IN MEMORY
Kenneth Eugene Hobson
Kenneth Eugene Hobson, 84, died Oct. 8. He worked as a boiler operator at KU. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to Heart of America Hospice, sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 Ninth St., Baldwin City, KS 66006.
Lawrence O. ‘Dock’ Evinger
Lawrence O. “Dock” Evinger, 86, died Oct. 27. Evinger worked for several years as a painter at KU. He is survived by his wife, Meda; three sons; a daughter; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Allen L. Eastland
Allen L. Eastland, 59, died Oct. 25 in an automobile accident on K-10. Eastland worked as an electrician for the housing department. He also was a longtime member of the University Support Staff Senate. Survivors include his father and stepmother; his wife, Pamela Morris; two sons; a stepson; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Lawrence Funeral Chapel.
Bob Jack King
Bob Jack King, 85, died Oct. 30. King was retired from the housing department. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; a son; two daughters; a sister; and five grandchildren.
Doug Guess
Doug Guess, 69, died Oct. 30. Guess was on the special education faculty from 1961 to 2001. Over a 40-year period, Guess’ research and teaching influenced special education policy development. His work led to a more comprehensive understanding about the learning abilities of individuals with significant disabilities when effective instruction and appropriate support were provided. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann; two sons; a brother; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, the Lawrence Community Shelter, the Big Springs United Methodist Church or the Doug Guess Scholarship Fund, sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Mary K. Kring
Mary K. Kring, 83, died Nov. 3. Kring was a cook at Pearson Hall for several years. Survivors include a brother and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to Heart of America Hospice, sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Donald Lee Ebeling
Donald Lee Ebeling, 73, died Nov. 4. Ebeling worked in construction and was retired from Facilities Operations. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; three sons; and a sister. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary.
RESEARCH MATTERS:
HIV/AIDS obviously takes a great toll on people, but many may not realize the effects it has on the workforce of the sub-Saharan African nations hit hardest by the epidemic. Elizabeth Asiedu, associate professor of economics, has found that with life expectancies shortened, the economy also suffers from the large numbers of funerals and continuous grieving. “Of course, if you are sick, you are not as productive. But two, the other is when in Africa funerals are very elaborate. You effectively have about three working days,” she said. For more, or to hear the original broadcast, visit
www.researchmatters.ku.edu.
