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B4 | MONDAY,APRIL 23, 2012 | THE COURIER-JOURNAL DEATHS | courier-journal.com KY Manhattan Project BertWeedon, British chemist Cowandies guitarist, dead at 91 By Matt Schudel and “Nashville Boogie.” make the guitar the most By Susan Montoya Bryan started in one of the world’sexperts The Washington Post But when his instructional popular instrument in the Associated Press 1949 as asci- on nuclear weapons diag- book was first published world,” Weedon said in entist and nostics by 1956, according Bert Weedon, aBritish in 1957, he became some- 1997. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — went on to to abiography from the lab. guitarist whose popular thing of aspiritual godfa- Herbert Maurice Wee- Not much escaped the in- serve as a “We can truly say that “Play in aDay” instruc- ther to ageneration of don was born in London on fluence of chemist George director of our country lost atrue hero tional manual introduced would-be guitar heroes. May 10,1920. His father Cowan, who was devoted to chemistry today,” former U.S. Sen. ageneration of rock stars Its title — “Play in a was asubway driver and finding away for science to and as asso- Pete Domenici said in a to the power of the guitar, Day” —offered the hope amateur singer. help society. ciate lab di- Cowan statement. “He cannot be died Friday at his home in of instant musical gratifi- Weedon was 12 when he From the Manhattan rector of re- replaced, but let’shope he Beaconsfield, England. cation. The lessons began bought asecondhand gui- Project and the hunt for ev- search. left footprints for us to fol- He was 91. at the most basic level, tar.Hewanted to learn to idence of the Soviet Union’s After doing graduate low.” Friends confirmed his with an illustration of how play jazz, but his first first nuclear tests, to the studies at Princeton, Co- Cowan was appointed to death to British news to hold aguitar.Weedon teacher —anelderly mu- Santa Fe Institute and the wan continued his nuclear the White House Science agencies but did not dis- taught novices how to get sic-shop owner —refused iconic Santa Fe Opera, research as part of the top- Council during the Reagan close the cause. through many rock songs to teach him anything but friends recalled the fruits secret Manhattan Project administration. Long before Weedon with three basic chords classical music. of his visionary ways. that developed the atomic It was during one of his gained fame as the author and included pointers on “He picked up his gui- Cowan died Friday at bomb. According to the meetings with the council of atop-selling guide to the how to play afew basic tar and played Chopin’s his home in Los Alamos. He Santa Fe Institute, Cowan that he looked around the guitar,hewas known as a tunes. Prelude No. 7,” Weedon was 92. was atroubleshooter for room and thought about the versatile performer who His guide, which was told London’sDaily Mail Friends said his death the effort at various re- need to educate the next could play virtually any updated through the newspaper in 1995. “Ihad was the result of afall at his search sites around the generation of scientists to style of music at aglance. 1980s, sold millions of never heard anything so home. Cowan was in good country and was among the ensure the government He performed with re- copies, leading Britain’s beautiful in my life. Isat health, and he was planning few people who had knowl- would continue to have a nowned jazz artists such Independent newspaper transfixed, and he said: to travel and continue edge of the bomb’ssepa- valuable cadre of advisers. as Stephane Grappelli and to call Weedon “the man ‘That’swhat I’m going to working with the nonprofit rate components. Conversations about the George Shearing; accom- who taught the world to teach you.’ And Isaid: science institute he helped Cowan arrived at Los formation of the Santa Fe panied singers Frank Si- play the guitar.” ‘Yes, please.’ ” found in 1984. Alamos National Laborato- Institute followed, some of natra, Rosemary Clooney Many top rock stars, in- By 14,Weedon was per- “It’svery sudden, very ry in 1949 and within weeks them being held in the di- and Judy Garland; and cluding Eric Clapton; forming in dance bands. unexpected. An enormous began directing efforts to rector’sconference room was aregular on BBC Mark Knopfler; Keith He was afeatured soloist loss,” said close friend and turn up radioactive fallout on the fourth floor at Los broadcasts in the 1940s Richards; the Who’sPete before World WarII. He institute co-founder David in samples that were col- Alamos Lab. “He had areal and 1950s. Townshend; and three of volunteered with rescue Pines. “The world is dimin- lected near the Soviet bor- instinct for who was a Weedon was an early the Beatles —George Har- units during the London ished for all of us who knew der.What Cowan and his promising scientist and rock guitar star in Britain rison, John Lennon and bombing blitz and, after him.” team detected indicated who was not and this was in the late 1950s, with ase- Paul McCartney —stud- the war,replaced Django Cowan worked at Los the Soviets had anuclear invaluable to him as he be- ries of instrumental hits ied Weedon’sbook. Reinhardt in agroup led Alamos National Laborato- bomb. came amanager at Los Ala- that included “Guitar Boo- “Ilike to think that I’ve by Grappelli, aprominent ry for nearly 40 years. He Cowan was considered mos,” Pines said. gie Shuffle,” “Apache” helped in some way to jazz violinist.

