Kingston, New York - - James Wray Atkinson, 43, devoted son, brother, friend and colleague, died May 10, 2006 of complications of pneumonia at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, New York surrounded by his family. A native of Oklahoma, James was the son of Dr. Schales and the late Mary Lu Atkinson.
He was an avid Eagle Scout, outdoorsman, student and environmentalist.
In 1986, he earned an M.S. in urban and environmental studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and continued on as a doctoral student, where he did research, taught, and co-founded the Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy. In 1994, James became a quadriplegic, but continued to volunteer as an advisor and travel to birthdays, weddings and reunions. His generosity and optimism inspired many.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dr. Schales and Rosemary Atkinson of Elmore City, Oklahoma, his three sisters, Sarah Atkinson, MD of Rochester, N.Y., Mary Beth Stephens of Springfield, Illinois and Schales Rever of Taylorville, Illinois, his grandmother, Gladys Lucille Wray of Springfield and his nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the RPI Heffner Alumni House in Troy, followed by an informal gathering at Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton. Gifts in James Atkinson's memory are being accepted by the Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, 3031 NW 64th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, the Rensselaer Taconic Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 40, Troy, New York 12182 and Friends of Dyken Pond Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, New York 12052.
{Published by the Albany Times Union Monday, June 12, 2006}
Contributor: Luke 2128 (46831173)
He was an avid Eagle Scout, outdoorsman, student and environmentalist.
In 1986, he earned an M.S. in urban and environmental studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and continued on as a doctoral student, where he did research, taught, and co-founded the Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy. In 1994, James became a quadriplegic, but continued to volunteer as an advisor and travel to birthdays, weddings and reunions. His generosity and optimism inspired many.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dr. Schales and Rosemary Atkinson of Elmore City, Oklahoma, his three sisters, Sarah Atkinson, MD of Rochester, N.Y., Mary Beth Stephens of Springfield, Illinois and Schales Rever of Taylorville, Illinois, his grandmother, Gladys Lucille Wray of Springfield and his nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the RPI Heffner Alumni House in Troy, followed by an informal gathering at Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton. Gifts in James Atkinson's memory are being accepted by the Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, 3031 NW 64th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, the Rensselaer Taconic Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 40, Troy, New York 12182 and Friends of Dyken Pond Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, New York 12052.
{Published by the Albany Times Union Monday, June 12, 2006}
Contributor: Luke 2128 (46831173)
Kingston, New York - - James Wray Atkinson, 43, devoted son, brother, friend and colleague, died May 10, 2006 of complications of pneumonia at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, New York surrounded by his family. A native of Oklahoma, James was the son of Dr. Schales and the late Mary Lu Atkinson.
He was an avid Eagle Scout, outdoorsman, student and environmentalist.
In 1986, he earned an M.S. in urban and environmental studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and continued on as a doctoral student, where he did research, taught, and co-founded the Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy. In 1994, James became a quadriplegic, but continued to volunteer as an advisor and travel to birthdays, weddings and reunions. His generosity and optimism inspired many.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dr. Schales and Rosemary Atkinson of Elmore City, Oklahoma, his three sisters, Sarah Atkinson, MD of Rochester, N.Y., Mary Beth Stephens of Springfield, Illinois and Schales Rever of Taylorville, Illinois, his grandmother, Gladys Lucille Wray of Springfield and his nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the RPI Heffner Alumni House in Troy, followed by an informal gathering at Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton. Gifts in James Atkinson's memory are being accepted by the Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, 3031 NW 64th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, the Rensselaer Taconic Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 40, Troy, New York 12182 and Friends of Dyken Pond Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, New York 12052.
{Published by the Albany Times Union Monday, June 12, 2006}
Contributor: Luke 2128 (46831173)
He was an avid Eagle Scout, outdoorsman, student and environmentalist.
In 1986, he earned an M.S. in urban and environmental studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and continued on as a doctoral student, where he did research, taught, and co-founded the Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy. In 1994, James became a quadriplegic, but continued to volunteer as an advisor and travel to birthdays, weddings and reunions. His generosity and optimism inspired many.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dr. Schales and Rosemary Atkinson of Elmore City, Oklahoma, his three sisters, Sarah Atkinson, MD of Rochester, N.Y., Mary Beth Stephens of Springfield, Illinois and Schales Rever of Taylorville, Illinois, his grandmother, Gladys Lucille Wray of Springfield and his nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the RPI Heffner Alumni House in Troy, followed by an informal gathering at Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton. Gifts in James Atkinson's memory are being accepted by the Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, 3031 NW 64th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, the Rensselaer Taconic Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 40, Troy, New York 12182 and Friends of Dyken Pond Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, New York 12052.
{Published by the Albany Times Union Monday, June 12, 2006}
Contributor: Luke 2128 (46831173)
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