Harold was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1925. While on military duty, he spent time in the Philippinesan area that later became a major area of his anthropological research. We would hike the local foothills and this was our bonding' time. His son recalled hikes and sampling the local creeks, going to the tide pools, collecting plankton behind the sailboat, going to CSULA and being part of his class. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lillian; daughter Lana; son Glen; and granddaughter and grandson. In 1941, following the Pearl Harbor attack, Don enlisted in the Navy and was commissioned the following year. Many of them were the first in their families to attend college, and he provided not just academic, but also life, counseling. Don is survived by his wife Marjorie; children Joyce, Gwendolyn, Laura, and Richard; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and numerous extended family members.The Emeritimes, Spring/Summer 2020TERRY EDWIN DAVIS, Emeritus Professor of Geology, 1968-1999, died on December 28, 2019 at the age of 84. In 1989, the American Library Association published his How to Use the Major Indexes to U.S. Government Publications , and in 1996, his work, Employment/Unemployment and Earnings Statistics: A Guide to Locating Data in U.S. The English Department faculty held a memorial program for him on February 4, 2005. Three years later, he was licensed as a psychologist by the State of California. He started his accounting career with the San Francisco General Accounting Office and moved up to the ranks of supervisor before he decided to go into education. He was also held in extremely high regard by the external community, especially high school counselors, teachers, and community college contacts. Active in every phase of academic service, Bill was described by his frequent office-mate colleague Roger Brandt as a titan in both instruction and academic governance. He emphasized that Bill was dedicated to helping students not only with coursework, but in guiding them into areas of study that would be in demand when they graduated. Marty understood the value of the program, went to bat for Mothers Club, now known as Families Forward, and included the organization in the list of groups receiving United Way financial support and the positive seal of approval conferred by the United Way logo on fundraising materials. He continued to advise graduate students and teach courses into his 44th year of service to Cal State L.A. while also being extremely active in his research on the geology of southern California and the Portuguese Bend landslide. He always made a point of living near penstemon flowers, which were the subject of his doctoral dissertation. He looked up, saw a travel agency, and promptly bought a one-way fare to Santa Barbara because an army buddy had described its beauty. In 1973, he had published his first of many textbooks entitled Contemporary Clinical Psychology , and in 1976 he had published Abnormal Psychology: A Social/Community Approach. The high quality of Arts scholarship was internationally recognized. He was instrumental in procuring a set of aerial photographic images from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, covering all of California. The family's roots, however, were in the Seattle area, and they settled in a house on the property of a family-owned business in Earlington. She was the widow of Warren C. Bray, late emeritus professor of accounting, who died in May 1980. He received the Outstanding Professor Award in 2001. John was a beloved colleague and true partisan of the university, a man whose calm and friendly nature and many skills, enthusiasms, and experience will be missed by his colleagues.The Emeritimes, Fall 2001, THOMAS MCENROE, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, 1960-1985, died on May 22, 2001. from Chapman College in 1943, an M.A. That wanderlust never left himafter his retirement he took French lessons, hoping for a chance to go to France. In yet another field of endeavor, he served two years in his retirement years as foreman of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. in International Relations from the University of Denver in 1969, and immediately thereafter, a bachelor's degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (now Thunderbird School of Global Management) in 1970. Beverly then taught at the University of Texas before accepting a position at Cal State L.A. in 1953. He received the Ed.D. His public service continued in 1958, when he was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, and he became mayor in 1962. Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1955 the men's and women's physical education programs were merged, and Bud was named chairman of the Department of Physical Education, a post he held until 1969. He had been hospitalized on dialysis in Encino for his final three weeks following a year in a convalescent home. Born in Patiala in 1928 in the Punjab region of India, Gunjit was the youngest of six children of a judge and civic leader. "I came to Cal State LA to win national championships, and Cheryl has done just that. Wayne and Kippy both grew up in Niagara Falls, New York and attended high school together. Louis acquired extensive experience in the organization, development, and direction of both choral and instrumental groups in public schools, colleges, and communities. During this period Beckwith was among the two or three most influential faculty members in guiding and shaping department programs. Spending his energies and intelligence in the motor learning laboratory became his major endeavor and first love. After Bernies success and several years after he had started Cal State L.A.s Retail Institute, a professor of retailing at USC was given a large