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David Wright posted a condolence

Friday, November 27, 2020

It was such a shock to hear that Vic died. I grieve with you as I post this the day after Thanksgiving. I give thanks for Vic. He was such an integral and essential part of my later years at the USGS when he was Team Chief Scientist for the Crustal Imaging and Characterization Team in Denver of which I was part. I listened to the recent on-line memorial service for Vic and learned things I had not known of his global earth science vision, connections, initiatives and accomplishments. During my time at the Survey I gradually transitioned from being supported fully by USGS funds to being supported fully by funds from other federal agencies (OFA). As can happen, I had a year when all my outside projects had ended, and I had no funding. Vic made it possible for me to write three major proposals during that year, hoping one of the three would be accepted and funded. I was shocked when all three were funded. I suspect Vic was shocked too, but happy for me and the Team, nevertheless. He, once again, came to my rescue by making personnel resources available to the new OFA projects so we could accomplish what we said we would. Vic’s understanding of what it took to obtain OFA funding and accomplish the promised research were essential. We could not have done what we did without Vic’s wisdom and support. When there was a problem or need, I knew I could talk to Vic. His broad perspective, provision of resources and sense of humor, too, were so settling when I was feeling considerable anxiety about whether we could actually accomplish all we said we would in the three proposals. I could not have had a better boss. I will never forget his trust, affirmation and support. He was my friend, as well as my boss, and really did have my back when I needed it. When we didn’t have to focus on USGS business, he often spoke of Rebecca and of where Eva and Daniel were and what they were doing. I knew you were important to him and that he delighted in you. May you hold your many memories of him as dad and husband with thanksgiving for who he was and always will be in your lives. May your hearts be comforted as you grieve his loss.

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Adalene Moreira SIlva pledged to donate to American Geophysical Union

Monday, November 16, 2020

My condolences ,especially, to his wife Rebecca and children. Adalene Silva

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Robin posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Dear Rebecca, Eva and Daniel, we are so sad to learn of your loss of Vic. Being fellow members of Temple Micah for so many years gave us fond memories through happy occasions. We weep with you. The Wolberg and Kane Family Mitch, Robin, Akiva, Maddie and Sarah

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James Crock posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that I write this tribute of one of the finest persons I have ever known. Vic was many things to many people. Always first and foremost for him was his immediate family – Becky, Eva, and Danial and their spouses. Vic so cherished his family more than anything else. It was my honor and privilege to work with Vic as his Associate Team Chief Scientist for the Crustal Imaging and Characterization Team in Denver for the last full decade of my career. Simply put, he was a very close and dear friend, mentor, confidant, scientist, a true model of professionalism, a very good loving and caring leader. He always had a way to challenge me to look outside of my chemistry toolbox to tackle some very challenging scientific problems by including fields of science I am less aware of – yes, including geophysics. We joked together, laughed and cried together on so many things, traveled and shared many meetings. I was able to see into his personal life, enjoying many times with his family over the years. He sharpened my leadership skills and led me to become a much better and caring leader. To summarize his leadership style – he always had your back. Vic was dedicated to science and the people of science – the USGS was an important part of him, but there was so much more. To this complete man, I want to thank you for helping me become a better scientist, leader, but most importantly a better person. Jim Crock

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The family of Victor Labson uploaded a photo

Sunday, November 8, 2020

In loving memory of

Victor

1952 - 2020