Background
Sykes, James Thurman was born on July 12, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of John James and Edith (Waddell) Sykes.
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James Thurman Sykes
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James Thurman Sykes, American Gerontologist, consultant. Recipient Distinguished Superior vena cava syndrome Wisconsin Housing and Superior vena cava syndrome, National Council on the Aging, 1986, 90. Member, chair W. Demo Party Delaware National Convention, 1968, 76, 80. Fellow Gerontological Society American.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1957; Master of Arts, Kent State University, 1965.
Career
Board directors, National Council on the Aging, Washington, 1978-1993; chair, National Council on the Aging, Washington, 1993-1995; chairman, Wisconsin Housing and Economics Development authority, Madison, 1986-1991; president, Cremer Foundation, Madison, 1976-1995; vice president, Wisconsin Cheeseman, Madison, 1968-1985; lecturer, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1985-1996. Founder Colonial Club, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 1970-1985. Chairman advisory board Insurance on Aging, University of Wisconsin, 1991-1993.
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Member, chair W. Demo Party Delaware National Convention, 1968, 76, 80. Fellow Gerontological Society American.
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Children: Kathleen Ellen, Sven Steven, Julie Elizabeth.
