Category: In Memoriam
In Memoriam
December 12, 2018
In Memory of Colleague Jeri Hernandez
"Cypress College employees are remembering colleague Jeri Hernandez, who was known for her kindness and friendliness. A cancer survivor, Hernandez spent the last dozen years of her life serving students in the Admissions and Records Office. She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday after a brief illness. As a result of her"
In Memoriam
May 9, 2018
‘Mr. Cypress College’ Don Bedard Remembered by Colleagues
"Dr. Don Bedard, former Cypress College president and one of the campus’ first employees, passed away this morning. He served two interim terms as the campus leader, was dean, a vice president, and maintained involvement at the college following his retirement. He was 91. “Don Bedard is known as ‘Mr. Cypress"
In Memoriam
April 23, 2018
With a Heavy Heart, We Remember Char Felos
"It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Charlene “Char” Felos, retired Cypress College ceramics professor, who had worked so tirelessly for Cypress College, the education of students, and the fine arts community. Char died at her home in Huntington Beach on April 15 at the age of 75."
In Memoriam
September 15, 2017
Campus Community Remembering Colleague Nancy Pound
"For 15 years, Nancy Pound greeted students and employees with a warm smile and caring voice. And, as the primary administrative assistant in the Social Sciences Division office, she saw a lot of students and employees in her years at Cypress College. Pound, who was honored by both peers and students,"
Career Education
February 16, 2016
In Remembrance: Passing of Marion Dorn
"Former Physical Education faculty member Marion Dorn (center-left, holding the California trophy in the below photo) passed away on January 22, 2016 at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs. Cypress College former Dean of Physical Education, Diane Henry provided the following about Coach Dorn: Marion Dorn was originally a physical education faculty"
In Memoriam
October 27, 2014
Remembering Our Colleague Carol Ridley
"Cypress College employees are remembering our colleague Carol Ridley this morning. Dr. Simpson shared the sad news of Ms. Ridley’s passing: Dear Chargers, It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the passing of Carol Ridley, Executive Assistant to Vice President Karen Cant. She passed away unexpectedly over"
Career Education
September 22, 2014
Cypress College Athletics Mourns the Loss of its Biggest Fan, Sonia Travers
"Cypress College Athletics is mourning the loss of Sonia Travers, a longtime friend of the Chargers who passed away suddenly in early September after a pulmonary embolism. Travers was a constant fixture at Charger events and around campus for many years. She would often be seen at games handing out water"
In Memoriam
April 16, 2014
Dr. Tom Cooper, One of Cypress College’s Original Faculty, Passes Away
"Our thoughts are with the family of Dr. Tom Cooper, who passed away yesterday morning, April 15, 2014. Dr. Cooper was a long time counselor here at Cypress College. After he retired he returned to the campus many times in a volunteer capacity, including as part of the Foundation committee responsible"