John Bare, 83, of Northfield, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Carleton College. John Kirby Bare was born Dec. 10, 1917, to John and Olive (Moore) Bare, in Lexington, MO. As a child his family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where he attended school, graduating from Rayen High School. He received a bachelors degree from Oberlin College in 1940 and a masters degree from Brown University. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army. he served in New Guinea and the Philippines and was honorably discharged in 1950 as a second lieutenant. On May 27, 1944, he married Lota Brandt in Sacramento, Calif. After the war they returned to Brown University, where he received a doctorate in physiological psychology in 1947. Bare began his teaching career in 1947 as an instructor at Brown University, where he stayed until 1949. He taught as an assistant professor and associate professor at the College of William and Mary until 1958. He came to Carleton College as a professor psychology in 1955, served as chair of the department from 1958-1970 and 1977-1978, and taught until his retirement in 1983. In 1972, he was named president of the American Psychological Association (APA) division on the teaching of psychology. He took a leave of absence from Carleton from 1974-1977 to direct the Human Behavior Curriculum Project for the APA. The Project developed the first high-school psychology textbook. In 1983, the John K. Bare Prize in Psychology was established at Carleton College by his students, colleagues, friends, and family for his many contributions to students, the department of psychology, and to psychology teaching in America. The prize is awarded annually to a member of the senior class who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of psychology. Bare traveled extensively to France, England and Italy, with numerous and fond trips to Florence. He also traveled in the United States, often visiting his daughter Terry and tracing his family genealogy. Bare was an amateur photographer, enjoyed jazz, and played the recorder for many years. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Terry (and Joseph) Maurer of Kernersville, N.C.; and a niece. Bare was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Susan Taylor; and a brother, Charles Bare. Services were held Feb. 15 at Skinner Memorial Chapel on the Carleton campus. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Bierman Funeral Home.
John Bare, 83, of Northfield, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Carleton College. John Kirby Bare was born Dec. 10, 1917, to John and Olive (Moore) Bare, in Lexington, MO. As a child his family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where he attended school, graduating from Rayen High School. He received a bachelors degree from Oberlin College in 1940 and a masters degree from Brown University. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army. he served in New Guinea and the Philippines and was honorably discharged in 1950 as a second lieutenant. On May 27, 1944, he married Lota Brandt in Sacramento, Calif. After the war they returned to Brown University, where he received a doctorate in physiological psychology in 1947. Bare began his teaching career in 1947 as an instructor at Brown University, where he stayed until 1949. He taught as an assistant professor and associate professor at the College of William and Mary until 1958. He came to Carleton College as a professor psychology in 1955, served as chair of the department from 1958-1970 and 1977-1978, and taught until his retirement in 1983. In 1972, he was named president of the American Psychological Association (APA) division on the teaching of psychology. He took a leave of absence from Carleton from 1974-1977 to direct the Human Behavior Curriculum Project for the APA. The Project developed the first high-school psychology textbook. In 1983, the John K. Bare Prize in Psychology was established at Carleton College by his students, colleagues, friends, and family for his many contributions to students, the department of psychology, and to psychology teaching in America. The prize is awarded annually to a member of the senior class who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of psychology. Bare traveled extensively to France, England and Italy, with numerous and fond trips to Florence. He also traveled in the United States, often visiting his daughter Terry and tracing his family genealogy. Bare was an amateur photographer, enjoyed jazz, and played the recorder for many years. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Terry (and Joseph) Maurer of Kernersville, N.C.; and a niece. Bare was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Susan Taylor; and a brother, Charles Bare. Services were held Feb. 15 at Skinner Memorial Chapel on the Carleton campus. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Bierman Funeral Home.
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