Paul Edward Dunscomb

Dr. Paul Dunscomb was perhaps my most difficult professor. He was certainly my most memorable. A precise thinker, an exacting taskmaster, a thoughtful and meticulous editor, Dr. Dunscomb modeled and demanded depth and clarity of thought. At the same time, he exuded infectious enthusiasm for his subject and a genuine warmth that was all the more appreciated for always feeling earned. I often annoyed him by writing answers that were longer than necessary. And I will do it one more time to conclude with a point that should be obvious to all who knew Paul: we lost someone truly special, and all too soon.

We are sorry to hear of Paul's passing, our sincere condolences to his family. We are his condo neighbors and always enjoyed our chats with him. If we can help with anything on this end, please let us know. Greg & JoAnne
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Paul, your boundless enthusiasm for life and your curiosity about the world will be forever remembered. I'll cherish the memories of traveling with you in Okinawa and Hokkaido with the Japan Studies Association.

Paul, thank you for the charm, warmth, humor and friendship you brought to those who knew you. I'll miss our conversations on Japanese baseball, and will long cherish the memories of Hokkaido last year. Fare thee well.