March 13, 2002
Contact: Robert Lowery (509-963-1487/fax 509-963-2301/e-mail: loweryr@cwu.edu)
ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Central Washington University was saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Donald E. Guy on March 9, 2002, in Ellensburg. Dr. Guy came to the university in 1969 from Wells College in Aurora, N.Y. serving as a faculty member in the department of psychology. He was appointed as Dean of Students in 1976; then served as Vice President for Student Affairs from 1988 until his retirement in 1992.
Dr. Guy's research in the experimental psychology of concept identification led to the publication of several articles in the prestigious Journal of Experimental Psychology. One of his special teaching interests was a summer institute for high school teachers of psychology. The summer institute introduced teachers to the science of behavior and to interesting classroom demonstrations in experimental psychology.
As an administrator of student affairs, Don Guy took a personal, supportive interest in the lives of hundreds of students. His energy, wit, humor and kindness won the admiration and affection of everyone who worked with him. Dr. Guy's dedication and service extended to several community organizations. He was an enthusiastic member of the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and served as president of both organizations.
Dr. Guy is survived by his wife Louise (Lu), longtime manager of the CWU Credit Union, his brother Daniel, of Price, Utah; his son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Cindy, of Bainbridge Island; his son Bruce, of Lewiston, Idaho, and four grandchildren.
A more extensive obituary appeared in the Ellensburg Daily Record of March 11. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 1 p.m. in Mary Grupe Center on the CWU campus.
