Background
Thomas, Walter Dill was born on July 3, 1918 in St. Louis. Son of Walter D. and Helen (Gardner) Thomas.
Thomas, Walter Dill was born on July 3, 1918 in St. Louis. Son of Walter D. and Helen (Gardner) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 1939; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1947.
Professor plant pathology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1947-1955; supervisor biological research, Chevron Chemical Company, Richmond, California, 1955-1970; vice president research, National Resource Management, Eureka, California, 1970-1972; president, Forest Ag Corporation, Lafayette, California, 1972-1986; retired, 1999. Coordinator board forest stewardship California Department Forestry and Fire Control,1990-1994. Consultant in field, 1986-1997.
Commissioner Park and Recreation Committee, Fort Collins, 1949-1954, Concord, California, 1959-1965. City forester, Fort Collins, 1950-1955. Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1980.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (life). Member American Phytopathol. Society, Society American Foresters, Foresters Association (California licensed), Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, International Society Arboriculture, National Forensic Society, Board Forensics Examiners, Association Cons.
Foresters, American Society Cons. Arborists, Society Technology Communications(senior member), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, Lions.
Married Dolores B. Thomas, December 31, 1939 (divorced May 1984). Children: Sandra Thomas Bosworth, Arthur D. Married Nancy McCarthy, February 15, 1985.