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William J. Burlingame

Dr. Burlingame (Ohio State '77), 67, Stanwood, Washington, died March 22, 2019. He was the founder of Quil Ceda Veterinary Hospital in Marysville, Washington, where he practiced small animal medicine, with a special interest in holistic and integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Burlingame is survived by his partner, Jeanne Bartels; a daughter; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore, Suite 500, Everett, WA 98201.

William E. DeZeeuw

Dr. DeZeeuw (Iowa State '58), 86, Orion, Illinois, died Jan. 30, 2019. He practiced farm animal medicine in the Orion area. Dr. DeZeeuw is survived by his wife, Lila, and three children.

Edward H. Fallon

Dr. Fallon (Cornell '56), 87, Lexington, Kentucky, died Oct. 12, 2018. Following graduation, he joined his uncle, the late Dr. Charles. E. Hagyard (Guelph '24), at what is now known as the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, a practice founded by his great-grandfather, Dr. Edward T. Hagyard, in Lexington. Dr. Fallon was the fourth generation of veterinarians in the family, with three granduncles, including Dr. Edward W. Hagyard, in the same profession.

Known for his expertise in Thoroughbred reproduction, he advanced the technique of digital palpation and the use of lights to affect a mare's reproductive cycle. Dr. Fallon developed treatments for various equine conditions, including virus abortion, shaker foals, and neonatal interoculitus. He was a member of the Thoroughbred Club of America, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and Kentucky VMA. In 2014, the Thoroughbred Club of America recognized Dr. Fallon as an honored guest at its annual testimonial dinner.

He was active with the Knights of Columbus and held the rank of captain with the Army Reserve. Dr. Fallon is survived by his wife, Priscilla; three daughters and a son; seven grandchildren; and a sister. His son, Dr. Luke H. Fallon (Cornell '96), practices at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Restoration Fund, 501 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507, or Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, c/o The Jockey Club, 821 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503.

W.B. "Bruce" Farquharson

Dr. Farquharson (Colorado State '54), 90, Phoenix, died March 29, 2019. He practiced racetrack medicine in Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska prior to retirement. Dr. Farquharson was a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. His son and two daughters survive him.

Robert Lee Hurd

Dr. Hurd (Kansas State '77), 91, Alamogordo, New Mexico, died April 3, 2019. He practiced mixed animal medicine in Alamogordo. Dr. Hurd was a veteran of the Army, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. During his military career, he served as head of the Army Aviation Unit at Holloman Air Force Base. Dr. Hurd's wife, Lindy; two daughters and a son; and seven grandchildren survive him. Memorials, toward the Gregory S. Hurd Memorial Scholarship, may be sent to the KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Barbara J. Maroon

Dr. Maroon (Ross '95), 51, Greenville, Illinois, died Nov. 4, 2018. A mixed animal veterinarian, she practiced in Missouri at Bridgeton and Creve Couer and later in Greenville. Dr. Maroon served as supervisor for the Bond County Humane Society in Greenville for several years. Her parents survive her. Memorials may be made to Bond County Humane Society, 2510 S. Elm St., Greenville, IL 62246.

Dennis M. Meagher

Dr. Meagher (Guelph '59), 84, Davis, California, died Feb. 20, 2019. Following graduation, he established a mixed animal practice in Morden, Manitoba, subsequently expanding the practice to Carmen, Manitoba. In 1964, Dr. Meagher began study at Colorado State University, where he earned his master's and a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He then joined the veterinary faculty at the University of California-Davis and taught equine medicine and served as chief of equine surgery at the veterinary medical teaching hospital. Dr. Meagher retired as professor emeritus in 1994.

A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, he was a past medical director of the California Horse Racing Board. In 2010, the Ontario Veterinary College Alumni Association presented Dr. Meagher with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. His wife, Helen; four children; and eight grandchildren survive him. Memorials may be made to Project R.I.D.E, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children, and sent to 8840 Southside Ave., Elk Grove, CA 95624.

Ernest G. Ongert

Dr. Ongert (Ohio State '53), 96, Sun City West, Arizona, died Oct. 23, 2018. He retired in 1982 from the Department of Agriculture after serving as regional director of the western region in Reno, Nevada.