sum of money with instructions to start a retail institute at that campus. Her undergraduate education at the University of Washington was interrupted by World War II. He next accepted a position with the Human Resources Research Organization for research on planned change projects in various countries. They lived in Pasadena and enjoyed their campus-related friendships, many formed through the Faculty Wives Club of the early sixties, of which Betty was a very active member. On his own initiative, he wrote the multiple subjects credential, the single subject credential, and the masters degree program in Mexican-American studies, officially a graduate degree as of Fall 1979. His first full-time teaching position was at Cornell University, where he taught from 1957 to1960. He was a productive scholar who spent many years in the archives of Spain and the Philippines. A memorial to celebrate Carol's life was held at Cal State L.A. on December 9, 2010. In 1950 he was still single, so he was called out again. After earning his doctorate in business administration from USC in 1973, Jim conducted management workshops internationally, including in Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Following retirement in 1987, Leon devoted himself to leadership of the Emeriti Association. In tribute to his services to the University, President James Rosser stated that "Dr. Palmer made many contributions to Cal State L.A., to the Cal State University system and to his profession. He was a man of outstanding intellect and sensitivity who steadfastly insisted on the maintenance of high standards of quality and effectiveness in education. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and later became chief research psychologist for the USC Institute of Psychiatry and Law. After a stint of parenting, she began teaching student nurses in the Home Economics Department at Los Angeles City College. ("PETE") OLSEN (Recreation, 1958 1975) died July 8,1994 in Provo, UT, where he was born in 1910, attended high school, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. Her funeral was held on September 6, following a mass at St. Bede's.The Emeritimes, Winter 2005, ISABEL NORBY, died on June 26, 2004 at her home on Whidbey Island, Washington, of unspecified causes. He joined the 289th Field Observation Battalion as a commander, assigned to utilize sound and flash to locate enemy artillery. He was one of the few faculty members in the division to secure external grant funding and serve as a principal investigator. He was 66 years old. He was kind of a dreamerhe was always coming up with interesting new ideas for improving and making basketball an even more exciting game. degree at St. Norbert College (Wis.), then prepared for his career in education by earning his M.A. A Library Life: Randy Butler proved to be one of the best librarians I ever recruited . She earned her diploma in nursing in 1962. Vince retired from the University at the end of the fall quarter 1984 and was granted emeritus status. As an education leader, he was a member of many professional and civic groups, serving on the California Junior College Accreditation Commission, as Vice President of the Southern California Council of Economic Education, and on the Education Advisory Committee of Community Television of Southern California. degree in nursing at Cal State L.A. in 1972. and M.A. He and his wife Karin, a native of Germany, traveled extensively in Germany and throughout Europe. A decorated veteran of World War II, during which he served as an artillery liaison pilot in the Pacific, Don continued his service in the Active Army Reserve during his graduate study years and early in his faculty career. After a part-time appointment in which he served as associate chair to write the department's self-study report, he ended his teaching association with the University "because I have a strong personal need to get back to neglected research and writing chores." Following a memorial service held in La Verne on December 14, he was interred with full military honors in Riverside National Cemetery.The Emeritimes, Winter 2007, GERALD R. RASMUSSEN, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1964-1989, died on July 20, 2006 of congestive heart failure, from which he had suffered for several years. He was a guest lecturer at the Otto Falckoner School in Munich, the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, and the State School for Dramatic Art in Stockholm. there the following year. He was an active participant in Mexican field programs attended by California students. Midori was active in the West Los Angeles Japanese Citizens' League; she was Cal State delegate to the U.S. National Commission for the UNESCO National Conference and a member of the geography advisory panel for the Statewide Social Science Advisory Committee, 1965-67. Born in Ohio on July 18, 1906, Esther remained in that state through most of her education. He chaired many of these and served as chair of his department from 1983 to 1986. He encountered complications following hip surgery on August 16, to which he finally succumbed. Although he will be greatly missed by his former students and colleagues, his work continues to be cited widely by behavior analysts interested in understanding and teaching verbal behavior. She retired there in the late 1980s from the position of assistant to the president. In the mid-1960s, Bruce and his second wife, Betty, a theater director, returned from India and, following a brief appointment at Occidental College, he accepted a professorship at Cal State LA in 1965 and settled with his family in Pasadena. Following his graduation from North Hollywood High School, Don attended Los Angeles City College, working to meet his expenses. Throughout his career Beckwith was a leader in