Upland, California
Cal French Cal French, our beloved father, brother, and friend has passed away at the age of 83. He died March 16 th 2020, after a difficult yearlong struggle with colon cancer. Ever a good, moral and upright man, he lived such a life. He relished the astonishing beauty of the earth and the...
Read MoreFriends since childhood, a group of us recently started a book club. Mr French came up ad an inspiration, leading me to this touching tribute. I was not an exceptional student but the lessons Mr French taught have stayed with me and my understanding of them has grown. Reading the obituary, I realize how fortunate I was to have known him, truly. Sincerely Mike Tieman, UHS Class of 88
Michael Tieman
July 17, 2024
Just came across this, but wanted to add my deepest condolences to a truly amazing teacher. I don't remember much about my teachers in high school, but he Mr. French stood out as a really great person. When I caught chicken pox my junior year, he took to the time to write a get well card and sent it to my home. Usually feeling pretty invisible, this made me really feel special.
Melody Paredes
October 23, 2022 | School
So sad to hear the news of Mr. French's passing. I had the pleasure of being in his AP English class, and also a member of the Hiking Club. we had some great hikes to the local mountains. What a great man and teacher.
Jim S class of 82
November 25, 2020 | Student
Cal was a most beloved advisor for the Highland Mountaineers of UHS. Will always treasure adventures with this group and Sierra Club trips with Cal and Letty.
John Nauman
August 17, 2020 | Student
Sincere condolences to Chuck and the rest of the French family.....
Randal Cruikshanks
May 03, 2020 | Acquaintance
What a wonderful dear man.
Margie Lindstrom-Williams
April 28, 2020 | Prescott, AZ
In 1964-65, Cal French was my Junior year English teacher at Upland High School. Quiet, gentle, unassuming, scholarly, I believe it was his first year teaching. Classroom control was not a goal. His goal was to transform us, help us to think, be creative, broaden our perspectives, become lovers and creators of good writing. And I love to write today because of Cal French. Thank you, Mr. French, you are a great and inspiring teacher, always remembered.
Phil Lovelady
April 24, 2020 | Student
My twin sister and I had Mr. French in our junior year at Upland High School. He was my favorite English teacher and I remember him talking about the Sierra Club in class.
Joan Shirley-Fuerte
April 24, 2020 | Upland, CA
Looking back from nursery school to grad school and beyond, Mr. French remains one of my all time favorite teachers. I consider myself luck to have been in his class. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Bob Crow
April 24, 2020
