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for Danny Ihara
Keith Gelber
January 30, 2017
I was recently thinking about Dan. I was unaware of his passing until now. Dan was an amazing Professor, an inspiration, a role model, and a friend to many. I feel blessed to have had him in my life, if only for a few short years. I am sure he is missed by many since he was a positive influence to countless students, faculty, and community members.
Don & Kathryn Ehnebuske
April 10, 2012
Nancy, We well remember being awed by the clear and dedicated life you and Dan created. We'll miss his presence in the community.
Marilyn Page
April 9, 2012
Our deepest condolence for your loss and gratitude for a life well lived. Jim and Marilyn
Laura Padilla
April 3, 2012
I am so very sorry to learn of Dan Ihara's passing. My heart and condolences are with the Ihara family, especially my dear friend Rachel. You will be in my thoughts in the coming days.
-- Laura Padilla
Chris Munshaw Rodriguez
April 2, 2012
I still have the econ research paper in which he tore me apart with red ink. The course was American Economic History. At the time I very much disliked him. I argued with him about his critiques and struggled to produce five more drafts for him. Looking back, his critiques on my drafts were impressionable and spot on. Even on the final draft I handed in he was relentless with my mistakes, again he handed it back with more red ink. My sentence structure was horrible and my idioms were non-existent, yet he transformed me to become a better writer. Anytime I've struggled on a writing assignment I would look at that same red inked paper and use it as motivation. I've appreciated Dan much now as a grad student than I did at the time. I'm saddened to read about his passing. Not only was Dan a great economist with a passion for the environment, but he also had a precise mastery of writing while challenging students to reach a higher level. I feel bad that I didn't reach out to thank him after graduating. Although I'm sad, I feel bad for the future students who will not be able to benefit from his lectures, critiques, and simply getting to know him.
Thank you Dan for spending time with me, having the patience to walk me through my mistakes, and more importantly for not giving up on me. I have benefited from your writing critiques and your economic philosophy, and I hope to one day do the same for others as you did for me.
I sincerely thank you Professor Ihara. You will be missed.
Garrett
April 2, 2012
We shared an office for a few years at HSU. Professor Ihara was brilliant, caring and quite simply an inspiration. He will be missed.
Omar Avendaño
April 2, 2012
I'm very sad to hear of Dan's passing. He was a great mentor and I worked with him quite a bit while I was an Econ student at HSU. He was a big reason why I went on to graduate school. He will be missed!
Eriko Konno
March 31, 2012
Dear Nancy ,Rachel and Nathan,
I am very sorry to hear of Danny's passing.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I always remember that when you visit in Japan about 30years ago.
Best Regards
Nancy Wallack
March 30, 2012
To Mrs Ihara and Danny's children - I only knew your husband and father a little bit, from Telluride Association...but his organization of the 2010 forty-year memorial at Deep Springs for our friend David Mossner was a masterpiece (kind, thoughtful, emotional)...and all the more impressive for the toll his Parkinson's was taking then. You have lost a gem.
Mike Seeber
March 27, 2012
I will so miss Danny's subtle sense of humor. I'll always remember him for his typical approach of "Hey you wanna see a magic trick?" as he would pull out a deck of cards from a pocket and proceed to goof up the trick. Peace be with you Dan, and thank you for all your work to make the world a better place.
Ann and Robert Burroughs
March 24, 2012
Nancy, Rachel and Nathan -
We offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father . . .
March 24, 2012
Myron Cramer
Bill&Ellen Crump
March 24, 2012
Dear Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of Dannys passing. We only got to know of him at our Parkinson Meetings. We always felt blessed by his prsecence.
JULIANNE AND ART BETTINI
March 24, 2012
NANCY DEAR, I WAS INSPIRED BY DANNY. HE LIVED A LIFE AS A MODEL TO ALL OF US, BOTH ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. HE WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND MIND. WE SEND YOU LOVING THOUGHTS FOR YOUR PAIN. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARED FOR HIM.