faculty governance, serving as a faculty representative to major University committees and chairing such administrative units as Language Arts, the Department of English, and the Institute of American Studies. Herb was an expert witness in court cases regarding the effects of marijuana, cocaine, antihistamines, and antidepressants, as well as alcohol, on driving. His doctoral thesis was on Joaquin Murat. and an award for outstanding thesis in 1955, and earned her Ph.D. from the same institution in 1965. He retired from Bret Harte in 2001. She was very active in the ACLU, NAACP, United Farm Workers Union, and Southern Poverty Law Center. It attracted an audience of nearly 100 at the South Pasadena Public Library. He was 84. While still an undergraduate, he participated with Eleanor Roosevelt in a panel on the United Nations in Washington, D.C. Walter remained professionally active off campus as well. In conclusion, Cheryl Miller is a successful American former basketball player. During the 41 years Linda and Bill lived in Glendora, she raised the boys, was a substitute teacher in the Glendora school district, and frequented flea markets and garage sales, expanding her collection of antiques. She was the major adviser for students in the Department, and spent much time helping them plan and execute their educational plans. During the 29 years he served until his retirement in 1980, John held successively the posts of Associate Dean of Institution, Dean of Instructional Services, Vice President for Business Affairs and, finally Vice President for Administration. He grew up in the woodlands around Lake Superior, and participated with many members of an extended family in fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Matson was born in Kirkwood, Illinois. Although George had a long career in accounting at the University where he specialized in tax law, his training was very broadly based. He wrote and taught courses on Cuba, highlighting the accomplishments of the revolution and how damaging United States foreign policy had been to its goals. The subject had interested him for some time, but in the 1950s, there was no formal curriculum. Ray is survived by his wife Kathy, sister Jennie, daughters Susan and Nancy, son Gary, and six grandchildren. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1935, and the M.A. They always met at Rosemaries favorite lunch place, Julienne, in San Marino, and Rosemarie always had the same luncha filet of beef sandwich and a bottle of beer (sadly, nobody else could drink as they were all still working), and they always shared a dessert. Throughout her career, she brought a keen interdisciplinary perspective to questions of ethics and faith. Fred earned his B.A. She attended UC Berkeley and finished her BFA at USC, where she also earned an MFA in Graphics in 1950. He was also fluent in Greek and Latin. He found it at Cal State L.A., joining the faculty of the School of Education, where he specialized in teacher training until his retirement in 1976. Arriving at what was then L.A. State College of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1950, Francis headed choral organizations and taught music education, conducting, music history, and theory for nearly 30 years. He was 74 years of age. degree in accounting. They discovered Cambria not long after they married, and had always planned an early retirement to enjoy the community. Devoted to her students, she was famous for coming early to class and filling every inch of chalkboard with notes. Bob was born on June 4, 1922 in Stephenson, Michigan. And they made it happen! By May 21, 1971, police launched a missing persons investigation for the disappearances of Cheryl Miller and Pamela Jackson, over 24 hours after they'd last been seen. They helped in the development of the Langley Library and worked with the South Langley Good Cheer Thrift Shop. She had been granted emeritus status at the time of her retirement. Since the University and her academic interests defined her life, Gigi made it a point to participate in many University activities. The breadth and depth of his teaching experience made him uniquely qualified to prepare, manage, and grade the comprehensive examinations, a task shunned by other faculty but willingly embraced by Paul for many years. Dick joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1970, after an extensive career as an economist in government and industry. in 1952 and a Ph.D. in 1958, both in clinical psychology. The cause of death was not disclosed. In 1965-66, Bob was named Outstanding Professor and was the campus nominee for the statewide award. He was commissioned as an ensign before the war's end. He did social work in New York City and also taught at Purdue and USC before his appointment at CSLA. In 1993, she was honored by the California Nurses Association, Region VI, for her distinguished service to the nursing profession. At some point, a decision was made to settle in Los Angeles. She was also very proud also that one of her sons, Ricardo, had decided to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career as a university professor. His father was an industrial engineer, employed there in development projects. At that point he was appointed dean of the School of Fine and Applied Arts, a conglomerate of diverse departments that drew on, and benefited from, Don's perceptive leadership. In the early 1960s, Pat married and moved to California. Following her service at the University, she worked as vice president of external affairs at West Coast University. In 1959, he relocated to Southern California, where he worked for Systems Development Corporation, an early designer of computer software, until he began teaching at Cal State L.A. One colleague reports that John was a numbers guy surrounded by clinicians and