News from Union College winter 2013

0000 0000 WhatWhat MakesMakes aa Home?Home? LORD LEADS ARMY MEDIC IN SUPPORT OF MISSION

oon after Harold Dupper ’50 drilled with the Medical Cadet Corp at Union College in 1943, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and spent Sthe next two years as a medic during the final days of World War II. As a result, Dr. Dupper would spend the rest of his life supporting the mission through his medical skills as he followed his Lord’s leading. With his G.I. bill paying for college, Harold returned to Union and then went to medical school. He took the strong work ethic he gained growing up on the farm and applied it to his studies, and more impor- tantly “The Lord was with me,” he said. After graduating, Harold and his new wife, Velma Lorenz ‘49, felt the Lord was leading them to become medical missionaries in Burma. “I wanted to be in God’s work, using the abilities He gave me to serve Him,” Harold said. Later, the couple returned to the U.S. and opened a family practice in Ft. Collins, Colo. Harold continued to use his medical skills to serve God and his fellow man, but he also wanted to be a good steward of the fi- nancial blessings he had received. When approached by the Advancement staff at Union College to support the new Science and Mathematics Complex, he enthusiastically gave a modest gift and he wanted to do more for the college. But Harold realized if he gave a larger gift he could not be certain he could keep up with his expenses while in retirement. What was he going to do? (continued on page 37) It takes ForeSight... CORDmagazine staff: LuAnn Wolfe Davis ’82 Vice President for Advancement/Publisher magazine CORDVol. 77, No. 1 Winter 2013 Ryan Teller ’98 LORD LEADS ARMY MEDIC Director of Public Relations/Editor Steve Nazario Editorial/4 Campus News/5 Director of Visual Communications/Designer IN SUPPORT OF MISSION Scott Cushman ’03 Director of Digital Communication Saying goodbye to Kenna Lee Austin Carlson ’73 an old home/18 Class-ifieds Editor As the Division of Science and Joellyn Sheehy ’14 Mathematics prepares to move to a News Writer new, state-of-the-art facility across Ruby Ruano ’14 campus, Union takes time to re- News Writer member the people who made Jorgensen Hall special. Melissa Ratter ’16 News Writer

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Union College Alumni Association Officers and Board Members: Maximizing through Ardyce Dick Stenbakken ’62 ...... President minimizing/10 Larry Christensen ’72 ...... President-elect David Nowack ’76...... Past President Lorilee Lippincott ’03 and her fam- Larinda Hoskinson Fandrich ’86 ...... Board member at large ily have learned that home is not al- ways about the stuff in their house. L. Steve Gifford ’63...... Golden Club Co-President Matthew Roque ’05 ...... GOLD Rep ’02-’12 Brad Forbes ’82 ...... Class Rep ’82-’01

Karen Affolter Johnson ’72...... Class Rep ’62-’81 courtesy photo: of Lorilee Lippincott Anita Keith Kidwiler ’61...... Class Rep up to ’61 Kenna Lee Austin Carlson ’73...... Alumni Activities Director LuAnn Wolfe Davis ’82 ...... Vice President for Advancement

About the cover: This artwork is one in a series of house illustration by Billy Frank At home in a Alexander acquired through stock.xchng (www.sxc.hu), a website for sharing photos and artwork on the Internet. strange land/12

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3800 South 48th Street courtesy Parksphoto: of Byard Lincoln, NE 68506 or [email protected]. Helping create the perfect home/14 Making a dorm room home/26 Class-ifieds/28 In memory/32 pwww.ucollege.edu It takes ForeSight... CORDmagazine 3 ______EDITORIAL WHAT MAKES A HOME?

Editorial by LuAnn Davis, vice president for Advancement

Home The idea evokes feelings of significant changes, our goal is to con- warmth, love and security. Yet, I find the tinue to create an educational experi- word difficult to define. I grew up in ence that will not only help our students North Dakota and still have many won- feel at home here, but be able to create derful ties to people there, but the state a home where ever they go. I hope you and my hometown no longer feel like enjoy this issue of CORDmagazine, home. filled with stories about students and My parents moved to Mesa, Ariz., fol- alumni who have done just that. lowing their retirement. Now, after more This year 881 students are enrolled than 20 years, the sunny southwest feels in classes and more than 500 of them like home—because of my mother’s car- also call our campus home—either in ing and love, not the house she lives in. the residence halls or campus-owned Lynn, Caitlynn and I have lived in the apartments. You too may share fond same dwelling for 11 years now. When memories from the days you called I’m done with work for the day or return Union home. Regardless of how much from a trip, it’s the place that feels most time you have spent on campus, I invite like home. Yet if we were to move, you to Union’s annual homecoming would I lose my home? No, we’d create weekend April 4-7 when we will be a new household that would eventually Opening Doors to welcome you back to

become “home.” revisit a place you once called home. Nazario Steve photo: As I get older, I sometimes dream Most of all, I get excited dreaming about my retirement. I think it could be about my heavenly home. Daily I see fun to make my home in a retirement students on our campus growing in their community with planned activities, peo- relationship with our Heavenly Father ple to cook some of my meals and pro- and I look forward to living with them vide transportation to the mall. Will that and each of you in the home God has idea of “home” be as appealing 30 years prepared for us. That idea of home will from now? never lose its appeal. C Even as Union undergoes many

4 WINTER 2013 ______CAMPUS NEWS

Learning communication for the digital world By Joellyn Sheehy

arrison Smith likes computers. In fact, Facebook,’ but there’s a pretty significant Hthat’s what he decided to study when he ar- difference between Facebooking on a per- rived at Union College a couple of years sonal level and knowing how to use social ago. But through his job at a popular music media as an effective mass communication blog he discovered that instead of learning tool.” the language of machines, he’d rather use Six new classes will be offered to sup- them as tool to connect with people. port the emphasis, including Digital Story- “I realized I wanted to change my major telling and Social Media Public Relations to communication in the middle of last se- and Marketing. “Teaching these principles mester,” said Smith, a junior from Lincoln. “I and skills is incredibly important for our talked with the chair of the Division of Hu- communicators and marketers in getting manities about what was available and jobs and being effective in today’s market,” when I mentioned that I work in social emphasized Teller. photo: Ryan Teller Ryan photo: media she told me about the new commu- “The courses will mostly be taught by nication emphasis in emerging media. I adjuncts who are practicing in the field looked at the curriculum guide and right now,” said Michelle Mesnard, chair of thought, ‘all right, this is awesome.’” the Division of Humanities. “I think part of Smith is one of the first students at the strength of the program is that it will be Union College to embark on the new taught by people who are doing these ac- emerging media emphasis in the communi- tivities in their day-to-day work and are on cation degree program which will start in top of the latest developments.” the 2013-14 school year. The emphasis in- The new classes will also be incorpo- corporates classes that teach students to rated in the curricula of both the business apply their communication skills to the on- program and religion program, including line world by learning how to be an online contributing toward a completely new journalist; use social media as part of a pub- major called Social Media Ministry. “Pastors lic relations or marketing campaign; tell sto- and people working in churches in the fu- ries using video, audio and multimedia ture are really going to have to be con- tools; and understand how to leverage a nected to social media and understand how worldwide audience and the immediate to use it for the church and outreach,” said feedback of social media. Bob Fetrick, chair of the Division of Reli- Already well immersed in the social gion and associate professor of religion and communication. “This major will give pas- media world, Smith works as an assistant to Junior Harrison Smith already works for a tors the skills to interconnect their churches a local music blogger. “My friend interviews popular music blog. Now he plans to learn bands that come to town and then we post and church workers with a new mode for how to use social media tools more effec- the videos on YouTube,” he explained. “My evangelism. Ministry is ultimately about re- tively by switching to the new emerging job is to deal with the online community lationships between people and social media emphasis—part of Union’s commu- that has built up around these videos; re- media is a great tool to strengthen those nication degree program. plying to tweets, managing Facebook and connections.” posting stuff for fans to engage with. I talk proper skills necessary for his career. “I “What I love about social media is that about what’s happening in the music scene would love to help businesses grow their it’s instant,” said Smith. “You can get a re- and post articles from other websites.” presence in social media,” he said. “I want sponse from somebody in moments — Although only three years old, to show them how to better interact with there’s no waiting. If someone has been BryanStars Interviews boasts 120,000 Twit- their customer base.” burning to talk to you they don’t have to ter followers, 50,000 Facebook fans and The emphasis is aptly timed as employ- wait two weeks for a response, you can get photo: Steve Nazario Steve photo: millions of views on YouTube. Smith has ers increasingly demand greater social back to them immediately. That to me is personally been involved only in the last media competency from their young em- what’s most rewarding: being able to help eight months. “The blog had been big for a ployees. “In the past few years we’ve been people right away.” while, but recently it was growing so fast seeing graduates going into jobs or intern- To learn more about this new emphasis that my friend decided he needed extra ships and being tasked with running the or any other program at Union College, hands and hired me,” he said. “It’s the entire social media presence of the organi- schedule a free visit during one of our coolest job on the earth, and I seriously zation,” said Ryan Teller, director of Public spring preview days. Learn more by calling cannot complain.” Relations at Union College and one of the 800.228.4600 or at www.ucollege.edu/ex- The new emerging media emphasis is developers of the new program. “People perienceu C perfect to assist Smith in developing the think ‘oh, they’re young, they know how to

