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John SEINER Obituary
He had been serving as the Director of the Jamie L. Whitten National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and was a resident of Virginia since 1974.
Jack received a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State in 1974. He began his career in jet noise research at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton in 1974, joining the Noise Control Branch as a Research Engineer. By 1982 he had become the leader of the Jet Noise Team of the Aeroacoustics Branch. While at NASA he conducted research that would earn him the respect of his fellow researchers and accolades of international scope.
After retiring from NASA in 1998, Jack moved to Oxford, Miss., to join the NCPA as Associate Director of Applied Research. His Aeroacoustics group became involved in a variety of exciting research projects sponsored by the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force. In 2009 Jack was appointed as Director of the NCPA. He loved experimental research and secured funding, designed, and built a unique and productive jet noise facility and wind tunnel system at the NCPA. He provided his coworkers with an environment for learning and growth, never trying to constrain their opportunities but encouraging them to expand their boundaries.
While he was passionate about his work, he was equally devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He traveled extensively for speaking engagements and always allowed time to enjoy the local cultures. He was an avid boater and enjoyed spending time on the water with his family and friends.
Jack is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lois Seiner; daughters, Pamela Hart (Jason), Karena Seiner and Sandra Crouse (Matt); son, John M. Seiner Jr. (Jo); six grandchildren; brother, George Seiner (Faye); and sister, Marie Fleming (Bob); and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John SEINER
Ahmad Jabbari
October 29, 2011
Dear Lois and George,
Please contcat me. Thanks
Ahmad Jabbari
[email protected]
Vijendra Boken
October 4, 2011
Dear Seiner Family, Just yesterday I learned about passing away of Dr. Seiner. I had opportunity to work under him during 2005-2006 for about 8-9 months. He left such a great impression on me that he will always remain in my memory throughout my life....Vijendra Boken, Kearney, NE.
Subhrajit Goon
March 11, 2011
With extremely deep sorrow and a heavy heart, I came to know today that my beloved professor and mentor guide Dr. Seiner is no more.He was to me not only a great educator but more importantly one of the greatest human beings I have worked with,an individual who I can reach out to always for every kinds of advice.
I still remember the day when he first started working in NCPA. I had the privilage and the honor to take his first class with him.The course was called "Aeroacoustics". During the class, I was amazed by the amount of knowledge that he possessed but what struck me most was his modesty.He was very easy going and a down to earth person.
Remember the day when he offered me the Research Assistantship and I also remember how important that scholarship meant to me during that time both with regards to my financial stability to finish my MS degree.
Personally I have gone through some difficult times at Olemiss and everytime I have reached out to him he has always helped me in coming out of those tough situations telling me not to give up.
He used to tell me "In America,everybody gets a chance". I still remember that sentence.
After I left Olemiss in 2002, I lost touch of him but was keeping his news via the NCPA website. I was so happy when he became the director of NCPA.
When I now look back all the memories of working with him is coming back.
I will miss you Dr.Seiner and I will miss your smile.May your soul rest in peace.
Jason Cline
December 20, 2010
I met Jack a few years ago when I needed to take some supersonic test tunnel measurements. Normally academic equipment is pretty "hokey" and held together with spit, gum, and duct tape, but when I arrived at Ole Miss, I found a sight to behold. He and Bernie Jansen had constructed this incredible supersonic wind tunnel facility. It takes a very special kind of person to create something of this class and magnitude...and to make it feel like home. His work and his legacy are an inspiration to me.
Ahmad Jabbari
December 12, 2010
Dear Lois and George"Buz":
This is Ahmad Jabbari, Jack's classmate from Penn State. Remember me? I was one of the ushers at the weding in Philadelphia. Please contact me by e-mail. [email protected] Need to talk. He was a great guy and good friend. yrs, Ahmad
Orwa Tahaineh
November 8, 2010
It's been five years since the first time I met Jack. Every time I met him, he taught me something new. I always admired his resilience, determination and great ambitions. An intelligent mentor with a big heart, whose knowledge and vision can't be replaced. Rest in Peace Jack, you'll be missed.
Sandy Bertulis
November 8, 2010
Dear Lois and Children- John and I were so saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We were sorry to have missed what was surely a remarkable tribute to him. John said he will always miss his conversations with Jack about their Grandparents and was always so in awe of Jack's intelligence. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
John and Sandy Bertulis
Lucio Maestrello
November 7, 2010
Dear Mary Lou and Family,
Our deepest condolences for Jack's passing away. He was a very dear friend and highly respected colleague. I was very grateful for his willing to transfer to NASA from Penn State. His work was excellent and well received. His contributions in the field of Jet Noise continues to remain a permanent reference. We shall miss him dearly.
- Lucio and Catti Maestrello-
Jim Grove
November 6, 2010
I always enjoyed Jack’s company during the too few times I was able to visit with him. Jack was a patient, yet persuasive man, and a well respected mentor, teacher and fluid-dynamicist. He will be missed and well remembered.
November 6, 2010
I knew Jack and his family from the early days in Robanna Shores, as a colleague at NASA, and as a friend and part of the FAHS gang. He always did it right. One example I remember: he brought home a laser to align a ditch he was digging by hand, with a shovel, in his yard. He was truly a multi-talented guy. He will be missed in so may ways. All the best to Lois and family.
Geoge Greene
Charlene Niemela
November 6, 2010
Pam, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort that your father is at peace. There is no pain or suffering in heaven and you will meet again. Until then there are lots of wonderful memories to keep you going.
