Background

Bixby, Donald Edward was born on June 3, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald E. and Jayne E. (Augustine) Bixby.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1962; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 1964.

Career

Clinician, Bardens Animal Clinic, Lowell, Indiana, 1968-1970; director, owner, Ottawa Animal Clinic, Holland, Michigan, 1970-1988; executive director, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, Pittsboro, North Carolina, since 1988. Member of advisory board Rare Breeds International, Kenilworth, England, since 1990, Navaho Sheep Project, Logan, Utah, since 1992, Gulf Coast Native Sheep, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 1992.

Achievements

• Achievements include directing of census of all livestock breeds in North American. Set up semen bank for endangered breeds. Coordinated first rare breeds show in North America.

Membership

Board of directors Holland History Society, 1986-1988. Board directors, president Cmty. Action House, Holland, 1981-1985.

Served to captain United States Army, 1966-1968.

Connections

Married Patricia L. DeMaagd, September 8, 1962. Children: Rebecca A., Mitchell R.

Father:

Donald E. Bixby

Mother:

Jayne E. (Augustine) Bixby

Spouse:

Patricia L. DeMaagd

child:

Mitchell R. Bixby

child:

Rebecca A. Bixby