Frances J. Storlie, 89, passed away on June 11, 2015. She was a graduate of Clark College's first nursing class in 1962. She earned a BSN from the U of O, a Master's Degree in Nursing Ed. from Oregon Health and Science University in 1967, and a PhD in Urban Studies from PSU in 1976. In 1973, Frances was selected as a Charter Member of the American Academy of Nursing, representing Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. She also served as the nurse editor for the Heart and Lung Journal during its inaugural year of 1976. Dr. Storlie was a faculty member for ASU's College of Nursing graduate program, and taught at the Univ. of Nevada. She helped organize adult nurse practitioner programs, and taught 75 courses in electrocardiography. In 1978, the Clark College Alumni Association honored her with the Outstanding Alumni Award in recognition of her exceptional service to Clark College, exemplary service to the community, and personal and professional achievements. She became one of the first licensed/accredited Nurse Practitioners in Oregon (1981) and spent the last years of practice as a clinical director and nurse practitioner in Vancouver, WA. In 1986, after learning fluent Spanish, she embarked on over 40 medical missions to Mexico, Central and S. America including the South Pole. She was predeceased by her husband, Alton “Bill”. She is survived by two siblings, two children, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great, grandchildren. A private family ceremony will be held at Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, WA. (Source: ASU Foundation)