Return to Table of Contents or Index
21309. Edward Chester11 Maxie (Chester Thomas10, C. Quincy A.9 Maxey, Mary Frances8 Allgood, John Milton7, John Young6, John Young5, William4 Algood, Edward3 Allgood, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Laruel, Jones Co., MS September, 30, 1919. Edward died June 12, 1974 in Bet Dragan, Israel. Edward died as result of a coronary thorombosis.
Edward Chester Maxie was born on September 30, 1919 in Laurel, Mississipp i, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He served fi ve years in the U.S. Army during World War II, part of the time in the Sou th Pacific. Upon completion of military service, Ed entered Mississippi St ate College and graduated in horticulture in 1948. He was appointed resear ch assistant in the Department of Pomology, University of California, Dav is in 1948 and received the M.S. degree in horticulture in 1950. Upon rece ipt of the Ph.D. in plant physiology from Purdue University in 1953, he re turned to the Department of Pomology at Davis as junior pomologist in t he Experiment Station. He advanced through the ranks and in 1966 became pr ofessor of pomology and pomologist in the Experiment Station. Ed's varied interests in postharvest physiology in particular and horticul ture in general led to over 100 technical publications in areas such as t he effects of pre- and postharvest growth-regulator treatments on fruit me tabolism; the effects of ionizing radiation on fruit metabolism, qualit y, and storage life; respiration, ripening, and chilling injury in the oli ve; growth and ripening of fig fruits; heat injury of stone fruits; and t he ripening response of pear fruits to temperature manipulation. As a refl ection of his growing interest in postharvest problems of the cut-flower i ndustry, his Experiment Station title was charged in 1971 to plant physiol ogist. He authored numerous articles dealing with handling, storage, and t ransportation of primarily chrysanthemums, carnations, and roses. His rese arch contributions throughout his short career were marked by excellenc e, and he was the recipient of the prestigious Gourley and Woodbury Awar ds of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Ed was a highly competent and respected teacher of both undergraduate a nd graduate courses. He was a dynamic speaker, who, with great self-confid ence, presented his material in an enthusiastic, interesting, and logic al manner. Students and colleagues alike agreed that he was an effective a nd inspiring teacher. His greatest satisfaction, however, appeared to ha ve been derived from directing the research of his graduate students, w ho came to him from around the world. Through his own research activitie s, as well as that of his students, he had become known worldwide. Ed was extremely active and most effective in service to the Universit y, to his professional society, and to the public. He devoted much of h is time to service as chairman or member of many committees at the departm ental, college, and overall campus levels. He served as assistant de an of research of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences d uring 1967-70. In addition to participating in many committees of the Amer ican Society for Horticultural Science, he was a member of its board of di rectors and was a past president of its Western Region. In 1967, he was gi ven the distinguished designation of Fellow in the American Society for Ho rticultural Science. Being an accomplished and lucid speaker, he was frequ ently invited to speak to various clubs and organizations at the high scho ol, junior college, and university levels, to service clubs, and to indust ry gatherings. He was a charter member and past president of the Davis Toa stmaster Club. Ed died in Bet Dagan, Israel on June 12, 1974. He had completed six mont hs of a year's sabbatic leave in the Union of South Africa and had recent ly arrived in Israel to work at the Volcani Institute the remainder of t he year. His death resulted from a coronary thrombosis one morning whi le he was away from home jogging. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth B ush Maxie, whom he married in 1943, and by three sons: Edward, Jr., Tom, a nd Robert. A fourth son, David, preceded him in death.
Edward Chester Maxie and Elizabeth Bush had the following children:
37253 i. Edward Chester12 Maxie JR (living).
37254 ii. Tom Maxie (living).
37255 iii. Robert Maxie (living).
37256 iv. David Maxie was born on (birth date unknown).
Return to Table of Contents or Index
|
Last Updated: August 1, 2025
|
Go to Next Page
Go to Previous Page