It is with sadness that VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Terry Lee Pardee, retired professor of anatomy/physiology and biotechnology at Ventura College.
Terry began his educational career at Newbury Park High School in 1973, followed by Ventura College in 1996. Prior to that, he served as an LAPD reserve officer and worked for a few years in a research lab at Amgen.
Terry attended San Fernando Valley State College (now known as California State University, Northridge) and earned both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Entomology. In his 60s, Terry earned a PhD in Epidemiology from Walden University. Over his career at VC, he taught thousands of students.
He is loved and remembered by his former students, who are now physicians, paramedics, and nurses. Likewise, he was highly respected by his colleagues.
Please use this link to read Terry’s obituary, a moving “love letter” by Terry’s children.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 1 to 4 pm. Location TBD.
Retired (February 2015); Dean, Career and Technical Education, Oxnard College (2008-2015); Professor, Business, Oxnard College (1992-2008); Adjunct Professor, Business, Business Information Systems, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1976-1992); Intermediate Steno Secretary, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1970-1974).