With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the recent passing on December 13, 2019 of Kate Dickson-Lew, retired English professor at Ventura College. Before that, Kate taught at the California Youth Authority for Juvenile Justice. She loved Collies and usually had two or three dogs at a time. Below is a link to her obituary from the Ventura County Star. Her family has planned a private service and request donations to Collie.org or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Kate is survived by her three sisters, Janet Notaro, Nancy (Jody) Kelly, and Diane Doban. Brother-in-laws John Lambert and Mike Doban. Nephews, Pat and Jonathon Notaro, niece, Amanda Miller and three great nieces and three great nephews.
To read Kate’s obituary as published in the Ventura County Star, please use this link.