Henry Hilgard

I knew Henry only as a family friend, but heartily concur with all his colleagues: one of the kindest and friendliest of men, with a wonderful combination of gentleness and calm strength of character. Mankind and I miss him -- gone much too soon.

I just read today of Henry's passing, more than a year after he passed away. A few years ago, I'd contacted Henry just to say hi - he'd been my college advisor and biology mentor when I was an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz from '72 - '76. I went on to earn a Ph.D. and have spent a lifetime as a scientist - largely because of his kind guidance. He was a most wonderful and generous, and happy man. What a terrific person he was. Whenever I would stand before a crowd to deliver a lecture or...

I just heard the news of Henry's passing and wanted to add my remembrances of him. He is largely responsible for my becoming a physician and his support, and example of good humor and kindness has stayed with me all these years. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him and want to express my tremendous thanks to him and his family who were all so important to me many years ago. All my thoughts to Galen, Julia, Galen and Addie. I can't say enough how much of a difference you all made...

A kind always encouraging and helpful person. "thats curious" would be his response to a rude or wrongheaded encounter. He kept his opinions private until asked, when shared his thoughts were well thought out and carefully expressed. Just a positive person and a pleasure to be around.

Much love to Galen and to all the family he loved and appreciated so much. He had such joy.

Always a gentleman. He will be missed by all the numismatists that had the privilege to have made his acquaintance.

I will miss Henry and the interesting coins he showed me at coin shows. My condolences to the family.

One of my favorite colleagues who was always full of like. A great loss

Frank Talamantes