researchers. Following his work with the Associated Clinics, he was chair of the Psychology Department from 1967 to 1973. Miller led the Golden Eagles to another successful season at home, where Cal State LA was 9-4, including 8-3 in conference games. While traffic backed up for miles on the freeways, Harry scooted home on the roads less traveled. He was transferred to the Signal Corps to do research on the new technology, radar. Her research interests were primarily directed toward examining the neurological correlates of behavior. She led the Lions to a 48-12 record over two seasons and to a pair of appearances in the NAIA National Tournament. He also was a staff member at San Diego State University and was Dean of Student Personnel for both CSLA and Los Angeles City College when the two institutions shared the Vermont Ave. campus. In 1958 Alice, recently divorced, became a California certified psychologist and, in 1959, she was granted a clinical psychology doctorate (Docteur d'Universit) by the University of Paris, Sorbonne. The consensus among his colleagues is that, through his demeanor and actions, Joe represented the University and the Department in good light. She taught baccalaureate courses in elementary-level music methods and graduate courses serving the master's degree option in music education. He taught school for many years in the Tempe/Phoenix area before moving to California in 1959 after he received his Ed.D. In assembling his team, Oppenheimer sought out the most brilliant physicists in the country and among the nations allies. May is survived by her sister Harlean; brothers Paul, Tom, and Jim; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Under Ron's guidance as dean, the Department of Information Systems rebuilt itself by revamping the curriculum, building the information technology infrastructure, and expanding its outreach to the students and the business world. Universally well-liked by his colleagues, Friedman was regarded as a "gentleman scholar." The Emeritimes, Winter 2018, SCOTT FISHER, former staff member in the sponsored research office and later, the research office in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, died on July 19, 2017 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. The standing-room-only dedication ceremony included remarks by Cal State L.A. President James M. Rosser, among others, and included the unveiling of a bronze plaque engraved with Ferguson's name and portrait. After his active service, he retained the rank of major and senior pilot, USAF Reserve, inactive. He also consulted with many public and private agencies, both in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo counties, and with both Antioch College/West and UC Irvine on the establishment of new graduate programs. Bruce came to the former Department of Home Economics at Cal State L.A. in 1977 with bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Known for his passionate commitment to faculty participation in academic governance, he served as chair of both the Cal State LA and statewide academic senates and was the first faculty member to be appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees. His name is in-scribed upon a bronze tablet at the university for superior scholarship, and he was named during his lifetime to numerous honorary and professional fraternities. In January 1956, he was hired as an assistant professor at then Los Angeles State College. Although she retired from Cal State L.A. in 1986, she never really retired from the profession. He is broadly known for Soldate 60, the clay body formula that has broad application and is used extensively in the U.S. Joe is most noted for his dedication and generosity as a professor. In 1956, John accepted a position as assistant professor of air science at UCLA and remained there until he came to this campus. All three were members of the Department of Music faculty during their lifetimes. Services were held on January 29 at Saint Monica's Catholic Church followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City. In 1943, she received a scholarship to attend graduate school at the University of Michigan. During his 37 years at the University, Tony was instrumental in building the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry into an outstanding one, all the while combining the highest level of teaching with administration and an enormous amount of research. She received her bachelor's degree from UCLA, master's degree from Wayne State University, and doctorate from Northwestern University. Lydia never exhibited her work as an artist, so colleagues had no idea of her artwork. He was born in Chicago on February 10, 1914. He taught at the University of New Mexico, San Diego State University, the University of Southern California, and Cal State L.A., joining the faculty in 1961 and rising through the ranks from assistant to full professor. His accomplishments on campus include playing an instrumental role in the development of the M.A. He was a special education teacher at Arcadia High School, following more than 20 years of teaching at Bell Gardens High School. The Ficks moved to Pasadena in 1956, and Bill began a teaching career in the Department of English at Cal State L.A. that would last until his retirement in 1982. While others complained about their noise, Keiths response to the Los Angeles High School for the Arts students who would dance and sing in the hallway outside his office was, I love the color they bring to the school. Spiritual life was also very important to Keith. Freds sense of humor served him well not only in his teaching, but in his publishing efforts. For him, there was no higher imperative in university governance than the full and meaningful participation of faculty in all academic and professional