John D. Harper ’69 PhD, of Calgary, Canada

John D. Harper ’69 PhD, of Calgary, Canada; Oct. 24. A geologist, he worked across the globe and made significant contributions to petroleum geoscience and hydrocarbon exploration during his 50-year career. He was a professor at Memorial Univ. of Newfoundland and director of the Geological Survey of Canada, and he worked with Alconsult International and ConocoPhillips in Texas. He volunteered with the Canadian ski patrol system for 40 years, and was involved in various other community organizations. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; two sons and their spouses; and two grandchildren.