Elvin David Taysom, 95, passed away October 6, 2012. Elvin completed his BS degree in Animal Husbandry in 1940 from the University of Idaho. At the same time, he finished his ROTC studies and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. With WW II in full swing, he was first stationed at Ft. Robinson Nebraska, with the Calvary division of Company B. When the Calvary division was abandoned, he continued his service duty in the Quartermaster division. He was discharged from active duty in the Army in 1946 but remained active in the Army reserve and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonial in 1982. He completed his Master Degree from Utah State College in 1950 and a Doctorate Degree in Animal Science from Washington State College in 1953. He then took his first teaching position on the faculty of Arizona State College. During his teaching years, he was associated with Dr. M. E. Ensminger's International Stockman's School under the sponsorship of Agriservices Foundation and taught animal production in many schools in the United States, Russia, and Yemen. He retired from teaching in 1982 after 29 years of service to the students of ASU. Elvin is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and a great-grandson. He leaves behind his wife of 73 years, Myrtle, three sons, 14 grand-children, 24 great-grand-children, and four siblings.