Background
Tyler, David Earl was born on July 12, 1928 in Carlisle, Iowa, United States. Son of Guy Earl and Beatrice Virginia (Slack) Tyler.
Tyler, David Earl was born on July 12, 1928 in Carlisle, Iowa, United States. Son of Guy Earl and Beatrice Virginia (Slack) Tyler.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1953; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1963; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1960.
Instructor department veterinary science, Purdue University, 1957-1960; assistant professor department pathology, College Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1960-1963; associate professor, College Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1963-1966; professor, head department pathology and parasitology, College Veterinary Medicine, U. Georgia, 1966-1971; head department pathology, College Veterinary Medicine, U. Georgia, 1971-1979; professor, College Veterinary Medicine, U. Georgia, 1971-1991; professor emeritus, College Veterinary Medicine, U. Georgia, since 1991; retired, College Veterinary Medicine, U. Georgia, 1991. Co-founder international veterinary pathology slide bank, 1984, co-director, 1984-1998. Appointed discussant Charles L. Davis Foundation for Advancement Veterinary Pathology, 1977-1991.
Cub Scout master, 1967-1969, scout committee chairman, 1970-1972. Elder Disciplesof Christ Church, since 1968, chairman church board, 1973-1974, 92-94. Member citizens commission to County Board Education, 1968-1970.
Board directors Christian College, Georgia, 1974-1977. With Army of the United States, 1946-1948. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, Farm House, American College Veterinary Pathologists (member of council 1975-1977, examination committee 1982-1985), American Association Veterinary Medical Colls.
(Chairman of Commission teaching-learning materials 1975-1977), National Program for Instructional Development in Veterinary Pathology (advising committee 1976-1977), Aghon, Sigma Xi, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Zeta (chapter secretary-treasurer 1982-1984), Omega Tau Sigma.
Married Alice LaVon Smith, September 6, 1952. Children: John William, Anne Elizabeth.