June 04, 1926 – September 17, 2021
John E. DUFF, DVM, Lt Colonel USAF retired
Kind – Adventurous – Integrity
Born at Seattle General Hospital to John Duff and Edna Miller Duff. Attended Hawthorne Elementary and Ballard High School. Joined the Navy at the onset of WWII becoming a radioman and aerial gunner. Joined the US Air Force retiring as a Lt Colonel Res. VC. A graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College. Recipient of a Commendation Medal for his design of a field hospital and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Attended University of Washington (graduated 1950) and Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine (graduated 1958). Opened (1962) a small and large animal practice in Des Moines, WA. Retired in 2003. For eleven years, he served as the Chief Toxicologist for the Seattle/King County Medical Examiners Office.
Traveled to Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and throughout North America. Enjoyed hiking, cycling, motor boating, river rafting, skydiving at 80 and reached the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. Continued to ski and play handball through his 90’s.
He is survived by wife, E Lisa and sons, Eric and Pat.
For a memorial donation please send to The Salvation Army, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine or a charity of your choice.