Following graduation, Dr. Ongert practiced in Columbus, Ohio, for a few years. In 1955, he joined the USDA as an area veterinarian with the Animal Disease Eradication Division, later serving as a district veterinarian, a scabies specialist in Iowa and Ohio, and assistant veterinarian-in-charge in Iowa and Oklahoma.

In 1965, Dr. Ongert was named veterinarian-in-charge in Hawaii, also representing the Agricultural Research Service in the Pacific area. He then served as chief staff veterinarian for laboratory animals with the ARS in Hyattsville, Maryland, and was also responsible for establishing rules and regulations necessary to implement the requirements of the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Dr. Ongert went on to serve as assistant regional director of the southeast region and assistant regional director of the western region.

Active in organized veterinary medicine, he was a past president of the Hawaii VMA, a past secretary-treasurer of the Nevada VMA, and a member of the United States Animal Health Association, National Association of Federal Veterinarians, and Honolulu Veterinary Society. In 1976, Dr. Ongert was a recipient of the USDA Superior Service Award. In 1981, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine honored him with a Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Dr. Ongert was an Army veteran of World War II and received several awards, including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He served on the board of directors of Lending Hands, an organization lending medical equipment and other items to residents of Sun City West. Dr. Ongert is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, and a daughter.

Preston Prause

Dr. Prause (Texas A&M '59), 83, Columbus, Texas, died Oct. 16, 2018. He served as a supervisory veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture prior to retirement. Dr. Prause was a veteran of the Army Veterinary Corps. His two sons, a daughter, and a grandchild survive him. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Frelsburg, P.O. Box 245, New Ulm, TX 78950.

Kenneth J. Trout

Dr. Trout (Guelph '52), 93, St. George, Utah, died Feb. 25, 2019. He began his career practicing in Illinois and Nebraska. In 1963, Dr. Trout joined Armour Pharmaceutical Co. in Omaha, Nebraska. During his career with the company, he served as director of research and development management and was director of laboratories in the animal health division. Dr. Trout retired in 1989. His wife, Jan; three sons and a daughter; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren survive him.

Marshall J. Waple Jr.

Dr. Waple (Pennsylvania '43), 97, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died March 7, 2019. He was in private practice for more than 40 years in Alexandria, Virginia, prior to retirement. Dr. Waple was a veteran of the Army and received a Bronze Star for his service. He is survived by three sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

George E. Washington

Dr. Washington (Georgia '66), 78, Purcellville, Virginia, died Feb. 26, 2019. He began his career at Loudoun Animal Hospital, a mixed animal and dairy practice in Purcellville. In 1975, Dr. Washington bought the large animal section of the practice and renamed it Loudoun Veterinary Service. He and a partner subsequently took co-ownership of the small animal section of Loudoun Animal Hospital, which became the Loudoun Veterinary Small Animal Clinic.

Dr. Washington was a past president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and Virginia VMA. In 1989, he was named Virginia Veterinarian of the Year. Active with the 4-H Club, Dr. Washington served on the board of directors of the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center in Front Royal. In 2002, the Loudoun County 4-H Fair was dedicated to him for his more than 30 years of service as fair veterinarian.

Dr. Washington's wife, Patti; a son and a daughter; three grandchildren; and a brother and three sisters survive him. His son, Dr. Phillip Washington (Virginia-Maryland '99) and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kristen Washington (Auburn '11), are veterinarians in Virginia. Memorials may be made to the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4th Center Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630, or Round Hill Rescue, 4 Main St., Round Hill, VA 20141.

Charles R. Wiseman

Dr. Wiseman (Texas A&M '59), 83, San Antonio, died Feb. 2, 2019. A small animal veterinarian, he owned Wiseman Animal Hospital in San Antonio for 37 years. Dr. Wiseman was a past president of the Bexar County VMA.

In 2007, the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences named him an Outstanding Alumnus. In 2014, The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University honored him as a Distinguished Alumnus. Dr. Wiseman endowed several scholarships at Texas A&M University, including the Wiseman-Lewie-Worth Chair in Cardiology at the veterinary college in 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; a son; four grandchildren; and a sister. Memorials may be made to the 12th Man Foundation, 756 Houston St., College Station, TX 77843, or Alama Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road, San Antonio, TX 78209.

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