Stephen Albert Tennyson

I am a cousin of Steve´s, and we shared many good times while he was at Wayne State University working on his Ph.D, and I worked for Burroughs Corporation. As I grew up in Boise, Idaho, I would always be sure to get together with Steve whenever I visited Boise (my wife, Jan, and I live in Las Vegas, Nevada). Steve was so kind, intelligent, and generous. I will miss him always. Richard E. Adams (702) 809-0709 (cell)

Dear Heidi, I am thankful for many cherished memories of Steve & you through the years! Steve was my closest associate & partner during our PhD years at WSU. I saw you often with "daddy" in the 1970´s. I have had such endearing friendship with him. Magda and I were privileged to have you both with us few years ago. We all miss him dearly. However, we live on the hope that we will be together again in eternity to come. Love, prayers & wishes for your...

Dr. Tennyson was one of my favorite professors at Boise State. He expected the top from his students and set the bar. I remember the looks on his face when a student was less than respectful or the quizzical look he would give a student that would ask a question right after he already answered the question. If you could get a referral from Tennyson, you knew you were one of the top, hard working students. He did not condone sloppy work. I called it "The Tennyson Test". Go big or go home. He...

Steve was one of the first people I met when I started working for the Mechanical Engineering program thirteen years ago. I was at first intimidated by him, but soon learned he might seem crusty on the outside but was all marshmallow inside. He was incredibly smart and very insightful, but also warm and caring and made students his priority. He is one of the department founders, and will be so very missed.

Sorry to hear about Steve's passing! I knew him at Wright church! His parents were friends with our family. Don & Letha Gribble. Steve was a kind person. He will be missed! Patty Gribble Tennyson

Oh Heidi, Joe and I are so very sorry. We offer our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We so loved your Dad and he was an inspiration to Joe.