David Logan, 72, professor emeritus and former chair of ETSU’s Department of Art and Design, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, following a short battle with lymphoma. His family was at his side. David was born in 1937 in Milwaukee, Wis., to Clarice and Fred Logan, both artists and art instructors. His fate as an artist and art educator was sealed early in life.

After high school, Logan attended vocational school and worked nights in various garages as an auto mechanic. Logan was hired at one of the busiest garages on Madison’s east side; and there fell in love with the boss’s daughter. Carol Lee Hippe and David Logan were married in 1958 and celebrated their 51st anniversary in August.

During the fall of 1963, Logan began his teaching career in Oregon, Wis. That year, the couple’s son, Stephen, was born. A daughter, Jennifer was born in 1966.

In 1967, Logan attended graduate school and earned an MFA degree in jewelry and metalsmithing.

During his time in grad school, and later as a faculty member at Michigan State, Logan became involved in many anti-Vietnam War demonstrations and was tear-gassed on three Big 10 campuses.

Logan remained in the art department at Michigan State for 11 years.

At MSU, David taught mostly in the art education program, with half his load in the graduate program.

From 1971 to 1975 he was an officer of the Michigan Art Education Association, serving as its president from 1972-73. In 1974, MAEA voted him its “College Art Educator of the Year” award.

A strongly felt need to move toward studio teaching led David to begin searching for a school where his jewelry/metals interests would be appreciated. ETSU proved to be that school.

From 1979 until his retirement in 2003, David led the jewelry and metalsmithing program, while also teaching art education courses.

David also served as chair of the art department for six years, from 1993 to 1999, and was president of the ETSU Faculty Senate during the 2001-2002 academic year.

In 2003, he was awarded the distinction of professor emeritus.

The Tennessee Arts Academy honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville, Tenn., on July 13, 2007.

Since his retirement, Logan and his wife became heavily involved as volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

In addition, Logan served as a project reviewer for the Tennessee Arts Commission, secretary of the Unicoi County Democratic Committee and a member of the Unicoi County Election Commission.

Logan is survived by his loving family, wife Carol Lee, son Stephen, daughter Jennifer, and brother, Thomas Logan (Anne) Grand Rapids, Mich., niece, Kate Logan, Denver, Colo., and grandson, Matthew Logan.

A memorial service will be held at the Art Department Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Logan’s art work will be displayed at the Slocumb Gallery after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to ETSU Foundation in memory of David George Logan, Box 70721 Johnson City, TN 37614.

Donations should be designated to either the Art Department’s Jewelry Program or WETS-FM.

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