How do you summarize the dynamic life of a man like Tubby Bacon? As his friend and former columnist of the Chicago Tribune, William Rice, noted, “Part Jimmy Stewart, part Jacques Tati’s Mr. Hulot, he is a talker, a man of endless enthusiasms whose obvious good will helps him overcome the handicap of being fated to mispronounce even the most rudimentary French phases.” Always unassuming, when asked of his most outstanding achievement, he took a pad and pen and scribbled, “Eagle Scout at 15.”

Richard Paterson ’53 passionately loved nature, sports, his community and his family. Richard’s passion forathletics was a thread running throughout his life. He was an outstanding high school athlete himself, inducted into the Champaign Central Hall of Fame in 1970. He remained a loyal Champaign Central fan and proudly continued to serve, until present, on the Champaign Central C-Club. He coached his three daughters on various youth swimming, softball and flag football teams and most recently received much joy watching his eight grandchildren compete in numerous sports.

CHAMPAIGN – James E. Simon 73, of Champaign passed away Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2011) at his home in Champaign.

He was born Oct. 16, 1938, in Carbondale to Ernest and Mary Curd Simon. He married Rebecca Jeffries on Sept. 5, 1964 in Carbondale and she survives. He was preceded in death by one brother and his parents.

He was a professor of architecture at the University of Illinois for 32 years, retiring in 1998. Prior to coming to the University of Illinois he was employed at C.F. Murphy Architectural in Chicago.

He belonged to the A.T.O. fraternity, was a master gardener and loved to travel the western United States.

Services for Professor Simon will be private and memorial contributions should be directed to the James E. Simon Trust with the University of Illinois Foundation or to the Master Gardener Program with the University of Illinois Extension Service.

Arthur Clinton Litchfield, 85, passed away on November 27, 2011 at the Tores Home after a long illness. In 1943, at the age of 17, Arthur enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 25 months. He then completed his education at the University of Illinois, graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1950. He worked for many years in Illinois and in New York for Fleischman’s Yeast where he was a pioneer in the development, packaging and marketing of dry yeast to the public. He later worked in a similar capacity for Anheuser Busch Inc in St. Louis where he became a Vice President in 1983. Throughout his career Arthur traveled to many countries advising at yeast plants around the world.

Claude Van Anderson ’50 passed away on November 11, 2011. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, where he played football, basketball, and golf; and the University of Illinois, where he had significant success in basketball as a four-year letterman and played in a NCAA Championship game. He served in the U.S. Army, playing on the U.S. Army basketball team to entertain the troops. After college and his army career, Van continued to play basketball, leading the Court Street United Methodist team to a city championship. He received a congressional appointment to West Point, unfortunately he was disqualified due to being colorblind. Over the years this was often apparent in his choice of clothing colors. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Van was offered a professional basketball contract with the Sheboygan Redskins, which he turned down in favor of beginning his career and raising his young family. Van began his career at Illinois National Bank, which became Amcore Bank, where he rose to the position of Senior Vice-President while providing significant leadership to the community.

Hugh Edward Cross, 83, of Carrollton, IL passed away on Friday,June 24, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Mr. Cross attended Jersey Township High School for two years and then transferred to and graduated from Western Military Academy in Alton, IL. He attended the University of Illinois with his enrollment interrupted by his enlistment in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946. While at the U of I, he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He graduated in the class of 1950. In 1951, Mr. Cross bought the Carrollton Farm Supply Co. (an International Harvester farm implement dealership) and was owner and manager for 25 years.

David Scott Timson, 56, of Lake Forest, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL, loving husband of Reggie Wanland Timson; devoted father of Kyle David, 21, and Andrew Scott, 20.; beloved brother of George and Suzanne Timson Barker; and son of the late George Harold and Betty Jean (Behrens) Timson. A 1971 graduate of Mt. Prospect High School, David earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in 1976 from the University of Illinois in Champaign where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He pursued his career in the investment finance field serving a variety of financial and planning positions including Director of Venture Management and Analysis for Greyhound Capital Corporation, Executive Director/Partner in the Private Markets Group of Brinson Partners, Inc. and ultimately became a valued partner for the past 24 years in the highly respected investment firm of Adams Street Partners, LLC in Chicago. Dave served on the board of Enfora, Inc. and Greeley & Hansen. He was responsible for the Birds Eye, Esselte, Hertz, Kappa Smufit and Leiner Investments. He was also instrumental in investing in companies such as Microchip Technology, Morningstar Foods, SalesLogix and Scientific Protein Labs to mention a few. He was an avid reader and had passions for fitness, golf, automobiles, but most importantly, his friends and family. He served as an exemplary role model for all of those who were fortunate to know and love him. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Evan’s Scholar Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, IL 60029. Memorial Visitation 3 until the 5 p.m. Memorial Service with reception to follow Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Conway Farms Golf Club, 425 S. Conway Farms Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Info: (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=138186960#fbLoggedOut