James A. Murdock ’66, of Ames, Iowa

James A. Murdock ’66, of Ames, Iowa; Aug. 22, of pancreatic cancer. He was a professor of mathematics at Iowa State Univ. from 1976 to 2010. From 1970 to 1976 he taught at City College in New York City. He authored two advanced mathematical books, coauthored a third, and wrote 50 research papers, encyclopedia articles, and book reviews. He enjoyed bird watching, hiking, folk dancing, and philosophy. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; two sons; two stepchildren; and a brother.