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Arden Lanham Obituary

Arden Lanham January 1914 - September 2010 Arden Lanham, artist and educator and retired Cypress College art professor, died Sunday morning, September 26, 2010 in Escondido, CA, succumbing peacefully to the toll of time. Honored by the California State Senate for 14 years of distinguished service to students and community, Mr. Lanham entered the teaching profession following an art career that began at Walt Disney Studios, where he was art director on award-winning movies, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He later was art director for Los Angeles advertising agencies and worked in the U.S. Space Program, winning awards from the Technical Illustration Managers Association and Industry Film Producers Association. Mr. Lanham served as an officer in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Arden is survived by his widow, Mary Lanham, of Escondido; sons, John Lanham, Auburn, CA; and Richard Lanham, Long Beach, CA; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. At Mr. Lanham's request, there will be no memorial service other than a family gathering. Alhiser-Comer Mortuary (760) 745-2162

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Published by Press-Telegram on Oct. 3, 2010.

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David J. Graham

September 2, 2024

It was because of Mr. Lanham that I became an Art Teacher. I returned to school in the mid 1970´s after my military discharge and had the privilege to be a student of one of the kindest, most caring, compassionate, gifted artists/instructors I could have ever hoped for. He was my mentor, my artistic role model, the most influential person to help me find my vision and artistic purpose in my life. I have used his teaching methods in my own class room and because of his approach to teaching through in-class hands-on examples, I became a better artist and teacher. I am forever indebted to Mr. Lanhan. Thank you for all your giving and sharing. Forever in my heart. David Graham

Dianne Marlin

January 7, 2017

In fond remembrance, you were my finest art instructor (Cypress College) so many years ago. It was an honor to be under the tutelage of such a fine ARTIST and I sincerely thank you. Dianne

David Moore

October 8, 2010

May the love and support of your family and friends provide you strength in this time of transition.

In sympathy,

David Moore
Chapman University

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