Melvin "Mel" Larimer

Larimer performed and taught with sheer joy.
Longtime camp faculty member and camp alumnus Melvin S. “Mel” Larimer (AS 47, UM 58, IAC staff 62, IAC faculty 62-93) passed away on March 27 in Traverse City. His commitment to music extended throughout the region and the entire state of Michigan. Mel taught in the Traverse City schools from 1962 to 1970 and frequently sought to build connections between Interlochen and the surrounding community. In 1976, Larimer returned to his alma mater, Albion College, where he directed the choir for more than 20 years. Even after retirement, Mel remained musically active, conducting choirs at area churches.

At Interlochen he worked with the high school choir and vocal ensembles, the Festival Choir, and the high school operetta, which he led for 15 summers. He received the Bravo Award from the Interlochen Alumni Organization in 1993. Those who performed and learned with Mel remember him as someone with an infectious enthusiasm and love for music.

Miriam C. Luby

(IAC Staff 56-59) passed away on April 8, 2008 in North Carolina. She is survived by her husband Dr. Robert (Bob) Luby (IAC St 57-62, 83-03, IAA Fac and St 83-03), daughter Ellen Luby (IAC 56-59, 61-62, IAC Fac 00-03), son Richard Luby (IAC 56-57) and daughter-in-law Susan Luby, and grandson Nicholas Luby (IAC 01-03). Miriam was assistant director in the High School Girls division during her summers at Interlochen Arts Camp.

Bruce Jorge Ammerman (IAC 59-60, 62) of Bethesda, Md. on August 7, 07.

Allie Lousie Ritter Jensen (IAC 65-68, 70) of Columbus, Ohio on October 31, 07.

Oliver Eliot Rodgers (IAC 31) of Princeton, N.J. on August 1, 07.

David Allan Satchell (AS 62, UM 63) of Manitowoc, Wis. on November 7, 07.

Roy D. Taghon (AS 82) of Empire, Mich. on January 20, 08.