The widow of George Francis, emeritus professor of accounting, Betty was also a CPA and George's partner in private practice. Following graduation, she married one of her professors, Floyd Simpson, in1941. Moshe, who had changed his name to Morris, joined the faculty of what was then Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1960 and worked as a professor of electrical engineering for 30 years until his retirement in 1990. In 1957, Bob was tapped to build the new anthropology department at what was then Los Angeles State College, where he first lectured and later became department chair. She then went on to teach in Wisconsin. Faculty Wives Club. His divisional affiliation evolved from Elementary Education to Curriculum and Instruction, and thereafter to Educational Foundations and Interdivisional Studies. Ralph's first position as a professional librarian was as cataloguer at Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) at Ames. He was already teaching at the University before some of his newer colleagues were even born. in 1964. The national Association honored him with its Distinguished Service Award in the early eighties. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and son, Jim. Ron also co-owned a boat named Tapu and raced from Redondo Pier weekly for many years. Rays numerous accomplishments as dean were validated by his selection as the first California State University administrator to be awarded the prestigious systemwide CSU Wang Family Excellence Award for administrative leadership. His areas of specialization included cartography and cultural geography, with a focus of Mexico and the Third World. In a lengthy 1967 article on him in the College Times in 1967, Paul described teaching as a perfect life being paid for reading, thinking and talking. The article emphasized his California casual appearance, opening with, Cigarette in hand, wavy hair ruffled, and casually dressed in sports clothes . He was known, for example, when grading exam papers, to never look at the students names on their papers by having the stack of exams positioned upside-down and starting to grade from the last page forward; in this way, he didnt see the students name until he had finished grading the exam. He was the recipient of several merit awards: Significant Scholar awards from the University of Missouri and the University of Southern Illinois, Outstanding Critic citation at the CSU Rhetorical Criticism Conference (Hayward, 1981), and a Distinguished Service Award from the Western Speech Communication Association. She was a whiz-bang at writing accreditation program evaluation reports. Today, Pats daughter Roberta (Robbi) is a professor of kinesiology and adapted physical education coordinator at Cal State LA. He then started graduate school at UCLA, completing the requirements for an M.A. In 1981, Harry retired to Margaret's home state of Maine and, in 1982, settled in Ellsworth. In 1996, she was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to the growth and development of womens intercollegiate tennis. He grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Wood River High School in 1936. In 1995, he documented his philosophy and techniques in a pioneering text, Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career. In addition to coaching, she taught a variety of activity classes as well as the Physical Education in Elementary Schools course. But the next fall, at the suggestion of a housemate studying Latin American sociology, he went to Mexico, and the discovery of that culture and history would set the course for his lifes work. Keith Gummere served as department chair from 1977 to 1980. In 1959, he moved his family to Bern, Switzerland, where he worked in the University of Bern physics department. .. He loved nothing more than sharing his passion with those around him and was always eager to educate those who were interested. Francis is survived by his brother Stuart, sister Joanna, sons Thurlow and Norman, twin daughters Dawn and Anna, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends. His committee service spanned decades; he served on search committees and the General Education Honors committee, among others. Gerry came to the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1964, following an extensive career in public school administration in his native Michigan. Louis greatly enjoyed sharing his lifelong love of music and the arts with his students, colleagues, friends, and family. degree at USC in 1956. Services were held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden in Los Angeles on May 10.The Emeritimes, Winter 2020, ALICE V. WATKINS, Emerita Professor of Education and Associate Dean of the School of Education, 1969-1995, died on July 17, 2019 at the age of 85. He was 79. Along the way, she developed an interest in religion, and while teaching economics at CSU Northridge, she completed a second Ph.D. in comparative religions at the University of Southern California in 1979. Ed came out of retirement to be president of the University of West Los Angeles from 1995 to 1997, special assistant to the president at Pacific Oaks College from 2000 to 2005, and acting president at Tusculum College in 2007. