We were saddened to learn of the death of our classmate, Warren "Zog" Loomis, on November 2, 2007.

Zog is survived by his wife of 7 years, Alix Manny, three children, Aaron Loomis, Jason Loomis and Molly Loomis, and two step children, John and Sam Coburn, his mother Natalie Loomis and three sisters, Barbara Chisholm, Betsy Whitney, Natalie Jones. We extend to them our heartfelt condolences.

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OBITUARY
( From Wallace Farm, Nov. 5, 2007 )

WARREN T. ("ZOG") LOOMIS

Warren Tuttle Loomis, 67, lost his life to esophageal cancer on November 2, 2007. He spent his final days surrounded by loved ones in the Norwich (VT) home that he built with his family 27 years ago. A keen entrepreneur, inspired tinkerer, and clever prankster, Warren infused many lives with warmth and vigor.

Warren was born to Natalie High and Aaron Alcorn Loomis in Needham, MA on October 13, 1940. A Teacher and an Engineer, Warren’s parents inspired his incorrigible curiosity, his “do it yourself” confidence, and his infectious enthusiasm. He graduated from Needham High School (1958) and earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College (1962), where his fellow hockey players knew him as “Zog.” Warren remained at Dartmouth to earn a M.S. at the Thayer School of Engineering (1964) and, inspired by his mentor George Colligan, earned a Ph.D in metallurgy from the University of Michigan (1969).

Ever to pursue his own path, Warren passed up a job in metallurgy to enter the nascent field of computers and to settle down in the Upper Valley. In 1970 he founded Logic Associates, a computer software company, which he led until his retirement in 2001. Logic embodied Warren’s personal philosophy to focus on long term, loyal commitments to products, employees, and the local community. He was an active supporter of women’s business initiatives, an avid hockey fan, and a strong believer in the ACLU. In his retirement, Warren took up his lifelong passion for invention and boating by founding ForwardFace! LLC (www.forwardface.com). Staffed by his friends and family, the company produced forward-facing wooden-hulled “rowing” boats, which typified his flair for technical whimsy. Every warm morning, Warren could be found rowing facing forward on the Connecticut River.

Warren is survived by his wife, Alix Manny of Norwich, VT, his three children, Aaron Loomis of Burlington, VT, Jason Loomis of South Strafford, VT, and Molly Loomis of Santa Cruz, CA, and two step-children, John and Sam Colburn of Norwich, VT. In addition to his immediate family, Warren is survived by his mother, Natalie Loomis of Marshfield, MA and three sisters, Barbara Chisholm of Londonderry, NH, Betsy Whitney of Norfolk, MA, Natalie Jones of Newbury, NH. His family remembers most the unconditional love, support, and encouragement he provided. The stories of this spirited wisecracker, savvy inventor, astute adviser, and durable companion will live on with all who knew him.

Warren’s family will host a celebration of his life late this week (hopefully Thursday). For information about time and location, visit http://amanny.wordpress.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local ACLU chapter (1-888-567-ACLU.

Click here for a longer obituary published in the Valley News describing Zog's entrepreneurial activities in connection with a "forward looking" rowboat he invented. Click here for Fred Cook's submission to the DAM.

Annual gathering at Mossy Cascade, March 4, 2001. From left to right, Wouter Goedkoop, Nancy Walters, John Wilkinson, John Walters, Heath Coffield, Zog Loomis, Mike Coffield, Alix Manny, Jody Wilkinson, Fred Cook, Hannek Goedkoop and Sara Cook

Members of the Class of 1962 and their spouses gather at the Dartmouth Rowing Club boathouse for Zog's memorial service.

The Class of 1962 Remembers Warren "Zog" Loomis

Read two "Conversations" with Zog by Frank Kehl "Zog on the River and "Zog on the Porch at Wallace Farm"

Zog made the trip to Chicago for Mike Coffield's memorial service earlier this year.  I had no idea he was having the types of problems described in the family blog.  He seemed chipper, cheerful and concerned about Mike.  The talk was of his "reverse paddling."  Lots of laughter.  A very good man.  Like with Mike Coffield, a real loss to his family, friends and his various communities of interest.

Don Samuelson

VERMONT GOTHIC

Sarah Cook, Zog and Fred Cook

I recall and Ed Boselly concurrs that Zog Loomis had a history of facing things head on! Dartmouth's feisty, short, hockey player Loomis laid out Army's
football All-American-turned-hockey-player, Pete Dawkins with a body check to end all body checks the first time the giant Army skater tried to bring the puck up the ice!!

I recall how Zog and his team mates rocked the more gentlemanly Ivy League after Doggie Julian took them on a winter break tour of the rough and physical Big Ten and mid-west college hockey circuit. There they learned to plant their skates firmly, brace themselves, and flatten oncoming speed skaters. It was Zog who dramatically
demonstrated the team's newly learned skills and flattened the popular All-American - an early season harbinger of what was a great hockey season circa 1960.

He was a Phi Delt with other hockey enthusiasts - Rusty Ingersol, TomCranna, all those Minnesota fellows.

Gerald Elfendahl

Zog standing next to two "forward looking" row boats he invented. Click here to view an article in the Vallen News describing Zog's entrepreneurial activities in connection with his inventions.