In Memoriam
July 25, 2023 2025-08-15 18:05IN MEMORIAM:
Honoring the Lives of Rocky Mountain College Students
At Rocky Mountain College, every student is a valued member of our community, a part of the living history and shared spirit that shapes our campus. While each academic year brings new beginnings, it is with heartfelt reverence that we also acknowledge the lives of students whose time with us ended too soon.
This memorial space is dedicated to remembering and honoring those students who passed away during their tenure at RMC. Here, we reflect on their contributions, celebrate their accomplishments, and cherish the moments they shared with friends, classmates, faculty, and staff.
Our hope is that this tribute not only preserves their memory but also offers comfort to those who knew and loved them. Whether you are a fellow student, a faculty member, an alum, or a friend, we invite you to pause, remember, and honor the impact each of these individuals had on our community.
May this page serve as both a record of their presence among us and a reminder of the bonds that connect us—past, present, and future.
| Name | Born | Joined RMC | Passed | Graduation Date | Hometown | Major | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacalyn A Bear Claw | April 1952 | January 2007 | Sept 2007 | January 2011 | Lodge Grass, MT | Environmental Sciences | St. Labre HS |
| Nickolas I Clardy | January 2000 | September 2020 | October 2020 | December 2022 | Red Lodge, MT | General Studies | |
| Bess M Harman | October 1972 | August 1992 | October 1993 | May 1996 | Dutton, MT | Education | Dutton-Brady Public School |
| Takashi Kawaski | May 1975 | August 1994 | October 1994 | May 1998 | Mikio City, Japan | Environmental Sciences | |
| Julie R Kimmet | November 1984 | August 2003 | October 2006 | May 2007 | Cut Bank, MT | Education | Cut Bank HS |
| Jeffrey D Lindsay | May 1986 | January 2009 | August 2011 | December 2012 | Sioux Falls, SD | Aviation | Sturgis Brown HS |
| Maricela M Lopez | January 1986 | August 2007 | July 2009 | May 2011 | Winnemucca, NV | Aviation | Albert M. Lowry HS |
| Jeffrey A McCullough | June 1974 | August 1992 | October 1993 | May 1996 | Laurel, MT | Business Admin and Accounting | Laurel HS |
| Michael W Shields | October 1985 | August 2004 | March 2005 | May 2008 | Culbertson, MT | General Studies | Culbertson HS |
| Chandler Stalcup | January 2005 | August 2023 | October 2023 | May 2027 | Crystal River, FL | General Studies | Crystal River HS |
| Hunter C Strang | June 1999 | August 2017 | November 2017 | August 2021 | Pittsburgh, PA | Business Admin and Accounting | Avonworth HS |
| Wendi L Weisgerber | February 1974 | August 1992 | November 1994 | May 1996 | Bridger, MT | Biology | Bridger HS |
We strive to make this memorial as complete and accurate as possible. If we have unintentionally overlooked someone, or if you have additional memories or information about a student to share, please email us at studentlife@rocky.edu.
