Robert C. Shattuck #282

A legacy of two Charter Members of Alpha Zeta, Dr. Shattuck was Chief of District 22 from 1948-50.

Dr. Shattuck’s father, Orville Shattuck, and father-in-law, William Seward Iliff, were charter members of the chapter, and Dr. Shattuck picked up the torch and devoted much of his time and effort to serving for the good of Beta Theta Pi, locally and nationally.

After graduation, he attended the University of Colorado Medical School and did his post-graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, becoming a physician and surgeon.

He returned to Denver and started his medical practice and would remain in the area for the rest of his career. He became Chief of Staff at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1956.

Dr. Shattuck was also District Chief of Beta Theta Pi and oversaw chapters at DU, Colorado College, Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado and the University of Utah. He became vice president of the National Chapter of Beta Theta Pi and served on its Board of Trustees until 1953, when he was appointed to its Advisory Council. Dr. Shattuck is also an accomplished mountaineer. On the Maroon Bells, he ascended North Maroon in 1945 on V-J Day, traversing the sawtooth over and back from Maroon Peak and then having a steak dinner at the Hotel Jerome to celebrate.

“Beta Theta Pi meant everything to my father,” his son Robert, also a Alpha Zeta, says. “He was totally committed to the University in all phases and was a strong supporter of both the local and national chapters.”