David W. Gregg

David W. Gregg, a Lab retiree, died of cardiac failure on July 6. He was 76.

Born in Berkeley on Sept. 14, 1934, to John and Barbara Gregg, he was the grandson of John Gregg who founded the School of Landscape Architecture there.

He graduated from Berkeley High and then headed east to Dartmouth where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and then went on to the University of Illinois, where he earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1961.

In 1961, he moved back to the Bay Area to begin his long career at LLNL, which included work in many of the Lab’s programs, including lasers, underground coal gasification and hazardous waste. He especially enjoyed his talks with Ray Kidder, whom he viewed as a mentor.

Gregg used his considerable innovative thinking ability to solve problems with his own perspectives. After retiring from the Lab in 1996, he continued his interest in problem-solving, but with a new focus — health. He delved into many health issues and wrote about his findings on his Website. He also developed a vitamin-mineral supplement called SPARX.

Gregg is survived by three siblings: John Gregg and his wife, Judy Garrison of Andes, NY; Barbara Gregg Gray and her husband, Will of Setauket, NY; and Steve and his wife, Kris of Portland, Ore.; as well as his traveling companion and friend Irene Gage of Rossmoor.

There will be a celebration of Gregg’s life and an open-house at his home from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, at 188 Calle La Montana in Moraga. A service of remembrance will begin at 5:30 p.m., led by his long-time friend Rev. Amelia Hagen, also a Lab retiree.