paleonet Jane L. Forsyth (1921-2006)

["Peg Yacobucci" <mmyacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello everyone,

Jane L. Forsyth, Professor Emerita of Geology at Bowling Green State
University and an expert in the glacial geology and ecology of Ohio, passed
away yesterday, Sept. 19, at the age of 84.

Jane completed a Masters at the University of Cincinnati in 1946, working on
the stratigraphy of the Late Ordovician Cincinnatian Series.  She received
her Ph.D. in glacial geology from Ohio State University in 1956, at a time
when women geologists were still an anomaly.  Dubbed "the Princess of the
Pleistocene" by her many friends, Jane contributed scores of papers and
geologic maps on glacial features and soils, and explored the connection
between the glacial history of Ohio and its plant ecology.

Jane was an inspiration and mentor for many, including me.  Throughout her
career, she worked tirelessly to increase our understanding and appreciation
of the geology of Ohio.  Jane was also one of the first at BGSU to promote
an awareness of the environment through her classes, talks in the community,
and lifestyle.

There's no word yet on a memorial service - let me know if you'd like to be
kept informed.

Dr. Peg Yacobucci
Associate Professor
Bowling Green State University
Dept. of Geology
190 Overman Hall
Bowling Green, OH  43403-0211
Office:  419-372-7982
Fax:  419-372-7205
Email:  mmyacob@bgsu.edu