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Rebecca McDaniel Obituary
West Lafayette - Rebecca S. McDaniel, PE, PhD passed away on May 2, 2020. She was Technical Director of the North Central Superpave Center (NCSC), Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University.
Dr. McDaniel conducted asphalt-related research, training and technology transfer through the NCSC. She held a BA degree in English from Indiana University and BS, MS and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Purdue. She was a longtime member and past president of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), chair of the Transportation Research Board's Asphalt Section, chair of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, and a member of the Board of Directors of ASTM International.
Despite her professional achievements she is proudest of her children: Elizabeth Van Sickel (Garrett) and their newborn son, Jonathan, St. Augustine, Florida; Luke Burley, Indianapolis; and Emma Burley, West Lafayette. She is also survived by her loving and devoted husband, Dick Burley, West Lafayette. Surviving brothers include Stephen J. McDaniel (Danuta), Wheaton Illinois, and Kent E. McDaniel (Jeanne Gunning), Bloomington, Indiana, and their children.
In light of Covid-19, there will be no public services held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the AAPT Scholarship Fund (6776 Lake Drive, Suite 215, Lino Lakes, MN 55014).
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May 16, 2020
Dear Dick and family, my heart hurts for you. Please take care of each other. What an amazing woman Becky was. What an inspiration Becky will always be. With love,
Victor and Kathy
Dean Maurer
May 13, 2020
Emma and family we are deeply saddened to hear this new. Becky was a true light that shined very bright for the Asphalt industry. We will miss her terribly for her dedicated work and her unending friendship. May you find peace in your heart and carry the memories she made close to you.
Fondly, The MAURERS , Susan and Dean
Dee Verostko
May 8, 2020
Heartfelt condolences from the Deardorf sisters Lynn, Dee and Donna.
Shane Dalton
May 8, 2020
Emma, I'm awful sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, may she rest in peace , god bless , Shane Dalton (ATT -DCU)
colin Franco
May 8, 2020
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Dick Burley and Family. I have great memories of Rebecca due to our affiliation through TRB especially during the SHRP 1 program . Rebecca was a smart and gifted leader who had a sweet way about her which brought people together -especially difficult in the research realm where independent minds do not always agree.
May her soul rest in eternal Peace.
God Bless- Colin Franco@ RIDOT
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