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Glenys & Rob Powell, posted a condolence
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Our thoughts are with Joan and family at the sad loss of a lovely man. Our fond thoughts go back to dinner meetings in Melbourne Australia in the mid 70's during the Kodak days. It is with regret that we have only just found each other again recently. Farewell dear David.
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Peter and Naomi Miller, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Our condolences to Joan and family.I met Dave at Western in the fall of '62 and continued through to spring of '65.He and I were in the same class together where he always had wise words and was easy to work with.I often wished he had made it to one of the class reunions to renew our friendship again
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Larry Fies, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Dear Andy, My condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed my time with him at the Ice Pavilion. He made my job fun. I remember him so well from the "Huffers & Puffers" ice hockey league. He was an asset to the program.
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Ian Wilkinson, posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
A sad loss of a great person and academic leader
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Dave was a great teacher and business instructor...It was my pleasure to meet and learn from him when he was conducting many programs at Eastman Kodak in the 70's & 80's...God Bless him. Bob Patterson
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ivan snehota, posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Dear "Dave",
as we (foreigners) from the IMP research community in Europe came to call you. You had quite a few that treasure the memeories of you as not only a respected colleague but as a friend.
Ivan Snehota
(University of Lugano - Switzerland)
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, February 7, 2015
As the ISBM Scholar (MBA 2008) and the ISBM Doctoral Fellow (Ph.D. 2011), both of us benefited tremendously from Dave Wilson's generosity. We met him a couple of times and were struck by his warm smile and interest in our activities. Our heartfelt condolences and best wishes to his family.
- Mahima Hada and Rahul Maurya
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Jan and Don Morel, posted a condolence
Friday, February 6, 2015
Dear Joan,
Don and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Dave.
May the many happy years and memories you shared with him sustain you at this time. We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, February 6, 2015
Dear Joan and family, Dave and I were colleagues over most of our careers at Penn State. I enjoyed working with him on college committees and as fellow gym rats at Rec Hall. He was a first-rate individual. I also enjoyed his art work.
Best wishes,
Mike Hottenstein, State College
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Eelko Huizingh, posted a condolence
Friday, February 6, 2015
Dear Joan and family,
I am very sorry to read the news about Dave's passing away. I remember him as a very kind and supportive colleague during the time I spent at Penn State in early 2000. He was always positively minded, always looking for oppportunities to help and by setting this example he was an inspiring colleague. His memories will live on.
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Janet Fraser, posted a condolence
Friday, February 6, 2015
Dear Joan, Andy, Wendy, Heather and families,
I remember spending time with Wilson clan, my grandma Margaret Rennie, my Aunt Linda Rennie, my father Jim, mother Joan, and my brothers Alex and Stephen. Think of you. Janet Fraser ( nee Boyd ), David, and Eric Fraser
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Our condolences on this loss for the Wilson clan. I have fond memories of Uncle Dave up at Skeleton Lake. He clearly lived a full life with his work and his family being central and I know you will miss him. With sympathy from Peterborough Ontario, Stephen Boyd, Ala Boyd, Eliot Boyd and Nathaniel Boyd.
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Marv Goldberg, posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Carol and I grieve Dave's passing. Dave was a wonderful colleague. After a career of 20 years at McGill University, it was with great care and concern that I considered an offer from Penn State. Along with a few other senior faculty, Dave was a major influence in convincing me that the move was the right one for me. Dave's openness to all, his balanced, calm view in considering issues we faced represented a wonderful model for me and others to follow. In a very real sense, he was instrumental in setting the tone for the department.
Carol and I cherish the memories of the times we spent socially with Joan and Dave. We know he will be dearly missed by all his family.
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Chris & Vanessa, posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Heather and Family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. David sounded like an amazing person who has left an everlasting impact on his family, friends and community. May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
I had the privilege of working with him for many years in executive education. A really fine colleague and friend. We both had Ph. D. from Ivey Business School.
Roger More
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Carlos M. Rodriguez, posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Dear Joan, Andy, Heather, Wendy and Families:
You have lost someone very special in your lives. We have too. I have too. I have lost a friend, a colleague, a mentor. I thank life for giving me the privilege to know Dave and shared so many special moments with him.
Dave was a man of convictions, a man who spoke truth and wisdom, a man who will go out of his way to support, encourage, and guide others. He was generous, simple, talented, and believed in growing the beauty of your heart as the beauty of your mind. For him, these two should come together.
Dave was an inspiration. His pleasant smile and the happiness he showed to all was his personal way to say: I care. And in the most difficult times, his integrity, endurance, and strength will bring light and understanding. He used to say to me: "Carlos, a man has to do what he has to do." His words still resonate with me when facing doubts and uncertainty.
His mentorship was invaluable to me. He knew when to challenge you, how to get the best of you, how to set the standards high. To me, he was unique. Dave, I will miss you so much.
