Harold T. Ochs

OCHS — Harold T., 93; born in 1926, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; died April 18, 2020, Walla Walla, Washington. Surviving: wife of 73 years, Lois Ochs; daughters, Susan Farrell and Elizabeth Bleecker; son, David Ochs; and grandchildren, Matthew Hieb, Andrew Seely and Paige Seely.

Harold T. Ochs

1926–2020

Harold Ochs was born in 1926 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He passed away in Walla Walla, Washington, on April 18 at the age of 93.

Harold was raised in Idaho and Washington. He graduated from Yakima Valley Academy in 1945, was drafted into the U.S. Army and served until late 1946. After discharge he married Lois, whom he met while attending YVA.

Harold studied education and graduated from Walla Walla College, received a master’s degree from Eastern Washington University, and took additional course work at Gonzaga University, University of Washington and Portland State University. Harold taught history, biology and other classes, beginning at Upper Columbia Academy. He continued as principal and teacher at Columbia Academy and UCA.

After receiving a doctoral degree at the University of Idaho, Harold began a 20-year term as professor and administrator in the Department of Education and Psychology at Walla Walla College. His teaching and work as supervisor of student teaching kept him in contact with many former students, teachers and administrators throughout the Pacific Northwest.