Thelma Estrin

Thelma was a great friend and mentor fifty years ago. A true legend. I cannot say it enough.

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Estrin's passing. She inspired me to go into Computer Science and (much later) bioinformatics. I still have fond memories of my years at DPL under her leadership. She will be missed by all of us who were fortune enough to know her.

Thelma was a brilliant role model, mentor and a great friend. Always a generous person, she gave me the encouragement and guidance to pursue my dreams and evolve the quality of my being. The ten years that I served under Thelma at the DPL were among the best years of my life. She will always be remembered for her courage, strength, generosity and kindness. I am grateful that she touched my life and feel blessed that I had the privilege of knowing her. My heartfelt condolences go out to...

I regarded Jerry and Thelma as computer science royalty, a perfectly matched couple with keen intellect and a manor suited to mentoring all of us students. I consider myself lucky to have know them for 40 years at UCLA. I particularly will miss them both at UCLA basketball games and other campus events that I often ran into them, delightfully. Condolences to the daughters and family.

Dr. Estrin was a very special lady who cared about people. My husband and I were employees in 1971 and she took the time to give us a wedding shower at her house. I shall always be grateful to the kindness shown by her family.

Thelma was great. I enjoyed being her employee at DPL and owe my education and career to her.

Thelma was a true mentor early in my career at the DPL and was a true friend,

Bob Sclabassi

Thelma was very helpful to me early in my career, and I will always remember her for her kindness and support. Our condolences to the family.
Ron and Becky Harper