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister and two brothers.The Emeritimes, Winter 1988, ROLAND ROSS, Emeritus Professor of Nature Study, died at his home on May 28, 1987. He joined the Department of Economics and Statistics in 1961 following graduate work at UCLA and teaching at California State University, Long Beach. Living in Los Angeles helped him understand how rich and exciting the world could be. He studied the Navajo language and wrote on Athapascan culture and botany. Colleague Harold Goldwhite summarizes, Above all, he was a kind and gentle soul. A funeral service was held at the Mountain View Mortuary in Altadena on April 28. in French from CSU Fullerton in 1974, followed by a Ph.D.in mathematics education from Arizona State University. They shared a lifetime of great memories hiking, camping, surfing, and all the outdoors had to offer. Ram joined the faculty in 1971, and during his 32 years prior to beginning his FERP assignments, was chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and, later, dean of the then College of Engineering and Technology, from 1981 to 1985. Three children, five grand-children, and one great-grandchild survive them. 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. After joining the History Department in 1970, Marty taught United States, California, and Los Angeles history for 35 years until he retired in 2001. He continued to teach until his retirement in 1981. He was a thorough and capable statistician and researcher as well as a competent analyst of adapted physical activity for therapeutic benefit. Sumi was an avid runner and became a world-class runner after meeting her coach, George McHale. Gene is survived by her husband, Vern, three children and six grandchildren.The Emeritimes, September 1986, JOSEPH A. SACHER, Emeritus Professor of Biology, died of pneumonia on March 22, 1986. In Richmond, he created the Y-Lions Boys Choir, which spawned several professional musicians, including Cal State LA colleague William Belan. Mary Alice was instrumental in developing the collection in that field for the Library at this campus, which trains so large a number of prospective teachers.She is survived by several sisters, along with nieces and nephews.The Emeritimes, Winter 2003, ALICE C. THOMPSON, ne Cary, Professor of Psychology, 1950-1979, one of the founders and most distinguished members of the Cal State L.A. As the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Although he was frequently called upon as an expert witness in criminal trials, Ziskin long advocated banning expert psychiatric testimony. This approach resulted in a number of publications in such journals as The Southern Humanities Review and Psychological Perspectives . Both parents, originally American, had become naturalized Canadian citizens, which presented no problem upon their return. In addition, she served as Grand Marshal for Honors Convocation and Commencement. He was preceded in death by his son.The Emeritimes, Winter 2015, ROBERT E. BLACKMON, Emeritus Professor of Journalism, 1960-1986, died at 93 in Oxnard in May 2014, where he resided after his retirement. Every Sunday, Hap wound his huge collection of antique clocks all over his house in San Marino. 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. Lou left behind his haircutting interlude after receiving the Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs in San Francisco, appointed afterwards as a consultant to the Committee on State Personnel and Military Affairs of the California State Assembly. Bill served his community wherever the Schatz family resided. Within two days of getting the flu, he came down with pneumonia, and he died the following day. She was a recognized artist in her own right, having been on the faculty of John Muir High School. At the onset of World War II, he enrolled at the Curtis Wright Technical Institute and graduated as a master aviation mechanic in 1942. In 1967-68, he and his family spent the entire academic year in England. A scholarship fund in his name will be established at the University.The Emeritimes, August 1983, FRANZ ADLER, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, died on May 21, 1983. Cheryl Miller, the aspiring player, was born on January 3, 1964, in Riverside, California. Speakers included three Cal State L.A. emeritiPeter Brier, John Cleman, and Don Dewey; five scholars and staff from The Huntington; and the three Zall sonsAndy, Jonathan, and Barnaby. Born in Beacon, New York on June 10, 1926 to Anthony and Frances (Glover) Kormondy, Ed graduated from Beacon High School as class valedictorian in 1944 and joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1944 to 1946. and an M.A. and M.A. What is she doing now? In 1976, he received his doctorate from the United States International University in San Diego, with a dissertation titled A Symbolic Interactionism Perspective on the Emerging Chicano Movement Ideology in East Los Angeles, 1968-1972. Aside from education, his major