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Dr. Dalton McFarland 1919 - 1991

Dalton Edward McFarland Dr. was born on September 23, 1919 in Brunswick, Nebraska United States, and died at age 71 years old on February 6, 1991 in Orange Beach, Baldwin County, AL. Dalton McFarland was buried at Lake Forest Cemetery, in Grand Haven, Ottawa County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dr. Dalton McFarland.

Dalton Edward McFarland Dr.

September 23, 1919

Brunswick, Nebraska, United States

February 6, 1991

Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

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Introduction

Dalton Edward McFarland was born September 23, 1919 in New Brunswick, Nebraska to Clementine L. and Edward N. Dalton. He had one younger brother, Robert K. McFarland. Dalton enlisted in the Navy during World War Il (1942-1946) and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. on June 13, 1943 he married Esther Flora Morse and had three sons together. Dr. McFarland lived most of his life in East Lansing and is known for his time as a a Professor at Michigan State University's School of Business for 20 years. He was an international management scholar and a prolific writer of textbooks, treatises and articles. He retired in 1983, but remained active publishing several books, articles, etc. relating to the interrelationships between business, society and ethics. He was particularly interested in applying management concepts to the health care field. Dalton Edward McFarland died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, February 6, 1991 in Orange Beach, AL, where he and his wife were spending the winter. See Dr. Dalton McFarland: Obituary to read more about his extensive education and life accomplishments.
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1919

Birthday

September 23, 1919

Birthdate

Brunswick, Nebraska United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was a white United States citizen.
Nationality & Locations

Dalton was born in Brunswick, Nebraska and later moved to East Lansing, Michigan where he spent most of his life.
Early Life & Education

Dalton received his B.A. Degree from Western Michigan College of Education, his M.B.A. from University of Chicago, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University.
Religious Beliefs

Dalton attended and was involved in his Church, the Grand Haven First Presbyterian Church.
Military Service

Dalton enlisted into the Navy on Feb 13, 1942 during World War Il and saw active duty in the Pacific Theater. He was in the Naval Reserves, where he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was discharged on Jan 4, 1946.
Professional Career

Dr. McFarland was a Professor at Michigan State University's School of Business in the Management Department for 20 years, served as Chairman of the Department for 9 years, and also served as Associate Dean. After a long and distinguished career at MSU, he was appointed University Professor at the University of Alabama. After retirement in 1983, Dalton remained active publishing several books and articles relating to the interrelationships between business, society and ethics. He was particularly interested in applying management concepts to the health care field.
Personal Life & Family

Dalton married Esther Flora Morse of Cassopolis, MI, In 1943. Together they had three sons, Thomas, James and Ross McFarland. Following the death of Esther in 1971, he married Jean Beukema Brown (1919-2017). In his free time, Dalton was active in a variety of community services including serving as President of his condo association, serving on the Grand Haven Library Board, and being active with a group of retired Hope College educators. He and his wife. Jean, were also active in the church they attended, Grand Haven First Presbyterian Church.
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1991

Death

February 6, 1991

Death date

Unexpected death

Cause of death

Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama United States
Death location

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Lake Forest Cemetery, in Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan 49417, United States
Burial location
Obituary

Published in the Lansing State Journal Newspaper on Sunday February 10, 1991: Dalton Edward McFarland died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, February 6, 1991 in Orange Beach, AL, where he and his wife were spending the winter. Dalton McFarland was born September 23, 1919 in New Brunswick, NE; he lived most of his life in East Lansing, where he was a Professor in the Management Department at Michigan State University's School of Business for 20 years. He served as Chairman of the Department for 9 years, and also served as Associate Dean. He enlisted in the Navy during World War Il and saw active duty in the Pacific Theater. He was in the Naval Reserves, where he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1943 he married Esther Flora Morse of Cassopolis, MI, with whom 3 sons were born: Thomas, presently living in Denver, CO, James and Ross, both of East Lansing. Following the death of Esther in 1971, he married Jean Beukema Brown, who survives him. He is also survived by 1 brother, Robert K. McFarland of New York City and 7 grand. children. Dr. McFarland was an international management scholar and a prolific writer of textbooks, treatises and articles. He received his B.A Degree from Western Michigan University, his M.B.A. from University of Chicago, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. After a long and distinguished career at MSU, he was appointed University Professor at the University of Alabama. He retired in 1983, but remained active publishing several books, articles, etc. relating to the interrelationships between business, society and ethics. He was particularly interested in applying management concepts to the health care field. He was also active in a variety of community services; serving as President of his condominium association, serving on the Grand Haven Library Board, and being active with a group of retired Hope College educators. He and his wife. Jean, were active in the Grand Haven First Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 15, 1991 in Grand Haven at the First Presbyterian Church at 12 Noon.

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Dr. Dalton McFarland lived 2 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 71.

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