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Ian Webb Obituary
1938 - 2020
Resident of Saratoga
Ian Webb passed away November 7. He was born in 1938 and lived in Santa Barbara for much of his early life. Ian had a BA in Physics from UCSB, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University, and a PhD from UCLA. He married Louise in 1962, and they have a daughter, Patty, and two adult grandchildren. Ian worked as an Engineer/Scientist, before embarking on a teaching career at West Valley College in Saratoga. He was a respected teacher of electronics and retired as Director of Technology, after developing the first computer lab there. Ian loved all technology and was an early user of computers, which he taught himself to program. He was also good at electrical, plumbing and carpentry work and enthusiastically shared these skills. Ian resided at Cedar Creek Care Center in Los Gatos for the last 2 years and was cared for by a loving staff. Family will gather at a future date at the cabin his father built (with 8 year old Ian's help), where Ian spent most childhood summers.
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DeMetrius Jones
November 17, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
You was one of tha best teachers i ever had. even though i was failin your class, i still enjoyed it because of you. In your class, I may not have grown as an engineer but i grew to be a better person
Love, Demetrius
Janet Werner
November 16, 2020
I worked in the Engineering Technology building when Ian was there. He encouraged me to take the first class in Electrical Engineering (my dad was an electrical engineer too). I think it was a circuits class. It was not a good fit for me, but I remember Ian being very passionate about everything in the department. He must have inspired many students towards this field in his career there. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Gus A. Mellander
November 14, 2020
Professor Ian Webb was a serious and devoted student of technology. His enthusiasm and curiosity made him an excellent teacher. You just could not be in his presence without learning something new. I always enjoyed our conversations. Thank goodness, he was a patient teacher.
Gus A. Mellander
Chancellor WVMCCD - 1985-1992
Doug Campbell
November 13, 2020
I have very pleasant memories of Ian and his contributions as a colleague at West Valley College. I even took his class in assembly language programming, thus got to enjoy Ian as my teacher for a few months. Ian was meticulous in manner, a contributor and a team player. He will be missed.
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