FERGUSON, ETHEL E. (AEBI),

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Hammer Sr., 93 Born on June 20, 1925, the daughter of She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. “Jimmy” Tackett, 52 Robert “Bob” Hayden Arthur and Willanna Aebi, and the second of Norman Briggs in 2009. Mary Ann Bradshaw Houpt, 85 Mary Catherine Bartlett Voll, 87 Milam,73 ten children, Ethel was ahomemaker and mar- Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Ralph Patrick “Pat” Kirchner,58 ried for 48 years to Willard B. Ferguson. She Laura B. LeLaurin (Stephen); two brothers, Linda Kay (Lenihan) Dorothy Mae “Parkey” was known for her vivacious early years, her Eugene and Leslie Yates; two grandchildren, KENTUCKY wonderful cooking, great sense of humor and Amanda Prescott and Mark Brown; and two Langston, 64 Wade, 85 See page B5 her love of teapots and music. great-grandchildren, Caroline and Annabel Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Brown. Willard; her sons, Willard Scott and Stephen Services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Sat- Lee; her brothers, Russell, Bud, Bill and John urday, April 28, 2012 atthe Cave Hill Ceme- Aebi; and by her sisters, Wilma Jones and tery Chapel in Louisville. DINI, CLARENCE “JUNI,” Willanna "Tootsie" Warren. Arch L. Heady &Son at Westport Village 47, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 20, Left to cherishher memory are her daughters, has been entrusted with arrangements. COFFEY, MARVIN LLOYD, 2012, after along illness. Linda Hargan (Horace) and Donna Pickerill Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzhe- 87, formerly of south He was alifelong resident of Fairdale and a (Ricky); her sisters, Ora Elaine "Totsie" Bisig, imers Association. Louisville, passed away member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Della Ferguson Myers (Ray), and Betty Whit- Please visit us at into eternal rest, Thurs- He was preceded in death by his father, Clar- ener (Cotton); grandchildren, Scott and Jenni- www.archlheadywestport.com to leave acon- day, April 19, 2012. ence E. Dini. fer Hargan, Abby Ferguson, Matt (Erin) and dolence for the family. He was aretired super- Juni is survived by his mother, Cathy Dini; Jamie Pickerill; great-grandchildren, Anthony, visor for Cissell Manu- sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Bob New; Mindi, Brandon, and Sarah Hargan; and many facturing, where he had nephews, Kyle and Cory New. nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law worked for over 40 and friends. years, aWorld War II Funeral services will be 7p.m. Tuesday at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home, 411 Fair- Aservice to celebrate Ethel's life will be held Army veteran, past at 12 p.m. Wednesday in the Southern Chapel master of George dale Rd. with cremation to follow. Visitation will be noon Tuesday, until time of service. of Arch L. Heady &Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Washington Masonic Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. BURT, ROBERT E. “BOB,” Lodge #904 and along time faithful member In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy 69, died peacefully in his may be made to the family. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and of Hazelwood Baptist Church, where he had after 10 a.m. Wednesday. home on Sunday, April served as deacon, Sunday School secretary and 22, 2012, after an 18 teacher. His favorite pastimes were fishing, Expressions of sympathy may be made to month battle with cancer. enjoying agood hearty meal with friends and Hosparus of Louisville, or the American Can- He was aloving hus- the many many hours of caring for his grand cer Society. band, father and grand- dogs, Rusty, Bear, Samson and Gracie. Online condolences at www.archlheadys out- father who enjoyed mu- Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; FAUST, CPL. AARON M., hernfh.com. sic, baseball, golf, 22, went to be with his atwin brother, Melvin; and his beloved wife, heavenly father on April crossword puzzles and Lois Marie (Churchman) Coffey in 2000. spending as much time 15, 2012. as possible with his fam- Survivors include daughters, Judy Coffey He was amember of ily. and Nancy (Bob) Heckel; also by several niec- the United States HAMMER, WILLIAM D. SR., es and nephews and ahost of friends. He graduated from Holy Cross Elementary Marine Corps, a 93, passed away Satur- School, Flaget High School, and earned ame- Celebration of Life:11 a.m. Wednesday at graduate of De- day, April 21, 2012, at chanical engineering degree from Speed Sci- Hazelwood Baptist Church, 4201 Taylor Blvd. Sales High the Little Sisters of the entific School in 1965. He worked for Ford with interment in Louisville Memorial Gar- School, amember of Our Poor. Motor Company for 31 years, interrupted in dens West.