Background
Widmoyer, Fred Bixler was born on November 25, 1920 in Grandfield, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Fred B. and Sara D. (Popham) Widmoyer.
Widmoyer, Fred Bixler was born on November 25, 1920 in Grandfield, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Fred B. and Sara D. (Popham) Widmoyer.
Bachelor, Texas Technology University, 1942. Master of Science, Texas Technology University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1954.
Biology assistant, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1940-1942;
instructor botany, Texas Technology U., 1946-1950;
adviser program instructor, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico, 1951-1953;
greenhouse assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, 1951-1953;
assistant professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1954-1960;
associate professor, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1960-1963;
professor horticulture, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1963-1987;
professor horticulture, emeritus, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1987-1991;
head department horticulture, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1963-1982;
principal horticulturist, Department Agriculture, Science and Education Administration Co-op Research, Washington, 1977-1978. Horticulture consultant, 1986-1991. Advisory council National Arboretum, 1970-1980.
Technical advisor International Boundry and Water Commission United States-Mexico, 1987-1991.
Member Republican County Central Committee, Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, 1975-1977, trustee, Mesilla, New Mexico, 1982. Chairman Dona Ana County Republican Party. Vice chairman New Mexico 2d Congressional District Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science.
Member Society of America Florists, Garden Writers Association, American Association Botanical Gardens and Arboretums (honorary), American Horticultural Society (Scientist citation), National Council Therapy Through Horticulture, New Mexico Landscape Association, New Mexico Nursery Industries.
Married Genevieve Jean Jonas, June 26, 1961. Children: Cathryn Jean, Timothy Fred, Ann Louise.