Obituaries

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Archibald F. Alexander

Dr. Alexander (MIN ’51), 76, Fort Collins, Colo., died Sept. 16, 2005. A veterinary pathologist, he was past director of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories at Colorado State University. Following graduation, Dr. Alexander did research and development work as a veterinarian at the Dugway Proving Grounds in Dugway, Utah. During two of those years, his work was conducted as a member of the Army Veterinary Corps.

In 1956, Dr. Alexander joined the faculty of CSU. During his tenure at the university, he served as a professor of pathology and microbiology and chaired the Department of Pathology from 1966-1980. Dr. Alexander’s research interests focused on altitude-related bovine diseases. He also traveled to Scotland to study spontaneous cardiovascular diseases of cattle. In Mexico, Chile, Ethiopia, and Kenya, Dr. Alexander helped nascent veterinary programs and conducted research projects.

A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, he was a member of the International Academy of Pathology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 1972, Dr. Alexander received a distinguished alumnus award from the University of Minnesota. His two sons and two daughters survive him. Memorials in Dr. Alexander’s memory (toward a graduate student scholarship in pathobiology) may be made to the Colorado State University Foundation, Fort Collins, CO 80523; or Hospice of Larimer County, c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 1530 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Bernard Brachman

Dr. Brachman (UP ’43), 86, Milwaukee, died May 10, 2005.

Joseph F. Brown

Dr. Brown (UP ’43), 87, Cupertino, Calif., died July 22, 2005. From 1955 until retirement in 1994, he owned Cupertino Animal Hospital. Earlier in his career, Dr. Brown served on the United States Special Technical and Economic Mission to Thailand as a disease consultant. He was a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and a member of the California and Santa Clara County VMAs.

An Army veteran of World War II, Dr. Brown attained the rank of colonel. He was a past president of the California Association of Sanitary Agencies, Eagle Scout Association, and Cupertino Rotary Club. In 1988, Dr. Brown was named Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. His two daughters survive him. Dr. Brown’s son-in-law, Dr. Gary L. Ailes (COL ’72), is a veterinarian in Carson City, Nev. Memorials may be made to Cupertino Rotary Club, P.O. Box 637, Cupertino, CA 95015; or Boy Scouts of America, 970 W. Julian St., San Jose, CA 95126.

Don W. Clarke

Dr. Clarke (WSU ’41), 86, Palm Springs, Calif., died May 5, 2005. He was a small animal practitioner. Dr. Clarke served on the executive boards of the Washington State and Intermountain VMAs. He and his wife, Jinx, established the Washington State University Veterinary Medicine Excellence Endowment Fund in 1985. The Clarkes were named Benefactors of the University in 1986. Later, the university’s Small Animal Intensive Care Unit was named for them.

Barbara J. Deeb

Dr. Deeb (ILL ’63), 67, Seattle, died May 9, 2005. She owned Allpet Veterinary Clinic and co-owned Sound Diagnostics in Seattle, since 1996. Prior to that, Dr. Deeb practiced in Seattle and served on the faculty of the Department of Comparative Medicine at the University of Washington. Earlier in her career, Dr. Deeb practiced in Beirut, Lebanon, and taught at the American Community School, Beirut College for Women, and the American University of Beirut. She also conducted research on local pet diseases.

Dr. Deeb was a member of the Washington State and Seattle-King County VMAs. Her husband, Samir; a son; and a daughter survive her.

Paul A. Jackson

Dr. Jackson (COL ’86), 50, Irvine, Calif., died May 9, 2005. A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, he owned Animal Eye Specialists Inc., in Newport Beach, Calif., from 2000-2004. Prior to that, Dr. Jackson practiced at Eye Clinic for Animals in Garden Grove, Calif. Early in his career, he served as an associate veterinarian at Desert Small Animal Hospital in Tucson, Ariz.

Dr. Jackson donated his time and services to several organizations, including the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, Wetlands Wildlife, Long Beach Aquarium, Mission Viejo Animal Shelter, Irvine Animal Shelter, and the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. His wife, Jennifer; two sons; and a daughter survive him.

Edmund H. James Jr.

Dr. James (AUB ’42), 89, Waverly, Ala., died Sept. 13, 2005. Prior to retirement, he practiced at Vinsons Animal Hospital in Baltimore for 23 years. During his career, Dr. James also worked with the Department of Agriculture in Alabama for six years. He was a member of the Maryland and Alabama VMAs. A World War II veteran, Dr. James served in the Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of captain. His wife, Vionne; three sons; and a daughter survive him.

