The Foreign Service Journal, March 2006

tional intellectual and professional integrity, qualities that engendered deep respect among his colleagues in USAID and his counterparts in the host countries where he worked. He enjoyed their trust — the ultimate compliment a Foreign Service officer can be accorded. Mr. Witherell was also a role model to many young offi- cers who came under his tutelage. In the last months of his life several of those who had grown at his side con- tacted him to express their thanks for his guidance and friendship. Mr. Witherell is survived by his wife of 38 years, Maria, and seven nieces and nephews for whom “Uncle Tio” was a source of love and joy. They all have fond memories of his humor, sound advice and the warmth that formed their relationship. n M A R C H 2 0 0 6 / F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L 83 I N M E M O R Y u Send your “In Memory” submission to: Foreign Service Journal Attn: Susan Maitra 2101 E Street NW, Washington DC 20037, or e-mail it to FSJedit@afsa.org , or fax it to (202) 338-8244. No photos, please.