Gerald William Haslam passed away on April 13, 2021. Born in Bakersfield, California, in 1937, he led a varied life that included farm labor and military service. Haslam, a Bakersfield College Hall of Famer, played college football and pursued academic accomplishments. He later became a professor at Sonoma State University, where he made a lasting contribution. Renowned for his writings on rural California, Haslam highlighted the state’s diverse communities and received literary acclaim for his work. Alongside Janice E. Haslam, he examined the lives of Senator S. I. Hayakawa and Depression-era migrant Leon Patterson. The couple raised their family in Penngrove, California, witnessing the successes of their children, including Fred Haslam, the lead developer of Sim City 2000. Gerald William Haslam died at age 84 from prostate cancer, leaving behind a legacy that reflects his dedication to capturing the spirit of California’s heartland through his writing and influence on those he encountered.
April 13 marks anniversary of Gerald W. Haslam’s death
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