Gary- I believe it was both- short stature of some, and definitely a Big
Talented ( also friendly) Giant! What a crew
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On Jul 11, 2016, at 6:33 AM, Miller CRA, OCT-C, Gary E.
<gmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:gmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Man, either Bill and his crew were very short or there was a giant in their
midst!!!
I recall that shoot Tim. They used that image to highlight a story about the
photo dept for the Scheie Newsletter. Great memories. Thank you for sharing.
Gary
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<optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> on behalf
of Bennett, Timothy <tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:27 AM
To: 'optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>'
Subject: [optimal] Re: [External] Re: Bill Nyberg Memorial
The OPS and the ophthalmic imaging community was well represented at Bill’s
memorial. Libba Affel, Jim Soque, Beth Ann Benetz, Laurel Weeney, Sara Morales,
Jim Berger and myself were there. It was a wonderful, bittersweet celebration
of Bill’s life. Bill‘s home was jammed full of his artwork, wood sculpture,
furniture and tons of photos of Bill.
Here’s one of Bill and his photo crew from sometime in the mid-late 80’s. The
negatives were taped to the back of the proof sheet and I wanted to borrow
them, but thought it inappropriate to ask now. Maybe later we can get our hands
on some of Bill’s photos and digitize them for posterity!
tim
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[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Miller CRA, OCT-C, Gary E.
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 10:45 PM
To: 'optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>'
Subject: [optimal] Re: [External] Re: Bill Nyberg Memorial
Great stories Tim! We share some great times with Bill, don't we?
Yes Ol' Cap (as he would call people from time to time) was an incredible man
to work for. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had my career begin
at Scheie Eye under Bill's supervision. I started out as a darkroom
technician,developing FA films (remember film?), proof sheets, typical dark
room stuff. I soon learned that Bill was the master of contraptions... not a
full blown Rube Goldberg, but slightly reminiscent. He had a special darkroom
light setup he devised that hung from the ceiling... he made a special external
camera setup using a movable stand typically used with a 4x5 studio camera,
complete with an attached lighting system. If there was a way to make life
easier or improve the quality of work, Bill would surely come up with a way to
do it.
His skills and knowledge were unsurpassed. He was an incredible teacher and I
will always be indebted to him for taking a chance and hiring me so long ago.
Rest in peace 'Cap, you will be missed.
Gary
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<optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> on behalf
of Bennett, Timothy <tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 8:42 AM
To: 'optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>'
Subject: [External] [optimal] Re: Bill Nyberg Memorial
Good one John! Anybody who spent much time with Bill knew he could (and did)
fall asleep just about anywhere. At my first AAO meeting, Bill fell asleep in
the hotel lobby while we were waiting to meet someone for dinner. I left him
there snoring, went to the bar & had a couple of beers and came back without
him even knowing I was ever gone! The same thing happened the next night and I
met someone for a job interview and when I came back, Bill was still snoring
away. I guess that brilliant minds need to rest more….
A few years ago I invited Bill to speak on digital imaging at a regional
meeting I organize for technicians & photographers. Bill sent me his slides in
advance and I cringed. It was all about the math of digital imaging. There
wasn’t a single photo in the slide deck, just text slides! Who would show up to
speak at a photography meeting and not include a single photo? Bill, of course.
And he knocked it out of the park!
I had the privilege of working with Bill for ten years and learned a ton about
the technical side of photography from him. So sad that he didn’t have more
time to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
tim
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[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peterson John C
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 3:04 PM
To: 'optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>'
Subject: [optimal] Re: Bill Nyberg Memorial
Bill was the first OPSer I met in person. We shared a room at AAO, San
Francisco, 1997. He sensed my newbie jitters and put me at ease quickly,
checking in with me throughout the meeting to make sure I was having fun and
absorbing all I could. All qualities of a good and decent man, and a heckuva
teacher.
He was legendary in another way: I learned in those few days of room-sharing
that Bill Nyberg could snore the paint off the walls!!
RIP, my good man!
-jcp
********
John C. Peterson, MBA-ITM
Senior Ophthalmic Photographer
UW Health Eye Clinic
2880 University Ave., Rm. 246
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 263-7163
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[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Hay
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 1:24 PM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [optimal] Re: Bill Nyberg Memorial
Bill was an outstanding individual. His knowledge of photography was without
equal. We worked together on the BOC and he always had great insight in solving
our most pressing issues. His lectures at the annual meetings were some of the
best. He was always a great resource and will be greatly missed.
Peter
Peter Hay,CRA,FOPS
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May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
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On Jul 7, 2016, at 1:34 PM, Bennett, Timothy
<tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Dear Friends,
I know that some of you are already aware of this, but our good friend and
colleague Bill Nyberg passed away on Saturday 6/25/16 after a courageous battle
with pancreatic cancer.
Paula Morris has written a great memorial tribute to Bill which can be found in
the news section of the OPS website:
http://www.opsweb.org/news/297474/Memorium-for-Bill-Nyberg.htm<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.opsweb.org%2fnews%2f297474%2fMemorium-for-Bill-Nyberg.htm&data=01%7c01%7cgmiller%40geisinger.edu%7cc41851d1100d4f91371308d3a72d6779%7c37d46c567c664402a16055c2313b910d%7c0&sdata=TnCG9r1KDCPaQNcf%2f3ro5ITUng57Eqk84r5xDoAY280%3d>
The Nyberg family plans two memorial services for Bill, one at his home in
Marlton, NJ this weekend and a second one at a later date in his original
hometown of Marblehead, MA. Here is information from the Nyberg family on the
first memorial service for anyone who may be interested:
Good morning Friends & Family,
The Nyberg Family is hosting a Memorial Open House:
When:
Saturday, July the 9th at 3 o'clock PM
Where:
The Home of William C. Nyberg
13 Essex Ct. Marlton, NJ 08053
We wish to welcome you all to join us for a Memorial Gathering to honor the
amazing life of Bill Nyberg.
For more information or directions, please contact:
Amy Jo Nyberg @ 856-404-7116
Memorial Contributions:
Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
@ CHOP
34th St. & Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Giving Online:
https://give.chop.edu/page/contribute/alumni-giving-fund<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgive.chop.edu%2fpage%2fcontribute%2falumni-giving-fund&data=01%7c01%7cgmiller%40geisinger.edu%7cc41851d1100d4f91371308d3a72d6779%7c37d46c567c664402a16055c2313b910d%7c0&sdata=%2fLn%2b53Hfm%2bFfAKqXwLkeSKTzGomvDmdICWn9HcvIWKU%3d>
OR
Scheie Eye Institute
51 North 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Giving Online:
https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/ophthalmology/about-us/giving-to-scheie<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.pennmedicine.org%2fdepartments-and-centers%2fophthalmology%2fabout-us%2fgiving-to-scheie&data=01%7c01%7cgmiller%40geisinger.edu%7cc41851d1100d4f91371308d3a72d6779%7c37d46c567c664402a16055c2313b910d%7c0&sdata=qbV4%2bpAbbr1Zf%2bOmyjvY1Tl0Mos8YsjA9pzhe5YHnww%3d>
Please feel free to extend this invitation to any others who may also wish to
attend. The more the merrier!
We look forward to sharing a relaxed afternoon of food, drinks, stories &
photos with Bill's beloved friends & family!
Wishing you all a safe & happy Fourth of July!
See you soon!
Cheers,
The Nyberg Family
Timothy J. Bennett, CRA, FOPS, OCT-C
Penn State Hershey Eye Center
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, Suite 800 UPC
Hershey, PA 17033
Office: 717 531-5516
Cell: 717 381-5595
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