Lt. Cmdr. Clifton M. "Ted" Hussey, x'49, died May 18. Halfway through his sophomore year at Whitworth, he signed with the Chicago White Sox. After an injury, he enrolled at Eastern Washington College, and, after graduating, served in the Navy until 1972; he then worked for 20 years as an aerospace engineer. He is survived by his wife, Jaunel, two children, three stepchildren and other family. Edgar "Ed" Bassford, '40, died June 15. He served in WWII as a First Lieutenant for a gun crew on a gasoline tanker transport in the South Pacific. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his actions when a kamikaze pilot crashed on board the ship. He spent most of his career selling professional books to lawyers and accountants. He was preceded in death by his wife and is survived by his son Myles, '71. Regina (Bishop) Burnett, '45, died at her home on April 21. Regina is survived by her husband of 61 years, Malcolm, and five children. Ruth (Barnes) Hull, '46, died Aug. 25. Her life revolved around her husband, her family and her Lord. She enjoyed leading Bible studies and served as a teaching leader for 11 years. She is survived by her husband (Hugh, '49), four children and other family. Ellen (Goins) Binns, '47, passed away April 24. After attending Whitworth, she went on to the University of Washington's graduate-studies program in creative writing. She taught English at Sequim High School for 16 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie, and she is survived by six children and other family.
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