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In Memoriam | Spring 2025

In Memoriam: 1970s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Terrence “Terry” M. Slaven (Grad ’72 CM) of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died Oct. 28, 2024. He attended UVA as a Thomas Jefferson Foundation Fellow, graduating with his master’s degree in history. He later attended the University of Chicago Law School before moving to Phoenix, where he practiced law for 42 years. He served as general counsel and interim president and CEO of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He later became general counsel of the hospital company Sun Health and senior associate general counsel of Banner Health. He retired in 2019 and moved to Rhode Island. He was a member of the UVA Club of Phoenix and enjoyed trips to Grounds with his family. He was an avid reader and a decadeslong fan of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. Survivors include his wife, Christine; and three sons, including Mike Slaven (Col ’07 CM).
David Gordon White (Col ’72) of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, died Aug. 24, 2024. While earning his bachelor’s degree in English at UVA, he was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity and Eli Banana. He went on to hold various positions in convention services and management, first at the prestigious Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and later at the Crested Butte Resort Conference Center in Colorado and the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. Beginning in the 1990s, he became an environmental entrepreneur, working to convert industrial waste into high-quality, low-cost concrete. With a passion for reading, he developed a fascination with subjects such as economics, the history of gold, exponentiality and cryptocurrency. Survivors include his brother, James Musselwhite (Col ’75), and a son.

Richard Manning Berkeley was a member of the 7 SocietyRichard Manning Berkeley (Col ’74, Darden ’80, Law ’80 CM) of Baltimore died Oct. 14, 2024. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from UVA and returned to the university to earn business and law degrees. He was a Lawn resident and a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, the I.M.P. Society and T.I.L.K.A. He was also a member of Air Force ROTC and served in the U.S. Air Force for two years after completing his undergraduate degree. After earning his graduate degrees, he launched a long career in investment banking. He was most recently a venture partner at Camden Partners. He enjoyed playing tennis and squash as well as outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, biking, bird-watching and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Brandon Moore Berkeley (Law ’79, Darden ’79 CM); two daughters, including Allison Stuart Berkeley Gamper (Col ’09, Darden ’13 CM); son-in-law Charles Gamper (Col ’10, Law ’16 CM); two siblings, including Alfred R. Berkeley III (Col ’66 CM); and four grandchildren.

Sylvia Fortney Hunt (Educ ’74 CM) of McLean, Virginia, died Sept. 26, 2024. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from UVA, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society. She worked for the Michie Law Publishing Co. before earning her law degree from Emory University. She received top grades in taxation, landing her a legal position with the IRS that took her to the Washington, D.C., area in 1980. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, swimming, attending the theater and taking care of kittens. Survivors include two children, including Elizabeth Anne Hunt (Com ’15 CM); a granddaughter; and a grandson.
Shelah Kane Scott (Educ ’74 CM) of Charlottesville died Oct. 25, 2024. She attended Smith College for two years before finishing her bachelor’s degree at Barnard College. After her children were grown, she returned to school and earned her master’s degree in education from UVA. She shared her passion for education and lifelong learning by teaching reading at Venable (now Trailblazer) Elementary School in Charlottesville. She also tutored adults. She loved supporting her grandchildren by attending their sporting events, theater productions and other milestones. She was an avid reader, gardener and traveler. She was predeceased by her husband, James H. Scott Jr. (Col ’51 CM). She is survived by her three children, Elizabeth Dallam Lee Scott (Col ’76 CM), James Hamilton “Jay” Scott III (Col ’82, Darden ’91 CM) and Keith Kane Scott, who attended UVA with the Class of 1979. Additional survivors include two sisters; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
John Joseph Nolan (Darden ’75, Law ’77) of Columbus, Ohio, died Sept. 9, 2024. He received his bachelor’s degree at Worcester State University followed by his M.B.A. degree and law degree at UVA. He worked as a partner at the Boston law firm of Sherburne, Powers & Needham. Later he began his own law practice in Andover, Massachusetts, working with neighboring cities to gain approval for affordable housing development. One of his proudest accomplishments was creating the “Nolan Family Compound” at his family’s home in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where friends and family gathered for activities including badminton, volleyball, cornhole, golf, ice skating and zip-lining. He was also an avid Boston sports fan. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; three children; son-in-law Matthew Demas (Engr ’15); five siblings; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Peter Caverly Newlin (Arch ’77) of Chestertown, Maryland, died Oct. 22, 2024. He earned his master’s degree in architecture from UVA. He also held a bachelor’s degree in history and literature from Connecticut College. Before earning his degrees, he served in the U.S. Army for four years, where he was stationed in Germany as a translator. His love for historic architecture drew him to Annapolis, where he researched historic buildings. In 1982, he established Chesapeake Architects, which became well known for specializing in waterfront architecture and historically sensitive design. His projects in Chestertown included Washington College’s Lelia Hynson Pavilion on the Chester River and the historic restoration of the Garfield Center for the Arts. He earned awards from organizations including Progressive Architecture magazine for a rural town planning project and the Maryland Historical Trust for preservation projects. His hobbies included sailing and racing boats, racquetball, handball, history, reading and hiking. Survivors include his wife, Gale; three brothers; and a sister.