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Mother of Sorrows He was aretired self 1966 for 2years of service in the US Army. Tuesday at Nunnelley Funeral Home, 4327 Catholic Church and employed Certified Pub- This included aone-year tour of duty in Nha Taylor Blvd. Okolona VFW Post lic Accountant and ade- Trang, Republic of South Vietnam, for which Expressions of sympathy may go to the me- #8639. vout member of Holy he was justifiably proud, but never boasted. morial fund of his church. He was preceded in death by his grandfa- Spirit Catholic Church. After retiring from Ford, Bob served as a The Family would like to extend their heart- ther, John Faust. He graduated from part-time deputy circuit court clerk for more felt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and He is survived by his parents, Ken and Tess Manual High School in than 10 years in the Jefferson County Family staff at Kindred Transitional Care Center -In- Faust; sisters, Abby and Katie Faust; grand- 1937 and was afound- Court Clerk's Office. As an active member of dian Creek, Corydon, IN. for all of their spe- parents, Sandra and Thomas Johnston and ing member of Hurstbourne Country Club. His St.Louis Bertrand Church for 25 years, and a cial care, love and support for their father Elizabeth Faust; and many aunts, uncles, and extensive volunteer work included the Little regularvolunteer at Sacred Heart Village, his during the last year. cousins. Sisters of the Poor, Sister Visitor Program, humor and dedication endeared him to the His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 Kentucky Right to Life and the Schuhmann people he served. a.m. Wednesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Center. Preceding him in death were his parents, Church, 760 Eastern Parkway with burial in His incredible work ethic was asource of Louis Everett and Cora Allean; his sister, Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 pride to him, but his greatest source of joy was Norma Jean Cline,and brothers, Louis Jr., p.m. Tuesday at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home his family. He was aloyal friend to many. William Eldred, Charles Raymond, and 2723 Preston Highway. He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Patrick Lee. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Joan W. Hammer; his children, Father Wil- He was married on March 8, 1969 to Phyllis Armed Forces Foundation, PTSD/TBI Attn: liam D. Hammer, Jr., Robert G. Hammer, MD Ann Culver. He is also survived by Sister Prearrange today from $18.50/mo. Sean A. Conway, 16 North Carolina Ave. S.E., (Andrea), Thomas Joseph Hammer (Amy), Mary Louise, R.S.M., Sister Mary Corinne, Washington, D.C. 20003. Mary Beth Hammer, Meg Hammer Adams R.S.M; Joseph E.; and James L. (Jean); and his ����� �������� (Kevin), and Joan Ellen Hammer; his loving grandchildren, Amy C. Hammer, Rebecca E. children, Clifton Reichle (Lynn); Debra Marie; ������������������������� Mary Ann Hayward (Darrell); and Robert E., Hammer, Laura C. Hammer, Stuart T. Ham- Jr. (Christie); as well as seven wonderful mer, Elizabeth Claire Hammer, Melissa C. grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Hammer, Sarah B. Adams, Paul K. Adams and The family expresses heartfelt thanks to AnnieM.Adams. Hosparus of Louisville for their support and His Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. assistance. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catho- Visitation will be Tuesday, noon-8 p.m., at lic Church, 3345 Lexington Road, with burial Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road. to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 9:30 be 3-8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at Rat- a.m., at St. Louis Bertrand Church, 1104 S. terman Brothers Funeral Home, 3711 Lexing- Sixth Street, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. ton Rd., and at the church on Tuesday from In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. can be made to the Sisters of Mercy, St. Louis Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Bertrand Church, or Hosparus of Louisville. Little Sisters of the Poor. www.rattermans.com