In Memoriam

FORMER TRUSTEE

Former Webb Trustee SARA ADLER passed away June 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C. from complications of ALS. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert, their children, JOE ’96 and CAROLINE ’00, and four grandchildren. The Adlers generously supported Webb for nearly three decades, with Sara serving on Webb’s Board of Trustees from 2017-18 and Robert serving as board chairman from 2004-11. Sara was professor emerita of Scripps College in Claremont, where she led the teaching of Italian studies at The Claremont Colleges for more than 40 years before retiring in 2018. She was a graduate of Smith College and was awarded a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1975.

FORMER FACULTY & FRIENDS

We were saddened to learn that KEVIN KIMBER died October 1, 2020 in Wyoming, Minn. He was a loving father, a kind veterinarian and a gifted athlete, coach and teacher. Michael Bennett ’94 remembers chemistry class with Mr. Kimber, who also served as a dorm head and coach.

Former English teacher LYN KRINSKY died March 25, 2021 at age 93. Jennifer Wong Gatewood Holzman ’92 wrote: “I am indebted to Ms. Krinsky for teaching me the fundamentals of English writing during my freshman year. Her teaching served me well over many years.” MIMI PAUWELS passed away March 15, 2021 after many months of illness. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jacques, and two sons, Eric ’79 and Michel. Mimi was born in Algeria, where she met Jacques when he was serving in the French Navy during the Algerian war. They lived for some time in France before coming to the United States. The Pauwels moved onto the Webb campus in 1975 when Jacques joined the faculty as a French teacher. Mimi was an active member of the Webb community, tutoring students in French and welcoming many into her home. She also worked at the Ontario-Montclair School District and retired in 2005. In retirement, she traveled extensively and especially enjoyed her last trip to Sedona, Ariz., to see the colors of the Painted Desert. Mimi was active with her church, North Hills SDA. Due to the complications of gathering during the pandemic, the family will hold a memorial service on the first anniversary of her passing in 2022. Because of the incredible impact she had in a variety of roles in the City of Claremont, Mimi’s biography was read at the March council meeting by Claremont Mayor COREY CALAYCAY ’88. The Jacques & Mimi Pauwels Fund for Excellence in World Languages & Cultures, established in 2015 by Eric to honor his parents, will ensure Mimi’s legacy forever at Webb.

English teacher BRIAN ROGERS passed away February 17, 2021, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. Read about his contributions to the Webb community on page 52.

1940

GERALD “JERRY” OPPENHEIMER died May 4, 2021 at the age of 98. At Webb, Jerry was a prefect and the business manager of El Espejo. He was also known for his fencing, tennis and horseback riding. He was a bridge enthusiast and considered one of the best players. After Webb, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces and attended Curtis Wright Technical Institute before founding an aviation components business serving the defense industries. His customers included Lockheed and North American Aviation. He was a civilian flight instructor during WW II at the Thunderbird Field in Glendale, Ariz., and flew F84 jets for Strategic Air Command during the Korean War. He also launched several successful business endeavors in the banking, automotive and high technology worlds. He dedicated his life to philanthropy and supported many causes, including the Stein Eye Institute, Veterans Park Conservancy, Hollywood Canteen Foundation, Gerald Oppenheimer Foundation, UCLA Center for Longevity and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

1943

THOMAS C. LEIGHTON passed away January 31, 2021. At Webb, Tom was involved in almost every aspect of campus. He was a member of Block W for his prowess on the basketball and track teams and also a member of the Peccary Society and Rifle Club. 1945

ROBERT L. “BOB” EMMET died December 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne, daughter, Lindy, two sons, Robert and James, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Webb, Bob earned varsity letters in both football and basketball and was a bass singer in the glee club. He joined the U.S. Navy, where he served in the South Pacific on an aircraft carrier during WWII. Upon his return from the war, Bob attended Claremont McKenna College, where he received a B.A. in business administration and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, having set conference and school records in discus and hurdles. He eventually started his own business and served as the chief executive of Emett & Chandler Co., a national insurance brokerage, for 25 years.

1946

BURNET F. WOHLFORD died January 31, 2021. He was a member of Block W and left guard for the football team. As a student, he was described by faculty as being extremely hard working and conscientious. He was a dedicated alumnus who gave to Webb nearly every year for more than six decades.

1947

ROLAND JOSLYN passed away September 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, sons, GREGORY ’72 and Daniel, and his daughter, Amy. Roland was an active student at Webb. He was a member of the track and field team and well known as a fantastic piano player. He attended Pomona College, where he studied architecture. He went on to attend Northrop Institute.

1949

ANTHONY E. SOWERS died February 5, 2020. At Webb, Anthony was known as the king of Webb’s Radio Shack for his uncanny ability to fix anything electrical. He was also a member of Block W and a member of the Rifle Club.

