1940  Warren Tufts died in August 2003 at age 86. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. Tufts returned to his father's ranch near Winters and acquired additional properties and began growing apricots and peaches for fresh markets. He went on to market his own fruit, eventually selling it around the world. His father, Warren P. Tufts, was a professor of pomology at UC Davis.

1946  Donald Hefner died in June 2003 from heart failure at age 84. He worked for Spreckels Sugar for many years, rising to the position of district manager. He was active in a number of community organizations and served on the board of Woodland Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lucille and children Donna DeVries, Debbie Moore and Scott Hefner. He was preceded in death by his son, Lynn Hefner.

1949  Bill Seyman, M.Ed. '62, died in July 2003 of complications from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases at age 80. He worked for more than 30 years at the UC Extension Service in Santa Clara County where he specialized in row crops. Survivors include wife Aloha, daughters Elaine '80 and Sharon '82, and his granddaughter, Selena.