CORDmagazine 5 ______CAMPUS NEWS

Union students help with Hurricane Sandy cleanup by Ryan Teller

s Hurricane Sandy, dubbed a “super- they cared about the item. That was some- I couldn't even offer them a glass of Astorm” by the national media because of thing I never really understood until I saw water and they wouldn’t take any money. the unique and potentially dangerous it for myself.” I told them God sent me three angels and weather patterns converging on the north- “As we were cleaning up, I found a lot I would pray for them every day for the eastern United States, churned across New of personal items in the debris,” said Sarah rest of my life. Unfortunately, I cannot re- York and New Jersey, a team of Union Steahly, a senior who plans to attend den- member all their names, but I just had to College International Rescue and Relief tal school and eventually work overseas. email their school to let you know what students packed their gear ready to help. “I found a two year old’s birthday card fantastic students you are blessed to have A group of ten students and two instruc- dated October 2012. Someone had a birth- attend your institution. I truly believe God tors departed in the early hours of Tues- day and it was just washed away. I found sent them to me that day and I will never, day morning, Oct. 30, before the storm little kids’ art projects strewn about the ever forget their goodness and generous had moved off the coast. yard, family pictures, all kinds of things. spirit during one of the lowest points of While they were initially invited to the You can buy a lot of things, but you can’t my life.” East Coast to be a part of the search and buy things like that. That really hit me The students, too, felt the long hours rescue operation, the ten international res- emotionally, but I’m sure for the person spent traveling were worth the experi- cue and relief students quickly learned who actually lost it, it was much harder.” ence. “I think we have a very dynamic that disaster response is about being ready A couple of weeks after the team re- classroom experience,” said Meachum. for anything. turned, thankful Toms River resident Patty “But going out and actually responding to “You have to be very a disaster solidified the flexible to what the peo- education we’ve had ple need,” said Dan thus far. I’m getting Meachum, a senior IRR ready to graduate in the major who plans to join spring, and I’m very a rescue service after thankful to be selected graduation. Although to go on this mission. I trained as a paramedic, feel like my classroom he, along with the rest time has made a lot of the students, had more sense as a result of never responded to a this trip.” disaster situation before. The International Res- IRR program photos: “Their needs were dif- cue and Relief baccalau- ferent than what we ini- reate degree program is tially expected, but the designed for adventur- people were very dev- Senior IRR major Matthew Russell and nine other IRR students helped clean up ous students who want astated by the storm.” yards in Toms River, N.J., after Hurricane Sandy struck in October. to work in public safety The search and res- or serve around the cue phase of the response had come to a Kerr sent this note to Union President world through humanitarian relief. Certi- close by the time the team had driven the John Wagner: fied as emergency medical technicians 20 plus hours to New Jersey, so they spent “My entire neighborhood was flooded during their first year, each student must a day helping families along the shore in out due to a storm surge during Super- also complete training in wilderness sur- Toms River clean up the mess. “They had storm Sandy, and there is mass devasta- vival, search and rescue, swift water res- a lot of water damage in their houses,” tion everywhere. On Thursday, Nov. cue, high angle rescue and other disaster said Meachem. 1—All Saints Day for us Catholics—three response skills. Even though the students on the team young men walked up my driveway as we Union College makes provision for IRR had received extensive preparation for were beginning cleanup. They told me students to miss up to five days of classes disaster situations, they discovered class- they studied search and rescue at Union to respond to disasters—including Hurri- room experience and technical training College in Nebraska and offered their help cane Katrina, Hurricane Ike, the Haiti can never replace working with real peo- in whatever way we needed. To say I was earthquake and the 2011 tornado out- ple in real life. “Most people knew the in- stunned is an understatement. These break in Alabama, so the team was not surance company would be able to help amazing students cleared a large amount able to stay on the East Coast for long. “In them,” said Meachum. “But a lot of the of debris from my yard and then carried the long run,” said Steahly, “I would have items they lost went way beyond mone- ruined furniture and destroyed appliances spent even more time in the van for just tary value—personal or handmade items. from my house to the curb. They were that one day.” C They didn’t care about the dollar amount, tireless, friendly and wonderful. 6 WINTER 2013 ______CAMPUS NEWS $50,000 grant launches program to help students find “calling” by Joellyn Sheehy Malcolm Russell, Union College’s vice pres- The journey to receive the grant began in calling that I couldn’t resist attending. Our ident for Academic Administration, doesn't re- 2009 when representatives from Union were group actually walked away with the begin- gret his career path, but wishes he had been invited to a CIC seminar on vocation and call- nings of a plan to implement a program on more intentional about discovering and fol- ing, which later became the Network for Vo- our campus. The workshop lit the fire. When lowing his calling while in college. cation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). there was a grant available, we couldn’t help “My father was a teacher, I did well in Russell attended with faculty members in 2009 but apply for it.” school yet faced a poor job market when I and then again in 2011 and 2012. “We’ve been Union College will use the money to graduated from college,” said Russell. “The trying to do something with calling ever launch an “Experience Your Calling” program logical thing to do was go to graduate school. since,” he said. “We came back from the con- in the fall of 2013 to help students discover While there, I successfully interviewed for a ferences enthusiastic and inspired to explore their life mission. Planning and preparation for job at the Department of State, but at the same the idea of vocation further, recognizing the the campaign began in January. “This grant time I was approached about filling a position first step was to create a core of people who enables us to develop a more complete pro- at Andrews University. You may think of that understand the concept of calling and its gram, more than we could do in our own as the Lord opening windows, but to me a value.” time,” said Russell. “It gives us the opportunity calling is deeper than feeling the Lord has In 2012, after reflecting the unique roles to fund directors, create a retreat for faculty opened or closed doors. It should lead to a students play on campus, Russell persuaded and staff who are interested in exploring voca- deeper sense of what we’re supposed to be NetVUE that Union’s students should join a re- tion, as well as to host guest speakers on cam- doing with our lives.” gional conference, alongside faculty and staff. pus.” Russell has been working with a group of “The two Union students, Joellyn Sheehy and Faculty hope the new program will help faculty and staff, finding ways to help Union Michael Rohm, changed both the dynamics of students spend more time focusing on a plan College students discover their calling before the conference and the energy level at for their lives. “My life would have been differ- leaving college and entering the workforce. Union,” says Russell. “Our students gained the ent if I had actually searched for my calling,” “When we look for our calling, we look for said Russell. “I accepted a vocation without re- the connection between the passion God built ally considering it. We need to challenge stu- into us and the various avenues that passion “Discovering our calling dents to think about their calling, encouraging can shine through,” said Michelle Velazquez impacts every area of our them to listen to God and helping them pre- Mesnard, chair of the Division of Humanities. lives—our education, our pare to follow His leading.” “Discovering our calling impacts every area of social pursuits and Russell believes helping students go be- our lives—our education, our social pursuits yond simply training for a career will help and our spiritual pursuits. It is multifaceted our spiritual lives.” Union College take the next step in preparing and has everything from daily to lifelong ap- students for service. “We’ve been the College plications. When we are living our calling, we respect of the other attendees, and when we of the Golden Cords for more than a century, live a more fulfilled life!” returned to campus, we had the critical mass and we need to remember all those mission- Union College was recently awarded a to advance the discussion.” aries were called to serve, maybe for a school grant by the Council of Independent Colleges “I have always had a passion for helping year or maybe for a lifetime. This grant gives (CIC) to develop a program on calling and vo- students discover their calling,” said Mesnard, Union an opportunity to be a leader among cation and will receive $49,150 to use during the faculty attendee at the 2012 NetVUE con- Adventist colleges in addressing vocation and the next two years. The coorperation of stu- ference. “Developing a campus focus on calling. We hope discovering vocation will dents, faculty and administrators played a cru- God’s calling connected so closely with my soon become a part of our educational cul- cial role in winning this grant. passion for helping students discover their ture, much like mission service.” C

Order Union Transcripts Online by Ruby Ruano

ne click is now all it takes for Unionites service,” explained Michelle Younkin, director Better service and more options also Oto order official Union College transcripts. of the Records Office. “Students will be able brings a change in the pricing structure. Now Starting Nov. 27, the Union College Records to order transcripts from anywhere and at every transcript order will cost $5, both for Office will use the National Student Clearing- whatever time they choose.” students and alumni. To place a transcript house to provide online access to ordering The service also provides timely email or order or find out more about the new service, any time. text alerts for tracking order progress and de- visit www.ucollege.edu/transcripts starting Previously, students and alumni could livery status. “We are trying to provide better Nov. 27 or call the Union College Records Of- only order transcripts by filling out a transcript customer service and this is something we fice at 402.486.2529. C request form or by calling the Records Office. know will be helpful to our students,” ex- “We felt it was time to switch to an online plained Younkin.

