Richard Veazey, associate professor of accounting and taxation,
died Sunday, October 4. He was 68.
Veazey began working for Grand Valley in 1979, and celebrated 30
years of service to the university in early September.
Last fall, Veazey established a scholarship that will help
accounting students who are pursuing master's degrees get into the
field faster. At that time, Veazey said establishing the scholarship
was important, as he noticed how difficult it was for students to
combine a work schedule and accounting classes.
H. James Williams, dean of the Seidman College of Business, said
Veazey's gift is testament to his devotion to students and their
well-being. "He wanted them to succeed, and he knew that if he
could help one student a year through this scholarship, it would make
a difference. We are extremely grateful for that gift," Williams said.
The Seidman College of Business accounting program is among the
top programs in Michigan; students have the second highest pass rates
on licensure exams.
Veazey earned a bachelor's degree from Ferris State College,
master's of business administration from Central Michigan University,
and a doctoral degree from St. Louis University.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, and
10-11 a.m. on Friday, October 9, at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800
Burton St. SE in Grand Rapids. The funeral is set for 11 a.m. on
Friday, with a luncheon following.