interests were politics, little theater, classical music, tennis, and ballroom dancing. John served in Europe during World War II in the 92nd Bomb Group of the Army Air Corps. During his residency in Southern California he served for 20 years in the Los Angeles Sheriffs' Reserve, and also was active in training Peace Corps volunteers. He chaired the Department of Political Science from 1972 to 1977. He was a frequent consultant for various constituencies: department, school, University, Academic Senate, state legislature, CSU Chancellor's Office. in 1949, for which he majored in chemistry with minors in physics and math, he went into public school teaching for four years, and concurrently began graduate study in education. When she returned to her native Argentina, Alan began logging many airline miles and phone calls. His vision came to fruition in 2002, and he became Cal State LAs first voting emeriti representative to the statewide body. He was promoted to professor in 1980. Burt will be remembered for his sunny outlook and humor, love of music and travel, tenderness with his family, and toughness. from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and obtained an Ed.D. She earned her B.A. These interests allowed him to both enrich and expand traditional approaches to literary study, and resulted in his designing and teaching a large number of truly original classes. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews and several cousins.The Emeritimes, Fall 2011, MARIE NYMAN OHLSEN, Emeritus Assistant Professor of English, 1959-1977, died on June 21, 2011. Born in Portland, Oregon on November 3, 1921, Bob lived his early years on a farm in what was rural Portland. from New York University in 1950, and an M.S. He received his A.B. He was demanding, but always fair; he held the respect of virtually everyone on the staff . He was honored on campus with an exhibition of his silver work in February 1967. The entire run is preserved in The Huntington Library Rare Book Room, and excerpts were read by Alan Jutzi, the Avery Curator of Rare Books, as definitive proof of The Cool World of Paul Zall.The Emeritimes, Spring 2010, RUDOLF ZRIMC, husband of emeritus professor of French Marie-Antoinette Zrimc, died on December 11, 2008. Bobbie is survived by children Hannah, John, and Frank, and 10 grandchildren. However, he is best remembered by Margaret Hartman, former provost and vice president for academic affairs, for his mentorship of staff, including herself, William Taylor, and Alfredo Gonzlez. John came to Cal State L.A. in 1971 and served as dean of academic planning on the campus from 1971 to 1980. She was primarily involved in teaching art education classes for elementary teaching candidates. In 2005, at the request of the College of Business and Economics, he undertook a leading role in securing its AACSB reaccreditation. A patron of the arts, particularly African-American artists works, her home was filled with paintings, lithographs, and prints of many renowned artists. He earned his M.A. Faculty Wives Club, where she served as one of its presidents and on the Bookreading Club, but she was a woman of many talents and several careers, starting with newspaper reporter on the police beat in Akron, Ohio. In addition, he taught laboratory courses in measurements, strength of materials, and thermal systems. In the last years of her life, Helen lived at Villa Gardens in Pasadena, where she enjoyed the companionship of other Cal State L. A. emeriti residing there. Plans for a memorial service are in progress. In 1973, department chair Richard Cannicott com-mended Richardson for her "painstaking efforts to maintain high standards and scholarship yet provide recognition and humane treatment of students. Terry's scholarly interests are best represented by his books. Iry began his teaching career at Los Angeles City College, and in 1951 he received a rare joint appointment at L.A. State, in both journalism and business administration, reflecting his experience and expertise. She also received national honors in hearing and speech and a California State award for hearing and speech. Holding life credentials in general administration, general elementary, general secondary, and standard supervision, Joan's breadth and depth of knowledge and experience made her an exceptional professor and administrator. A resident of San Marino, Jerry is survived by his wife, Clare, and two daughters, Catherine Gordon and Eileen Hutto.The Emeritimes, Spring1988, HELEN B. TRUHER, Emeritus Professor of Education, died January 9, 1988 after an extended period of declining health. In 1975, she received the campus Outstanding Professor Award and, in 1976, she was selected as one of the two system wide Outstanding Professors. Langston advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament. Georges early life was shaped by growing up in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. William A. Mays is survived by his wife of 54 years, Adelene R. Mays, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.The Emeritimes, Winter 2000, EDWARD F. ABOOD, Emeritus