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Tree Memorial Final
Tree Memorial Final
Dad (Dave) spoke a lot about keratoconus in the past few years. He was never formally schooled in the medical field but that didn't stop him from making advances, with his Reichert colleagues, in the field of ophthalmology
Dad (Dave) spoke a lot about keratoconus in the past few years. He was never formally schooled in the medical field but that didn't stop him from making advances, with his Reichert colleagues, in the field of ophthalmology
Enjoying a beautiful sunset in Vermont
Enjoying a beautiful sunset in Vermont
With grand daughter Harper
With grand daughter Harper
With his beloved Mary Jane
With his beloved Mary Jane
with spouse MJ and daughter Tina
with spouse MJ and daughter Tina
View from Vermont cabin deck, before railing, painted by Joe Zelvin
View from Vermont cabin deck, before railing, painted by Joe Zelvin
Vermont cabin, side view, painted by Joe Zelvin
Vermont cabin, side view, painted by Joe Zelvin
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Dave was not afraid to wear a somewhat unusual outfit once in awhile.
Dave was not afraid to wear a somewhat unusual outfit once in awhile.
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David working on the Polymoog
David working on the Polymoog
DAVE SENIOR STAFF
DAVE SENIOR STAFF
DAVE NIAGARA FALLS
DAVE NIAGARA FALLS
DAVE DEPT
DAVE DEPT
Dave in his white suit (far left) toasting the bride, Sally Stephens (now Aberth), along with her new husband, Etienne (to the right of Sally), along with other cool dudes at the wedding reception held on June 27, 1959, at Monroe Country Club in Rochester
Dave in his white suit (far left) toasting the bride, Sally Stephens (now Aberth), along with her new husband, Etienne (to the right of Sally), along with other cool dudes at the wedding reception held on June 27, 1959, at Monroe Country Club in Rochester
Dave in his white suit (far left), toasting the groom, Etienne Aberth (fourth from left), around the punch bowl, along with all the other wild and crazy guys at Etienne and Sally Aberth's wedding on June 27, 1959, in Rochester, N.Y.
Dave in his white suit (far left), toasting the groom, Etienne Aberth (fourth from left), around the punch bowl, along with all the other wild and crazy guys at Etienne and Sally Aberth's wedding on June 27, 1959, in Rochester, N.Y.
Dave and Maryjane toasting my parents, Etienne and Sally Aberth, at their wedding on June 27, 1959, in Rochester, N.Y.
Dave and Maryjane toasting my parents, Etienne and Sally Aberth, at their wedding on June 27, 1959, in Rochester, N.Y.
Dr. Luce working the AAO 2008 booth in San Francisco, CA
Dr. Luce working the AAO 2008 booth in San Francisco, CA
Dinner with colleagues at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco, CA 2008
Dinner with colleagues at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco, CA 2008
Moyer (Grace Luce's) family in 1898: Grace Luce was David's Mother. Standing: Catherine William Moyer, William Henry Moyer. Children: Baby-Paul Moyer, Elizabeth, Gertrude, and in Leah in front. Grace was born three years later (in 1901).
Moyer (Grace Luce's) family in 1898: Grace Luce was David's Mother. Standing: Catherine William Moyer, William Henry Moyer. Children: Baby-Paul Moyer, Elizabeth, Gertrude, and in Leah in front. Grace was born three years later (in 1901).
Grace Luce, David's mother, in her Boardman High School Basketball Team photo in 1919. Like Grace, David was also an avid basketball player in school.
Grace Luce, David's mother, in her Boardman High School Basketball Team photo in 1919. Like Grace, David was also an avid basketball player in school.
David Alan Luce: Born 1936. David was the son of Grace and Paul Luce. Grace Luce was of 1/2 Welsh, and of 1/2 German descent. Paul was the son of Henry Mosher Luce and MInnie Ginevra Goyings. If you know the origin of the names "Luce" and "Goyings" here,
David Alan Luce: Born 1936. David was the son of Grace and Paul Luce. Grace Luce was of 1/2 Welsh, and of 1/2 German descent. Paul was the son of Henry Mosher Luce and MInnie Ginevra Goyings. If you know the origin of the names "Luce" and "Goyings" here,
Grace Luce, David's Mother. Grace was a brilliant person, and a lifelong teacher. She learned advanced mathematics to help David master the subject. In later years she was highly active in volunteering for Unicef.
Grace Luce, David's Mother. Grace was a brilliant person, and a lifelong teacher. She learned advanced mathematics to help David master the subject. In later years she was highly active in volunteering for Unicef.