Robert A. Moore

Dr. Moore (ISU ’50), 84, Mesa, Ariz., died Oct. 14, 2005. He founded the Twin Valley Veterinary Clinic in Dunlap, Iowa, practicing there until retirement in 1981. Dr. Moore’s wife, Genevieve; two sons; a daughter; three stepsons; and a stepdaughter survive him.

Otto J. Moyer

Dr. Moyer (OSU ’51), 81, DeLand, Fla., died Oct. 6, 2005. Prior to retirement in 1987, he practiced at Moyer Animal Hospital in DeLand. Following graduation, Dr. Moyer practiced in Daytona Beach, Fla., for four years. He also helped establish Volusia County Emergency Clinic in Daytona Beach and served as state veterinarian for the Daytona Dog Track. Dr. Moyer was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. His wife, Joy; three daughters; a son; and two stepsons survive him.

Lawrence V. Ruebel

Dr. Ruebel (COL ’40), 87, Jerome, Idaho, died Oct. 26, 2005. He founded Jerome Veterinary Hospital in 1950, practicing there until retirement in the late 1980s. Early in his career, Dr. Ruebel practiced in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was a past president of the Idaho and Intermountain VMAs, and served on the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Ruebel also served as trustee of the Jerome School District Board and the Southern Idaho Airport Authority. He was named Jerome Citizen of the Year and received the Jerome Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in 1983 and 1996, respectively. Dr. Ruebel’s two sons survive him. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Jerome, ID 83338; or Jerome Public Library, Jerome, ID 83338.

Otto H. Suda

Dr. Suda (MSU ’47), 82, Fresno, Calif., died May 13, 2005. A small animal practitioner, he owned Olive Veterinary Hospital in Fresno, before passing ownership to his son, Dr. Michael J. Suda (TUF ’88) in 2000. Dr. Suda was a member of the California and Central California VMAs. His wife, Nancy; son; and three daughters survive him.

Ian W. Taylor

Dr. Taylor (ONT ’43), 85, Wheeling, Ill., died Oct. 2, 2005. He opened the North Suburban Animal Hospital in Wheeling in 1957 and practiced there until retiring in 1990. Prior to that, Dr. Taylor worked at a practice in Evanston, Ill. In the 1940s, he conducted antihistamine research for Parke-Davis in Detroit, and served as clinic veterinarian at The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. Years later, the society presented Dr. Taylor with a certificate of appreciation for his efforts in humane education.

In 1994, he received a certificate of appreciation for 50 years of work for the Lions International Stamp Club, which uses philately to promote global goodwill and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Taylor served as president of two Lions Club branches and attended meetings in 58 other countries. A scholarship for handicapped children was established in his honor, and he received the highest Lions Club recognition, the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He also used canceled stamps to create mosaic-like pictures of animals. Dr. Taylor helped found the Wheeling Historical Society.

The Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph honored Dr. Taylor as its Distinguished Alumnus in 1993.

Memorials may be made to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; (800) 248-2862, Ext. 6689; www.avmf.org.

Ralph F. Wester

Dr. Wester (COR ’45), 82, Auburn, N.Y., died Oct. 21, 2005. From 1971-1985, he owned Camillus Animal Clinic in Camillus, N.Y. Prior to that, Dr. Wester practiced at Mattydale Animal Hospital in Mattydale, N.Y. Following graduation, he was associated with Auburn Small Animal Hospital in Auburn, N.Y.

Dr. Wester was a member of the New York State VMS and the Onondaga County VMS. He served as a captain in the Army during the Korean War. Dr. Wester is survived by a daughter.

John P. Woodbridge

Dr. Woodbridge (KSU ’46), 85, Pierson, Iowa, died Oct. 31, 2005. Prior to retirement in 1985, he practiced in Pierson. Dr. Woodbridge also ran a cow-calf operation. A member of the Iowa VMA, he served on its board of directors. Dr. Woodbridge was also a member of the Northwest Iowa VMA, a member and past president of the Interstate VMA, a founding member of the North American Limousin Foundation, and a charter member of the Iowa Limousin Association.

He was active in the 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America. Dr. Woodbridge served on the Pierson Town Council and the Woodbury County Fair Board. His wife, Lorna; a son; and three daughters survive him. Dr. Woodbridge’s son and daughter, Drs. Ricke J. Woodbridge (KSU ’75) and Jonita W. Jacobsen (ISU ’80), are veterinarians in Ardmore, Okla., and Sioux City, Iowa, respectively.

James A. Zimmerman

Dr. Zimmerman (WSU ’44), 86, Salem, Ore., died May 8, 2005. Prior to retirement, he worked for the Department of Agriculture in Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts.