In Memory of Marion H. Halfacre

GIA mourns the loss of its friend Marion H. Halfacre, founder and President of Traditional Jewelers in Newport Beach, CA. A well-known and highly-respected leader of many industry and community organizations, Mr. Halfacre was one of the original founders of GIA Career Fair where, for many years, he served as a popular and esteemed career coach. His expertise and enthusiasm inspired countless students and job seekers to begin their careers in the jewelry industry.  Mr. Halfacre is survived by his wife, Lula and children Erik and Natalie, and sister and brother-in-law Sarah and Bruce Verble, all of whom are involved in the family business. He is also survived by his mother, Elise Huff and sister, Teresa Dicus. 

In his honor, the Halfacre family has established the Marion H. Halfacre Scholarship at GIA. If you would like to make a gesture of remembrance, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to this scholarship. Please make checks payable to the Gemological Institute of America and note in the memo: Marion H. Halfacre Scholarship at GIA.

Please send your donation to:
The Gemological Institute of America
Robert Mouawad Campus, Mail Stop 41
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

For more information about the Marion H. Halfacre Scholarship or to make a donation by phone, please cal Bev Berthoty, manager of Institute Relations at 760-603-4120.