; a sister; two brothers; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Douglas County or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, sent to Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Mary E. Townsend
Mary E. Townsend, 86, died April 22. She began her career as an instructor of psychology in 1965 and earned tenure in 1971. From 1968 to 1974, she was the chief social worker for the department's psychological clinic. She was also director of the Office of Minority Affairs from 1974 to 1982. She retired in 1987. Survivors include a brother and a sister. The family suggests memorials to St. Luke AME Church, sent to Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Richard Hall Colyer
Richard Hall Colyer, 74, died April 19. He was a professor emeritus of English from 1967 to 2001. Survivors include two daughters, a brother and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225.

William O. Rieke
William O. Rieke, 74, died recently. He was the vice chancellor for health affairs at the medical center in 1971.