Ted Allan Rathbun

I have very fond memories of Mr. Rathbun. When in high school, many years ago, I babysat regularly with his son, Joel, so that he and his wife, Babette, could go out - usually for square dancing I believe. The Rathbun family lived close to my family in Shandon. They were all so nice and I was in awe of Mr. Rathbun´s intelligence and recognition in his field. I recently saw a crime show where his expertise was used years ago. When I look back on my life - and my younger years - I...

I remain saddened by Ted's loss, both as a friend, colleague, and incredible professional. I think of him often and and there remains a place in my heart that remains empty.

I didn't learn of Dr. Rathbun's passing until today. I was in his Introductory class many years ago, and he was a terrific lecturer. I even remember the very first day of class when he told us his name wasn't Rathbone. I'm sure he had to say that a lot! Every once in a while over the years, a particular concept or term I learned in that semester comes to mind, and I've actually gone back through my old notes once or twice to refresh my memory. My (belated) condolences to his family; he was a...

I knew Ted as my professor for several classes, and went on a dig to Galivants Ferry in the summer of '85. Summer school, we dug up sherds and bone fragments, even a couple of arrowheads. You were the man Dr. Rathbun. SLED had to come and take him to identify some girls being murdered by a serial kiler. Iearned a lot from you and appreciate your willingless to teach me. I did get my minor in Archeaology.

Dr. Rathbun was my professor and advisor at USC when I was an anthropology major in the early 80s. He was brilliant, funny, inspiring and an all around wonderful guy. I was really saddened when I learned of his death. The world lost a great person.

I was in Dr. Rathbun's Forensic Anthropology class in the 80s when I returned to USC for grad school. I have told many friends over the years how Dr. Rathbun inspired me. My condolences to family and friends.

I was a student of Dr. Rathbun. He changed my thinking and my life.

I first met Dr. Ted Rathbun when he was an instructor at a Southern Institute of Forensic Science course in New Orleans in 2001. We subsequently renewed our acquaintance at several AAFS meetings thereafter. Ted was an incredibly kind, outgoing, engaging, and warm man with a wonderful sense of humour, who seemed to delight in teaching. There was no question too trivial for him to provide a detailed answer. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of forensic anthropology which he was always keen...

I first met Ted in 1972 when I was a sophomore at Kansas State University, attending my first meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists in Lawrence, KS. Ted was one of the first professionals I met, and I have enjoyed knowing him ever since. He was thoughtful, offered me great advice over the years, and recommended to me a student of his who became one of my first Ph.D. students. We've lost a good guy, and a wonderful colleague.

Clark Larsen