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Ruth Weg Obituary
Passed away on October 25, 2002 at the age of 82. She received her doctorate in Biology and Biochemistry from USC, and was a professor at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology until 1990. She was an inspired and dedicated teacher, beloved by her students, and admired by her colleagues, with whom she collaborated in founding the school and its curriculum. She enjoyed traveling, writing, and being with family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband, Martin S. Weg, D.D.S.; her children, Hanna Weg, Robert Bass, and Andrea Bass De Cosmos; her step-daughter Lisa Weg, her granddaughter Sara Zoe Weg, and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education at 1030 15th St., N.W., Suite 240, Washington DC, 20005.
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David Haber
January 28, 2024
Ruth,
I never thanked you for admitting me into the gerontology program at usC, despite what I thought were questionable credentials and a sub-par interview with you. You placed two blank pages in front of me and requested that I write why I was a good candidate for the gero program. I wrote 2 sentences. I liked the idea of pursuing a multidisciplinary degree (I figured you were a biologist and I was applying in sociology--this seemed clever) and wanted to learn about aging from a variety of disciplines. It worked. And I had a long and tremendously satisfying career. I'm so sorry I never thanked you in person. You always seemed busy and I was always too shy. I don't suppose better late than never, but nonetheless...Thank you! David Haber ([email protected]), still contributing to gerontology at age 79.
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