Allen D. Leydecker, beloved partner, friend, scientist, and consummate contrarian, died on Nov. 2, 2025, in Santa Barbara. He was 84 years old. A man of sharp intelligence, stubborn integrity, and quietly deep compassion, Al left behind a legacy of intellectual rigor, dry humor, and an enduring love of the natural world. Born in New […]
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