George Finlay Simmons
Colorado College Professor Emeritus of Mathematics George F. Simmons passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Colorado Springs. He was 94 years old. Simmons was well known for delivering his lectures in ways which were engaging for students, and he used a writing style in his field which earned him a worldwide reputation for clear and precise instruction. Simmons’ brilliant teaching also was supported by his dedication to writing of texts such as: “Introduction to Topology and Modern Analysis” (1963) “Differential Equations with Application and Historical Notes” (1972, 1991 (2nd ed.) “Precalculus Mathematics in a Nutshell” (1981) “Calculus with Analytic Geometry” (1985, 1996 (2nd ed.) “Calculus Gems” (1992)