CORDmagazine 7 ______CAMPUS NEWS Film Festival challenges students to explore the world of the blind by Jeri Lyn Rogge ’94, courtesy Christian Records Services for the Blind

n October, Union College students re- Iceived a media challenge: produce a short video for use on the Web and social media that answers the question, “Do we under- stand the world of the blind?” Six film makers rose to the challenge and on Janu- ary 17, three were awarded cash prizes at the first In:Sight Video Awards event— hosted by Christian Record Services for the Blind and Union College. First prize and a cash award of $1000 went to Eric Bing, a senior biomedical sci- ence major, for his film, Color, about a woman who learned to appreciate the world even without sight. Second place and $500 went to Benjamin Baugher, a junior physics major, for his film, Ed Car- penter, about a blind military veteran who finds fulfillment through creating in his wood shop. Third place and a $250 cash award went to Elliott Moseley, a sopho- more elementary education major, for his film Staying on Key, a stop motion ani- mated film about a frustrated man who fi- nally has his piano tuned properly by a blind piano tuner. The videos can be Union College students Elliott Moseley, Benjamin Baugher and Eric Bing won the top three viewed on Union College’s Youtube and spots—including cash prizes—at the In:Sight Film Festival sponsored by Christian Record Vimeo channels. Services for the Blind and Union College. “It’s nice to see organizations like Christian Record promote creativity,” said The idea for the contest came from Raj- Seventh-day Adventist Church. Benedict, Bing. “I’m a science major, so I enjoy hav- mund Dabrowski, assistant to the presi- who directed an award winning documen- ing a creative outlet completely different dent for marketing at Christian Record. “In tary film, The Conscientious Objector, pre- than what I normally do.” creating the contest theme, I felt it was im- miered his newest documentary, The Bing started dabbling in video around portant to invite and involve the students Economics of Poverty, at the event. themselves to communicate to us in their Teller, who teaches video production “I am hopeful when I see language,” he said. “Our hope is that we at Union, said, “I work with students every church organizations put- will be able to use the winning videos to day and I see the ideas they have, and to bring awareness to a larger audience have somebody believe in those ideas and ting money into young peo- about the world of people who are blind.” give them an opportunity to express them ple. Many people back home “I think it’s really exciting that Christian is fantastic not only for Christian Record, in Washington have down- Record Services for the Blind is looking for but also for our students. When they see loaded my film and showed new and innovative ways to communicate what they create being used and valued to new audiences and to tap into the in- by an Adventist organization, that helps it in their churches.” credible creative potential here at Union,” them feel more connected to our church, says Ryan Teller, director of public rela- and it helps them feel ownership in our the time he arrived at Union College and tions at Union College. Video entries were church.” appreciated mentorship from experienced reviewed by a six-member judging panel, Christian Record and Union College filmmakers on campus. “I am hopeful including filmmaker Terry Benedict and are already laying plans to hold the event when I see church organizations putting representatives from both sponsors. again next school year. To learn more money into young people,” he explained. The awards ceremony featured special about the ministry of Christian Record, “I know many people back home in Wash- presentations by Terry Benedict and Dan visit www.christianrecord.org.C ington have downloaded my film and Weber, associate communication director showed it in their churches.” for the North American Division of the 8 WINTER 2013 ______CAMPUS NEWS

Our Promising Future campaign tops $13 million by Ruby Ruano

nion College’s new science The new two-story complex will Uand mathematics complex is provide laboratory and learning nearing reality—both physically spaces for biology, chemistry, and financially. physics and mathematics, with ad- “With more than $13 million ditional labs specifically designed committed for Union’s new sci- for student and faculty research ence and mathematics complex, projects. It will contain seven re- we have passed 90 percent of search labs large enough to house the campaign goal,” reported equipment necessary for faculty to LuAnn Davis, vice president for guide students in research projects Advancement. “In keeping with and for faculty to engage in their the legacy of generosity exhib- own research as well. ited by the college’s alumni and In addition to the generosity of friends, we remain confident leadership donors, Union alumni others will join the donors who and the Lincoln community, the have already stepped forward to Union College family—employees commit the final 10 percent of and board—have backed up their funding needed to achieve the decision with action. Nearly 90 per- $14.5 million goal for the Our cent of employees and all board Promising Future campaign.” members have contributed to the Already the framework for campaign. the new, 58,000 square foot “The new facility is more than building towers over what used steel and brick,” said John Wagner, to be parking lots between Rees president of Union College. “This Hall and Larson Lifestyle Center building sets the tone for the future on the north side of the campus, of education at Union College. It and the complex is well on its will facilitate our professors’ ability way to completion at the end of to continue to provide the highest the calendar year. level of education for our students On June 16, 2011, Union Col- and equip them to be leaders in lege officially launched a capital their communities.” campaign to support the con- You can watch the construction struction of a new science and As of January, Union College had raised more than 90 percent process live on our construction mathematics complex to replace of the $14.5 million Our Promising Future campaign goal. webcam at www.ucollege.edu/con- Jorgensen Hall, home of the Division of math, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-PA and structionvideo Science and Mathematics for 66 years. Union’s two largest majors: nursing and in- Be part of the last 10 percent. To learn Because almost 60 percent of Union’s ternational rescue and relief; the Union more, visit www.ucollege.edu/OurPromis- student body are in programs requiring a college faculty and board decided an up- ingFuture or call the Advancement office at significant number of science and mathe- to-date science complex should be the 402.486.2503. C matics classes: biology, chemistry, physics, school’s top priority.

Attention military veterans

he Union College Alumni Association Name of person who served Twould like to identify all Union College Years at Union alumni who served in the military so we Branch of service can honor them during the 2014 Union Rank Homecoming Weekend. If you, a friend Years of service or family member who attended Union Please email the information to College served in the military in any ca- [email protected], call 402.486.2503 pacity, please send us the following infor- or mail to Alumni Office, Union College, mation: 3800 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.

CORDmagazine 9 Maximizing Life by Minimizing Stuff we might need later,” she admits. “We thought we were being smart consumers. But I realized housing and inimalism. For most people, the word conjures up maintaining all of those things cost money, time and Mimages of modern apartments with sparse decor. But for Union effort.” College graduate Lorilee Ross Lippincott ’03, minimalism is a way Bit by bit, the Lippincotts pared down their excess posses- of life that stretches beyond modern decorating. sions. Eventually, they made the decision to downsize their foot- “For my family, minimalism means living intentionally,” she print and financial commitments by moving into an apartment explains. “Technically, the term means buying and having fewer and renting out the 2,000 square-foot home that was now much things. But we’ve taken an approach to minimalism that allows us too big for their needs. Months later, they’d trimmed down their to have fewer responsibilities and expectations in the negative household goods even further and transitioned into a smaller sense of the words.” apartment. It’s clearing these stresses and unnecessary responsibilities Their diets also changed. Lippincott says that one short phrase from their schedules that has allowed Lippincott, her husband, from Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food sums up her approach Bryon (’99), and children, Lily and Ian, to focus on the things that to eating: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” She adds, “For are most important to them: God, family, and health. us, food is defined as something God or our grandmas would rec- ognize as food. I like the idea of a vegan or vegetarian diet, but I Deciding to live simply think it’s more important to eat unprocessed foods.” “It’s amazing how much little things take up our time. Getting So the family eats mainly fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, lentils, rid of things we don’t need has allowed us to grow in different potatoes and other simple and inexpensive foods. “It just comes ways,” she shares. “Now, we spend less time working, cleaning down to cooking your own food with real ingredients instead of and taking care of our stuff. Instead, we have more time for fam- ‘add water and microwave’ types of meals,” Lippincott says. “Not ily, traveling and hobbies we enjoy.” only is that healthier, it’s much cheaper.” Lippincott says the decision to live more simply came long be- fore she had even heard the word minimalism. “My story is one Sharing the journey that everyone can relate to,” she shares. “I was trying to make Energized by the space, time and money she was freeing in time for God, my husband, my kids, church and work, and take her family’s lives, Lippincott began to research her commitment to care of myself. I was feeling frustrated because I was juggling all purging unneeded items. It was then she discovered she wasn’t of those things, and I wasn’t able to deliver all that I wanted to the only one trying to rid her life of the unnecessary. In fact, mini- give to each important area. We were running all of the time, but malism is an ever-growing trend with a bevy of blogs, books, it wasn’t getting us where we wanted to go.” magazine articles by and for people who are tired of modern con- Facing those frustrations made Lippincott realize she wasn’t sumerism. living the way she wanted to live. Lippincott saw how much interest the topic generated, and Then, a look around their house gave her an idea. The family she began blogging about her family’s transition to a simpler life. of four had a comfortable home, but it was full of toys and extra As her blog, LovingSimpleLiving.com, gained readership, she de- belongings that made it feel cluttered, which only added to Lip- cided to share her experiences in two self-published books, 3 2 1 pincott’s stress. So she decided to begin by getting rid of some Stop and Simple Living—30 Days to Less Stuff and More Life. She items the family didn’t need in an effort to simplify their lives. also compiled and self-published You Can Do it Too!, an ebook She started with her own bookshelf, and quickly determined that shares the experiences of 25 families who homeschool their she probably wouldn’t ever reread most of the books it held. So children. she boxed them up and gave them away. More than 80,000 copies of her books are in circulation; and in “I got rid of about 90 percent of my books, and it felt so good late 2012, she received word that Skyhorse Publishing wanted to to clear them out that I decided to go through the rest of the publish 3 2 1 Stop. The book, renamed The Simple Living Hand- house and look for other things we didn’t need,” she explains. “I book, will be available in April 2013. Lippincott has also shared discovered our belongings fit the 80/20 rule: we used about 20 her story and minimalist tips as a featured speaker at a women’s percent of our things 80 percent of the time, and the rest was expo, and during an interview by KSBJ, a Christian radio station in mostly unnecessary.” Texas. Their belongings were no more than what the average family This career, which allows her to work from home and further owns, but Lippincott says she had an epiphany while clearing out simplify her schedule, was a surprise to Lippincott. She had ma- the excess. “We did what most people do—we bought in bulk jored in international studies with an emphasis in business while and picked up things at garage sales when we found good deals. at Union College, and she’d planned to eventually enter the realm We kept extra stuff on hand we didn’t need immediately, but that of international business. 10 WINTER 2013 Maximizing Life by Minimizing byStuff Lauren Bongard Schwarz ‘04 Still, Lippincott explains that her commitment to intentional omy than typical 9-to-5 jobs, as does their lower-maintenance living started when she worked in Union’s Campus Ministries de- apartment home. partment. “Pastor Rich did a great job of teaching and modeling That freedom means they can take longer vacations and edu- purposeful living,” she says. “He and my teachers at Union en- cational trips to national sites. In the last three years, the family couraged us to try new things. That helped me think for myself has spent more than 14 weeks on road trips across the country and work toward intentionally living in a way that was meaning- and Canada. This fall, they spent more than five weeks touring ful to me, and I was able to build confidence in my own ideas.” the Southeast Coast; and last year, they visited the Grand Canyon and Banff, Canada. Choosing family over possessions “Spending more time with our kids was much of the reason Lippincott admits that practicing minimalism isn’t always we wanted to cut back on the things that didn’t matter,” she says. easy—especially when it comes to explaining their lifestyle to oth- “We knew we’d rather live simply in a smaller home and have ers. “When people see the changes we’ve made, they don’t al- more time to devote to family and experiencing life together than ways understand we’re choosing to live with less,” she shares. haveing to work too many hours to pay for a big, cold house full “They see we’ve downsized, and some think we’re going bank- of stuff.” rupt, are out of money or are being irre- sponsible. It’s hard to explain we still have Embarking on the next all we need, and we’ve cut down on our chapter stress levels and wasted time.” In January 2013, the family learned one Practicing minimalism while raising of their biggest dreams was coming true: children brings special challenges, and the the chance to live and work overseas. Lippincotts are constantly refining their ap- Their applications to work at a school in proach to balance the two worlds. China were accepted, and the family left “When we first decluttered, we gave on February 19. The Lippincotts will take away toys the children didn’t play with, turns teaching English and staying home and they didn’t miss them because they with their children. had so many,” Lippincott shares. “But “Since we own very little, homeschool now, they are old enough to make their our kids and have no debt, we have more own choices, and decide what items are freedom to make such a move,” Lippincott important to them and which just take up shares. “We are excited to learn more space. Letting them be in charge of their about the culture and the language, and belongings helps them learn to make we feel the educational experience will be smart choices about what they truly need an amazing opportunity for our kids.” and want.” The move will mean the family has to Still, holidays and commercial influ- further minimalize: this time selling their ences have an impact. “It’s an interesting vehicles and their furniture, leaving them experience trying to live with less when with little more than what they can carry photo: courtesy photo: of Lorilee Lippincott you have children,” Lippincott says. “For on the plane as they start the next chapter instance, we’ve taken care to make Christ- of their lives. mas more about spending time together But for Lippincott, it’s all a part of the rather than about collecting more stuff. journey to a simpler life that she and her We’re constantly weighing how much they family started on years ago. understand and how much is too much.” “The more I think about simple living How much is too much is an ongoing and minimalism, the more I realize we can conversation, but the Lippincotts’ devotion use more simple in all of our lives: simple to simpler living means their two children stuff, simple space, simple food, simple have a nondebatable advantage when it money,” Lippincott says. “Less is more is comes to family time. Lippincott home- an idea that works in every part of our schools the kids, and the family’s busi- lives. It’s just a matter of training ourselves nesses—Lippincott’s writing career and her Lorilee Ross Lippincott ’03 has written a to stop wanting more and learn to appreci- husband’s construction firm and photogra- ate and be content with what we have.” C phy business—allow them more auton- book about living life simply. CORDmagazine 11 At home in a strange land Byard Parks ’92 and his family have learned to enjoy their home in a Muslim country.

ave you ever tried to picture was also rollickingly fun. It was there Heaven—to truly imagine the the thought of laughter in Heaven Hsights, sounds and feelings that will first occurred to me.” come with finally getting there? For Remembering the multicultural Byard Parks ’92, Heaven is not some nature of his own childhood home gold-plated, shimmery idea, it is a helps Parks understand and appreci- real place filled with laughter, music ate his ability to adapt to new cul- and the warmth of unique people tures around the world. He recalls sharing their experiences together. his parents were always part of the Heaven is home, and for a world- International Club at Union and in- traveler like Parks, home is a sacred, ternational students were frequently treasured place—a place to create, to guests in their home. A most unusual connect, to protect. Midwestern upbringing, indeed, and Parks, his wife and their two sons it has certainly served Parks well in currently make their home in Turkey, his endeavor to become a citizen of though he spent much of his life the world. growing up on Union’s campus in That adventure began the year he the heart of the United States. Begin- received his Golden Cord for serving ning first grade at Union’s lab school, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, as a student George Stone Elementary, the same missionary. Parks remembers with year that it opened, Parks attended time-tested accuracy the old, moldy Seventh-day Adventist Schools of house he was to call home for the Lincoln throughout his elementary year. During the first week of living and academy years. He took advan- in Pohnpei, he found a crab in his courtesy photo: of Byrad Parks tage of Union’s program for high toilet—a far cry from the Nebraska school students (advanced enroll- plains home he was accustomed to. ment) and began his freshman year Hanging food labels from care pack- at Union with 27 credits already com- ages he received from the States on pleted. He graduated in December the walls of his room, Parks tried to 1992 with a degree in both Interna- carve out some semblance of nor- tional Studies with a business em- malcy in this topsy-turvy world he phasis (a degree he helped create found himself. But no amount of along with Dr. Ward Hill, professor Quaker oats, Skippy peanut butter or of religion) and Theology. Even Worthington Super Links labels though his family made their home could help his heart land where his in Lincoln, he still found a home body had taken him. Parks rumi- away from home in the McClelland nates, “What really helped to make household, a place he describes as Pohnpei home that year wasn't “transcendently calm.” Parks re- about decorating the old and moldy called. “I felt more at home around Byard Parks, his wife, Ania, and their sons, Samuel and physical structure I lived in, but the McClelland’s dining room table Elijah, enjoyed a trip to the olive oil factory on Christmas about entering the Pohnpeian’s than any other place on earth. Their day 2012. The plant squeezed 11 liters of oil out of 70 homes and sharing what mattered home was a holy, beautiful place that kilos of olives the family picked that morning. most to them. As I ate bread and fruit 12 WINTER 2013 At home in a strange landby Nicole Onjukka Meharry ’04

from their tables, celebrated with them at their weddings and feasts, received greetings from locals all around the island, only then did Pohnpei begin to feel like home.” It was a lesson he has never forgotten. Since graduating from Union, Parks has enjoyed traveling to many parts of the planet as a writer, a pastor and a sought-after revivalist. Finding a way to make a home for himself wherever he goes has been an excep- tional part of his journey. For the last eight years, that place has been Turkey. Parks says his family is “following in the footsteps of the great apostle Paul and making the most of the opportunities that living in a Muslim country affords.” He met his wife while Byard Parks and his family enjoy meals like this typical Turkish speaking at a music festival in Poland and they moved to Turkey spread of fruit, cheese, olives and other delicacies. about a year after having their first son, so Parks explains their family traditions are a unique blend of favored Polish, American by kissing their hand and putting it to their forehead—a Turkish and Turkish customs. One tradition that stays the same, no matter symbol of respect. Incorporating the good and eschewing the bad where they travel, is keeping the Sabbath. “The constancy of Sab- isn’t the only benefit to making a home in a different culture. bath,” Parks intimated, “is the glue that holds together our global Parks says he has also been able to actually define his family’s val- home.” This heritage begun here on earth is one Parks will no ues more clearly because the boundaries are so much more evi- doubt celebrate in his Heavenly home. dent. He explains, “We don’t have other Christians near us; there No matter the constants that make life easier along the way, it are only a handful among the 3.5 million people in our city. This takes time to become part of the fabric of a foreign-born life. has made it possible for us to define life in our home very Turkish evening meals, for example, begin around 9:00 p.m. and uniquely from the Bible alone.” can last well into the night—not a great fit for a family with two Of course, there are difficulties as well. The biggest of which, young children who want Parks laments, is maintain- to entertain in their home. “Cultural differences, no matter the constants that ing strong bonds with Always ready to adapt for those who are far away— the sake of truly making a make life easier along the way, take time to become grandparents, brothers, sis- home, Parks and his wife part of the fabric of a foreign-born life. Turkish ters, aunts, uncles, cousins. began to invite guests to evening meals, for example, begin around 9:00 p.m. It is a struggle to keep ex- start their day with them; and can last well into the night—not a great fit for a tended family present in gathering friends and visi- the minds of young boys tors for breakfast, usually family with two young children.” growing up in a country an 11:00 a.m. spread of with no blood relatives. bread, a variety of olives, cut cucumbers, tomatoes, olive oil, But Parks says even in that they are fortunate. “Our families have boiled eggs, white cheese, jams, a tahini molasses mixture and encouraged our living in Turkey and make a great effort to keep honey with cream. the bigger sense of “home” alive for our sons.” He also credits his This skill of adaptation is one Parks does not take for granted. parents, as well as his in-laws, with the outlook that this world is In fact, for his trilingual, inarguably multicultural sons, it is the trait not our home; that our real home is Heaven. he describes with the utmost pride. One of the best parts of see- And that is why Heaven is so tangible to this Nebraska-born ing other cultures up close is being able to adopt practices and Turk. Because he and his family have created this joy-filled, Sab- values that make sense, to absorb the good from different cultures bath-celebrating, richly cultural existence that brings their hearts and leave behind the undesirable qualities. Parks describes a true into God’s home no matter where they find themselves on sense of joy from seeing his sons greet an older man or woman Earth.C

