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Gretchen Luepke Bynum Nov. 10, 1943 - July 3, 2010
Resident of Fremont Gretchen Luepke Bynum, 66, died peacefully at 2:50 AM Saturday, July 3rd, in Fremont, CA. She had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain disorder two months earlier.
A memorial service will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA on Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Kathy Crary officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private committal family ceremony will later be held in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
Gretchen is survived by her husband Robert F. Bynum, Fremont, CA. She is also survived by her sister Kristin Coleman (Husband Steve Coleman), her brother John Luepke all of Tucson, Arizona, nephews John Robert Luepke of Silver City, New Mexico and Michael Tapia Luepke of Jacksonville, Florida. Gretchen was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Gordon Mass Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke.
Gretchen is a 1961 graduate of Catalina High School in Tucson. She then attended the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelors degree in 1965 and then Masters degree in 1967 both in Geology.
Gretchen then went on to a 32 year distinguished career as a geologist with The United States Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. During her career, she published numerous scientific papers, edited many books, and attended numerous international geological conventions. After retiring in 1999, she continued with the USGS as an emeritus working on various projects. Gretchen was a pioneer in her field. She entered the geology profession when few women pursued careers in geology.
In 1982, she met the love of her life Robert F. Bynum, a Silicon Valley engineer. They were married October 2, 1999 In Tucson, Arizona. They always participated in each other's activities and traveled together. She will be greatly missed.
Gretchen was a woman of many talents. She played the flute in her high school marching band and The University of Arizona Marching Band. Over the past 20 years, she continued her flute playing with The Woodside Village Band and The Duckweed Band. She was also a mineral collector who exhibited at the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show where she won numerous awards. She loved the outdoors and supported many environmental organizations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences. Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900
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The Arizona Daily Star, 1 August 2010
Gretchen Luepke Bynum died July 3, 2010 in Fremont, CA. Born in Tucson November 10, 1943 to her parents, Gordon Maas Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bynum of Fremont, CA; her sister, Kristin Coleman (Steve); her brother, John C. Luepke and two nephews, John Robert Luepke and Michael Luepke. Gretchen had a distinguished career as a geologist with the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, CA after receiving degrees from the Univ. of AZ in 1967. She is listed in Marquis Who's Who of American Women. A Memorial Service will be held in Fremont in August. A memorial tribute in Tucson is pending. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF THE ROSES.
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Gretchen was an active member of the Arizona Geological Society, the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, the Bay Area Mineralogical Society (President), among other organizations. She was social, kind, considerate, and had a wry sense of humor.
Gretchen Luepke Bynum Nov. 10, 1943 - July 3, 2010
Resident of Fremont Gretchen Luepke Bynum, 66, died peacefully at 2:50 AM Saturday, July 3rd, in Fremont, CA. She had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain disorder two months earlier.
A memorial service will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA on Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Kathy Crary officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private committal family ceremony will later be held in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
Gretchen is survived by her husband Robert F. Bynum, Fremont, CA. She is also survived by her sister Kristin Coleman (Husband Steve Coleman), her brother John Luepke all of Tucson, Arizona, nephews John Robert Luepke of Silver City, New Mexico and Michael Tapia Luepke of Jacksonville, Florida. Gretchen was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Gordon Mass Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke.
Gretchen is a 1961 graduate of Catalina High School in Tucson. She then attended the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelors degree in 1965 and then Masters degree in 1967 both in Geology.
Gretchen then went on to a 32 year distinguished career as a geologist with The United States Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. During her career, she published numerous scientific papers, edited many books, and attended numerous international geological conventions. After retiring in 1999, she continued with the USGS as an emeritus working on various projects. Gretchen was a pioneer in her field. She entered the geology profession when few women pursued careers in geology.
In 1982, she met the love of her life Robert F. Bynum, a Silicon Valley engineer. They were married October 2, 1999 In Tucson, Arizona. They always participated in each other's activities and traveled together. She will be greatly missed.
Gretchen was a woman of many talents. She played the flute in her high school marching band and The University of Arizona Marching Band. Over the past 20 years, she continued her flute playing with The Woodside Village Band and The Duckweed Band. She was also a mineral collector who exhibited at the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show where she won numerous awards. She loved the outdoors and supported many environmental organizations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences. Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900
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The Arizona Daily Star, 1 August 2010
Gretchen Luepke Bynum died July 3, 2010 in Fremont, CA. Born in Tucson November 10, 1943 to her parents, Gordon Maas Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bynum of Fremont, CA; her sister, Kristin Coleman (Steve); her brother, John C. Luepke and two nephews, John Robert Luepke and Michael Luepke. Gretchen had a distinguished career as a geologist with the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, CA after receiving degrees from the Univ. of AZ in 1967. She is listed in Marquis Who's Who of American Women. A Memorial Service will be held in Fremont in August. A memorial tribute in Tucson is pending. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF THE ROSES.
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Gretchen was an active member of the Arizona Geological Society, the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, the Bay Area Mineralogical Society (President), among other organizations. She was social, kind, considerate, and had a wry sense of humor.
