Dr. Donald Gene Arganbright
Dec 27, 1939 – August 25, 2018
Dr. Donald (Don) G. Arganbright (former President of SWST), born in North Platte, Nebraska on December 27, 1939, lost his long battle with cancer on August 25, 2018. He is survived by his beloved family members: wife, Jenine Davison of Lockwood; daughters Kristy Cox of Studio City, and Megan Arganbright of Kensington, CA; two grandchildren, Rowan and Grayson; nephew Jake Davison, and nieces Morgan Stefanz, Johana Kanes and Olivia Kanes.
Don received his BS in Forestry and MS in Wood Technology at Iowa State University in 1962 and 1964 respectively and a Ph.D. in Wood Science and Technology at the University of California, Berkeley in 1971. He joined the faculty at UC Berkeley as Assistant Professor and progressed to Professor of Forestry and finally Director of the Forest Products Laboratory, College of Natural Resources. In 1986 he became Department Head of Forestry and Wildlife Management at the College of Food and Natural Resources, University of Massachusetts. He completed his academic career in teaching, research, and administration as the Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University before retiring and moving to Lockwood, Calif with Jenine. He remained connected to academia after retiring by serving as a member of the San Antonio Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees for 12 years. He was also a 14 year member of AA.
Don taught numerous classes in Forestry and Wood Science and authored over 70 referred and scientific papers. He was elected as a Fellow of American Foresters in 2003, a Fellow in the International Academy of Wood Science and President of the Society of Wood Science and Technology in 1989. He was well respected in academic, scientific and industry circles, and was chair/member of over 30 national and international committees. In addition, he served on numerous professional society committees and government program funding agencies. In 1975/76 he took a sabbatical at the Centre Technique du Bois, Paris, France setting up a long-term international relationship for graduate students.
Don enjoyed a variety of activities during his lifetime, but being out of doors and camping were two of his greatest pleasures. He loved doing projects in his shop in the barn, watching sports, reading and cooking. He adored all his dogs. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and Bears, and the Golden State Warriors. But most of all, he loved his wife and two daughters, who were the most important parts of his life.
Don always had a smile on his face, was quick to laugh, and always seemed to be thinking ahead. He had the ability to make friends easily and make you feel important. He was able to think through most situations and have a plan to solve various issues. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was ready to try new and different things. He was a great professor, educator, mentor, leader, and friend.
Don would like to be remembered as a very loving father and husband who had a positive, fun-loving attitude, and a person who enjoyed life.
Condolences can be sent to Jenine Davison, Box 365, Lockwood, CA 93932.
Dr. Donald Gene Arganbright
Dr. Donald Gene Arganbright
Dec 27, 1939 – August 25, 2018
Dr. Donald (Don) G. Arganbright (former President of SWST), born in North Platte, Nebraska on December 27, 1939, lost his long battle with cancer on August 25, 2018. He is survived by his beloved family members: wife, Jenine Davison of Lockwood; daughters Kristy Cox of Studio City, and Megan Arganbright of Kensington, CA; two grandchildren, Rowan and Grayson; nephew Jake Davison, and nieces Morgan Stefanz, Johana Kanes and Olivia Kanes.
Don received his BS in Forestry and MS in Wood Technology at Iowa State University in 1962 and 1964 respectively and a Ph.D. in Wood Science and Technology at the University of California, Berkeley in 1971. He joined the faculty at UC Berkeley as Assistant Professor and progressed to Professor of Forestry and finally Director of the Forest Products Laboratory, College of Natural Resources. In 1986 he became Department Head of Forestry and Wildlife Management at the College of Food and Natural Resources, University of Massachusetts. He completed his academic career in teaching, research, and administration as the Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University before retiring and moving to Lockwood, Calif with Jenine. He remained connected to academia after retiring by serving as a member of the San Antonio Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees for 12 years. He was also a 14 year member of AA.
Don taught numerous classes in Forestry and Wood Science and authored over 70 referred and scientific papers. He was elected as a Fellow of American Foresters in 2003, a Fellow in the International Academy of Wood Science and President of the Society of Wood Science and Technology in 1989. He was well respected in academic, scientific and industry circles, and was chair/member of over 30 national and international committees. In addition, he served on numerous professional society committees and government program funding agencies. In 1975/76 he took a sabbatical at the Centre Technique du Bois, Paris, France setting up a long-term international relationship for graduate students.
Don enjoyed a variety of activities during his lifetime, but being out of doors and camping were two of his greatest pleasures. He loved doing projects in his shop in the barn, watching sports, reading and cooking. He adored all his dogs. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and Bears, and the Golden State Warriors. But most of all, he loved his wife and two daughters, who were the most important parts of his life.
Don always had a smile on his face, was quick to laugh, and always seemed to be thinking ahead. He had the ability to make friends easily and make you feel important. He was able to think through most situations and have a plan to solve various issues. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was ready to try new and different things. He was a great professor, educator, mentor, leader, and friend.
Don would like to be remembered as a very loving father and husband who had a positive, fun-loving attitude, and a person who enjoyed life.
Condolences can be sent to Jenine Davison, Box 365, Lockwood, CA 93932.