Aimee Dorr

Aimée Dorr lived a life of purpose and generosity. An accomplished academic and public servant, she devoted five decades to advancing education as Dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and as Vice President and Provost of the University of California. She shaped countless lives through her compassion and ability to uplift the human spirit of those around her. Aimée’s legacy endures in the people she supported, inspired, and loved. Aimée died peacefully at home in South Pasadena.

She leaves husband Don Simpson, children Simeon Leifer (Ketra Oberlander), JT Dorr-Bremme (Johanna Jackson), Dan Simpson (Patty), and Genevieve Sanders (Mike); along with four grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Julee Livingston (Doug), Andrea Sparks (Steve), Nancy Rosanoff, and Satya Greenstone (Richard). She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Tad, John, and Janice.

Memorials may be sent to the Aimée Dorr Fellowship Fund at UCLA. https://giving.ucla.edu/Campaign/Donate.aspx?SiteNum=437