Marty Smukler
March 23, 2012
Nancy, I was so sad to read that Dan had passed on. He was a wonderful person! I always looked forward to seeing him.
Claudia Myers
March 23, 2012
Nancy & Family,
I'm so saddened to read that you have lost Danny and my heart goes out to all of you. He was such a gentle and kind man who did so much for our community.
Please know I'm sending healing thoughts and love to you.
Celest Armenta & Chip Sharpe
March 23, 2012
What a fine, warm, and comforting man Danny was! We were all blessed to have him in our community. We will miss Danny.
Joy Dellas
March 23, 2012
Nancy and family,
I learned of Danny's passing today. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Danny was an amazing person. One of the smartest and kindest persons I will ever know. It was an honor to serve on the Manila Board with him and I learned so much from him.
Andrew Whitney
March 23, 2012
I won't forget the calm encouragement that Dan gave me as I struggled to complete my Master's degree at HSU. This encouragment came from him at a time when he was having to struggle with a much greater challenge, the disease that took his life. My condolences go out the family of this courageous thinker.
Brenda Bishop
March 23, 2012
We wish you a great healing and reflection during your time of sorrow and loss. We will remember his smiling eyes and honor his joyful simplicity and love of family. We love you Nancy. - Brenda, Kyle & Korrin Bishop
Martin Watson
March 22, 2012
Nancy,
I am so sorry to learn about Dan. I was always happy to see him at Arcata Energy Committee meetings. We often rode the bus together too. He was way ahead of his time. I think of him as a gentle genius. He will live on in our hearts.
rochelle st. john
March 22, 2012
Nancy, i am so sorry. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 22, 2012
I knew Danny many years ago. Jack Shaffer was a mutual friend. My son, David, also went to Deep Springs, but not at the same time. Danny was a very fine person.
-Anne Weiss, McKinleyville
Joe Stone
March 22, 2012
As one of the long-time UO professors here from the 1980s, I remember Dan well--smart, hardworking, and such a pleasant and interesting person. My condolences to his family, students and all who knew him. we and the world will miss him. Sincerely, Joe Stone
March 22, 2012
i'm saddened by your loss of a gentle but firm advocate of the right way to live (and of a poker game that's even longer than the one i host). sid dominitz
March 22, 2012
Dear Nancy,
Sam and I were so very sorry to hear about the loss of dear Dan. We walked to the university often together and I so enjoyed getting to know him. I admired his intellect and commitment. But most of all, I appreciated his love for you and Rachel and Nathan and his grandchildren.
My very best wishes and thoughts as you go through this difficult time. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Blessings, Sharon
[email protected]
Judy Sears
March 22, 2012
I'll miss you Dan. I've such sweet memories backpacking with you and Nancy and all the various kids. Memorable too, that crazy trip that took us to Deep Springs College in the middle of a snow storm in the desert, seeing that piece of what added to who you had become. You hold a very special place in my life, always living your beliefs, modestly, brilliantly and with sparkling good humor. Have a good nap Danny.
Nancy, Nathan, Rachel, you know Danny has the best of reasons to be remembered for you, his most immediate and delightful family. I love each of you. Hugs around.
Van Kolpin
March 22, 2012
Dan's Ph.D. dissertation was among the very first to examine the economic and strategic implications of global climate change. I greatly admired his insatiable thirst for understanding and finding solutions to these problems. He was a great student, a great colleague, and a great friend.
Van Kolpin
Professor of Economics
University of Oregon
Leslie Farrar & Alan Grau
March 22, 2012
Nancy,
We send you our love.
Beth Wilson
March 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was a valued instructor in the Economics department. He worked with a number of my students on service learning projects associated with CEED. His many research contributions to HSU and the community have been invaluable. He will be dearly missed.
Beth Wilson, Chair, Department of Economics
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