Background
Bentley, Donald Lyon was born on April 25, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Byron R. and Clara Viola (Lyon) Bentley.
Mathematics and statistics educator minister
Bentley, Donald Lyon was born on April 25, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Byron R. and Clara Viola (Lyon) Bentley.
Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1956. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1961.
Master of Divinity, Claremont School Theology, 1998.
Assistant professor mathematics statistics Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1961-1964. Assistant professor mathematics Pomona College, Claremont, California, 1964-1967, associate professor, 1967-1974, Burkhead professor mathematics, 1974—2001, retired, 2001. Consultant Allergan Pharmaceutical, Irvine, California, 1968-1980, Intermedics IntraOcular, Pasadena, California, 1981-1986, Tokos Medical Corporation, 1986-1990, Cardio Genisis Corporation, 1995-2000.
Consulting minister Pilgrim Congressional Church, 1998-2005, associate minister, 2005-2007.
Fellow American Statistical Association. Member Mathematics Association American, National Association Congressional Christian Churches (chair executive committee 1994-1995, moderator-elect 2002-2003, moderator 2003-2004), Institute of Mathematics Statistics.
Married Anne P. Alexander, August 28, 1957. Children: James, Jillene, Janet.