Laura Gaffney
November 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Giardina Family
November 5, 2010
What an impressive man! Love you Pam and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
S. Paul Pao
November 5, 2010
I had the good fortune of sharing an office with Dr. Seiner when he first came to NASA in 1974, and working with him daily for the next twenty four years until he retired from NASA and joined NCPA at Ole Miss. My wife and I had become dear friends with Dr. Seiner's family.
Dr. Seiner was one of the most talented and creative jet noise researcher in his generation. He was also a most meticulous experimentalist who could measure things others would not find. His enthusiasm for science had influence many of his colleagues, research associates, and students. Less known but equally important in Dr. Seiner's career: he was a phenomenal builder of world class jet noise facilities. He helped to build his own noise laboratory at Penn State while a doctoral student, a fantastic anechoic jet laboratory and acoustic wind tunnel at NASA Langley, and new facilities at NCPA.
Dr. Seiner will be missed by all his friends. It is comforting for us to know that his scientific legacy will live on.
Meredith Moore
November 5, 2010
Karena, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers this week. If there is anything we can do to make things easier for you at work, just ask.
Jerry Lyle
November 5, 2010
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. Seiner’s family. I had the pleasure of providing technical support to Dr. Seiner for several of his research projects in the Jet Noise Laboratory at Langley Research Center. I respected his opinions and his vast technical knowledge. He exhibited a tireless enthusiasm for his work. He will truly be missed and I wish his family well.
Jerry Lyle and Family
Susan Storberg
November 5, 2010
Dear Karena, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my paryers.
Jere Singleton
November 5, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jack for the last 12 years. I greatly admired and respected his intelligence, his work ethic, and his successful drive to meaningfully contribute to U.S. aerospace technology. I'll miss his friendship, his smile, and his wit.
Sumon Sinha
November 5, 2010
From: Dr. Sumon K. Sinha, President, Sinhatech, 3607 Lyles Drive, Oxford, MS 38655.
Dr. John M. (Jack) Seiner was my mentor, professional advisor and a good friend. I was introduced to Dr. Seiner in 1998 by Prof. Hank Bass, the previous Director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at Ole Miss. At the time I was an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Dr. Seiner had just been hired by NCPA. Having conducted flow-control experiments in the large blue subsonic wind-tunnel at NCPA, Dr. Seiner and I quickly developed an understanding that went beyond words. I realized I had found a supportive senior colleague who really appreciated quality work. During my tenure in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Ole Miss, he helped me and my students on many occasions.
In spite of his busy schedule and multiple responsibilities, Dr. Seiner remained extremely approachable to students, researchers or anybody contemplating research in fields he found interesting. His interests were broad and he never dismissed ideas from anybody, even if they appeared outlandish.
After resigning from Ole Miss in 2007 to run my company, I have had very little contact with my former colleagues – except for Dr. Seiner. I always enjoyed the open scientific and technical discussions with him and valued his opinions, his no nonsense style and his hands on approach towards research. Most importantly, he always encouraged my work even though it was now being done at my company.
Last year (2009) he went out of his way to verify that wind noise actually reduces at speech frequencies when my patented “Deturbulator� strips were attached on a NCPA operated Dodge minivan. Dr. Seiner drove the minivan himself, while Dr. Jim Chambers, Bernie Jansen and David Heffingtom rode in the van gathering data from microphones and accelerometers. What makes this even more relevant is that Dr. Seiner had already been appointed the Director of NCPA at that time and had important meetings scheduled all day!
About a month ago I had lunch with Dr. Seiner. This was the first time he did not look his usual jovial self. At the time I attributed it to University politics, since I know how devastating it can be for people who really enjoy hands-on scientific and technical work. I called him about two weeks ago. He was out of town then and asked me to meet him at his office upon his return to Oxford. I got caught up in work and the meeting never took place. I will miss him and pray that his soul rest in peace.
Noelle L Sauceda
November 4, 2010
Dear Karena
I was saddened by the news that your father recently passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I didn't know our fathers had something in common with jet noise. Your father did research and mine created jet noise each time he went up to fly. Both have gone to a better place ...
With heartfelt condolences/Noelle
Larry Ukeiley
November 4, 2010
Jack meant a tremendous amount to myself and many others
who spent time with him. As someone who feels they have benefited deeply from his friendship
and mentorship I only hope I can honor his passion and determination through the way I live my life.
Nick Lagen
November 4, 2010
We learned of Jack's passing this evening. Jack loved taking risks in the pursuit of excellence and knowledge. He took me under his wing and showed me what it meant to be a pioneer in science. I learned much from him. May God give him peace. May God give those who survive him solace.
November 4, 2010
Dear Seiner Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Jack. For those of us that believe in eternal life he will be with us forever in our hearts and our memories. That is where love lives. Our deepest sympathy and love,
Bob and Ginny Costello
November 4, 2010
Mary Lois,Pam,Sandra,Karey&Jackie and grandchildren, May the love of your family help you through this difficult time Love Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob
November 4, 2010
Dear Seiner Family,
Cindy and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
Forrest & Cindy Wall
Mike Ponton
November 3, 2010
Jack left an indelible mark on my life by being an exemplar of excellence, determination, and dedication in all that he did. He was my friend, colleague, and mentor, and I will continue to repay the lessons he provided me by being the best I can be in all that I choose to do. As I knew Jack better than most, I know that my determination would be all that he would ever want of me.
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