The complete obituary can be found now at http://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/ci_2853019 On 7/12/05 11:45 AM, "Judy Hannah" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear Friends of Irving, > > The invincible Irving Friedman finally exceeded his nine lives, passing > away on June 29. The Denver Post printed the following: > > "Irving was born on January 12, 1920, in New york City and died on June 29, > 2005 at his home in Lakewood [Colorado]. He received a PhD in geochemistry > from the University of Chicago, then was with the U.S. Geological Survey > for over 40 years. Rita, his wive of 59 years, survives him. A full > obituary will be published separately, and a memorial celebration will be > held at a later date. Contributions may be made to PBS or your favorite > charity." > > - Judy Hannah Joseph F. Whelan U.S. Geological Survey PO Box 25046, MS 963 Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225 (303) 236-7671 (office) (303) 236-4930 (FAX)