CORDmagazine 13 Creating the perfect home By Ruby Ruano

For Dean ’68 and Sherri Johnson (’69) Fandrich, helping people create the perfect home has become far more than a way to earn a living.

ven though their business is to design and furnish home Dean. “Its not about what we like. It’s about what our clients like.” E interiors, forty years of business—and before that at Union To provide the best for their clients, the Fandrichs have College—taught Dean and Sherri Fandrich that relationships are learned to build those same strong relationships with all the arti- what matter both in business and in life. sans who install countertops or sew the drapes, the carpenters “The reason we do this is really for the people, because we who build the cabinets, and the suppliers who provide the furni- have met some of the most wonderful families and become really ture. They are able to work in collaboration with the building good friends,” said Sherri, who started Sutter Place Interiors with company to give homeowners control over their choice of design- her husband in 1973. “I went through my old pictures and found a ers and carpenters. picture of Nora Krein, one of our first clients. She hasn’t lived in Lincoln for years, but she is like a sister to me.” Getting a hand As the years pass, Sherri and Dean have found joy in building In the beginning, they had no choice but to rely on good sup- more than just a business relationship with their clients. “It’s peo- pliers. When the Fandrichs purchased the tiny drapery shop that ple like Nora that keep you wanting to do what you do. Every eventually grew into Sutter Place Interiors, Dean was working at year there are two or three families who make it worthwhile to be the Union College bindery. He had a degree in business, but here,” Sherri explained. “They are upbeat and easy to get along didn’t know anything about drapes or interior design. Sherri had a with and you can do no wrong for them. Those kind of people small advantage. “We had a lot of interest in the business because Teller Ryan photos: keep you coming back.” Dean had always wanted to be his own boss,” she said. “It was perfect for me because my emphasis in college was home eco- Building Relationships nomics.” For Sherri and Dean, the process of designing the perfect The two found that connecting with people who were willing home interior begins by creating a partnership with the client. to help them along the way made all the difference in the success “People sometimes don’t know how to get to the end results,” ex- of their business. Their initial search for someone to sew drapes plained Sherri. “They know what they like, but they really can’t led them to a German couple in Colorado. “The man told me he tell you. That’s where we come in.” couldn’t do business with me until he met me,” said Dean, who And that partnership continues as the plan comes to life— made the trip west to meet the immigrants who had survived throughout the building process. “To me, every home interior we World War II. “I learned how to hang draperies from him in three do has always reflected the client’s lifestyle, their tastes,” said days. So that was our start.” 14 WINTER 2012 Creating the perfect home

When the couple retired a few years later, the Fandrichs It started at Union turned to the Omaha phone book in search of a supplier closer to The couple knows the importance of the college experience. home. Calling a randomly selected listing, they met Robert and Although they may not have prepared directly for the business Bessy Strickland, also Seventh-day Adventists. “They were like a they eventually built, they both feel their time at Union College mom and dad to us,” said Sherri. “Any time an order of ours came helped equip them for success. through, they always watched it and made sure there weren’t “Going to a liberal arts school helps prepare you for many problems with it. They sewed draperies for us for more than 10 things because you get a lot of different experiences in college, years until they retired.” unlike a trade school,” said Sherri. “Even if you don’t work in the Clients also took a chance on the young business. When Dean field you studied, all of your classes were not a waste of time be- attempted to bid on the draperies for the headquarters building cause you always have the creative and problem solving skills for the Mid-America Union Conference being built in the late learned in those classes.” 1970s, the treasurer told the young man he was in over his head. Dean credits tough professors like Dr. Eldon Christie ’49 and “I told him that if he gave us the job, we would have those Dr. Earl Leonhardt ’50 with teaching him to persevere. “They were draperies in before they came to work on Monday morning,” two challenging teachers,” he said. “I told myself if I can make it Dean remembered. through those two, I should be able to finish anything. They gave With fervent work and collaboration with the Stricklands, the me confidence to complete my degree.” draperies were sewn in just a few days. The installations began on Saturday night and were completed by Sunday at noon—well be- It’s all about the people fore the deadline. But in the end, success comes down to a strong network of re- lationships. And even practices maligned by modern students Lending a hand such as assigned seating at meals helped Dean grow as a person. “Just because someone is young and starting out in a business “For me it had a lot to do with building relationships,” explained you always need to give them that opportunity,” explained Sherri. Dean. “When we went to eat in the cafeteria, we ate with three Over the years, they have done the same by offering internships different people every meal and got to know all the students and and jobs to students who have since built successful careers all teachers. We were somewhat forced into broadening our hori- over the country. zon.” “When Dean’s brother [Arlie Fandrich, former chair of the Di- For the Fandrichs, the reward in their work comes from help- vision of Business], was at Union, we got some of the best stu- ing people make a place to call home—Dean and an assistant dents,” said Sherri. Sutter Place Interiors has given many Union personally deliver and set up all furniture and apply the finishing students the opportunity to gain internship experience in the ac- touches. “There are so many stories,” said Sherri. “I love this so counting and management areas while pulling double duty as an much. It’s not like getting up and going to a job. And the reason is installer. Sutter Place also welcomes interior design interns from really the people.” C the University of Nebraska-Lincoln every year.

CORDmagazine 15 Love of Family and Homeby Mindy M. Liebelt ’11 ome. A small word. Two consonants. Two the children’s school all under the same roof, Carl- vowels. Yet this humble word matters. This word son has merged her love for design, home fashion Hcounts. It can conjure up a million different im- and beauty to be both highly functional and ages and evoke a thousand different feelings in deeply personal. She sees their home as a celebra- all of us. Familial abode, physical space, or emo- tion of their story—as a family and as a couple. tional solace, it connects us to what matters. For “Decor shouldn’t be impersonal,” she said. “I Kendra Carlson, who claimed the whole west feel as you look around your space, you should coast as home growing up, this word has since be reminded of the best parts of your story by see- come to evoke something much more specific. ing how much you’re loved or how well you’ve These days, a renovated old house in Lincoln, loved. I use pages from special books, beach Neb., is the hub from which Carlson’s world em- wood from vacation, and a door taken from the anates. house where we first kissed to keep us focused on An unconventional childhood spent travers- how rich we are—in a people way.” ing the west coast with her family, living out of a Referencing her nomadic childhood, she ad- 35- foot trailer, and doing home school with her mits to not being able to attach the feeling of sisters, made her as a little girl long for the per- Kendra Carlson ’04 home to a particular house while growing up. ceived normalcy of other people’s homes. It was not until she was Now, more than just the warm and welcoming physical space she in junior high that her family settled in the Midwest, and Union be- has created for her family, Carlson views her home as being an came her logical choice for college. emotional space, “a safe place to grow.” For her own children she Graduating in 2004 from Union College as a graphic design wants a home where kindness is key, where there is a “willingness major, Carlson credits her teachers with providing her with a bigger to be flawed and apologize, [and a] commitment to communicate worldview. It was while at Union that she met and fell in love with honestly in a building up way—even when it’s painful,” she says. her husband, Brian Carlson, while they both were working at Which means that an important guiding principle in the Carlson Christian Record Services. A Union College alum, he had graduated home is, “valuing and seeing everyone as wonderful, like Jesus in 1998 with a public relations degree, and would later earn an ed- does, regardless of the package—whether that be body or behav- ucation degree in 2006. It was when he began working at College ior,” she shared. “I believe in goodness and beauty - that it’s the View Academy during their engagement that Carlson realized she light shining through sin that speaks to us of God.”

would be putting down roots in Lincoln. Her philosophy on beauty is refreshing and illuminating. “I be- courtesy photo: of Kendra Carlson “I’ve dreamed of making a home since I was a tiny girl. This lieve beauty is powerful for soul-deep good. It gets a bad rap and dominated my grown-up imaginings more than wedding plans or is called superficial because of how it’s misused, but I think it babies,” she shares. “Whether I was picturing my first apartment or echoes at time when everything was perfect and when we see it, a farmhouse, it was always warm, comfortable, safe and full of it’s like we’ve been here before…” love.” As a reflection of this, Carlson shares a Navajo prayer she plans Home has since become an older house bought and lovingly to display in her home. renovated—a dream that both Carlson and her husband shared. May it be beautiful inside me. Accomplished with not much renovating know-how and four long May it be beautiful before me. months of constant hard work except during Sabbath hours, she May it be beautiful behind me. calls the experience an “adventure with God” that required an ini- May it be beautiful below me. tial leap of faith and then moment-to-moment dependence on di- May it be beautiful above me. vine help. May it be beautiful all around me. With her husband now the principal at College View Academy, I am restored in beauty. Carlson currently is busy at home writing a blog she started this last summer In this prayer we can sense (havemercyat.blogspot.com), the essence of Carlson’s vi- while undertaking occasional sion for her home as a place graphic design projects and reflective of God’s love: a homeschooling their six-year- beautiful, safe and welcoming old twins, Chandler and Ca- space. Home. C dence. With the family’s living space, her office, and

16 WINTER 2013 Science Building Update

The new science and mathematics building is quickly taking shape, changing the landscape of the north side of campus. Here are some photos from February 2013.

Left: The west side of the building faces Rees Hall. This is where the main entrance and lobby will be located.

Right: The east side of the buildling faces Larson Lifestyle Center. Most of the steel and external framing is al- ready in place. photos: Steve Nazario Steve photos:

Left: The steel framework outlines the shape and size of the roughly 58,000 square foot building.

