Warren Tuttle Loomis

67, lost his life to esophageal cancer on Friday, November 2, 2007. He spent his final days surrounded by loved ones in the Norwich (VT) home that he built with his family 27 years ago. Remembered as a keen entrepreneur, inspired tinkerer, and clever prankster, Warren infused many lives with warmth and vigor. Warren was born to Natalie High and Aaron Alcorn Loomis in Needham, MA on October 13, 1940. A Teacher and an Engineer, Warren's parents inspired his incorrigible curiosity, his "do it yourself" confidence, and his infectious enthusiasm. He graduated from Needham High School in 1958 and earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 1962, where his fellow hockey players knew him as "Zog." Warren remained at Dartmouth to earn a master's degree at the Thayer School of Engineering in 1964 and, inspired by his mentor George Colligan, earned a Ph.D in metallurgy from the University of Michigan in 1969. Ever to pursue his own path, Warren passed up a job in metallurgy to enter the nascent field of computers and to settle down near Dartmouth. In 1970, he founded Logic Associates, a computer software company, which he led until his retirement in 2001. Logic embodied Warren's personal philosophy to focus on long term, loyal commitments to products, employees, and the local community. He was an active supporter of women's business initiatives, an avid hockey fan, and a strong believer in the American Civil Liberties Union. In his retirement, Warren took up his lifelong passion for invention and boating by founding ForwardFace! LLC. Staffed by his friends and family, the company produced forward-facing wooden-hulled "rowing" boats, which typified his flair for technical whimsy. Every warm morning, Warren could be found rowing facing forward on the Connecticut River. Warren is survived by his wife, Alix Manny of Norwich, VT; three children, Aaron Loomis of Burlington, VT, Jason Loomis of South Strafford, VT, and Molly Loomis of Santa Cruz, CA; two step-children, John and Sam Colburn of Norwich, VT; his mother, Natalie Loomis of Marshfield, MA; and three sisters, Barbara Chisholm of Londonderry, NH, Betsy Whitney of Norfolk, MA, Natalie Jones of Newbury, NH. His family remembers most the unconditional love, support, and encouragement he provided. The stories of this spirited wisecracker, savvy inventor, astute adviser, and durable companion will live on with all who knew him. A service will be held at the Dartmouth Boat House in Hanover, NH on Thursday, November 8 at 11:00 am. For more information, visit http:// amanny.wordpress.com. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the American Civil Liberties Union (1-888-567-ACLU).