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William HUGH

September 21, 2011

HUGH, Williams "Bill" Inglis. Jan. 6, 1928 - Sept. 21, 2011. Bill Hugh passed away on Sept. 21, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife Joan in 1989. He is survived by sons Brian & David, daughters Barbara & Nancy, 8 grand children and 5 great grand children.

Bill was raised in Cloverdale, Surrey, BC. He received his B.Sc Agr. in 1949 from UBC and later his Ms. Sci. & PHD in 1955 in Animal Genetics at the University of Minnesota. His career included faculty positions at California State Polytechnic College, (Pomona). Swine Program Director for Foxbilt Seeds (Iowa) and later became the animal science swine specialist at the University of Hawaii (26 years). Upon retirement he relocated in 1989 to Half Moon Bay on the BC sunshine coast. A celebration of life will be held on Sat. Oct. 15, from 3 - 6 p.m. at 9276 Jorgensen Drive. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 1761, Sechelt, BC. V0N 3A0.



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