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1925
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2015
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E. BLYTHE STASON Obituary
Born February 17, 1925, in An Arbor, Michigan, the eldest son of Edwin Blythe Stason, Dean of the University of Michigan Law School, and Adeline Mary Jane Boaz Stason. Blythe graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctorate from its School of Law.
He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He then pursued a career as a professor of Law at William and Mary University, New York School of Law, Memphis State University School of Law, Louis University School of Law, and Northern Illinois University.
Throughout his life, Blythe was devoted to worldwide travel and diverse reading with particular focuses on the history of Great Britain and Winston Churchill. Avocations included collecting historically significant Rolls Royce and Bentley automobiles, and an extensive and broad-ranging library.
Blythe was an active participant in church activities, most recently in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb.
Blythe is survived by his wife and "love of his life," Judy; brother, Bill (Susan); his longstanding, close friend, Natalie Clark; four nephews and nieces; two grandnephews; and a grandniece.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. July 12, which is a Sunday, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 North Fourth Street, DeKalb, with the Rev. Linda Slabon officiating. Doors open 4:30 p.m.
All friends and family are invited, prior to the memorial service, to the Stason home. Lunch will be served between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the E. Blythe Stason, Jr. Memorial Fund, sent to the Stason Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
Memories and Condolences
for E. BLYTHE STASON
6 Entries
Hal Conick
October 28, 2018
My belated condolences to Professor Stasons family. I was one of his law students at Lewis U college of law. He was a wonderful teacher with a witty sense of humor. I leaned much from him which I use to this day in my law practice.
M. Louise Krippenstapel
July 15, 2015
My husband, George, and I knew Blythe when we lived in DeKalb some years ago, and visited him there within the last decade. We are saddened to realize that that time was the last ever.
George Spencer
July 14, 2015
I regret that a schedule conflict prevented the Spencers from attending Blythe's memorial service. But I want to say that he will be missed at the retirees' lunches on Thursdays, and at the many Lifelong Learning Institute events that he attended even when he was suffering. Please accept our condolences, Judy. We hope that you will continue to appear at LLI events.
Mark Cordes
July 1, 2015
The College of Law community is saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend. Blythe was one of the founding faculty of the law school, beginning in 1975 at Lewis, and then continuing when NIU acquired the school in 1979. He had a brilliant mind and a friendly spirit. He loved almost everything British and was widely read on a number of subjects. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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John O'Halloran
June 29, 2015
Neighbor Blythe was a man of warmth, wit and wisdom. At one of our summer picnics, he arrived wearing a RR-logo cap. With a straight face, he advised us to not tell the other guests that he was an 'owner'. Always a friendly word and smile when we crossed, usually at the Post Office. John O'Halloran (RROC) and Rob Reinhold, Twombly Road
Martin Fay
June 29, 2015
To Judy, Bill and both families,
What a loss. We send you our deepest condolences. I am writing not just for Anita and myself, but for the entire Motor Works staff.
I first met Blythe over 30 years ago. He came to Motor Works in 1984 with a quirky Volkswagen Diesel Pickup Truck. At the time this was a foreign car in the truest sense of the word. But he and his truck soon found a home at our shop.
It did not take long to learn Blythe and I shared many interests. These included a fascination with:
•Reading
•History in general
•Winston Churchill in particular
•Classic cars
•House construction
•And much more
We also shared a number of life's hardships. This gave us a deep connection.
However, I am most reminded of what a grand man he was. An adventuresome spirit was complimented by a keen intellect. Both were driven by an awesome personal energy. He adored people and travel. As a matter of fact, his parties and trips are near legendary.
He also had an insatiable curiosity. He would study and probe a new subject into near exhaustion. But most of all, he enjoyed action. Study was fine, but doing was his primary purpose. Blythe was driven to experience everything life had to offer. To literally wrestle with the world one on one, and suck it dry.
I stand in awe of my dear friend. The loss will be felt for a long time. Yet, the joy with which he engaged life will be his legacy.
In Loving Friendship,
Marty and Anita Fay
The Entire Motor Works Staff
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