Norva Andrews Loyd (’62), Columbus, Ohio. She taught English and Latin in Richardson and San Antonio, then served for 31 years as a civilian employee at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where she was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award upon her retirement in 2001. She earned a master’s in public administration from the University of Dayton in 1987.

Gerald Jimmy (’94), Fort Worth. He was a science educator, teaching at Dallas ISD and the Physical Science Lab Tutorial at Tarrant County College South campus. He presented collaborative work at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s national conference and was active in UTA’s Native American Student Association. He previously worked as a Presbyterian Hospital scribe and an emergency room technician at Baylor University Medical Center and had served in the U.S. Air Force. He played the guitar and enjoyed volunteering.

Richard Farris Sr. (’62), Palestine. While at North Texas, he was a football player, where he was named All American as a junior. He also was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL and the San Diego Chargers in the AFL. After playing for the Rams, he was active in his hometown of Palestine, running a family real estate business, serving as president of the Shriners Club, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a 32nd degree mason and a reserve sheriff’s deputy.

Bobby ‘Bob’ Burgoon (’61, ’65 M.Ed.), Canyon. He was a widely respected teacher, principal and educator in the New Mexico and West Texas area. He served on the executive committee of the New Mexico Activities Association, was an evaluator for the Texas Education Association and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. He wrote a series of poems for teachers, The Little Red School House, from 1984 to 1997. He is survived by his wife, Connie Dosier Burgoon (’59, ’62 M.Ed.).

Courtney Heintz Terrill (’02), Richardson. She loved her children, friends and pets -- as well as trash TV, jewelry and makeup. She was a photography major.

Marie Robert Fisher (’65 M.A.), Dallas. She was a long-time member of the President’s Council and the namesake of UNT’s very first endowed professorship, the Marie Robert Fisher Professorship. She also earned her master’s degree in English from UNT while raising her children. She later taught high school English at Carrollton. She was an avid supporter of animal rescue and adoption centers, a writer and reader, and a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Mary Elizabeth Godwin McEntee Beckham (’49, ’70 M.S.), Dallas. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree at the age of 18 -- majoring in industrial arts, a field that was rare for women at that time. She worked for Dallas ISD schools for 32 years, teaching drafting, photography and silkscreening and serving as department head for then-John B. Hood Junior High School, overseeing the shop classes and teachers. A lifelong learner, she often took on internships in the summer to learn new skills and technologies and she went back to earn her master’s degree in the late 1960s. In 2012, the Department of Engineering Technology recognized her for “paving the way” in the field by inviting her to the department’s 20th anniversary celebration. She served as president of the Dallas Retired Teachers Association. A breast cancer survivor, she was known for her generosity.

Isabella Gonzales (’22), Rockwall. She was known for her passions for gymnastics, cheerleading and her faith. She was a competitive gymnast who earned several state titles. She was a part of the UNT Cheer team -- and mat captain and assistant choreographer -- that won back-to-back national championships at College Cheer Nationals. She was planning to become a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Her family called her “everyone’s biggest cheerleader.”

Veta “Vickie” Percy (’47), Georgetown. After graduating with a degree in education, she began teaching high school in Grand Prairie and moved to Midland where she taught English and Spanish. She was a member of the President’s Council since 2003 and was an avid supporter of the College of Education. She also was an active member of her church as a Sunday School teacher and leader and was a volunteer of Georgetown Hospital Auxiliary.

Susan Dadres (’84, ’86 M.S.), 61, principal lecturer in economics, died May 19 in Plano. After earning her UNT degrees in economics, she received her doctorate from Southern Methodist University. She began working at UNT in 2004 and was known as a dedicated and encouraging teacher. She developed the Department of Economics’ first online courses — receiving the Outstanding Online Teacher and Course Award — and co-wrote textbooks and student workbooks for macroeconomics and microeconomics. Her teaching career spanned more than 35 years — prior to joining UNT, she taught at SMU, TWU, Trinity and the University of Texas at Dallas. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.