Dinshaw Nariman Contractor

Birth date: Apr 23, 1933 Death date: May 20, 2023

CONTRACTOR, DINSHAW NARIMAN, 90, of Tucson, passed away May 20, 2023. He is survived by his four children, Rashna Kowalski, Yasmin Rieger, Arnavaz Kraft, Yazdi Contractor, and nine grandchildren. The viewing will be 10:00 AM, Tue Read Obituary

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Iftekhar Ahmed

113w ago

Dr. Contractor and his intellect in computational hydraulics, especially in hydraulic transients and sediment transport theory, will be greatly missed. His name lives on in my class notes from five graduate water resources engineering courses he was gracious enough to offer during my graduate school day at The University of Arizona; in many M.S. theses and Ph.D. dissertations as a defense committee member. I am glad I could return the favor by keeping his Seepage and Earth Dam course material alive during my academic career. His enthusiasm knew no bound when it came to hydraulics education and research. His family's support was evident in his everyday professional pursuit. He did not forget to share his busy days with Mrs. Contractor over occasional lunch at our student cafeteria, only to later swing back to his hours of dedication to us in those classes. Dr. Contractor, through his teaching and research, enlightened his students of his experiences from world renowned institutions where he completed his education: Indian Institute of Science, The Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research (IIHR-The University of Iowa), and The University of Michigan. May he rest in peace as we try, in good faith, to further his gifts of knowledge in advanced hydraulics research. Thank you. -Iftekhar Ahmed, Associate Professor, Texas

Robert Fleischman

124w ago

Dinshaw was a senior professor when I started at University of Arizona. I will always remember him for his kindness and gentle manner. He always had a smile and was very welcoming to me as a new member. Through conversations and events it was clear he had a great love of family, and a great family to love. He certainly will be sorely missed and we send our condolences to all his loved ones and friends.

Purwez Patel

124w ago

There are innumerable fond memories of Dinshaw that can be strung together but, one of the fondest one I remember is during my first visit (along with Zarina and Pervin Mamma) to your home at Tucson in 1991. The day we arrived, Dinshaw remarked "Hey Pervin, you guys are here for just a short while and though Hutsie will take you around to various places in and around Arizona, I shall try and give a virtual tour with my pictures and projector!" And lo and behold for the next hour or so, he took us to several parts of of the entire US of A that he had captured in videos & pictures! We were truly touched by this gesture! The next day Dinshaw had planned cleaning of the pool and I volunteered to assist. Dinshaw spent the better part of half an hour showing me how it was done, as he had some work commitments that day. After a couple of hours, the pool was sparkling clean. Despite it being no big deal, upon his return that evening, he thanked me as though I had taken a herculean load off his shoulders - I was touched & a tad embarrassed. Dinshaw the man, was such a genuine gentleman that even such small gestures delighted him! May Dinshaw's noble soul rest in peace and tranquility in the embrace of our Lord!