Paul Luce, David's Father. Paul was science teacher, and later served for many years as a high school principal. Both he and Grace were early supporters of civil rights, and was highly active as a church deacon, and also in supporting Planned Parenth
Paul Luce, David's Father. Paul was science teacher, and later served for many years as a high school principal. Both he and Grace were early supporters of civil rights, and was highly active as a church deacon, and also in supporting Planned Parenth
Grace and Paul Luce at right playing bridge, date unknown.
Grace and Paul Luce at right playing bridge, date unknown.
Dave Luce
Dave Luce
Luce Household at 67 Como St, Struthers Ohio, purchased in 1937, a year after David was born.
Luce Household at 67 Como St, Struthers Ohio, purchased in 1937, a year after David was born.
Dave and Ruth Luce, David's Cousin. Ruth is the daughter of David's father's brother, Merlin Luce.
Dave and Ruth Luce, David's Cousin. Ruth is the daughter of David's father's brother, Merlin Luce.
Sister Nancy, David and pet "Tuffy".
Sister Nancy, David and pet "Tuffy".
Already a straight A student, grade 2!
Already a straight A student, grade 2!
David was also champion speller!
David was also champion speller!
David knew he wanted to be a physicist early in his high school years.
David knew he wanted to be a physicist early in his high school years.
Some of David's High School Chums
Some of David's High School Chums
Notes from Chums: Dave was a "swell guy".
Notes from Chums: Dave was a "swell guy".
David's Scholarship Award
David's Scholarship Award
David was voted most likely to succeed (this is his "Most Likely to Succeed" photo).
David was voted most likely to succeed (this is his "Most Likely to Succeed" photo).
Some of David's Trophies: David played many different sports in school. In later life he continued to play tennis, badminton, racquetball, and golf, and he liked to ski.
Some of David's Trophies: David played many different sports in school. In later life he continued to play tennis, badminton, racquetball, and golf, and he liked to ski.
Boys of Summer, 1953 and 2016.
Boys of Summer, 1953 and 2016.
David was a Science Club member (along with participating in several other clubs). David is second from left in the last row.
David was a Science Club member (along with participating in several other clubs). David is second from left in the last row.
One of David's basketball teams. Dave lower left
One of David's basketball teams. Dave lower left
Certificate of Service
Certificate of Service
Scholarship Test Certificate
Scholarship Test Certificate
Wildcats
Wildcats
High School Photo
High School Photo
Fellowship to Case Western.
Fellowship to Case Western.
Marriage photo of David's Sister Nancy and husband Archie Singham
Marriage photo of David's Sister Nancy and husband Archie Singham
Sister Nancy Singham in later years. Nancy ran a bookstore for many years, was very active politically, and also worked for her son Roy's company "ThoughtWorks" for many years. Visits from Nancy and Roy were highly anticipated, a featured lively conversat
Sister Nancy Singham in later years. Nancy ran a bookstore for many years, was very active politically, and also worked for her son Roy's company "ThoughtWorks" for many years. Visits from Nancy and Roy were highly anticipated, a featured lively conversat
David's wife Mary Jane's mother Vera Tuttle.
David's wife Mary Jane's mother Vera Tuttle.
Mary Jane's Family in Jerome, Michigan.
Mary Jane is front right. Mary's family ran a small family farm.
Mary Jane's Family in Jerome, Michigan.
Mary Jane is front right. Mary's family ran a small family farm.
Mary Jane as a kid with her posse.
Mary Jane as a kid with her posse.
Mary Jane's a very strong scholar too! She also wrote a column for the local newspaper, and later obtained a B.A. in English Lit.
Mary Jane's a very strong scholar too! She also wrote a column for the local newspaper, and later obtained a B.A. in English Lit.
David and Mary Jane's Wedding Announcement.
David and Mary Jane's Wedding Announcement.
The Wedding Party
The Wedding Party
Down the Isle
Down the Isle
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Dave_MJ_wedding 1959
Wedding day cake
Wedding day cake
Mary Jane was the love of his life.
Mary Jane was the love of his life.
Dave and Mary Luce in July 1959, in Princeton, NJ, a few weeks after getting married.
Dave and Mary Luce in July 1959, in Princeton, NJ, a few weeks after getting married.
Dave and Mary Jane's Victory Garden
Dave and Mary Jane's Victory Garden
Picnic with the Merlin Luce Family. Merlin was David's uncle.
Picnic with the Merlin Luce Family. Merlin was David's uncle.
David's MIT Grades. Stellar as usual!
David's MIT Grades. Stellar as usual!
