In Memoriam: D. Arthur "Art" Boster

D. Arthur (Art) Boster, a former lecturer in the Department of Animal & Veterinary Services, died on Sept. 3. He was 73.

Mr. Boster taught sheep classes at Cal Poly Pomona after his retirement as professor at Mt. San Antonio College in 2001. He had worked at Mt. SAC for 29 years.

In addition to teaching at Cal Poly Pomona, he also was a substitute teacher at Norco and Chino High schools. He was active with Future Farmers of America and 4-H students across Southern California. In 2000, the FFA honored Mr. Boster with the Distinguished Service Award.

Mr. Boster raised sheep for 68 years, raising Suffolks, Rambouillets, and Cotswolds, and he was the president of the National Cotswold Breeders Association.

In lieu of flowers and cards, the family requests donations to the California FFA Foundation, P.O. Box. 186, Galt, CA 95632.

Information and photo contributed by Mt. San Antonio College