Dr. John Gingrich, former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor emeritus of religion and philosophy, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 7. He was 80.
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Marge was devoted to University
Guy Marge, chairman of the advisory board for the college of business and public managements, died in February in Upland of pneumonia and pancreatic cancer. He was 77.
McElwee leaves legacy of dedication
Family, friends and colleagues of the late John “Jack” McElwee, professor of business administration emeritus, gathered for a public celebration of life on Feb. 4 in the Ludwick Center’s Sacred Space.
La Verne diver touched numerous lives
Andrew Tompkins, a former University of La Verne diver and business administration major, died of cancer on Sept. 22. He was 21.
Student remembered for kindness
Arturo Corona Jr., a University of La Verne junior kinesiology major and former baseball player, died in a car accident in Pomona on April 12. He was 22.
Harris’ legacy of generosity lives on
Barbara Ellen Harris, mother, teacher, donor and wife of Board of Trustees member Ben Harris, died last month from complications following a stroke. She was 90 years old.
Stephen Sayles’ legacy honored at memorial
Several of the late Dr. Stephen Sayles’ friends, family and colleagues reminisced about their relationship with Dr. Sayles in an emotional memorial Tuesday.
Martin leaves anthropological legacy
Dr. Kimberly Martin, professor of anthropology, died Jan. 7 in South Bend, Indiana. She was 69.
Librarian leaves concrete impact
Dr. Marlin Heckman, former head librarian and professor emeritus at the University, died of a heart attack after swimming on Sept. 22. He was 79.
Professor leaves historic legacy
Dr. Steve Sayles, University of La Verne professor emeritus of history, died on Sept. 1 following a series of heart issues. He was 73.