Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
British Columbia Sport & Outdoor Lounge => Hunters' Cabin => Topic started by: IronNoggin on July 06, 2021, 04:26:30 PM
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Dr. Valerius Geist, 1938-2021, died last night. World leader on biology of mountain sheep. Controversial, outspoken, brilliant scientist. Retired from University of Calgary living in Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Valerius_Geist.jpg)
Knew Val reasonably well.
Attended a few classes from him back in the day.
And did confer with him on and off over the years on management situations.
Was always open and friendly. As well as extremely gifted and intelligent all round.
A Mentor, and one I admired greatly.
I am deeply saddened by his passing.
He was a Great Man, and one our whole Community will miss dearly.
Rest In Peace Sir.
If anyone ever deserved that, you most certainly cut the mustard...
Sadly,
Matt
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A Very Fine Obituary for an Incredible Man:
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/obituaries/valerius-geist/amp/
RIP Val...
Nog