IN MEMORIAM
Ernest James Kijak, SD’64
Ernest James Kijak died on December 12, 1999, after two years of illness. He graduated from Andrews University with a BS in agriculture in 1959, and a BA in 1960. He graduated Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1964.
Dr. Kijak practiced dentistry in Trenton, New Jersey, from 1965 to 1990.
He retired to Stuarts Draft, Virginia, in 1993. He died at home, and his
ashes were buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vera Kijak, and three children:
Kathleen Kijak of New Haven, Indiana; Stephen Kijak of Key West, Florida;
and Gail Martens of Alexandria, Virginia.
Henry A. Williams, SD’62
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Henry A. Williams, SD’62, died at home in Evans, Georgia, on March 1, 2000.
“Hank” practiced dentistry in Colorado for 10 years prior to
joining the faculty of the newly established dental school at the Medical
College of Georgia. He rose rapidly from assistant to full professor.
Hank was a popular mentor, and a sought-after lecturer on electrosurgery,
esthetic and cosmetic dentistry, giving over 100 clinics, seminars, and
national presentations. He was author or co-author of 21 refereed papers
and six books or chapters in reference works of his discipline. His contributions
were cited in numerous certificates of merit, including Most Outstanding
Faculty Award, Certificate of Special Appreciation, and Certificates of
Recognition from the American Dental Association. Hank was a member of
the Board of Directors of the Medical College of Georgia Dental Foundation,
serving a term as president. He was vice president of the American Academy
of Dental Electrosurgery. He was an active member of the National Association
of Seventh-day Adventist Dentists, and an elder in the Augusta Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
Dr. Williams repeatedly served in missions to third world countries, including
Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and Thailand, providing dental relief work
in the refugee camps. His wife, Barbara J. Williams, a son, Jeff A. Williams,
two daughters, Linda K. Meister and Brenda L. Williams, four brothers,
a sister, and a grandchild, Ashley Meister, survive Dr. Williams.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Society, IMF Headquarters,
2129 Stanley Hills Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
Victor Elwood Knolty, SD’63
Victor Knolty, SD’63, died at home on September 1, 2000. He and his wife Elaine had been in the midst of moving their belongings to their new home in Reche Canyon. Dr. Knolty had several health problems, but lived an active life. He and Elaine had recently returned from a Yosemite-Kings Canyon-Sequoia National Parks vacation. They loved to travel together, and spent 10 years exploring the world.
Vic was born in Oakland, California, and was raised near Sacramento and
Vallejo. He attended San Pasqual Academy, Pacific Union College, and La
Sierra University as a business administration and pre-dental student.
After his 1963 graduation from Loma Linda University, Dr. Knolty practiced
general dentistry in Barstow, Fresno, and Palm Desert. He and Elaine also
owned several businesses. They supported Seventh-day Adventist mission
work around the world.
Dr. Knolty is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elaine, an adult son and
daughter, and a half sister.
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