I was born in Los Angeles, California Sept 10,1928 (note: Sept 10 is also Neale's birthday, which may have something to do with why we have been long time friends and why he and I are in this space together now.) Grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts and Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

Served in U.S Navy as naval aviator and graduated Duke University (BSEE) 1955, George Washington University (MSE) 1968. Married Peggy Ann Britt in 1955. Worked as civilian engineer with U.S Navy 1955-1981.

Founder, President and COO of Growing Through Grief, Inc. (1982-1994). Retired to Orcas Island, WA in 1992 and operate a tree farm there.

Points of interest: Father died in 1962 - a seminal point in my rebirth and spiritual awakening. Studied and taught Hatha Yoga (1964-1979). Personal work with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, her staff, and Jungian Analyst Gregg Furth (1978-1985). Developed and conducted workshops for persons dealing with grief and loss (1985-1994).