Right: To make way for the new physician assistant and interna- tional rescue and relief facility, AdventSource recently moved into their new production and office building on the southeast corner of campus across the parking lot from Prescott Hall.

magazine CORDmagazine 17 or more than half of Union’s 122-year history, Jorgensen For most, the professors made the difference. “Dr. Don As Union’s scientists and mathematicians prepare to move 3) Post your memories on the Division of Hall has been home to top-notch science and math Abbey really engaged me in General Biology and asked deep across campus to their new state-of-the-art facility complete Science and Mathematics’ Facebook page: education. The professors who filled the stockrooms and questions that made me think,” said Dr. Frankie Rose ’02, assis- with fully configurable lecture spaces and research labs for stu- www.facebook.com/ucollege.sci.math Fmade their classrooms come alive created a host of memories tant professor of biology at Union. “It wasn’t about rote memo- dents and faculty, we want to hear about your memories from Better yet, make plans to visit Union during Homecoming Saying goodbye to for the thousands of Union students who have roamed the halls. rization, but rather a pattern of how to think critically when it Jorgenson Hall. Saying goodbye to Weekend, April 4-6, 2013. We’ll be honoring the classes of The marks on the walls and ceilings, the smells, the old came to science. That has been invaluable. It has shaped my life Were you a science major, spending the vast majority of 1943, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993, 2003. But just equipment all tell stories of teachers and students past and pres- and it continues to shape the way that I teach students today.” your days wafting the formaldehyde and chemical fumes that as imporant, we’ll be honoring the teachers who served and ent. “I was doing a chemistry experiment using a bomb And those teachers also created many unforgettable mo- became a staple of life in Jorgensen? Maybe you had just one the alumni who studied in Jorgensen Hall before the Division calorimeter to determine the amount of calories in a substance,” ments for their students. “We were watching Dr. Freidline blow or two classes, but a passionate science teacher forever of Science and Mathematics moves into the new building in said Douglas Guerrero ’86. “This is done under oxygen pressure something up in our first General Chemistry lab,” remembered changed your views on covalent bonds or osmosis. We want to early 2014. and inside a water bath to keep everything at a controlled tem- Serena Stevens ’12. “Whatever it was exploded all over the ceil- hear from you.What teachers made an impact on your life? If you visit in person, we would love to record your stories perature. After pressurizing the canister and pressing the ‘go’ ing and caught something on the desk on fire. As soon as the Share the laughs, the lectures and the learning with us so that so future generations can relive the moments with you. button, the top blew up, and black soot and water shot up all fire was put out, a cockroach traipsed across the burnt pages. together we can remember the people of Jorgensen Hall. Throughout the weekend, special video stations will be set up the way to the ceiling. My lab partner and I were dripping black Quite a lab.” Sharing your memories is easy. Here’s how: at different locations around campus. Please take a moment to an old home water not knowing what had just occurred, and after freezing for The timeline below shows the tenure of 30 professors who an old home stop by and leave a legacy of memories that will help Union After nearly seven decades, the Division of Science and Mathematics a couple of minutes we ran to the restroom to clean up. When I dedicated a significant portion of their career to Union College, 1) Send us an email at [email protected] College build a promising future. came back to the lab, there was a black mark on the ceiling. and on page 21, there’s a brief biographical sketch of the 10 2) Mail your memories to: Union College Alumni Office, will say goodbye to Jorgensen Hall, but not without remembering the Years later, I visited Union College and the stain was still there!” who served (and continue to serve) Union the longest. people who made it a place of learning and excellence. 3800 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

The professors This timeline depicts the tenure of 30 professors who dedicated a significant portion of their careers to Union College. Most of them taught in Jorgensen, but a few left before it was completed. For more info about the longest serving, turn to page 21.

18 WINTER 2013 CORDmagazine 20 Tribute to the teachers of Jorgensen Hall by Linda Skinner Although many professors have made significant contributions to learning in Jorgensen Hall, here are 10 who served the longest, touching the lives of countless students over the years.

Earl Leonhardt, Ph.D. movements in his spare time when he’s not playing the organ at College Sound logic and reasoning were attributes that closely aligned Earl View church or managing public address systems on campus. Leonhardt to his love of mathematics and teaching math to hundreds of students. Dr. Leonhardt knew he wanted to teach math from the time Larry Ray, Ph.D. he graduated from Union in 1950—so much that he was hired upon When Larry Ray first came to Union in 1983 he taught in the Divi- graduation. He taught part-time for the next year while he completed a sion of Business and Computer Science. Not wanting that to be his only master of education degree. After teaching high school math for one contribution to Union, he became chair of the division in 1991. From year in Fairbury, Neb., he was hired to teach full-time in Union’s math there he served as academic dean for two years before assuming his department from fall 1952 until his retirement in March 1987. Well current role teaching mathematics. In September 1990 he was awarded known for his unique sense of humor and for serving as one of the mar- the Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching, a prestigious national shals who led the faculty down the aisle at graduation time, Dr. Leon- award given to Adventist teachers. Upon winning the award, many stu- hardt was at Union for 37 years. dents remarked, “It’s clear he WANTS to help each student learn and he cares about the students.” Edwin Ogden, Ph.D. Having the distinction of being the first chair of the mathematics de- Charles “Chuck” Freidline, Ph.D. partment at Union College in 1938, Ed Ogden began his illustrious ca- Known across campus as a singing chemist, Chuck Freidline retired reer as a math teacher in 1926 after graduating from Union in 1922. His from full-time teaching in 2012, after spending 29 years at Union. Al- class gave a gift of clock works for the clock in the clock tower so it ways a chemist at heart, he helped myriad students remember oxida- would actually function and, in 1972 his class spearheaded a fund drive tion-reduction reactions through song, specifically the song “Leo the to build the new clock tower at their 50-year reunion. Dr. Ogden and Lion.” He is an avid researcher and has encouraged many students to Sam Reinholtz, a plant services employee, constructed the six and a study environmental research through the years. He earned recognition half-foot stainless steel globe that is welded at the 50-foot level of the as a winner of the Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1990. clock tower. He also served as academic dean from 1946-1958. A con- Freidline taught kindergarten Sabbath School for many years, bringing ference room located next to the president’s office was named the his chemistry expertise to the young children as well. Ogden Room in appreciation for Dr. Ogden’s many years of service to Union College. Neil Rowland, Ph.D. A son of missionary parents, Neil Rowland’s academic career was Walter Page, Ph.D. interrupted by World War II and, after his discharge from the Army, he Devotion to Union College kept Walter Page in Lincoln for many graduated from Union College in 1947. After teaching high school for a years following his career as a biology teacher at Union. Beginning the short time, he returned to Lincoln to complete a master’s degree in ecol- summer following his graduation from Union until he retired in 1980, ogy and began teaching biology at Union in 1952. His Ph.D. was earned Dr. Page brought biology to life for scores of students. After his retire- in plant physiology in 1961 and he became a full professor through ment he continued to volunteer time in the division as well as devote 1966 when he served as academic dean until 1975. An overseas call more time to his love of photography. He especially enjoyed copying took his family to the Philippines until 1983, when they returned to Lin- and restoring old photographs. Earning a Master of Science degree only coln. In his retirement, he volunteered in various capacities on the col- three years after he began teaching, he completed a doctoral degree in lege campus. zoology in 1962. Gilbert McMillen, Ph.D. Guy Jorgensen, Ph.D. Just eight years after earning a baccalaureate degree in biology from When Guy Jorgensen came to Union College to teach chemistry in Union College, Gilbert McMillen came back to Union to teach in 1967, 1925, he was the only member of the chemistry staff. Chemistry was teaching until his untimely death in 1991. In 1981 he helped establish housed at the south end of the College Building basement and, as this and was the curator for Union’s statewide arboretum site, the Joshua department grew, Jorgensen grew with it, earning master’s and doctoral Turner Arboretum. One of his last contributions to Union’s campus was degrees. Dr. Jorgensen was well known for his chemical mastery and the acquisition and planting of a tree that was a direct descendant of held an unequaled record among SDA colleges for training pre-medical Isaac Newton’s apple tree. The dedication service for this tree took chemistry majors. For many years the acceptance rate into medical place eight days after his death. Dr. Charles Freidline wrote a song in his school was higher than other Adventist colleges. A new science build- honor that was sung at the service. ing was built in 1947 and was later named for Dr. Jorgensen for his 30+ years of service. As an avocation, he played the piano and often played David Show, Ph.D. duets with Dr. H.G. Reinmuth, professor of modern languages. For 24 years David Show taught astronomy, origins and physics at Union after teaching math and science at Gitwe College in Rwanda. Al- Keith Riese, M.S.E.E ways a favorite professor, he was granted the Zapara Award for Excel- Ask any student who has taken statistics (or any other class) from lence in Teaching in 1989. He served on the strategic planning committee Keith Riese what kind of teacher he is and they will generally reply that and was well known for his intelligence, knowledge and humility. In his he’s one of the best. Known around campus as someone who truly spare time, he enjoyed golf and tennis, always coming up with a new golf cares about teaching, Keith has taught pre-engineering and math at club to try. He succumbed to brain cancer in December 2002. C Union since 1981. He enjoys researching sequential machine and ocular CORDmagazine 21 Building a home, not a houseby Mindy M. Liebelt ’11

