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IN MEMORY OF DR. ROBERT ALLEN STOWE
1924-2004
Dr. Robert Allen Stowe passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at his home in Cross Village. He was born on July 26, 1924, in Plainwell. Bob, a long time resident of Cross Village, will be remembered for his contributions to the National Ski Patrol where he served at several northern Michigan ski areas for more that 30 years. He also served on the board of directors of the Allied Emergency Medical Service, serving Emmet County.
In his younger years, Bob was an avid tennis player. Bob and his partner won the State High School Class A Doubles Tournament in 1941. He also had a national ranking as a Junior and played in the National Juniors and Boys Championships. He played on the tennis team at Kalamazoo College during his undergraduate years. He was instrumental in the early success of the National Juniors at Kalamazoo College when Stowe Stadium was first built in 1946.
Bob received his B.A. from Kalamazoo College and his Ph.D. from Brown University. An industrial research chemist with Dow Chemical for 36-years, he achieved the rank of Associate Scientist, (2nd highest technical rank attainable). He is listed on 46 U.S. and Foreign Patents and had more than a score of contributions to the literature of science and technology.
Bob, Emeritus, joined the ACS in 1947 and I&EC in 1954. High-lights of I&EC service follows:
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I&EC Div. Chair, 1982; Chair-elect, 1981; Past Chair, 1983
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ACS Council-1986-97, 1999-2004.
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Program Secretary, ten years (1970-1980)
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Executive Committee, ('70) and Steering Com. ('72) to 2004
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Program Coordinating Com., Pacific Basin Congress ('84) and Pacifichem ('89).
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Co-founder of the Catalysis Secretariat; I&EC Rep. ('87-90; 2000-2004), Twice elected Secretary General, ('90) and ('93).
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Committees of the Council: Meetings and Expositions (M&E), Professional Relations (CPR), Economic and Professional Affairs, (CEPA), Divisional Activities, (DAC) and Chemical Technicians Affairs, (CTA).
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Organized/Chaired numerous National & International Symposia
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Graduate Student Award Chair and numerous other volunteer assignments.
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Active participant of Divisional Officer's Caucus, (1973 to 2004).
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Career Consultant since 1993, (over 100 clients).
Post-Retirement Activities and Honors
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Guiseppe Parravano Memorial Award for Excellence in Catalysis Research and Development, Michigan Catalysis Society, (2000). Joseph Stewart Distinguished Service Award, I&EC Division, (1983). Victor J. Azbe Award, National Lime Association, (1963). Society of Sigma Xi, (1951). E. Gifford Upjohn Fellowship, (1948-49).
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President, Bobcat Technologies, Ltd., (1989 to date). Vice President of Technology, Board of Directors and Operating Board, Vantek Corp., (1990 -2004).
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Stowe. He is survived by his children, Randall, Catherine and Robert Stowe and Dave Brejcha; two grandchildren, Travis Stowe-Schnell and Amber Quinn; and one great-granddaughter, Madison Quinn.
A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at the Elks Lodge in Midland. Memorials may be sent to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.
Photo from Bob Stowe's front yard, by Ted Tabor.
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