decisions. Bob is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Linda Costigan Lederman, as well as seven nieces and nephews and their families.The Emeritimes, Spring 2018, SUMIYE SUMI NERIO ONODERA LEONARD, Emerita Associate Professor of Family Studies and Consumer Sciences, 1970-1986, died on March 26, 2017 in Austin, Texas at the age of 88. She retired after 18 years and enjoyed many years of creative writing, full-time. Born in France, Jeanne met Leon in Paris and they were married in 1949. About 20 years ago, he built an energy-efficient solar home that became a showcase tour house for architectural students at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He died peacefully at home at the age of nearly 102, after a period of declining health. He loved playing golf, playing his piano, and traveling, especially to Spain. His The Woman Question in Classical Sociological Theory (1988) examined the writings of 13 European intellectuals in the pre-feminist era about women's social roles. When Dr. Luk joined CSLA's Civil Engineering faculty in 1960, the discipline had an area coordinator (no department status at that time) and was housed in the Technical Sciences Division which, in addition to Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, included Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Nursing, and Police Administration. In his first program, Don taught classes in psychology and journalism, as well as education, in the fledgling upper division program, with the faculty not yet differentiated by departments. He died there after the relatively recent onset of Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by a daughter, a son, a brother, four sisters, and 10 grandchildren.The Emeritimes, Winter 1993, DOROTHY R. PECKHAM, Emerita Professor of Education and a language arts specialist, died recently of age-related problems (Ed. Many of the artists whom she promoted at the Gallery expressed their gratitude for her help with their careers. Colleague and former student Frank Gomez recalls, As an undergraduate, I had the pleasure of working with Tom for three years. At Linfield, he met Kathleen Ross, a staff member at the college, whom he married on May 23, 1942. From 1985 to 1990 he served on the Professional Advisement Committee to the Los Angeles Police Department. Wayne is remembered for his great sense of humor and has been described as Mr. Ironically, he had planned to retire this September. At least once a year, he taught a course of his design, the "Jerry Sorrensen course." Finally settled in Los Angeles, ke became a member of the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents' Association (later renamed the Hollywood Foreign Press Association). They competed in three of the four Grand Slam eventsEngland, Australia, and the U.S.over the course of their careers. Hap and Gigi also restored carousel animals. In the fall, Don arrived in Claremont with his friend, who had been admitted to Pomona College. His survivors include a sister, Dorothy Reiter of Portland, Oregon; her husband Phillip; and a nephew and niece.The Emeritimes, Winter 2002, IRVIN BORDERS, Emeritus Professor of Journalism, 1951-1971, died on January 11, 2000 at the age of 99; he would have reached 100 on August 17. At his retirement party, Harry concluded his remarks with these words: "I believe in the American schools and in particular the rights of the students therein. She also endowed a scholarship in the Department of Psychology. Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, she led USC to two national titles in 1983 and 1984 and was twice named NCAA Tournament MVP. When San Francisco hosted the 1939-40 Worlds Fair at Treasure Island in the middle of the bay, Bruce manned a booth for the UC Berkeley Physics Department. He was also a member of Phi Delta Kappa. Tom was also a strong contributor to the development of the theoretical framework for interpreting experimental results in carborane chemistry. Benjamin Franklin became almost a joint subject of Paul's obituary in the January 4 Los Angeles Times, one of the most extensive ever received by faculty at Cal State L.A. She enjoyed a career in foods and nutrition in both Indiana and California. from CSU Fullerton in 1970, and a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School in 1975. That a serious chemist was also a superb cook was no surprise to those who shared her table. When the race finally came, Cal State LA trounced all competition, as they say, blowing schools like MIT, Georgia Tech, and Cal Poly out of the water. After receiving his B.A. He was predeceased by his wife Marcia.The Emeritimes, Fall 2015, ROBERT S. CATHCART. In all respects, James Dunkelberg' s contributions were many and highly significant to the welfare of the University.The Emeritimes, Spring 1998, DAWN M. PATTERSON, Dean of Continuing Education, 1984-1996, died December 14, 1997 at The Scripps Home in Altadena after a short illness. He helped launch an agricultural extension program in the eastern region of Nigeria that was directed by Michigan State University. His wife, Myrtle, preceded him in death in 1985. Al was born in Alhambra, California in 1941 to Faith and Edwin Crawford. His principal competitor for grants in this field declared that his research and his voicehe was very persistent, very articulateelevated this issue and made people pay attention. A blog by the American Association of Retired Persons linked Herb with Mothers Against Drunk Driving as preeminent in reforming American driving, due to his use of simulation machines to prove the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of field sobriety tests. She earned her bachelor's degree from UC Santa Barbara in the late 1940s and was happily married to Walter "Herb" Oxstein.
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