Joan, Andy, Heather, and Wendy; Dave was special because he had all of you. Thank you for giving us the privilege to enjoy the company of someone so special to us.
My sincere condolences
Carlos
Carlos M. Rodriguez
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Carolyn Todd, posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
If it weren't for Dave I probably wouldn't be teaching at Penn State. He was a great mentor and support in those early days. My condolences to Joan and all his family. Cherish your memories.
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Gerhard Wuehrer, posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
The Institute of Retailing, Sales, and Marketing at Johannes Kepler University/Austria expresses its condolences to his loved ones and his dear scholars and students. Dave visited our Institute during a congress as key note speaker a couple of years ago. We appreciated his gentle personality, his professional scholarship, and academic support very much.
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Swati Jantrania, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
My sincere condolences to Joan and family. I am always thankful for Dave's support and encouragement while I was a PhD student. He once patiently tape-recorded his comments after reviewing my work and mailed the tape to me as I struggled to finish the thesis away from campus. I cherish his kindness and guidance.
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Parimal Bhagat, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Joan and family, Dave has been my inspiration in more ways then one. Apart from my memories during my doctoral days, I cherish the time Dave and you invited me, a single, lonely, young guy who was grieving his mother who has passed in India a few days earlier, to your home for Thanksgiving. Your caring hearts continue to influence me spiritually.
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Meg Meloy, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Joan and family, I am so very sorry to hear the news. Dave had just "retired" when I arrived at Penn State but despite the change in title, he often came to the office to work with graduate students, check on young faculty, and to connect people to interesting problems. Dave never failed to have a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He was a wonderful mentor and a treasured colleague to all of us in the Marketing department. We will miss him!
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Girish Mallapragada, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
As a graduate of the PhD program at Penn State and a beneficiary of ISBM's support, I can say that Dave has touched the lives of many students for generations to come. I used to bump into Dave in the first year of my PhD program at Penn State, the first year after he retired. He was always nice, knew to say the right things to terrified students and made everyone around him feel comfortable. He will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathies to your family.
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Peter LaPlaca, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
In addition to knowing Dave professionally and as editors of competing B2B journals, I fondly remember comparing notes with Dave about our sons' hockey endeavors. (Andy, your dad was always bragging about your exploits on the ice.)
We will miss his wisdom and his humor.
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Qiong Wang, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Dear Joan and family, I can't express how sad I feel for losing Dave. As a junior faculty, I still remember on October 14th, 2006, you two took my parents and me to Bellefonte and Penn's cave. You truly believed in building a strong community in and outside of the university. I will cherish the memories and pass on the loving, the kindness and the wisdom you have bestowed on me to other people in my life. Dave, Thank you for everything you have done for ISBM, Penn State, the community, and the people! My deepest condolences to Joan and family. May love and peace be with you.
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Jianan Wu, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the news of Dave's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Scott Porter posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Aunt Joan, Andrew, Heather, Wendy & Families
Uncle Dave left an indelible mark wherever he ventured. Our family enjoyed visits in Toronto, State College and Muskoka. We always looked forward to his detailed analysis and projections for the upcoming football season at Penn State. He certainly bled blue and white.
Lori and I were great full when he spoke at our wedding 30 years ago. He left a lasting impression on many of our guests, speaking with such ease, confidence and clarity. There was never a need for a microphone.
He will always be remembered by the Porter family.
Our sincere condolences.
Lori, Scott, Daniel, Nicholas & Ryan.
Scott Porter
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Gary Holler, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Joan and family: Gary and I are very saddened to learn of Dave's passing. He was one of the the most remarkable people we have met. I will always remember how he welcomed us when Gary was hired at the ISBM. May our Lord give to you and your family strength and comfort during this time. But remember that we have the assurance of being with our loved ones again. Love you, Gary and Lanora
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers today. Words elude me here but please know we understand that its always too soon when its someone we love and we are standing with you during this sad time. Love, Bill & Coleen
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Raj & Rima Grewal, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
I met Dave when I visited Penn State in Spring 2001, he and Joan were kind enough to open their house for a warm and memorable reception. I was fortunate to be a colleague of Dave's for his farewell semester at Penn State in 2001. Dave continued to support me even after his retirement. Rima and I have many memorable interactions with Dave and Joan during our 13 years at Penn State - we dearly cherish these memories. Our love and condolences to Joan and the family.
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Irv Gross, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
For over 30 years, Dave's calm and wise voice added immeasurably to the founding and maintenance of the ISBM. He is sorely missed. My sincere condolences go to Joan and his family.
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Harish Sujan, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Dave welcomed Mita and me to State College in 1983. He was kind and loving and made us feel at home; going to work was like going to a family get together. I hope there is a life after this one and Dave's loving kindness shines through in this world. My love and condolences to Joan and others in his family.
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Eileen, posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Heather (family and friends), my heart is heavy for your loss. May our good Lord wrap his wonderful arms around you to give you confort and strength during this difficult time.
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