Professor of English, 1963-1991, died in his San Marino home this January 000, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial was held on December 16 at Villa Gardens senior residence in Pasadena, where she and Jeri had recently moved. During those 24 years of service to the University, she taught a variety of teaching credential program courses, developed the Early Childhood Education concentration in the M.A. in 1954 at Kent State University, and had taught at each of those institutions. The Emeritimes, Spring 2010, HAROLD C. BROWN, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1969-1992, died on May 5, 2010 at the age of 84. He was respected by his colleagues for his erudition. From his earliest years, Henry was too busy making music to stop for degrees. He served on numerous committees at all levels of the University and contributed significantly to academic governance. She was an eminent voice teacher who, in addition to her activities at Cal State, taught voice and conducted the opera workshop at Pepperdine University and taught classes at Ambassador College, USC, and Claremont. Her work influenced the teaching of reading in many Southern California school districts, particularly in Santa Monica and in the bilingual classes in Los Angeles. Prindiville traveled extensively during his career and brought his expertise to schools in El Salvador, Peru, Spain, and Germany. They developed the curriculum, organized the School of Engineering, and worked on the architectural design of the engineering building, particularly the laboratories and equipment. In addition, he served as president of Delta Pi Epsilon, the national business education honorary society that emphasizes research, from 1990 to 1991. As chair, George developed the first master's degree in recreation in California. In this capacity, he strived to expand, enrich, and maintain standards of excellence in the curriculum. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a daughter, Diana Fourney, who was also with him when he died.The Emeritimes, Spring 2005, NORMAN D. BERKE, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1966-1992, died on February 2, 2005 in Los Angeles. Paul teased that he tried to let John Adams laugh but could never quite achieve that. Marilynn graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1956 with a Bachelor of Nursing degree and interned at Cook County Hospital in the same city. He came to Cal State L.A. in 1958, having completed an Ed.D. A supporter of the Maya Research Program in Belize under the direction of Thomas Guderjan, he spent two sessions in Belize participating in archaeological digs. Ferguson's legacy of working hard to achieve his educational goals, continually encouraging students to share his love of chemistry, and working tirelessly to give others educational opportunities, make the naming of this courtyard in his honor a legacy that will inspire students for generations to come, said James Henderson, dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Cal State L.A. It is only right and fitting that a gathering place for students where they can learn science and make the most of their learning opportunities would be named for Dr. Ferguson. His remarkable impact is seen in the thousands of minority students, scientists, and educators he has directly or indirectly impacted through the courses he offered, his lectures, his research, and his leadership in professional organizations. The second son of six children, K.T. Francis was a pioneer in the area of Special Education, and he served as national president of the Council for Exceptional Children. Herm is survived by his wife Carla, three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.The Emeritimes, Winter 2018, KENNETH RYAN, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Librarian, 1988-2017, died unexpectedly at his New York summer home on July 11, 2017 at the age of 75. A family funeral was held in Colma, California on March 7.The Emeritimes, Spring 2015, JOHN MELVIN LEIMAN, Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychology, 1967-1983, died at age 95 on December 27, 2014 at home in Eugene, Oregon. Don went to a one-room schoolhouse for the first grade before their move to a house closer to Sparta. These include college text books called the Contemporary Series, nine orchestra and band albums, and more than 150 arrangements and original pieces for orchestra and band. A Minnesotan by birth, Rudy earned degrees at Luther College in Iowa, the Univ. Born in St. Louis, Martin served in the Philippines during WWII. However, he will be best remembered for his devotion to teaching. She received her B.A. He watched as they surveyed, or analyzed, or built things. With the help of friends, his wish came true. This book represented a shift in Jons scholarly interests from criminology to human development and psychotherapy. It recently came to the attention of the Emeriti Association that Mrs. King Luk, widow of emeritus professor of engineering King S. Luk, died a couple of years ago. Anita began teaching elementary physical education for teachers at Cal State