1951

We just learned that RONALD JOHNSON passed away January 28, 2021. He resided in South Pasadena and is survived by his wife, Barbara.

1953

ARTHUR F. “MICKEY” WERTHEIM died December 24, 2020. He is survived by his son, Jason, former wife, Carol, and preceded in death by his brother, JACK ’52. At Webb, Mickey earned his varsity letter in football and tennis and was a member of Block W. He was well known around campus for his die-hard support of the Brooklyn Dodgers and his friendly spirit. Mickey attended Yale University and received his B.A. in American studies in 1957. He then attended New York University where he obtained his M.A. in 1967 and his Ph.D. in American civilization in 1970. Mickey was on faculty and taught at the University of Southern California in the Department of History from 1971 to 1978. During this time, he developed the Women’s Studies Program and the undergraduate and graduate American Studies Program. He was also an author and wrote extensively about the lives of Will Rogers and W.C. Fields.

1954

WILLIAM “BILL” OLMSTEAD passed away March 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gail, and their two children, Dawn Dasilveira and BENTON ’89. At Webb, Bill was a member of the football team and worked on El Espejo and the Blue & Gold. He was only at Webb for two years, but his classmates remember him for his kind and respectful demeanor and his prowess at bridge. He attended the University of California, Riverside and, after graduation in 1958, launched his lifelong career as a journalist in several roles with the Press Enterprise, Riverside County. Bill worked with the Press Enterprise for 45 years before his retirement in 2001.

1956

TED HARWOOD passed away June 7, 2021. He is survived by his partner, Alice Schwartz, his sister, Cynthia, and his children, Alex, Bryna and Abigail. Ted was a Webb boarder and member of the Peccary Society. He earned a B letter in baseball and was an asset to the team. He was known for writing short stories and for his collection of classical records. Ted graduated from Stanford University and served three years in the U.S Army after graduation. He then attended the University of Chicago, earning a doctorate in Sociology. Ted taught at the college level for more than 20 years before starting a communication and writing consulting practice.

A celebration of life

1959

DANA E. “DAN” KETCHUM died February 22, 2021. At Webb, Dan was a boarder and an active student. He was a member of Block W and the electronics club, worked on El Espejo and was co-captain of the track team and a member of the football team. In speaking with Dan as an alumnus, he fondly remembered Ray Alf and the classes he taught, stating that, “the fighting heart will always be a part of me.”

1960

JEFFREY ALAN SMITH died peacefully October 6, 2020, in San Francisco. An educator, he focused his career on teaching the incarcerated, addicts and youth offenders; later he created a program to bring books to developing countries.

1963

DANIEL G. REYNOLDS passed away April 3, 2021. At Webb, Dan was class vice president during his junior and senior years and a member of the Honor Committee. He received two varsity letters in both track and field and football and was an active sharpshooter in the Trap Club. Dan graduated from Stanford University, where he studied psychology and joined the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1967. He then began work in the renewable energy sector and helped found Zond Corp., which is responsible for building the modern windmills near Palm Springs and Altamont Pass in Northern California. Dan was a dedicated alumnus to Webb and served on the Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1995.

1970

GENE E. GREGG died peacefully March 20, 2021. At Webb, Gene was a member of the Honor Committee and Peccary Society and worked on the yearbook in his senior year. Since graduation, he had been a dedicated volunteer to Webb, serving as chairman of Alumni Day twice and attending countless reunions. 1981

JOHN L. DUDEN passed away April 4, 2021 after a courageous fight with ALS. At Webb he was a boarder and Honor Committeeman. He also played football, basketball and was a member of the swim team during his senior year. John was a dedicated alumnus, serving on the Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2002. He served for many years as the class agent and chaired several reunions. He is survived by his mother, Linda, his wife, Tracey, their two daughters, Carley and Heather, and two granddaughters. Tracey recently shared that, “John will always be grateful for Webb for changing his life and helping him become the person he was today.” For the WSC 25th reunion, John led the effort to establish the Class of 1981 Scholarship Fund, which was renamed by his classmates in his honor – the John Duden Class of ’81 Scholarship Fund.

1992

NED CLARK contracted COVID-19 in December 2020. After a battle of several weeks, he died January 1, 2021. At Webb, Ned was a boarding student and lived in Kirkhill. He was also a member of the football team and earned the honor of dean’s list during his senior year. Ned matriculated at Pitzer College before transferring to California State University, Los Angeles in his third year to pursue his interest in criminal justice. Upon graduating from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy in Whittier near the top of his class, he was assigned to the Compton Station where he spent most of his career serving as a training officer and instructor as well as an active patrol officer.

2004

JAMES “JAMIE” MACARTHUR died March 2, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Helen Beth MacArthur. Jamie was a Webb boarder and played both football and baseball. In his senior year, he was named to the Second Team All-League in both football and baseball. After Webb, Jamie attended Chapman University before pursuing a career in golf management. He was an avid golfer from an early age and loved to surf.