In Memoriam: Dr William M. Busey

Dr. William M. Busey(Age 79) Of Vienna, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 6, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Captain Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret.) and Harriet H. Busey, his sisters Elizabeth Dudley Hoolhorst and Frances Busey Robertson. He was born on June 8, 1932 in Coca Sola, Panama, CZ. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1954 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from The Ohio State University in 1958. Upon graduation, Dr. Busey joined a large animal practice in Franklin, KY from 1958 to 1959. In 1959, he accepted a position located in Raleigh, NC to run the State Herd Health program. In 1960 he ran a swine research laboratory in Edenton, NC. In 1961 he was awarded a four year grant from the National Institutes of Health to attend Colorado State University to obtain a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology. He began his Veterinary Pathology career at Hazelton Laboratories, Vienna, VA in 1965. In 1971, he co-founded Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (EPL, Inc.) in Herndon, VA with Dr. John Ferrell. It grew from a two-person pathology practice to one of the leading independent pathology companies in the world, celebrating its 40th year in existence earlier this year. Through the years EPL, Inc. has had other sites of operation in several US states and within Europe. Dr. Busey was instrumental in designing and developing pathology peer review procedures and approaches, which continue to be used by the National Toxicology Program and have been adopted by pharmaceutical companies around the world. Dr. Busey was a true visionary in the field of Veterinary Pathology. In addition to his scientific expertise, Dr. Busey was a pioneer in the research field who understood the value of properly preserving and maintaining biomaterials and related scientific data. Recognizing this need, he co-founded EPL Pathology Archives, Inc. in 1978, nearly a year before the preservation of research materials was mandated by law by the FDA. The Archives has grown exponentially and today is recognized as an industry leader in providing trusted managed biorepository services and solutions worldwide. Many people consider it the first commercial repository created as a result of the FDA's GLP Regulations. In 2005 Dr. Busey was awarded The Alumni Recognition Award from The Ohio State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society. Following his semi-retirement, he pursued his hobby of repairing, restoring and collecting clocks and antiques. He was a proud graduate of the School of Horology, which provided him a professional education in the art of watch and clock repair. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Betty Busey of Vienna, VA; two children, Lee Crain of Mercer Island, WA (wife of Bohn Crain); Samuel Busey of Ashburn, VA (husband of Carol Busey); and six inspired grandchildren; Morgan, Gregory, Madison, Bohn Jr., Chase, and William. Services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA 22101. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Ohio State University - College of Veterinary Medicine, 1900 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210 or the Grear Memorial Garden at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA 22101. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.moneyandking.com