Brotherhood and Legacy

We honor the lives, legacies, and lasting impact of the brothers who shaped our chapter and strengthened our bond...

As a chapter and as a family, we stand together in remembrance of our fallen brothers.

This winter, we lost Webb & O'Donnell. As it goes, we have no real process for finding out who is around and who is pushing daisies. We owe it all to our Beta Brothers to respect and honor those who walked into 820 NE Linden St. If you know of other fallen brothers, reach out to alumni@wsubeta.org.

WINTER 2026

Michael Webb Pledge Number 1292

Mike Webb - Gamma theta member - pledge class of 1989. Mike passed away on December 16th, 2025. Mike graduated from WSU and pursued a successful career in insurance. Along with his wife, he moved to Virginia over a decade ago.

A few years later, he developed health issues that eventually required a partial liver transplant. At the end of 2025, he developed complications from the transplant and was not deemed a good candidate for a second procedure.

His health deteriorated, and he passed away on December 16th.

As per his wife Katie:

“By far this is the hardest thing I’ve ever put into words. And I still can’t believe I’m even saying it. But here it goes. Mike passed away the morning of December 16. I was by his side as he peacefully fell asleep for the last time. He was my loving and amazing partner in life, my best friend, perfect teammate and outstanding father…… my soul mate. He was fiercely thoughtful, humorous, and kind. Literally, the world was a better place with Mike in it. To say he will be missed is a huge understatement.

Please keep our girls in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this new life without their dad. Sending our love to each of you who knew and loved him, as we know how truly missed he will be by all of you”.

A Beta get together, and an informal celebration of life will be held at the Roanoke Tavern on Mercer Island at 6:00 PM on January 29th.

Attendees are encouraged to bring hard copies of any pictures they have of Mike. Those pictures will be affixed on a board along with notes of remembrance, and the board will be forwarded to Mike's wife in Virginia for his memorial service there.

Mike is survived by his wife, Katie, and his two daughters.

Jeffrey Daniel O'Donnell 1664 - 2026

Jeff was a Stanwood Man, enjoying the Everett and Stanwood Area. Father of twin boys, he loved sports, coaching, and playing golf. The Beta always had a fishing buddy with Jeff. Role number around 1150-1200. Celebration of Life on February 21st at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stanwood, followed by Celebration of Life at Shawn O'Donnells Farhouse in Skagit County. His brother was also a Beta | Steve O'Donnell.

Click Here to see O'Donnell Obituary

FALL of 2025

Kerman Lewis Love April 12, 1937, to September 30, 2035

Kerm Love came from the Love family, which was so instrumental in establishing Gamma Delta Fraternity at Washington State.  His father was one of the five Love brothers for whom the scholarship we award is named. Kerm was pledged to Gamma Theta in 1955 and became a member in 1956, with roll number 666.  He graduated from WSU in 1959.  He was a Cougar through and through, and according to Holly (a Pi Phi from across the street), he will be buried wrapped in a Cougar blanket, wearing Cougar gear, with a Bible by his side.  Kerm and Holly are devout in their Christian faith.

Click here to visit Love's Obituary

Gary Marks September 23, 1951, to April 19, 2025

Gary Marks, born September 23, 1951, to Emanuel “Sonny” and Elizabeth Marks, was a proud lifelong Spokane resident. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School and earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Washington State University. A devoted Coug through and through, Gary supported WSU academics and athletics with unwavering passion, making countless trips to Pullman to cheer on his team. He also served more than 20 years as President and Treasurer of the WSU chapter of Beta Theta Pi, organizing events and celebrations for the brotherhood he loved. Gary was, in every way, a true crimson-blooded Cougar.

Click here to visit Marks Obituary

-KAI-