Donald Neil 'Dinny' McIsaac, Jr.

OREGON Donald Neil Dinny McIsaac, Jr., age 73, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at his home. He was born on Feb.25, 1937, in Santa Monica, California, the son of Donald and Nancy (Gilholm) McIsaac. As an accomplished Professor and Associate Dean, he taught statistics, research design and computer applications at the Claremont Graduate School and the University of Wisconsin Madison for over 30 years. He had a Bachelors Degree in physics, a Masters Degree and Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Don had a rare combination of administrative, management and technical skills. He was also a Vice President for Xyte, Inc. A top-notch computer programmer, he designed and implemented computer software systems that enabled schools and companies to dramatically speed the collection of data, enabling better decisions with analysis of the data. He also served as Director for three different computer companies, including the University of Wisconsin Software Development and Distribution Center, a university/industry partnership that developed software products and made them available to industry through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. As the principal investigator for the National Center for Effective Schools, Don developed the Management Information Systems for Effective Schools software, which automatically generates data matrices that enhance statistical decision-making. Don is survived by his wife, Linda McIsaac; their daughter, Megan McIsaac; Marina McIsaac prior wife and daughters, Tara McIsaac and Shauna (Scott Davidson) McIsaac-Davidson; brothers Hugh (Chris) McIsaac, Tim (Pia) McIsaac, Cathy (Chris Bowman); Nancy (McIsaac) (Nick) Oatway; grand children, Britta Hauser, Trevor Hauser, and Galen; great grandchild, Thea Hauser. Dinny stories and jokes will live on with the many lives he touched. He wanted everyone to be Deluxe. Gifts can be made to the Wisconsin Alzheimers Disease Research Center; c/o Dr. Sanjay Asthana 2870 University Avenue, Suite 106, Madison, WI 53705 with checks payable to the UW Board of Regents. Memorials: Gifts can be made to the Wisconsin Alzheimers Disease Research Center; c/o Dr. Sanjay Asthana 2870 University Avenue, Suite 106, Madison, WI 53705 with checks payable to the UW Board of Regents. Service: A celebration of Dons life will be held at the McIsaac Home, on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, from 1p.m. until 3:30p.m.