Dr. Earl M. Ness

Dr. Ness was a very kind and gifted man, He made my mother's life better for the remaining years she was alive, with a very beautiful and functional smile, thank you and condolences. I never saw my mother smile so much. Son of Marguerite Miles.

I knew Earl from LA Valley College. I was the chem lab asst when he was taking chem courses. I think I knew him for 4 semesters and we got to know each other slightly.

Dr. Ness was a light in a sometimes dark world. Gone way too soon. A tremendous dentist. We shared stories of Santa Barbara, and he truly appreciated the abolone shell from the S. B. Pier that I gave him on one of my last dental visits. He ocassionally mentioned his family, and partner; he was so proud of them and loved them so much. A great human being, truly. Thank you Dr. Ness. From Susann

I first met Earl when he was in the Western Society of Periodontology Study Club I mentored in Santa Barbara years ago. We quickly became friends and would meet in many other dental continuing education venues, for Earl had an insatiable thirst for learning. I encouraged him to specialize which he did when he went to UW. I had hoped he would return to Southern California where he would have made important contributions to our community. Instead, he chose to stay in Washington State which...

We think of Dr. Ness often. Such a personable man, and we enjoyed sharing memories of life in Santa Barbara. Such a very fine dentist. When I dental floss the two crowns he fit me with, I am thankful for the perfection and caring of his work. May God bless his loved ones. Ron and Susan Marino

I am shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Earl Ness. We were grad students together at the UW. Although we were not in touch all of these years, I will always remember him as a wonderful person. You will be missed, gone much too soon friend. I hope to see you again someday.

Earl was my pal for 30 + yrs. We liked and loved each other. He would visit my husband and I when he was in SB. I went to work for him and Jan many many yrs ago. We remained close thru the yrs even if it was months between contacts. I will miss you Earl and will plan a tree in your name at my villa in Sicily which you always promised you would visit. I know you adored your boys and at least you had sometime with your grandson.....hope to see you again one day :)

Dear Nessly--How sad I am--you are not supposed to leave this earth before your long-time patient. I just returned from Santa Barbara & my thoughts & prayers were sent to you from the place you loved.

Earl began coming to my study clubs about 40 years ago. He attended the Western Society of Periodontology study club, The Odontic study club at USC that Alex Koper and I mentored and he frequently came by my office with patients and or questions. In desperation I called Ralph Youdelis, director of graduate prosthodontics at the University of Washington. "Ralph, I have this great dentist who rides BMW motorcycles way too fast and has been bugging me about dentistry for years. You have to take...