OBITUARIO
Roscoe Riley Braham Jr.
3 enero , 1921 – 28 mayo , 2017
Roscoe Riley Braham, Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 28, 2017 at the age of 96. Roscoe was born on January 3, 1921, in Yates City, IL, the son of the Roscoe R. Braham, Sr., and Edith Bowman Braham. He graduated in 1938 from Central High School in Xenia, OH. He attended Ohio University and after three years earned a B.S. in geology in 1941. After graduation and the attack at Pearl Harbor, he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was first a weather officer and later a bomber pilot during WWII. These experiences led to his conclusion several years later that using aircraft, in addition to ground based instruments, was fundamental to furthering weather research, a novel idea at the time.
In 1943 Roscoe married Mary Ann Moll, his high school sweetheart. He attended graduate school at the University of Chicago and earned an M.S. in 1948 and Ph.D. in 1951, both in cloud physics. While writing his Ph.D. dissertation, he worked briefly at the New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro, NM. He joined the faculty at the University of Chicago when he completed his doctorate. He conducted dozens of major research projects, funded mostly by the National Science Foundation, and taught cloud physics and atmospheric physics to graduate students. Among many other findings, his research projects are most notably credited with discovering cell organization (circulation) in thunderstorms and the coalescence-freezing mechanism of precipitation in clouds. He is author or co-author of numerous research papers, and is co-author of The Thunderstorm, published in 1949, but still considered an important reading in meteorology.
He received many recognitions, including Phi Beta Kappa, the Silver Medal from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Rossby Research Medal from the American Meteorological Society, the Losey Award from the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, President of the American Meteorological Society, and an honorary doctorate degree from North Carolina State University. He was one of three founding fathers of a multi-university partnership for atmospheric research (UCAR and NCAR), funded by the National Science Foundation.
While teaching at the University of Chicago, Roscoe and Mary Ann lived in Riverside, IL. After retiring in 1991, Roscoe and Mary Ann moved to Cary, NC, where he accepted a position of Scholar in Residence with the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at N. C. State University. He was a member of the Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary.
His hobbies included camping, wood working, gardening and genealogy. Roscoe is survived by his wife (Mary Ann) of 74 years, three daughters (Ruth Ann Ashton of Elkhart, IN; Nancy Billingslea of Montgomery, AL; and Jean Barwig of Longwood, FL), one son (Richard Braham of Raleigh, NC), eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Public visitation will be held from 7 pm to 9:00 pm on June 9 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home at 200 Southeast Maynard Rd., in Cary, NC. A memorial service will be held on June 10 at 2 pm at the Glenaire Retirement Community at 4000 Glenaire Cir., Cary, and on June 17 in Dayton, OH. Burial will be in the family plot at Woodland Cemetery in Xenia, OH. Donations to the Edith Braham Endowment at the N.C. State University Library are welcome.
Servicios
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Visitation
viernes, 9 junio , 2017
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Memorial Service
sábado, 10 junio , 2017
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Visitation
sábado, 17 junio , 2017
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Funeral Service
sábado, 17 junio , 2017
Recuerdos
Roscoe Riley Braham Jr.
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10 septiembre , 2017
Roscoe was a very kind and helpful man. As a graduate student at the U of C, he helped me several times with suggestions and solutions to problems. I thoroughly enjoyed him as an adviser and instructor. His cloud physics class was one of the best classes I ever attended. His presence will be missed greatly.
Matthew Rodina Jr.
12 junio , 2017
As a U of C alum I had always been interested in aviation history. On a visit to the campus I decided to drop into the Geophysical Sciences Dept. to see if someone there knew about the Thunderstorm Project. I was directed to an office and found a very pleasant gentleman who claimed he knew something a bout it. This is how I met Roscoe Brahham. If that wern't enough another man came into the office. It was Ted Fujita. I was awestruck on meeting two "names" in one visit. I kept in touch with Roscoe off and on as my research continued. The profession has lost a scholar and a gentleman.
.Matthew E. Rodina, Jr. (Edwardsville , IL.)
Don Lenschow
9 junio , 2017
Roscoe's contributions to atmospheric science were exceptional: An outstanding researcher, mentor, teacher and provider of service to the science community. In addition, a true and gracious gentleman.