MIT Graduation Photo
MIT Graduation Photo
Dave, Ben, and Mary Jane. Ben was born in December 1962. Ben, like his father, also became a physicist, and teaches at Northern Vermont University.
Dave, Ben, and Mary Jane. Ben was born in December 1962. Ben, like his father, also became a physicist, and teaches at Northern Vermont University.
Dave and Ben
Dave and Ben
Dave, Mary Jane, and Ben
Dave, Mary Jane, and Ben
Dave and Ben horsing around
Dave and Ben horsing around
Dave and Ben 1964
Dave and Ben 1964
Tina Luce and Mary Jane. Tina was born in 1966. She obtained a Ph.D. in Marine Sedimentology, and is presently a senior research scientist at Exxon.
Tina Luce and Mary Jane. Tina was born in 1966. She obtained a Ph.D. in Marine Sedimentology, and is presently a senior research scientist at Exxon.
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Dave_Tina1968
David Checking Saab Engine. It was a goner.
David Checking Saab Engine. It was a goner.
Mary Jane digs out, Feb 1969. Those are probably the snowshoes that Dad used to wedge against the walls of the well all 3 kids (then he) fell into while tobogganing, He used them to push us out of the icy water and save all of our lives.
Mary Jane digs out, Feb 1969. Those are probably the snowshoes that Dad used to wedge against the walls of the well all 3 kids (then he) fell into while tobogganing, He used them to push us out of the icy water and save all of our lives.
Luce Family in Natick Mass
Luce Family in Natick Mass
Andrea in Front of the Luce House in Natick Mass
Andrea in Front of the Luce House in Natick Mass
Ben, David, and Andrea Luce. Andrea was born in 1965. She obtained a B.A. degree in Biopsychology, then later became a Registered Nurse. Here she is simply pudgy!
Ben, David, and Andrea Luce. Andrea was born in 1965. She obtained a B.A. degree in Biopsychology, then later became a Registered Nurse. Here she is simply pudgy!
Ben, Dave, Tina, 1968.
Ben, Dave, Tina, 1968.
Luce Family in Natick
Luce Family in Natick
Tina, beloved family dog Suzy, and Andrea Luce
Tina, beloved family dog Suzy, and Andrea Luce
Luce Family with Grace Luce, July 1965
Luce Family with Grace Luce, July 1965
The Natick Girls: Tina and Andrea Luce at right.
The Natick Girls: Tina and Andrea Luce at right.
Andrea, Tina, Dave, and Ben, 1968. Apparently animal prints were big back then!
Andrea, Tina, Dave, and Ben, 1968. Apparently animal prints were big back then!
Roger, John, and their Father Etienne Aberth, June 1967. Etienne ("Etch") was one of David's closest lifelong friends. They met at MIT.
Roger, John, and their Father Etienne Aberth, June 1967. Etienne ("Etch") was one of David's closest lifelong friends. They met at MIT.
Ben and John Aberth, June 1967.
Ben and John Aberth, June 1967.
Ben and John Aberth later: They continue the friendship started between Etch and David today.
Ben and John Aberth later: They continue the friendship started between Etch and David today.
The Cabin under final construction. The cabin took about 7 years to complete. David Luce and Philip Clapp built the walls together, using logs harvested form the land and pulled with a horse. Mary Jane Luce and Mireille Clapp built the fireplace from fiel
The Cabin under final construction. The cabin took about 7 years to complete. David Luce and Philip Clapp built the walls together, using logs harvested form the land and pulled with a horse. Mary Jane Luce and Mireille Clapp built the fireplace from fiel
Ben, Andrea, with Sitter.
Ben, Andrea, with Sitter.
Dave, Ben, and Andrea Luce, with John Aberth, June 1967
Dave, Ben, and Andrea Luce, with John Aberth, June 1967
Tina, Mary Jane, and Ben Luce, Christmas 1971.
Tina, Mary Jane, and Ben Luce, Christmas 1971.
Ben, Andrea, Tina, and Dave Luce.
Ben, Andrea, Tina, and Dave Luce.
Dave Luce hard at work
Dave Luce hard at work
The Grady's lived directly across from us, and were good friends. Here Bonnie and her daughter Diane are greeting Mary Jane and David as they enter.
The Grady's lived directly across from us, and were good friends. Here Bonnie and her daughter Diane are greeting Mary Jane and David as they enter.
Dave, Mary Jane, in Natick, visiting the Grady Family.
Dave, Mary Jane, in Natick, visiting the Grady Family.
Luce Family, Natick MA.
Luce Family, Natick MA.
Luce Family Christmas Morning, Natick MA.
Luce Family Christmas Morning, Natick MA.