Obituary (source unknown)
Gretchen Luepke Bynum Nov. 10, 1943 - July 3, 2010
Resident of Fremont Gretchen Luepke Bynum, 66, died peacefully at 2:50 AM Saturday, July 3rd, in Fremont, CA. She had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain disorder two months earlier.
A memorial service will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA on Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Kathy Crary officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private committal family ceremony will later be held in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
Gretchen is survived by her husband Robert F. Bynum, Fremont, CA. She is also survived by her sister Kristin Coleman (Husband Steve Coleman), her brother John Luepke all of Tucson, Arizona, nephews John Robert Luepke of Silver City, New Mexico and Michael Tapia Luepke of Jacksonville, Florida. Gretchen was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Gordon Mass Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke.
Gretchen is a 1961 graduate of Catalina High School in Tucson. She then attended the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelors degree in 1965 and then Masters degree in 1967 both in Geology.
Gretchen then went on to a 32 year distinguished career as a geologist with The United States Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. During her career, she published numerous scientific papers, edited many books, and attended numerous international geological conventions. After retiring in 1999, she continued with the USGS as an emeritus working on various projects. Gretchen was a pioneer in her field. She entered the geology profession when few women pursued careers in geology.
In 1982, she met the love of her life Robert F. Bynum, a Silicon Valley engineer. They were married October 2, 1999 In Tucson, Arizona. They always participated in each other's activities and traveled together. She will be greatly missed.
Gretchen was a woman of many talents. She played the flute in her high school marching band and The University of Arizona Marching Band. Over the past 20 years, she continued her flute playing with The Woodside Village Band and The Duckweed Band. She was also a mineral collector who exhibited at the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show where she won numerous awards. She loved the outdoors and supported many environmental organizations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences. Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900
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The Arizona Daily Star, 1 August 2010
Gretchen Luepke Bynum died July 3, 2010 in Fremont, CA. Born in Tucson November 10, 1943 to her parents, Gordon Maas Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bynum of Fremont, CA; her sister, Kristin Coleman (Steve); her brother, John C. Luepke and two nephews, John Robert Luepke and Michael Luepke. Gretchen had a distinguished career as a geologist with the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, CA after receiving degrees from the Univ. of AZ in 1967. She is listed in Marquis Who's Who of American Women. A Memorial Service will be held in Fremont in August. A memorial tribute in Tucson is pending. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF THE ROSES.
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Gretchen was an active member of the Arizona Geological Society, the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, the Bay Area Mineralogical Society (President), among other organizations. She was social, kind, considerate, and had a wry sense of humor.
Gretchen Luepke Bynum Nov. 10, 1943 - July 3, 2010
Resident of Fremont Gretchen Luepke Bynum, 66, died peacefully at 2:50 AM Saturday, July 3rd, in Fremont, CA. She had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain disorder two months earlier.
A memorial service will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA on Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Kathy Crary officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private committal family ceremony will later be held in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
Gretchen is survived by her husband Robert F. Bynum, Fremont, CA. She is also survived by her sister Kristin Coleman (Husband Steve Coleman), her brother John Luepke all of Tucson, Arizona, nephews John Robert Luepke of Silver City, New Mexico and Michael Tapia Luepke of Jacksonville, Florida. Gretchen was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Gordon Mass Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke.
Gretchen is a 1961 graduate of Catalina High School in Tucson. She then attended the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelors degree in 1965 and then Masters degree in 1967 both in Geology.
Gretchen then went on to a 32 year distinguished career as a geologist with The United States Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. During her career, she published numerous scientific papers, edited many books, and attended numerous international geological conventions. After retiring in 1999, she continued with the USGS as an emeritus working on various projects. Gretchen was a pioneer in her field. She entered the geology profession when few women pursued careers in geology.
In 1982, she met the love of her life Robert F. Bynum, a Silicon Valley engineer. They were married October 2, 1999 In Tucson, Arizona. They always participated in each other's activities and traveled together. She will be greatly missed.
Gretchen was a woman of many talents. She played the flute in her high school marching band and The University of Arizona Marching Band. Over the past 20 years, she continued her flute playing with The Woodside Village Band and The Duckweed Band. She was also a mineral collector who exhibited at the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show where she won numerous awards. She loved the outdoors and supported many environmental organizations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences. Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900
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The Arizona Daily Star, 1 August 2010
Gretchen Luepke Bynum died July 3, 2010 in Fremont, CA. Born in Tucson November 10, 1943 to her parents, Gordon Maas Luepke and Janice Campbell Luepke. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bynum of Fremont, CA; her sister, Kristin Coleman (Steve); her brother, John C. Luepke and two nephews, John Robert Luepke and Michael Luepke. Gretchen had a distinguished career as a geologist with the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, CA after receiving degrees from the Univ. of AZ in 1967. She is listed in Marquis Who's Who of American Women. A Memorial Service will be held in Fremont in August. A memorial tribute in Tucson is pending. Arrangements by CHAPEL OF THE ROSES.
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Gretchen was an active member of the Arizona Geological Society, the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, the Bay Area Mineralogical Society (President), among other organizations. She was social, kind, considerate, and had a wry sense of humor.
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