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Ellen M. Caldwell

1951 - 2018

Ellen Caldwell Obituary

January 5, 1951 - August 10, 2018 Ellen M. Caldwell, 67, concluded her long battle with cancer on August 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Los Angeles to physician William G. Caldwell and golden age star of stage and screen Joan Leslie, she earned degrees from USC and UCLA in English literature and taught for 42 years, at UCLA, Vanderbilt University, Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI) and California State University Fullerton. She published articles in scholarly journals and taught mediaeval and Renaissance literature. She was preceded in death by both parents and survived by her twin sister Patrice, hundreds of treasured colleagues and friends, and thousands of students who valued her passion for teaching, her sense of humor, and her caring attention to their success. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 2060 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2018.
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Dr. Caldwell was a highly respected educator and she put her heart and soul into teaching her classes in Chaucer making them vividly interesting to every theme. She truly cared about her students and seeing them succeed was her core. I am so thankful to have had her as my professor. She saw the best in me and showed me that I had what it took to make the grade and I did. I will forever be grateful for her believing in me, encouraging me, and inspiring me to do my best as her student. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, Dr. Caldwell. You were a true asset that made a difference because you cared. Your legacy as a remarkable dedicated outstanding professor and passionate educator will never be forgotten. You were one of a kind and your essence will be dearly missed.

Martha Garcia

March 28, 2019

Professor Caldwell proved to me that Angels still exist on this planet. I found out about her unfortunate passing last night by complete randomness. I was in complete shock as I would email her on occasions to check on her and send my love. Professor Caldwell taught me a great deal of things. Not just in the scholastic realm, but reviving my beliefs in humanity once again. Jesus' love and care truly shone through her angelic face. I truly loved her as she mirrored Christianity and kindness through her mission on earth (something we, human beings, fail to resemble on a daily level). I will miss her more than any utterance of words.

Gina M

August 30, 2018

You had the most wonderful spirit, and I will miss it in the halls of CSUF. -Amy

Amy

August 21, 2018

I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me and all of your students, Dr. Caldwell. We hope to make you proud through our success in life.

Criss

August 20, 2018

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May all your memories bring you comfort during this time. And may the God of comfort and hope continue to refresh you. Matthew 11:29

Gina R.

August 20, 2018

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

Jones

August 18, 2018

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