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John (Johan) Booth

Beloved friends and family, use this site to share stories and memories of our John/Johan Booth. John resisted sentimentality, and specifically wished not to be remembered in a tearful mood. But we family and friends live with a void where he was. Let’s share memories that help fill that void. Tell...  see more

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John Booth was born in Carlisle, PA, in 1965.  He studied computer science and astronomy at Wesleyan University and UC Santa Cruz.  He found his life’s work in the U.S. Antarctic program where he came to be called Johan.  He worked at Palmer and South Pole Stations as a science technician.  He loved the social life of the South Pole, where a small staff community would fend for itself during the long isolation of dark months.  He loved...  see more
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