Clyde Edward Davis, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Humboldt State University, died peacefully at his home in Bend, Oregon on September 17, 2012, at the age of 75. He was with family.
Davis taught chemistry at Humboldt State for 30 years, 1969 to 2000, serving as department chair from 1990-1992, and as an exchange professor to the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 1998. Other than teaching, his passions included rocks, minerals and research.
Clyde was born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, on June 24, 1937, to parents Clyde Davis, Sr. and Beulah DeFur, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis, daughter Sydney, son Scott and dog Riley.
The family will conduct a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Davis’s name to: