Professor Shirley Ann NEWCOMB

Remembering Miss Newcomb as a wonderful role model, and a truly caring dietetics advisor. I look back with fondness at my years in the Home Economics Department at Idaho, and appreciate Miss Newcomb's wisdom,expertise, and kindness.

What an inspiring teacher. As a freshman in 1958, I had no idea what dietitian was. Ms. Newcomb included me when she took the Juniors to Seattle to check out the internships there. She was always encouraging to all students and kept track of us throughout our careers. She is missed.

The most devoted professor that I have ever come across. An inspiration to me, my very first professor. What a dedication that she had for her profession.She will be missed but her torch will be carried on by her students like me.
Dr. Shirley Newcomb,
May God keep you under his wings, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me who I am today. I still hear her growling stomach during near lunch time classes but she will go on with her classes, no matter what, growling hungry...

A breath of fresh air in the Home Ec. department in 1949--and only 6 years older than I!! I will never forget her help and support to get me out of the Home Management house in time for graduation after I spent 10 days in the Infirmary with the hard measles. It was wonderful to spend some time with her many years later and renew a good friedship. Rest in peace, Shirley. You were an inspiration to many of us.
Beverlee Randall White
Dietetics 1950

Shirley, Shirley, Shirley...you were a tireless teacher, mentor and friend. Thank you for your inspiration and guidance in the nutrition profession. You inspired many to dedicate their lives to a healthy life and profession caring for the health of others.
I'll miss you.
Carole Lynn Ives,
Vashon, Washington

Shirley was a Newcomb cousin from Cambridge,NE. We admired her accomplishments, her allegiance to Cambridge Public Schools, old friends from there, and we were privileged to serve her 1940 Class reunion dinner for she and her Class members here at our Cambridge Bed & Breakfast. Her Mother, Lelah, was a lovely and talented lady and her cinnamon rolls were world class delicious!
Shirley inspired many students and made a huge contribution to the well being of our world by teaching the...

Ms. Newcomb was one of the best instructors in the Home Ec dept at U of I in the late 70's. I still remember her nutrition classes and to this day I know that is why I am always interested in learning more about how to be healthy.

Just two undergraduate years ('49/'50) under Professor Shirley Newcomb encouraged my lifelong passion in Nutrition. She was a mentor without peer. A cherished friend. Thank you Shirley

My favorite teacher at the University of Idaho. She guided me through my Food and Nutrition course and Internship. Thanks Miss Newcomb!