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IN MEMORY

Raymond C. Jackson

Raymond C. Jackson, 79, died April 7. Jackson taught at KU from 1958 to 1971. Survivors include his wife, June; a son; a daughter; two brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials to the Institutional Advancement Department of Bio-medical sciences in Texas, sent in care of Rix Funeral Directors, 1901 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401.

Alfonso Verdu

Alfonso Verdu, 82, died March 30. He was a professor of philosophy and East Asian studies at KU for 24 years. Survivors include his daughter, two sisters and a granddaughter. The family suggests memorial donations to a charity of the donor's choice, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Charles M. Hine

Charlies M. Hine, 88, died April 10. Hine worked as a hospital administrator at the KU Medical Center. Survivors include a niece and two nephews. The family suggests donations to the USS Slater (Destroyer Escort-766) Historical Foundation, PO Box 1926, Albany, NY 12201-1926, or Heart-to-Heart International, 401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe, KS 66062.

KU HISTORY:

On April 15, 1913, Clarence Johnson, a professor of engineering, was granted a leave of absence. This was not the ordinary leave, however. Johnson was excused to travel to Panama to oversee installation of the electric circuitry necessary to operate the Panama Canal. For more, see www.kuhistory.com.