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He received his BS from the University of Arizona and MS from UCLA in Mining and Economic Geology. He enjoyed a career in exploration mineral geology and contributed to the discovery of mines in Arizona and Australia of Copper, Molybdenum, and Nickel. He ended as principal geologist for the famous University of Illinois Champaign Urbana Department of Geology, publishing and authoring over 30 scientific articles, principally on a purposed ultra-deep drill hole project. His work with Hanna Mining co, Phelps Dodge and British Petroleum led him to the back country as far as Peru, Saskatchewan, New Guinea and Australia.
After retiring he collaborated with the University of Nevada Reno Department of Biology as a master bander for over a decade. He cofounded the Great Basin Bird Observatory, and is past president of the Lahontan Audubon. His love for the outdoors has led him to so many faraway places and also to photography, wildlife painting and writing. His recent unpublished book In Quest of a Personal God is certainly one of his last treasures.
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Roland Horst
February 11, 2023
Just bought book he owned at UCLA called Handbook of Mineral Processing.Proud to own it.Roland Horst Exploration Geologist
Colin Treworgy
December 30, 2022
Dear Eidels, I was looking on the internet for Jim's address and came across this news of his passing. I am sorry that I did not connect with him sooner. I worked for Jim all his years at the Illinois State Geological Survey/University of Illinois. I was always impressed by his honesty and enthusiasm. I'm sure he continued to express these qualities in his retirement. Best regards.
Michael Eidel
August 31, 2022
Dear Alicia, Marc, and Eve... So sorry to hear of Jim´s recent passing. Age difference and other logistics kept us from being closer then we were. While that was unfortunate, he leaves a tremendous legacy. One that is to be truly admired. I envy the extra years he was able to spend with our dad. So much he was able to learn.... I hope you´re all doing well. God bless
Stephen Dobler
August 30, 2022
Prayers are being sent from the Dobler branch of the Eidel family. I'm glad that I was able to speak with Jimmy during the last year and share family pictures with him and wife Alicia. My father Ron Dobler always enjoyed talking with his cousin Jimmy - they are together again. God bless.
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