Carmen Williams
7 junio , 2017
Many memories of Riverside visits. Roscoe was a one-of-a-kind gentleman, and I am a better person for knowing him. Love to all,
7 junio , 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. It is a blessing Roscoe lived a long life. He reminds me of Psalms 90:10, an especially strong individual.
6 junio , 2017
Barbara and I send our sincere condolences. I have fond memories of your father, he was a kind and generous man. We look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday. Love, Cousin Tom Chadwick
Andy Heymsfield
5 junio , 2017
I greatly appreciated the mentoring that Roscoe gave me under his guidance while receiving my PhD at the University of Chicago. What he gave me was the great appreciation for cloud microphysics, especially measuring cloud properties in-situ using aircraft. The level of detail that he possessed was terrific.
Tamiko Woods
5 junio , 2017
May the God of Comfort bring you peace during this difficult time
S H
5 junio , 2017
So very sorry for your great loss of a loved one in death. Death certainly leaves a deep void in our hearts. Please find hope and comfort knowing that our loving creator will reunite you soon again on a Paradise Earth. (Luke23:43)
Leo Donner
4 junio , 2017
Roscoe was a great colleague during the years we were both at the University of Chicago. I valued his integrity; collegiality; commitment to science, the University, his research group, students, and fellow faculty; his hospitality, and concern for all.
Rachel
1 junio , 2017
To All of Heaven's Little Children---
Please watch out for the "Clamper Machine."
(He's my Grandpa, so "helpful hint:" The more you squeal, the tighter the hug.)
Laura Holland
1 junio , 2017
I took this photo in the evening of the same day Dr. Braham passed away, not knowing he had already left us that morning. What a great guy! Dr. Braham always spoke to me so kindly whenever he came in the front office of MEAS and always asked how my dad was (about the same age). A terrific scientific mind, yet he was so humble about it all. I so enjoyed talking to him and will miss him. Much peace to the family, and you will be in my prayers.
Gary Lackmann
1 junio , 2017
Dr. Braham contributed in many ways, not just to the science of the atmosphere, but also in perhaps less visible ways to our department here at NC State. He was kind and supportive, while offering insightful and constructive comments and questions. He will be missed, but his contributions will live on.
Bill Showers
1 junio , 2017
Roscoe always met you with a smile on his face and genuine interest in his heart. He wanted to know how you were doing and what you were involved in. He was a gentle, kind, and unselfish scientist, yet he was always ready with an analogy or advice if you had a problem. He was the kind of guy that spoke softly, but when he spoke most people stopped talking to listen what he had to say. We were all better for knowing Roscoe, and will miss him now that he has gone.
mark mega
1 junio , 2017
Rich and Anne Margaret:
Thoughts and peace are with you today. What a life and what great care givers you've been.A few years back I remarked on the longevity of the Brahams and commented we should all be so lucky.... and Rich had an astute comeback.
Eternal be his memory, eternal be his rest.
Mark and friends at Extension Forestry
Al Riordan
31 mayo , 2017
Roscoe was one of the kindest, most supportive, and most positive persons I have ever known. At at time when university researchers shied away from applied research with forecasters at National Weather Service, Roscoe encouraged that interaction. His encouragement led me to renew my efforts to address regional forecast problems. My colleagues and I continued to to cement relations between NCSU and the Raleigh Weather Service Office, and our joint efforts helped pioneer a national program of cooperative NOAA/University research.
Gail Hartfield
31 mayo , 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Braham in the early-mid 90s with the local AMS chapter. He was a most kind and gentle soul, always a smile on his face.
David Hamilton
31 mayo , 2017
Dr. Braham was a major influence on me during my time at NCSU. He was approachable, genuine, and a 'shear' joy to be around. A model professor.
Tom Hopkins
31 mayo , 2017
Although I only had a few casual contacts with Roscoe, but when I did I was always impressed by his charming fun and willingness to share his expertise and meteorological experiences. My sincere condolences to hie family and close friends for their loss of a wonderful spirit.
Emily Lawrence
31 mayo , 2017
Roscoe was always eager to listen and fascinating to listen to. He was a great contributor to meteorology and a gentle soul who will be deeply missed.
John Morrison
30 mayo , 2017
Roscoe was a warm and kind man and an exceptional scientist. I really enjoyed interactions with him when he came to NCSU. He was an exceptional department member and colleague! I will miss him.
John M Morrison
29 mayo , 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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