Theran Duane Parsons

Background

Parsons, Theran Duane was born on December 26, 1922 in St. Maries, Idaho, United States. Son of Anthony Mason and Freda (Tucker) Parsons.

Education

Student, LaVerne College, 1943. Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1953.

Career

Research associate University Chicago, 1953-1955. Member faculty, administration Oregon State University, Corvallis, from 1955, professor chemistry, from 1968, associate dean College of Science, 1970-1980, vice president for administration, from 1981.

Achievements

• Theran Duane Parsons has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator, university official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Chemical Society (chairman Oregon 1970-1971), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Lodges: Rotary.

Connections

Married Velma May Rankin, May 9, 1945. Children: Heather Nance, Jeffrey Lee.

Father:

Anthony Mason Parsons

Mother:

Freda (Tucker) Parsons

Spouse:

Velma May Rankin

child:

Heather Nance Parsons

child:

Jeffrey Lee Parsons