Tag: In Memoriam

Alexander “Alex” F. Schilt, PhD, died earlier this month at 84 years of age.

Roper worked at Eastern for nearly 50 years.

The Eastern community was saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Besse. Besse retired from the university 2008 after 26 years of working in the Facilities & Planning Department. We are grateful for his service and extend our condolences to his loved ones. You can learn more about Jim Besse by reading his online…

The university is saddened to report the loss of Allen Guzman. Guzman, who worked for Instructional Technology & Web Services in Huston Hall, was hired in May of 2023 and died in February of 2025. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at EWU.

The longtime faculty member and chair of the Communication Studies Department made a difference for students and colleagues across campus.

Davis was recognized as a senior lecturer emeritus in 2023.

Trulove made a positive impact for students as a professor of economics, while also serving as the mayor of Cheney for five terms.

The beloved emeritus professor discovered an ancient aquatic invertebrate.

Donley, who passed away recently, made a positive impact for students as a faculty member, department chair, and retiree.

EWU is saddened to report the passing of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, emeritus professor and author, who passed away July 5, 2023. Cook-Lynn retired from EWU after 19 years of service in the Department of English. Cook-Lynn, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, also taught Native American Studies.