In Memoriam: Faculty and Staff
The American River College community remembers current and retired faculty and staff who have passed away.
If friends or loved ones have requested a tribute gift in their memory, there will be a link to an option to donate. Additional information provided to our office such as services or an obituary will also be noted.
2024
Brian Pond
February 2024
Brian served as a counselor for 25 years (1988-2013). He also taught Human Career Development (HCD) courses and started the first AA support program at American River College.
2023
Edwina "Eddie" Webb
October 2023
Eddie served as Dean of Student Support Services.
2022
Elizabeth (Bettie) Beverage
July 13, 2022
Bettie served as an administrative assistant in Admissions and Records for 35 years.
Bill Chambers
October 18, 2022
Bill served as a history professor for 23 years.
Merlin Elmer Bradshaw
January 2022
Merlin taught Spanish for 55 years.
Jeanne Campanelli
June 17, 2022
Jeanne served as an English professor for over 20 years.
Marion Melvin Gardner
March 2022
Bud taught physical education and English for 25 years.
Edwin "Ted" Kulp
October 13, 2022
Ted served as a theater professor for 16 years.
Patricia Martin
July 20, 2022
Patricia serviced as a Professor of Business for 26 years.
Robert Mehaffy
January 26, 2022
Robert served as a professor of English for 26 years.
Sigrid Menard
March 1, 2022
Adjunct Counselor in Disability Programs and Services for Students (DSPS) for 20 years. A fund for DSPS has been established in her memory.
Marleen Nicknig
July 7, 2022
Marleen served in ARC's Printing Services department for 34 years.
Ruby Dean-Smith
January 2022
Ruby served as a Student Personnel Assistant at the ARC Natomas Center.
2021
Arlene G. Clarke
January 2021
Arlene served as an English professor for many years and provides scholarship support to students through her Arlene G. Clarke scholarship.