Contributions to the tribute of Kenneth Francis O'Driscoll

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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Jana karger posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

I was truly fortunate to work for Ken O'Driscoll when he was Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and I would see him and his wife Pat occasionally over the decades after I left my position. He was a respectful, kind, fair, and fun person to work with, who was devoted to his wife and family. I read of his passing with real regret and extend sincere condolences to Pat and his family.

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Thomas Zoltan Fahidy posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Ken was scholar,gentleman,sailor,colleague,a great story- and joke teller, and a great source of enthusiasm and encouragement. He will be sorely missed. Sharee and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Pat and his family. Tom Fahidy

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Bob Hudgins posted a condolence

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Ken was a wonderful colleague, researcher, academic leader, and friend. As an early departmental chair of Chemical Engineering at UW, Ken always took the time to listen to all sides of issues before offering solutions. For me, therefore, he was an excellent administrator and I admired and tried to emulate his leadership style. Ken didn't cast himself as a career administrator; as a result, he moved with apparent ease into and out of that role while maintaining his creds as a top academic researcher. Ken had a commendable lightheartedness about life; he knew how to enjoy himself even while working hard, witness his love of sailing. Even in retirement, though he suffered through severe physical challenges, he remained optimistic. I'm sorry to have to finally say goodbye to Ken, a lovely guy. I offer my condolences to Pat and his family on his passing. We will all miss him. Bob Hudgins

In loving memory of

Kenneth

1931 - 2020