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EARL HUNT Obituary

HUNT--Dr. Earl Busby "Buz."

January 8, 1933 - April 12, 2016. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington. Known internationally for research studying human intelligence and developing computer models of human thought, Dr. Hunt received "Lifetime achievement awards" from the International Society of Intelligence Research and the Association for Psychological Science, and the American Psychological Association's William James book award for "Will we be smart enough: a cognitive analysis of the coming workforce." Buz is survived by Mary Lou, his wife of 61 years, and their children and grandchildren. Remembrances can be made to the Earl & Mary Lou Hunt Graduate Fellowship at University of Washington:
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Published by New York Times on Apr. 24, 2016.

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Jerry Kowalsky

December 4, 2024

Buzz and I were friends and roommates our freshman year at Cornell in the early Fifties. Regrettably we lost contact when he had to leave Cornell and enter Stanford. I still fondly remember our time together.

Pam Hay

April 27, 2016

Dear Susan, it was a great privilege to read about your father. What a guy! And what a childhood you enjoyed! You and your family will be in our prayers as you make this large adjustment. Good to know you will see him again at the end of your journey.

April 26, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

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