作者: Hugh H. Genoways , Carleton J. Phillips , Jerry R. Choate , Robert S. Sikes , Kristin M. Kramer
DOI: 10.1644/1545-1542(2000)081<1166:ECB>2.0.CO;2
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摘要: On 11 June 2000, Dr. Elmer C. Birney unexpectedly passed away from cardiac arrest suffered while outside caring for his cattle at home in Blaine, Minnesota. One of former students, Robert Timm, probably best expressed the immediate reaction family and many friends: “He was too young good health to be gone so soon.” At time death, Professor Department Ecology, Evolution Behavior, Curator Mammals Bell Museum Natural History, Director Graduate Studies program Behavior Twin Cities campus University Minnesota. Dr. born 26 March 1940 Satanta, Haskell County, Kansas, Russell Esther Birney. He had 2 sisters—Letty Gay Lorna Ann. married Marcia F. McVey on 5 August 1961 Culver City, California. They children, Amy Clayton, grandchildren, Aaron Danielle. Elmer's described its feeling about him obituary that appeared Minneapolis Star-Tribune: a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, Minnesota Professor, hobby farmer who loved life.” Dr. attended public schools Sublette he graduated Satanta Rural High School May 1958. enjoyed athletics played both football basketball throughout high school as well participating junior class play. His graduation motto really did set tone remainder life: “The men roll up their sleeves never lose shirts.” Although truly passionate professional sports, still knowledgeably followed favorite teams, wife an adult volleyball league. competitive streak …