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The University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, January 18.2000
Obituaries
KU student, 33 dies in his sleep
By Jessie Meyer
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Although many people never knew Chip Jewell, they might have noticed him riding down Jayhawk Boulevard in his 1993 gray Grand Voyager with a handicapped license plate that read "Chipen" and an electric ramp that allowed the 33-year-old quadriplegic access to the van.
Jewell, a Leavenworth senior majoring in communications studies, died in his sleep early Dec. 29.
Don Jewell found his son about 10 a.m. He said he believed that Jewell died only hours after midnight, when he put his son to bed.
Don Jewell said that the coroner's official cause of death was respiratory infection and that Jewell also had several deep sores on his body. No autopsy was performed because the state had declared it unnecessary.
Jewell had been a quadriplegic since 1990 when he was involved in a one-car accident that left him totally dependent on his parents. Don and Jan Jewell.
Don Jewell said that his son, who had performed several comedy acts in Kansas City, Mo., and had written comedy in his spare time, was unlike any quadriplegic he had ever met.
"He had ambition, energy and drive," he said. "He could talk to anyone at length about anything."
He was in his fourth year as a student at the University. Jewell's main goal in life was to earn his college degree, said Beverly Sypher, professor of communications studies and one of Jewell's mentors.
"We are examining his record to see if we can award a degree posthumously," Sypher said. "He has enough credits to graduate, but we need to examine which have been completed."
Robert Rowland, professor of communications studies, also was a former teacher and mentor to Jewell. He said that he hoped the degree could be awarded and that he always had admired Jewell's sense of humor and adaptation to his difficult way of life.
"I had to admire his effort and commitment to education," Rowland said. "It is sad to see such a young and promising life end."
Jewell was born on August 8, 1966. He is survived by his parents and four brothers, Brad, Lee, Jeff and Jay.
Fraternity member dies at age 20
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Bv Sara Shepherd
Erek Doperalski, Wamego sophomore, died Dec. 25 at his home in Wamego. He was 20 years old.
Ken Seager, Wamego chief of police, said Doperalski died from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound.
Doperalski was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and spent spring and summer of 1999 at boot camp. He was a member of the KU chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity, where he participated in intramural sports and the House That Greeks Built.
A roommate, friend and coworker of Doperalski, Justin Unger, Overland Park sopho
Doperlski: Was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps
more, said Doperalski was genuine, caring, dedicated
and very d r i v e n t toward his goals. He watched out for other people, especially those who were younger or weaker, Unger said. "He was just all-around a good guy," Unger said.
"He had a host of qualities that I've seen matched by few other people."
Unger said Doperalski was a good student and recently had
decided to major in classics.
He was well-read and always eager to speak his mind, without being too opinionated, Unger said.
"He made himself known," Unger said. "He wasn't one of those people that just crept through life."
Kerry Tubbs, Topeka junior and chapter president of Alpha Kappa Lambda, said Operalski's death would have an impact on the house.
"It came really unexpectedly," Tubbs said. "He was an important part of our house, and we're really going to miss him."
Most members of the fraternity attended Doperalski's wake and funeral. Tubbs said
"We're trying to do all we can to help the family through it, too," he said.
Student's compassion remembered
By Sara Shepherd
wriller@kanson.com
Kanson staff writer
Gregg Scott, Tecumseh senior, died Dec. 8 at his Pinnacle Woods apartment. He was 22 years old.
Sgt. George Wheeler of the Lawrence Police Department said Scott's death was ruled a suicide.
Scott was majoring in journalism and mass communications. While attending the University of Kansas, he played intramural soccer and was a member of Army ROTC. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1995.
Scott's mother, Joleta Scott of Tecumseh, said her son was genuine, caring and loved people.
"He had a lot of friends," she said.
"He had a compassion for people."
Scott's roommate and longtime friend, Jeff Laubach, Topeka junior, agreed.
"Everybody always got along with him." Laubach said.
Joleta Scott also said her son was an avid KU basketball fan, gave blood at all of the KU blood drives and was in top physical condition, winning several fitness awards in ROTC.
