David Denslow Ryus III

David Denslow Ryus III, publishing executive, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at a hospice facility near his home in So. Hamilton. He was 92 years old. Mr. Ryus, who was born on Feb. 8, 1918, and raised in Hermosa Beach, Calif., attended Stanford University, where he received a degree in Economics, with distinction, and was president of the class of 1939 and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and served for over six years on active duty during World War II, in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theaters. Following the war Mr. Ryus became a publishing executive and spent 23 years with Time Incorporated where he traveled extensively and served as Managing Director for offshore operations of Time-Life International. Later, he served as Vice President of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City for over 10 years, which included the position of Publisher of Natural History magazine. After retiring, Mr. Ryus was on the Board of Earthwatch Institute, the Handel and Haydn Society, enjoyed golf, tennis and fly fishing and devoted his heart and time to his family and friends. Preceding David in death are his beloved parents, David Denslow and Sophie Shannon Ryus. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 plus years, Mary Louise; three children, Mimi Shannon, Peter Rand Ryus and Michael Denslow Ryus; two stepchildren, David B. H. Martin, and Susan B. Martin; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Johns Church in Beverly Farms. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made in Mr. Ryuss memory to Hospice of the North Shore or The Trustees of Reservations. Arrangements made by Campbell-Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St. Beverly. Visit online at www.CampbellFuneral.com.