Background
Calkins, Myron Donald was born on October 1, 1919 in Tacoma. Son of Donald James Fernando and Mabel Bryant (Adams) Calkins.
city public works administrator
Calkins, Myron Donald was born on October 1, 1919 in Tacoma. Son of Donald James Fernando and Mabel Bryant (Adams) Calkins.
Bachelor of Science in C.E., Washington State University, 1942. Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering (honorary), University Missouri-Rolla, 1975.
Hydraulic engineer United States Geological Survey, Portland, Oregon, 1942—1944, 1946—1947. Bridge design engineer Washington Highway Department, Olympia, 1947—1948. Project engineer City of Tacoma, Washington, 1948—1955.
City engineer, 1955—1964. Director public works Kansas City, Missouri, since 1964. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Active Boy Scouts American, 1955—1957, 1961—1964. Member Speakers Bureau, United Way, Kansas City, 1979—1982. Member of Public Works History Society, Highway Engineers Association Missouri, Society of America Military Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Academy Environmental Engineers, American Public Works Association, Engineers.
Married Nettie Alice Overman, June 21, 1942 (deceased 1978). Children: Susan Jean, Ronald James, Donald Cyrus. Married E. Lenore Jacob, May 5, 1979.