"He gave 110 percent to anything
that he did," she said.
Laubach said Scott enjoyed writing and someday hoped to work for Maxim magazine. Scott also liked running, lifting weights and music, Laubach said.
"He always just liked to have a good time," Laubach said.
"He was an outstanding person." she said. "But sometimes people make decisions in their lives that aren't the right decision."
Joleta Scott said she was very proud of her son.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Boy Scout Troop No. 183, 6020 S.E. 44th Ave, Tecumseh, K65542.
Friends, family recall art teacher
Bv BriAnne Hess
Kansan staff writer
Dixie Dove Glenn, retired assistant professor emeritus of art education, died Jan. 11 from complications of cancer. She was 76.
She attended the Kansas City Art Institute and earned her bachelor's degree from Washburn University and her masters from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Glenn taught at the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1985, when she retired. She commuted every day from her house in Kansas City, Mo., to supervise her student teachers.
"Dixie was a good colleague," said George Duerken, who was department chairman when Glenn taught! "She gave a lot of leadership to the department, and the students enjoyed her a great deal."
In the summers, Glenn also taught at the Kansas City Art Institute in seasonal programs for high school students.
"Dixie was first a mother and grandmother," said Charles W. Glenn, her husband. "Art was her passion, and she loved to teach. She touched a lot of people's lives."
Painting in watercolor was Glenn's specialty, and she continued to paint and teach after retirement. She showed her paintings at the Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City, Mo., in the Springfield, Mo., Watercolor Show and in the Chicago and Kansas City areas.
At the time of her death, she was still working on a painting of illies.
"She was doing some touching up, but it's still finished enough to be considered her last painting as far as her family was concerned." Charles Glenn said.
Dixie Glenn also enjoyed gardening, flowers and playing the piano. She was active in the Alter Guild at the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Mission, the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and the Kansas City Art Coalition.
Memorials can be made to the Dixie Dove Glenn Memorial Fund at the KU Endowment Association, P.O. Box 908, Lawrence, KS 65045, or to the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. They may be sent in care of the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 65203.
Former professor, researcher dies at 81
KU microbiologist played an active part in Jewish community
By Mike Hoffman
writer @ kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Paretsky was born on Nov. 15, 1918. He came to the University of Kansas in 1951 and became chairman of the microbiology department in 1957. In 1976, he was named a University Distinguished Professor. Paretsky retired in 1989
David Paretsky, professor emeritus of microbiology, died Jan. 2 at Brandon Woods Retirement Community, 1501 Inverness Drive. He was 81.
Services were held Jan. 3 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., and burial was at Beni-Israel Cemetery in Eudora.
During his time at the
University, Paretsky was the recipient of numerous grants for biological research. He was known for his research of Rickettssia, a bacteria that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever. He once served as president of the American Society for Rickettssiology and Rickettsial Diseases.
Del Shankel, professor emeritus of molecular biosciences, described his peer as an outstanding scientist and an intellectually stimulating teacher.
"He was a wonderful friend and colleague and just a marvelous person in general," Shankel said.
Paretsky was active in the Jewish Community Center, helping found the Lawrence Jewish Community Center during the 1950s. He served as president at one time and taught various Jewish education classes.
David Katzman, professor of
"He was a wonderful friend and colleague and just a marvelous person in general."
Del Shankel
professor emeritus of molecular bioscience
bioscience
American studies, worked closely with Paretsky at the center.
"David's moral and ethical standards were something we all benefited from," he said.
The family requested that memorial contributions be sent to the Lawrence Jewish Community Center, The Joe and Ethel Paretsky Scholarship Fund at the University or the public radio station KANU-FM. Memorials may be sent in care of the Rumsey-Yost funeral home.
David Paretsky,
shown here in a
1986 photo, died
Sunday. Jan. 2 at
Brandon Woods
Retirement Community,
1501
Inverness Drive.
Paretsky, 81, was a
former KU
microbiology
professor emeritus.
Contributed photo
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