Dr. Philip D. Gaffney, 88, former Professor of Educational Psychology, Arizona State University, passed away March 18, 2006. He was born May 17, 1917 in Geneva, Illinois to James and Elsie Gaffney. In 1936, he enlisted in the Navy, becoming an officer in 1941. Received his B.S. Degree from Northern Illinois State University, 1946, M.A. State University of Iowa, 1954, School Administration and Ph.D. State University of Iowa, 1957, Education Psychology. He was a Teacher and Director of Guidance from 1946-54 in Elburn, Illinois and Principal and Testing Consultant at Perkins Hospital School for Children, State University of Iowa, 1954-57, before moving his family to Phoenix to accept his position with Arizona State University. In 1958, along with his duties at A.S.U. he started a private practice - Psychological Educational Services. With a heart for the Exceptional Child, Dr. Gaffney received many awards and honors for work in the field of mental retardation from Governors and even the President's Service Award 1968. With nine Professional Publications, and serving on the Board of Directors for over 30 Professional Associations and Councils, Dr. Gaffney was dedicated to the field of Psychology because of a love for educating children. In retirement he was involved in Kiwanis, volunteered his time at the Heard Museum and loved to travel. Dr. Gaffney is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Ruth Gaffney of Midlothian, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Monty Long of St. John, Arizona; daughter, Phylene Jeffcoat of Barrows, Alaska; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grand-children. Dr. Philip Gaffney will always be in the hearts, minds and thoughts of family, friends and students.