Arden L. Albee, PhD, a Caltech professor of geology and planetary science, emeritus, chief scientist at JPL, Dean of Graduate Studies, and a key figure in lunar and Martian exploration throughout the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s passed at 96.

Arden Albee was predeceased by his wife Charleen, former wife Ann, and son Jamie, and is survived by three children, Janet, Carol, and Mary, and four stepchildren, Margaret, Kathy, Ginger, and George.

Memorial service will be held May 3at 11am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena CA.

Donations may be made to Friends In Deed Pasadena.