t is a miracle really, when we so they decided to pray for God’s think about it, how people leading. I meet, how lives merge, how Sheryl recounts her very spe- a home is made; the journey, the love, cific prayer; because she wanted the promises that make it so. to be sure this was God’s will for A house, well, a house is a differ- them. He had already found con- ent story all together. A house can be struction jobs for the first week of made relatively quickly. The process is the upcoming month of January fairly straight forward. Get the sup- and for the fourth week, but had plies. Get a crew. Hammer. Sweat. no jobs lined up for in-between. Work hard. Work really hard. And Her prayer was that if God then, there it is, in a matter of months wanted them to move forward, if all goes well. they would get work for those Owner of his own construction empty weeks. “Within 30 minutes business, Aaron Hulse (’98) under- of that prayer, the phone rang stands this process well. But how he and we had work for weeks two and his wife came to meet, fall in love, and three,” she said. “I accepted get married, have children, and build that as God’s answer and we have their life together —their home—well not looked back since.” that is something just a little more A second home business miraculous. To those in the Hulse evolved when the couple’s mu- home, they attribute it entirely to tual love of quilting began to gen- God’s divine leading. erate income. Because of the long Sheryl March Hulse (’94) grew up The Hulses have turned their passion for quilting into drive to take their quilts to be fin- in Macon, Mo., and Aaron Hulse grew a business. Now Aaron has become known for his free ished and the poor quality work, up in Oskaloosa, Kan. Both decided to motion quilting—not using a computer. they jumped at the chance to buy attend Union College. It was while at Union that they believe their own quilting machine. God brought them together, and they fell in love and were mar- Initially it did not get much use, but once Aaron gave it a try ried. they realized he had a God-given talent. He now has a reputa-

Aaron worked as an apprentice electrician in Lincoln, but tion in the local quilting community for his work with free mo- courtesyAaron Hulse photo: of when their first baby was born they hoped to move closer to tion quilting—meaning without the use of a computer. Sheryl’s parents in Missouri. Her mother decided to bring their Customers often tell him, “Whatever you think it needs, I trust situation up as a prayer request at church. When a job offer you.” came from Missouri they took it. Since leaving Nebraska, they In addition to custom-made quilts and T-shirt quilts, they have moved three times. In each instance they share that they also offer wall hangings, table runners, and have recently begun can see the hand of God leading them to where they are now. making clothes for 18”-size dolls. Creating these unique, Ameri- Although they en- can Girl-type doll joyed Aaron’s job and “On more than one occasion, we have been looking at clothes has been a ven- their church community the upcoming bills and wondering where the money ture that has paid off in Lincoln, Sheryl be- and the demand is lieves it was providen- was going to come from ...When surrendered to God, growing quickly. They tial they left when they the work always came.” are thrilled to currently did. Within a couple be working with years of moving to Missouri, her father was diagnosed with pan- AdventSource to produce American Girl doll Pathfinder and creatic cancer. “After a battle of a little over a year, he passed Adventurer uniforms. A recently created storefront on Facebook away,” she shares. “I looked back over the previous 3 1/2 years and a shop in Moberly, Mo., display their wares. and realized God had brought us home in order to have that “Working from home has allowed Aaron to be there for the precious time with my dad.” little things and the big ones involved in raising a family,” Sheryl In 2006, they decided to start their own business. At that said. God has blessed them with Lydia, age 12; Joshua, age 10; time, Aaron had a great job and Sheryl was very hesitant this Clarissa, age 8; and Julia, age 4.. The children enjoy contributing was the right decision. By now they had three small children, when there are tasks they can do. Lydia even helps by crochet- and as she puts it, “Momma wanted security!” But Aaron always ing tiny shawls to go with the doll dresses her mother makes. had the desire to go into the construction business on his own, The Hulses value honesty and integrity and seek to exem- 22 WINTER 2013 Aaron Hulse and his wife, Sheryl, set up a quilting business and a construction business so he could be home more with the family. plify both in their family and in their work. “If we run our business vides for them abundantly. in a way we like to be dealt with as a customer, and always pro- When Elder Dean Coridan made an offering appeal for evan- duce work we are proud to have our name attached to, then we gelism at campmeeting a few years ago, they both felt impressed feel we are honoring God with our product,” they explained. they should give—even down to the same dollar amount of A quote by Dwight L. Moody hanging on the wall in their quilt- $500—which they did not have. After praying about it they de- ing area continues to inspire them, “If God be your partner, make cided to pledge 25 percent of their quilting proceeds from that your plans large.” campmeeting until next year’s Realizing God is their partner campmeeting to the offering. has been a wonderful spiritual One year later as they added revelation. “On more than one up their profit they were amazed occasion, we have been looking to discover that instead of the at the upcoming bills and won- $500 they had hoped to give, dering where the money was God had turned it into nearly going to come from,” she admit- $1,000. “We walked away with ted. “When surrendered to God, the reassurance that God can do the work always came. Several anything, and [that God] wants to times we needed to pay a bill by use US to do it, if we are willing!” at say, 6:00 p.m. The phone Sheryl said. would ring at 4:00 p.m. with a In 2013, the Hulses plan to job and a pay advance in just the continue growing their quilting right amount.” business and are excited to see This partnership has also where God will lead next. Thank- reaffirmed their belief in faith- ful for the divine construction of fully paying a 10 percent tithe. their home, they marvel at God’s Whenever they prioritized a need miraculous timing in leading or a bill first with plans to pay them each step of the way. their tithe later, the work “dries To learn more visit thair Face- up almost immediately.” But book page at when they are committed to put- Sheryl and Aaron Hulse with their children, Joshua (11), Lydia www.facebook.com/cus- ting God first, God always pro- (12), Clarissa (8) and Julia (4). tomquilts and more. C CORDmagazine 23 Union employees help students feel at home

By Joellyn Sheehy

to is really nice. It’s something that I think everybody needs.” Steve Nazario, director of visual communication at Union, and his family are notorious for welcoming students into their home. They are one of many Union employees who go out of their way to help students feel comfortable. “With Steve, it’s like family,” or many Union College students, finding ways to make said Caleb White, junior theology major. “Their place is basically a FUnion a home keeps them coming back each year to home away from home.” graduate. But for Nathan Huggins, finding a place like home is Many staff find it fulfilling to entertain students and see it as a what brought him to Union. part of their Union experience. “The joy of being at Union College Stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nathan wanted is the interaction with students,” said Sharon Russell, conference to spend the Sabbath hours with people who shared his new and guest services coordinator. “It’s important for them to feel faith. He had recently started attending an Omaha area Adventist welcomed.” church, but his search for a Friday evening vespers service led Russell believes generosity to others is a calling from God. him to make the drive to Lincoln. “One Sabbath morning, after we moved to Lincoln, my husband, Looking for the service, he wandered into the Ortner Center. “I Dr. Russell, had gone for a bike ride with Dr. Smith, then Union’s ended up meeting Crista Nazario, an IRR student who was work- president,” she recounted. “When we were about to leave for Sab- ing at the desk,” he explained. “It was funny because her family bath School he said he had invited the Smiths over for lunch. I planned to go see the Glass Cathedral near Omaha. Even though simply lost it because he hadn’t asked first and we were just going we just met, she basically invited me to go with them. I hung out to have FriChik for lunch. It was a no-no in our house to not go to with them that whole night and then later kept going back to their Sabbath School, so we left anyway and I couldn’t plan anything house.” more. Cherie, Dr. Smith’s wife, gave the sermon that day and it Huggins ended up enrolling at Union 14 months later and has was all about hospitality and opening your home with what you continued to maintain a close relationship with the Nazarios. had. That was quite a clear message from God.” “They’re kind of like parents to me,” said the senior International Russell has made it her personal mission to invite students Rescue and Relief major. “Just to be able to talk to people outside over for Thanksgiving if they have to work or have no place to of school and get advice is really helpful. I hardly ever get to go go. She also hosts all the graduating students who have worked home to see family, so having someone to visit and a house to go for her and their extended families during graduation weekend.

Sabbath afternoon at the Nazario’s builds friendships for a lifetime in a home for all to enjoy. Students love the food, too. 24 WINTER 2013 Union employees help students feel at home

“God has given me the Union’s generous hosts nicest home that I have are Buell and Kathy ever lived in and I want to Fogg, who religiously share it with others,” she welcome students into said. “There are all kinds of their home for fresh cin- things you learn from hav- namon rolls every Friday ing people around. Meal- night. “When Kathy and time is a sacred time when I attended Union, we you really get to know each would go to vespers, but other.” then there was not a lot Union employees find to do afterwards,” re- they are equally blessed by called Fogg, Union’s as- the students who visit. sociate chaplain. “We “Ellen and I benefit so always thought it’d be much ourselves just being cool to go into a house able to hang around such and interact with friends bright young people,” said outside of the dorm, so Frankie Rose, assistant pro- we decided to provide fessor of biology. “We that. We want to give sometimes get stressed kids a venue where they when it’s just us for weeks Nearly every Friday night Kathy Fogg whips up a large batch of cinnimon and can have meaningful on end, but having students caramel rolls to share with a houseful of students. conversations and enjoy come over is a break. There’s energy in college students that you the Sabbath hours with friends.” don’t get elsewhere.” Kathy gets busy on Friday afternoons to make up to twelve The Roses frequently open their home for students and divi- dozen cinnamon rolls for as many as 100 students. “To have peo- sion events. The relationships are so relaxed that students have ple call us years later and say ‘oh, I remember those rolls’ makes it photo: Steve Nazario Steve photo: taken to calling them and invit- all worth it,” said Fogg. “We get ing themselves over for games tired just like everyone else, but I or a movie. “I think it shows just think it makes a major difference how much they care about us as to students to know there are individuals,” said Rachel Fer- staff members who care and will nando, second year PA student. give of their time and money. “We’re not just a grade on a Many of the kids thank us and paper, we’re people they like to some say ‘we’ve been waiting for have around. It honestly makes this all week.’” you want to try harder in their The hard work of faculty and classes when you know the staff to incorporate students into teacher and think of them more their lives does not go unappre- as someone you want to make ciated. “It’s very supporting and proud.” comforting to have that place to “Part of the wonderful thing go, kind of a safe haven,” said about being at Union is that I Huggins. “It just shows they’re learn a lot from students—some- very sacrificial for kids at times even more than they learn school.” from me,” said Rose. “We rub off “I love that about Union,” said on each other on a moment-by- Fernando. “When I come back moment basis and I think having [from a break or summer vaca- students over has had a positive tion] I feel like I’m home. I see all impact on my own spiritual jour- these people who look like fam- ney, as well as in other aspects ily. It makes it easier to leave of my life.” home because I feel like I’m Probably the most famous of going to a second home.” C

CORDmagazine 25 I have to live where?

