Don Moncrief Muchmore

Don Moncrief Muchmore Don Moncrief Muchmore died October 12, 2006 at his residence in Puyallup, Washington, attended by his daughters. He was 83 years old. Don was a long-time resident of Long Beach, CA. He graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School (1941) and Occidental College (1945) where he began his long association with Sigma Al pha Epsilon. His professional career crossed many disciplines; he was Director, Los Angeles Museum of Science and Industry, 1957-62 and 1982-89, Executive Vice Chancellor, California State University, Long Beach, 1962-64 and held various positions at California Federal Savings and Loan, 1964-1982. Don was active in political polling and campaigning, serving as CEO of Opinion Research of California, 1948-1971. After he retired from the Museum, he served as a consultant to several non-profit groups. Don recei ved many awards and honors during this lifetime. He was proud of being named Pollster of the Year by Newsweek magazine in 1968 and of various awards from Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He is survived by his sister, Betty Alice Lokken; daughters, Mindy Muchmore-Thompson and Marcy Muchmore; and 8 grandchildren. Don was remembered by friends and family in Washington at a memorial service for his son-in-law, Marvin Glen Thompson, on October 18. Don was an active patron of the Public Library; reading was both a passion an d a pleasure. The family suggests memorial gifts to the local Public Library.