Jan. 21, 1935 – Dec. 23, 2024
Jerry Todd Campbell – liturgical artist and museum exhibit designer – died at his Los Angeles home on Dec. 23. He was a longtime member of the Church of the Angels in Pasadena.
A burial service with Holy Eucharist will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Church of the Angels, Pasadena. The Rev. Robert J. Gaestel will serve as celebrant, and a reception in the parish hall will follow.
Campbell’s craftsmanship and artistry can be seen in numerous area Episcopal churches, including St. Luke’s, Long Beach; St. Nicholas, Encino; St. Michael and All Angels, Corona del Mar; St. Mark’s, Glendale; All Saints, Pasadena; and the Church of the Angels.
For Episcopalians who attend Diocesan Convention, Campbell’s most recognizable liturgical work may be the diocese’s processional cross, featuring an enamel-on-copper, Byzantine-inspired Christus set into an Arts and Crafts-style wooden frame. Campbell made the cross for the former Diocesan House chapel as a memorial honoring the late Rev. Eldon Lougee, a longtime diocesan administrator.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Campbell moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1941. He attended local schools, graduated from Cal State Los Angeles, and in 1960, received a master of fine arts degree from Otis Art Institute. He worked professionally as an exhibit designer for the L.A. County Museum of Natural History and designed displays for the Lanterman House museum in La Canada and other local historic entities.
With a deep affection for all creation and his many friends, Campbell was an avid gardener and a devoted advocate for animals of every variety.
Donations in Campbell’s memory may be made to the wildfire relief programs of the Pasadena Humane Society and Episcopal Relief & Development.