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Warren Atyeo Obituary
Born in Highland Park, Mich., he was the son of the late Mary Grace McGinnis and Albert J. Atyeo. After graduating from Plymoth High School, Plymoth, Ill., he attended Northwestern University, Western Illinois University and the University of Kansas, receiving his Ph.D. in Entomology in 1959. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. As a professor, he worked at the University of Nebraska in the Department of Entomology, the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. and the University of Georgia in the Department of Entomology as Curator and Professor until his retirement in 1994, becoming a Professor Emeritus. During his career, he composed approximately 165 publications concerning Entomology. He was a Mason, member of the American Legion, Entomological Society of America, Acarology Society of America and the Boy Scouts of America, where as a Lone Scout he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Marilyn J. Atyeo; daughter: Eleanor A. McMannon of Thomson, Ga.; sons: Thomas W. (Hope M.) Atyeo of Anderson, S.C., Timothy R. (Teresa) Atyeo of Parkland, Fla.; grandchildren: Asheton G. Atyeo, Natalie N. Atyeo, John Thomas Atyeo and Caroline G. Atyeo.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 13, 2008 at 4 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church with Rev. Beth Long officiating. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Athens Area Humane Society, 399 Beaver Dam Road ext., Athens, GA 30605 (www.athenshumanesociety.org). Friends are also encouraged to e-mail their favorite memories of Warren T. Atyeo to [email protected].
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Bob Jacobson
September 3, 2024
I was a graduate student in the Entomology Department at the University of Georgia in the mid-1970s (while Dr. Atyeo was there), and my office area was in the museum adjacent to Dr. Atyeo's own lab/office area. Although I didn't have any classes or other "formal" interaction to Dr. Atyeo, I enjoyed conversations with him and advice I received when I had a question. I wasn't aware of his death until now, but felt an urge to look up people I had known and it was "his turn".
Dr. Ron Baer PhD, MSN, CNSD, BSN, RN
June 20, 2022
Dr. Ateyo was my insect taxonomy and acarology professor in the early 1970s. He encouraged me to continue in Entomology but also taught me about directly helping others. I changed to a career in medicine, pharmacology and nursing. The rewards were many including retiring at a very early age. My condolences to his family.
Allen & Cathy Seymour
October 16, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bendine & Harvey Hoechst
October 13, 2008
Warren was a fine person and we especially enjoyed playing bridge with him and Marilyn. You have our deepest sympathy and may God Bless!
HIlda Lea
October 12, 2008
My deepest symphathy goes to Marilyn and family. I always will remember Tom when Arden and I came to Athens many years ago,where Arden was to join the Entomology Department. My children attended the same High School with the Atyeo boys and I always will remember them. My thoughts are with you all at this time. Hilda Lea, Jamestown, NC
Glenn Wells
October 12, 2008
Marilyn - deepest condolences from the both of us. Tom was always my favorite "father of a friend" during those formative boy scout and then high school years. Once I hit college, and traveled home for the occasional duplicate bridge evenings, I had great fun swapping jokes and kidding around with Tom, who was always well armed with his quick wit. I appreciate the close relationship you and Tom have had with my folks, and I look forward to continued stories of "Marilyn and Lola out on the town". I'm sure Tom will be along, also.
Love - Glenn and Sheyl Wells
Larry Donroe-Wells
October 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
The Donroe-Wells Family
Dorothy Williams
October 12, 2008
Tom,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I think of you often and remember fondly the times we worked together at Kroger 294. You are in my prayers.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
October 12, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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