Pioneer in hunt for uranium ore, Phil Dodd dies at 90 in Silverton, Sept. 2012

Philip H. Dodd, a long-time resident of Silverton and Grand Junction, died on Sept. 19, 2012 at his home in Silverton at the age of 90. He was with his wife of 64 years and his nephew, Lou King. Phil was born in Charles City, Iowa, the only child of Horace and Marion (Smith) Dodd on Dec. 17, 1921. He graduated from Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Ill., and received his bachel...