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John (Ivan) Legg

February 15, 2016 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 94, Issue 7

Legg, 77, died on Aug. 4, 2015 in Vancouver, Wash.

“Ivan graduated from high school in Rio de Janeiro, where his father was a Methodist minister. He is fondly remembered by his students and peers as an intelligent and kind mentor. His love of science was infectious, and both of his children followed in his footsteps as a hydrogeologist and an ecologist. His passion for music was centered on the blues, and he was rewarded for this love when he met B.B. King in person. He also liked hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, and playing fetch with his dog.”—family of Ivan Legg

Most recent title: professor of chemistry, Washington State University

Education: B.S., chemistry, Oberlin College, 1960; Ph.D., chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1965

Survivors: longtime companion and caregiver, Carrol Heller; former wife, Carolynne Merrell; daughter, Kristin; son, Chris; and three grandchildren

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