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Charles Adams Obituary

December 18, 1937 - July 2, 2015 Charles (Chuck) Vincent Adams passed on July 2, 2015 at the Ventura Convalescent Hospital, Ventura, California. He was born in San Francisco, California on December 18, 1937, was a third generation Californian, and was a resident of Ventura since 2005. He attended schools in California, graduated from Puente Union High School in 1956, received his B.S. Degree with honors at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his Masters Degree from Claremont Graduate School in February, 1972, majoring in mathematics. From September 1962 to June 1963, he was a Junior Instructor, Mathematics, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, part-time. Charles was a mathematics teacher at Nogales High School, Rowland Unified School District, Rowland Heights, California from September 1963 to his retirement in 1997. He taught all levels of high school mathematics, basic mathematics to A.P. Calculus. He initiated the A.P. Calculus class at Nogales, participated in the development of the Nogales High Computer Lab and served as system manager of the H.P./3000 system. He taught computer literacy classes to colleagues and coordinated computer assisted instruction. He participated in numerous mathematics curriculum revision committees for the Rowland Unified School District. From September 1970 to 1989, he was the Mathematics Department Chairman. He was a member of the Rowland Unified School District Mathematics Curriculum Committee, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, California Mathematics Council, California Teachers Association, and Computer Using Educators. He was "Teacher of the Year" for Nogales High School, 1978. Chuck was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 10302, Rowland Heights, California. Prior to moving to Ventura, he was active member at St. Elizabeth Seton's Catholic Church, Rowland Heights, California. He was a volunteer reader and did recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic in Upland, California. He is survived by relatives in California, Oregon, Washington, and Ohio. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11am July 14, 2015 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Roman Catholic Church, 1835 Larkvane Rd., Rowland Heights followed by interment in Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights. Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura. www.ReardonFuneral.com

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 7 to Jul. 12, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Adams

16 Entries

Chris Velasco

March 24, 2024

Mr. Adams refused to give up on me, as a student in his Algebra I class at Nogales HS. He singlehandedly made math make sense to me when he tutored me after school when I was failing his class. I graduated in 1991, and I have never forgotten him. Years later, as I helped my own children with their algebra homework, I told them the story of how Mr. Adams helped me to understand algebra, when they woukd ask me how Iearned it. Rest in peace, Mr. Adams. I pray that you are enjoying your just reward with our heavenly Father.

Charlotte

July 18, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, please except my condolences.And may God (Psalm 83:18) comfort you in this time of need.

Monte Bradford

July 17, 2015

RIP,,,,,,,,Mr.Adams

Angelique Benjamins Felten

July 15, 2015

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine Upon him.
May you Rest in Peace Mr. Adams

Martha (Romero) Farnsworth

July 15, 2015

Thank you for being a great teacher! RIP Mr. Adams

Joy Gomez-Williams

July 14, 2015

Thank you for being such a wonderful and inspirational teacher. I am happy to have had a teacher like you.

Student-Class of 1972

Amanda Smith

July 14, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. having lost someone very close to me I always remember one thing " They are always with us and watching down on us!" So I know he will always be with his family. RIP Mr. Adams

Keith Arney

July 14, 2015

Our prayers go our to the Adams family and for Mr Adams eternal rest. You were a phenomenal math teacher who truly cared for your students. We were blessed to know you.

Rowena (Angel) Crider

July 14, 2015

My condolences to your family. I enjoyed being one of your students. Thank you, Mr. Adams!

Nena (Vera) & Juan Amaral

July 14, 2015

Thank you, Mr. Adams for your using your talents in Math to teach us at Nogales High School. To God be the glory.

From Class of 1979 members,

Frank Ochoa

July 14, 2015

Thank you for being my math and computer teacher

Marian Rodriguez

July 14, 2015

Rest in peace Mr. Adams. My condolences to Mr. Adams family.

Gail Lindenberg

July 14, 2015

Rest in peace, Mr. Adams. You brought technology to the Nogales campus, shared your brilliant mind with colleagues and friends, and quietly devoted yourself to your work, your students, and your friends. I recall with a smile the sessions you had for my son's Webelo scouts back in that very first computer lab. The Hewlett Packard console was huge, looming behind a screen at the back of the portable building. We thought it was magic that this electric monster somehow connected to all the computers. I got hooked on Zork and you thought that was great. You helped me bring the first Apple computer to Journalism so that we didn't have to write our copy on a manual typewriter. And you were such a good friend all those years. Blessings to you and comfort to your family and friends who wish you well...

Nan P.

July 13, 2015

My deep condolences to the family during this difficult time. He was a wonderful teacher and great man! He helped many tackle their difficulty with Math and made us all stronger for it! Always available to help those who needed it! May you rest in eternal peace Mr. Adams.

Derri Lynn Chadwick

July 13, 2015

Thank you for being my great math teacher. What I have done without you knowledge. It is because of teachers like you that we have intelligent citizens like me. I am so grateful for your teaching. God bless you and rest now. You did good and I will see you in heaven

July 7, 2015

My deepest condolences to all family and friends. May the hope found in Gods' word the bible out weigh the grief you currently feel. 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14

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