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SPRING 2022 41 MICHAEL "MIKE" YANG 05/10/2021 Mike Yang worked as Animatic Editor, Animatic Storyboard, and Animatic Timer for Cartoon Network on television shows such as Extreme Ghostbusters, Family Guy, American Dad!, and Ben 10: Omniverse. He was 46. PHIL YOUNG 05/12/2021 Phil Young joined Disney Feature in 1977 and worked on most of the modern Disney classics. He also worked at DreamWorks and Warner Bros. and later taught at SCAD and Rogue Community College in Oregon. He was 79. MARISHA "MARY" NOROSKI 05/15/2021 Mary Noroski worked as a Cel Painter and Final Checker for Walt Disney Animation, Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, Warner Bros., and Celine Miles Ink & Paint. Her TV credits include BraveStarr, while her film work includes Space Jam and The Iron Giant. She was 79. RON ALLEN 06/06/2021 Ron Allen worked as a Cel Painter at Walt Disney Animation and as an Assistant Director at Kroyer Films on FernGully: The Last Rainforest. He was 55. DONALD "DON" JURWICH 07/13/2021 Don Jurwich enjoyed a long career as a Layout Artist on shows such as The Bullwinkle Show, The Flintstones, Hong Kong Phooey, and more. He also worked as a Producer on Super Friends and Scooby-Doo series. He was 87. NOREEN BEASLEY 07/22/2021 A Layout, Design, and Breakdown Artist, Noreen Beasley worked at Disney Feature, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera. Her eclectic credits range from movies like The Lion King to TV shows including The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley. She was 82. JULIE BENENATI 07/28/2021 Julie Benenati's long career as an Animation Checker at Cartoon Network included many of the studio's iconic shows, such The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Close Enough, and Craig of the Creek. She was 51. ROBERT "BOB" STANTON 08/13/2021 Animation veteran Bob Stanton worked as a Background Artist for Filmation and Disney. Additionally, he did color scripts on films such as The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Mulan, and served as Background Supervisor on Lilo & Stitch. He was 60. JAMIE KEZLARIAN BOLIO 08/29/2021 A Key Assistant Animator, Model Design Artist, and Clean-up Artist, Jamie Bolio also had an animation career that ranged from business development to talent outreach. Her credits include Rich Animation, Chuck Jones, DreamWorks, and numerous Disney productions. She was 54. MARION WELLS 09/09/2021 Writer Marion Wells penned scripts for Hanna- Barbera, Walt Disney, and Marvel. Among her credits are Quack Pack, Goof Troop, Darkwing Duck, and A Goofy Movie. She was 72. MYRNA GIBBS 09/28/2021 Myrna Gibbs enjoyed a long career as an Inker and Painter. She worked at Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., Filmation, and Marvel on movies and numerous iconic TV series, including The Flintstones, The Pink Panther Show, and The Transformers. She was 84. KATHLEEN QUAIFE-HODGE 10/05/2021 Effects Artist and Animator Kathleen Quaife- Hodge worked at Hanna-Barbera, Walt Disney, Universal, Kurtz & Friends, and Warner Bros. Her TV and film credits include SpongeBob SquarePants, The Proud Family, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. She was 64. RUTHIE TOMPSON 10/10/21 Animation legend Ruthie Tompson spent nearly four decades at Walt Disney Studio. She began her career in Ink & Paint on Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Moving up to Supervisor of the scene-planning department, she worked on Fantasia, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, and nearly every other Disney film made during her tenure. In 2000, she was named an official Disney Legend. She was 111. LEWIS "LEW" OTT 10/16/21 Lewis Ott worked as a Layout Artist and Model Designer for studios including Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, and Marvel. His career encompassed Scooby-Doo, Flintstones, and Yogi Bear specials, as well as shows such as She-Ra-Princess of Power and Fantastic Four. He was 94. MARLENE ROBINSON-MAY 10/22/2021 Animator and Timing Director Marlene Robinson- May got her start at Disney in the 1950s. She worked at studios including Universal, Warner Bros., Filmation, and Hanna-Barbera on classics like The Jetsons and The Flintstones, and numerous Chuck Jones' specials. She was 84. VIRGINIA SHERWOOD 10/22/2021 A Background and Model Designer, Virginia Sherwood worked for Film Roman and Fox Animation. She was 75. LYNN SPEES 10/27/2021 Cel Painter and Painter Lynn Spees worked for Hanna-Barbara, Don Bluth Productions, and Aurora Entertainment. Among her credits are The Secret of NIMH and FernGully: The Last Rainforest. She was 76. CHRIS DUNCAN 11/10/2021 Background Designer and Matte Painter Chris Duncan worked at Bento Box, Nickelodeon, Marvel, and Warner Bros. Among his TV credits are The Great North and Guardians of the Galaxy. He also worked on the DC Super Hero Girls series and videos. He was 58. THOMAS SHANNON 12/04/2021 As a Storyboard, Background, and Layout Artist, Thomas Shannon worked at DTA, Filmation, Disney Feature, and DreamWorks. His credits include She-Ra: Princess of Power, BraveStarr, and The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! He was 71. VERA (LAW, NEE LANPHER) PACHECO 12/11/2021 Vera Pacheco was a Key Assistant Animator, Character Key, and Clean-Up Supervisor at Walt Disney Studios and Don Bluth Productions. Her credits include The Secret of NIMH, American Tail, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Hercules, and Tarzan. She was 65. CATHERINE PETERSON 12/16/2021 Catherine Peterson's job as a Painter, Animation Checker, and Final Checker spanned from Hanna- Barbera to Don Bluth Productions to Disney Feature. Her work included Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories, Fantasia 2000, and Lilo & Stitch. She was 66. MICHAEL CAMARILLO 12/25/2021 Affectionately known as Mohawk Mike for his distinctive hair, Michael Camarillo worked as an Effects Animator, Writer, and Model and Prop Designer at studios including DreamWorks, DTA, Cartoon Network, and Bento Box. Among his credits are The Simpsons and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. He was 57. The following members were not included in last year's tribute. LESTER POURIER 12/02/2020 A member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, Lester Pourier worked as an Assistant Animator at Hanna-Barbera Productions and Ruby-Spears Productions. His credits include The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Josie and the Pussycats. He was 89. BRENDA BANKS 12/31/2020 Brenda Banks was an Animator for Flip Wilson and ABC Afterschool TV specials. She worked on the cult classic, Wizards, among other Ralph Bakshi films, and numerous TV shows. Credited as one of the first Black animators at Disney Animation, she was the recipient of a Diversity Award from Women in Animation. She was 72. 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