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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

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

Eddie Webb portrait

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

Bill Chambers

October 18, 2022

Bill served as a history professor for 23 years.

Merlin Elmer Bradshaw

Merlin Elmer Bradshaw

January 2022

Merlin taught Spanish for 55 years.

Jeanne Campanelli

Jeanne Campanelli

June 17, 2022

Jeanne served as an English professor for over 20 years.

Marion Melvin Gardner

Marion Melvin Gardner

March 2022

Bud taught physical education and English for 25 years.

Edwin Ted Kulp

Edwin "Ted" Kulp

October 13, 2022

Ted served as a theater professor for 16 years.

Patricia Martin

Patricia Martin

July 20, 2022

Patricia serviced as a Professor of Business for 26 years.

John McGregor

John McGregor

December 9, 2022

John served as a counselor for 30 years.

Robert Mehaffy

Robert Mehaffy

January 26, 2022

Robert served as a professor of English for 26 years.

Sigrid Menard

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

Marleen Nicknig

July 7, 2022

Marleen served in ARC's Printing Services department for 34 years.

Michael Reid

Michael Reid

July 16, 2022

Longtime adjunct faculty track coach.

Ruby Dean-Smith

Ruby Dean-Smith

January 2022

Ruby served as a Student Personnel Assistant at the ARC Natomas Center.

2021

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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.