Dr. Norman “Joey” Dinges, age 76, died May 28, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Broomfield, CO.
He was born August 28, 1939, in Hays, Kansas, to Nick and Julie Anne Smith Dinges. Doctor Dinges was a Professor of psychology and held various positions at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland State University, University of Hawaii, East West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, Battelle Human Affairs Research Center in Seattle, Washington and Colorado State University. His field of expertise was in American Indian Cultural Studies.
He is survived by his brother William Dinges, Broomfield, CO.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Adrian “Bud” Dinges, Howard Dinges, Leroy “Butch” Dinges, and two sisters, Dorothy Burkhart and Norma Jean Harris. No services will be held.
Memorials are suggested to the American Indian Education Foundation.