This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: REECE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22998/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jack E. REECE - age 56, Formerly of Vicksburg, died on August 30, 1997 in Philadelphia after a long illness. REECE was born in Vicksburg, MI, January 4, 1941, and raised on a farm near Fulton. Following graduation from high school REECE attended the University of Michigan, where he was granted both his Bachelor's and Masters degrees. His Ph.D was awarded at Stanford University. He also studied at Columbia University in New York, and McGill University in Montreal. REECE's doctoral degree studies were made possible as he was the recipient of a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a Stanford University Graduate Fellowship, and a Ford Foundation Fellowship given annually to the country's most promising graduate students. His entire career was spent at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a professor of modern European history. He also was an adjunct professor at other institutions of higher learning in the Philadelphia area. REECE was a renowned lecturer, often presenting ! papers at National and International conventions of academicians and political leaders, both in the United Stated and Europe. He was honored as the Professor of the Year for the History Department at Penn in 1989. REECE is survived by his mother, Beulah REECE of Vicksburg. Also surviving him are four brothers and a sister, Ron (Diane) of Three Rivers, MI, Tom (Sandy) of New York, John (Lori) of Healdsburg, CA, David (Kathy) of Kalamazoo, and Janet REECE of Aptos, CA. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and a grandnephew, aunts, an uncle, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul in 1962. REECE was a caring person, keeping up on the activities of his family members and a multitude of friends. "A Celebration of Life" will be held at the grave site at the South Fulton Cemetery in Fulton, Michigan on Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place consistent with his wishes. Memorial contributions may be dire! cted to the Carmelo Terlingo Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 42589, Philadelphi a, Pennsylvania, 19101-25889 or South County Community Services, Corner of Main and Prairie, Vicksburg, MI 49097 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 1997 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.