The Whale Man of Newfoundland and Labrador: Jon Lien 1939-2010

Abstract

Dr. Jon Lien was truly an extraordinary man—he was both a force of nature and larger than life. He was warm-hearted, welcoming, humorous, everlastingly inquisitive, passionate, tireless, indomitable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He loved the land, the sea, the whales, his students, his farm, and his friends and family. Jon knew, better than anyone, how to experience joy and wonder in every moment and how to live life to its fullest. His “joie de vie,” his curiosity about everything from the mundane to the arcane, his devotion to cause, and his laughter were infectious. No one who met Jon could remain untouched by or forget him.