https://www.cmc.edu/news/memoriam-professor-ward-elliott-true-renaissance-man
“Ward was not just a great CMC-loving professor. He was also more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Over the decades, he provided encouragement and advice as I pursued public service. I miss him. He truly was one of a kind.”
—Hon. David Dreier ’75
CMC Trustee
Today I learned of the passing of Professor Ward Elliott. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the entire CMC family at his loss; he will be greatly missed.
As a CMC ’81 graduate, I had the privilege of attending several classes with Professor Elliott in my Dual major of Economics and Political Science. I always looked forward to my classes with him to receive his insights, his questions, his wisdom, his probity, and above all, his entertaining wit. He was truly a stellar personality on the CMC campus.
I remember so many happy times not only in his classroom, but also visiting at his home at the many celebrations with singing and camaraderie. He challenged his students in the classroom with his Socratic teaching approach, and he rewarded them in his home with his undying friendship and fellowship. He was truly a very endearing and caring man.
Even after I left Claremont I had many interesting and informative conversations with Ward discussing issues of the day and concerning many of his passionate endeavors benefiting fellow members of CMC and also Californians in general. I am sure many others also share many fond memories of Ward whether students, staff, or colleages in the Political Science department at CMC.
Please pass my prayers of comfort to all who knew Ward Elliott as a friend in common with me. I am confident that Ward is celebrating now walking the streets of gold in Heaven; he is certainly deserving of a great reward there from the Lord–since he touched so many lives in such a positive way.
My sincerest condolences to all. The world has lost a truly Great Man.