LA in 1956 and also coached womens golf. Memorial services were held at the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society in North Hills on June 30.The Emeritimes, Fall 2012, ANTHONY JOSEPH (TONY) MOYE, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Dean of Academic Planning, 1962-1996, died on May 31, 2012 at his home in Avila Beach, California at the age of 78. In 1953, he moved to California, teaching first at Montebello High School and later in Burlingame. During that time, he and his wife met many people who became lifelong friends. He called it healing among eccentrics. Returning to California, he entered the graduate program at UC Berkeley on the G.I. In 1941, he earned an administrative credential at the University of Southern California. Although he retired from Cal State LA in 2001, Lou continued his service to Cal State LA as vice president of the Friends of the Library Advisory Board and as a member of the Presidents Associates, whose task is to fund scholarships for Cal State LA students. It was probably the largest Cal State L.A. event of its kind at the time. In 1994, Cal State L.A. nominated him for, and he was awarded, the systemwide California State University Trustees Outstanding Professor Award. in 1962 from UCLA. Born in Chicago on June 13, 1931, the son of Martin and Elsie Jacobs, Earl received his B.S. She is a world-class talent," Garrett said. From1982 to 2002, he worked at the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Information Center, where he enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. One of Jean's earliest memories of the Los Angeles area was of living in a tipi on Venice Boulevard while her mother and grandmother looked for more suitable housing. On the previous evening he attended the baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger stadium, seemingly in normal health. Subsequently, she earned both an M.A. In early 1981, he came to the Department of Political Science as professor of political science and taught full-time until his retirement in 1983. He was educated at the Horace Mann School, a well known private school devoted to progressive education as developed by Horace Mann. All of this major academic restructuring meant that the new vice president received an immediate, in-depth indoctrination into the academic affairs of the College and was able to contribute a few ideas of his own. Bill served at Cal State L.A. as director of admissions and records beginning in 1967. ), Stanford (MBA), and USC (Ph.D.). that year at the University of California, Los Angeles. Recalling with fondness his cherished friendship with Ron, Nanda Ganesan, acting chair of the Department of Information Systems, stated that Ron was one of the most valued and celebrated faculty members in the department, having earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and students. He served on the emeriti committee that mounted the library exhibit for the 50 th anniversary of Cal State L.A. Leon was also professionally active during that period, publishing Poems That Sing by French Masters (2008) , translations of French poems that preserved their metrics in the English translation ; A Scion of the Times: Leon Schwartz, Personal Memoirs and Family Annals (2010) , a 1,490-page family history and memoir ; and Limericks, Converbs', and Utter Folly; and collaborating on Dictionnaire de Diderot and on the translation of Fernando Del Paso's Noticias del Imperio. He retired from Cal State L.A. in 1991 and was awarded emeritus status. His writing texts are Elements of Technical Report Writing, Plain Style, and Practical Writing in Business and Industry. A memorial service was held on May 13 at First Lutheran Church.The Emeritimes, Fall 2017, JIM NEWMAN, former head basketball coach at Cal State LA for four seasons during the 1980s, died on July 1, 2017 in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Bud was born in White Lake, South Dakota on May 4, 1920. It was not until Mary Wehe married Henry H. Huber in 1930 that she was able to gain freshman admission to the University of Wisconsin, where she earned B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in 1939, 1940, and 1945. degree from Arizona State University. After the landing on Okinawa and VJ Day, his ship provided transport duty in the repatriation of Japanese soldiers from northern China. Their appreciation for his guidance was a major theme of both the oral and the published programs for The Cool World of Paul Zall, the February 6 symposium that celebrated his life. His life was celebrated at a memorial service at All Saints Church on November 22.The Emeritimes, Winter 2009, CHARLES M. HABERMAN, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 1959-1991, died on September 13, 2008 at the age of 80. In addition, Vilma helped pave the way for the 1989 campus visit of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, who was not only internationally recognized as the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize (1950), but also as a champion of Cal State L.A. alumnus Michael S. Harpers first book of poems.