Jack Williamson
(1908-2006)
From Betty Williamson, Jack Williamson's niece
You may have already heard that our beloved Jack died on Friday, Nov. 10, at his home in Portales, NM. He was 98 and had been in declining health for some time. A memorial service honoring Jack will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16th, in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Fellow writer Connie Willis, Jack's ENMU friend and colleague Patrice Caldwell and I are honored to be speaking. A reception will immediately follow to allow family and friends an opportunity to visit.
In lieu of flowers, we are suggesting contributions to the Jack and Blanche Williamson Scholarship , ENMU Foundation, ENMU Station #8, Portales, NM 88130 or the Portales Public Library, 218 South Avenue B, Portales, NM 88130.
I think word of this has spread quickly, but if you know of anyone who might be interested, please feel free to forward this e-mail to them.
Best wishes,
Betty Williamson
- SFWA News: Obituary
- SFF Net tributes
- "Sci-fi legend Williamson dies," by Karl Terry, Portales News Tribune, 12 November 2006
- "Writer's works, ideas will never die," by Karl Terry, Portales News Tribune, 12 November 2006
- Jack and Blanche Williamson Scholarship
- Jack Williamson Lectureship