With whom? By Melissa Ratter One student’s story of figuring out how to make a home in a cold, bare dorm room with a complete stranger.

s I turned the doorknob and walked in, I stared at the room I would be living in for the next nine months —or possibly Afour years—of my life. I was greeted by undecorated white walls, empty drawers and closets, and a stack of naked bunk beds. This is supposed to be my home?

26 WINTER 2013 I had never left home before. Sure, there were the occasional and candy littered the floor from our movie marathon, and it was sleepovers and camp visits, but nothing like going to college. I well into the morning hours before we said goodnight. grew up with two brothers and a bedroom all my own. Now, I In the dark, my mind wandered. Huh, Sara and I actually had had to learn to live with a person I didn’t know in a dorm full of fun together. Maybe next Saturday night I will let her pick the dramatic girls. Honestly, it scared me half to death. movie. Earlier in the day, I finally met my new roommate, Sara, face- Months passed and Sara and I got to know each other better. to-face. We both acted polite and sweet, still unsure of each other, We started talking about small things, such as classes and sched- but we knew we would have plenty of time to get acquainted. ules and slowly our relationship developed into a friendship. Over the summer, we discussed colors we both liked and hobbies, The room rested in darkness, the absence of sound filled it to but now as we had both moved in, we never could have imagined the brim. Sara and I had said goodnight about five minutes before, that our stuff would blend together so well. The bright colors in but I couldn’t stop thinking. Finally, I gave up and bent over the our room practically slapped you in the face—it was perfect! bunk bed, looking at her upside down. A few weeks rolled by. Sara and I had always talked about get- “Sara! Guess what!” ting curtains in our room, but one thing stood in our way: a curtain Sara’s eyes snapped open and her head jerked up like her pil- rod—or more precisely—the lack of one. low had suddenly turned to hot coals. I Determinedly, I found the curtain rods at started laughing uncontrollably at her reac- Walmart and picked one out, along with tion and after realizing what had happened, some brightly colored curtains. Sara and I her laugh joined in. We spent the next fifteen spent the rest of the evening close to the ceil- minutes laughing and talking about our day. ing hanging our new curtains. When we fi- In the midst of laughing so much it hurt, I nally finished, we took a step back and thought, it is nights like these that make me reflected on our hard work. feel the most at home. This room looks much better than when I One Sunday afternoon, I walked into the first walked in, that is for sure. laundry room to retrieve my laundry and no- Then I looked at Sara. We had been get- ticed a broken and battered full-length mirror ting to know each other for a couple months by the trash chute. I felt a pang of sympathy by now and it seemed like a pretty good as I examined the mirror’s bumps and match. Of course, there were always some bruises. The upper right-hand corner was things that we didn’t agree on, but every pair ripped from its frame and the lower left-hand has its issues. corner looked like something had smashed Maybe it won’t be so bad living here into it, creating a spider web of broken glass. after all. I was appalled, especially since it was still It was a Saturday night and I adjusted the useable. pillows behind my back one more time. “Don’t worry, little one,” I spoke to it Movies had always been a Saturday night tra- softly. “Just because you’re a little broken dition at home and I was delighted to get doesn’t mean you’re a piece of trash. You’re one started. Then, Sara walked in. mine now, and I’m going to fix you up— photo: courtesy photo: of Melissa Ratter “Whatcha doing?” there’s nothing a little duct tape can’t fix.” I “Watching a movie,” I answered. smiled. “Oh” She stared at me a little while, As I carried it into my room, I remem- thinking something I didn’t care to question bered Sara had always wanted her own full- her about, and then walked to her desk. I length mirror and I was sure she would love discovered early on that if I asked Sara what it. When I presented it to her, she reacted she thought about, the conversation could with delight and helped me nail it to her go on for hours, so I just pretended like I just closet door. From there I cleaned up the didn’t notice something was on her mind. I streaks and dust the mirror had accumulated struggled to get used to someone always in Melissa Ratter and Sara Allman made and grabbed my neon pink duct tape to fix the room with me, because I liked to be their room a home and became friends in the upper right-hand corner. Stepping back I alone most of the time. But as I pressed the the process. addressed my handywork. “See, now you play button, something nagged at my dusty conscience. have a nice home to call your own, little mirror.” I chuckled at my “Sara,” I hesitated, “would you like to watch a movie with me?” own reflection staring back from the object of my affection. Her face brightened as she accepted my offer. I did my best to When I arrived at Union, my past had left me broken and bat- smile back. Maybe it’s what all roommates do, but Sara knew ex- tered. Others had smashed my confidence, leaving the reflection actly how to push my buttons. Talking during movies was the one shattered into pieces. But here at Union, God has found me, fixed thing that made me want to pull my hair out, and Sara seemed like me up, and given me a home. the master of it. But I let out a deep breath and chose a movie I I looked at Sara and thought back to all we had gone through had seen about a hundred times so her talking wouldn’t bother together: curtain hanging, movie watching, late night laughing, me. She snuggled comfortably next to me and I pressed play, try- and room decorating. ing to keep my cool. Yes, at Union, God had given me a home away from home, Our laughter filled the room and probably bothered the neigh- because a home is not where you are, it’s what and with whom bors at near the halfway point of our second movie. Pop, crackers you inhabit it. C

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ministry partnership. Naomi Thirty-two years were spent at loved helping with children’s Madison Campus Elementary in Keep in touch departments at church, camp the Kentucky-Tennessee con- CORDmagazine wants to meetings, and evangelistic ference. In addition she taught hear from you. You have told meetings; and conducting Vaca- for three years at Greater us this is your favorite sec- tion Bible School, often writing Nashville Junior Academy in tion. Tell us where you are, songs and programs for them. Tennessee and two years in what you’re doing or just In 1992, they “retired” to Madi- Des Moines, Iowa. send greetings. son Campus Church near Nashville, Tenn., where Gerald Direct your letters to: worked part-time as associate 1990s1 9 9 0 s Class-ifieds Alumni Office pastor for more than six years. Union College Along the way they were Hans Widicker ’96 and his 3800 South 48th Street blessed with four children: Rita wife, Lindsay, welcomed Wyatt Lincoln, NE 68506 Wagner (’73), Debra Coyner, Rockne Widicker on November e-mail: [email protected] Gary, and Kathy Brummett. 15, 2012. Wyatt was 7 lb 8 oz make changes online at They have 10 grandchildren and was 19 inches long. Hans is Kelly and Alex Cramond p www.ucollege.edu/ and five great-grandchildren. the operations manager and cordmagazine They continue to be healthy Lindsay is the meeting planner Brooke Lynne Elizabeth Howell and active in their church, serv- at AdventSource in Lincoln, Neb. and Wyatt Casey Howell were ’67 denotes graduation year ing people, giving Bible stud- born to Greg ’02 and Melissa (’67) denotes last year attended ies, and working in their Palmer Howell ’03 on Oct. 12, or preferred class year garden. 2012. Brooke weighed 5 lbs 9 oz, and Wyatt was 5 lb 12 oz. Both were 18 inches long. 1950s1 9 5 0 s 1960s1 9 6 0 s Wyatt’s middle name, Casey, is for Pastor Sylvester Case—who Gerald ’53 and Naomi Jensen Robert Tan ’63, who com- encouraged the friendship of Fillman (’47) celebrated their posed the song “Hail to Union Greg and Melissa in Greek class 65th wedding anniversary Au- College” during his senior year, while at Union. The twins have gust 18, 2012, in Madison, plans to attend the 50th class re- two older brothers, Caleb, five Tenn., with family and friends. union in April. After college, he years old, and Toby, three years The Fillmans met when they taught music at three different old. Greg is a pastor in Mount were students at Union College academies in the Northern Cali- Vernon and Stanwood, Wash. and were married in 1947 in fornia Conference. He retired in Melissa is a former Bible Nevada, Iowa. They began their 2002 after 36 years of teaching. teacher and assistant girls’ dean 50-plus years of denomina- His last school was Lodi Acad- at Auburn Academy. Now she tional service teaching church emy where he taught for 22 is “deaning a small dorm at school together in Oak Grove, years. Great experiences in- home.” Mo. Following completion of clude taking his choir, the Lo- Wyatt Rockne Widicker his theology degree, Fillman dian Singers, on tour to Hawaii, pastored churches in New Mex- Hong Kong and Singapore in ico, Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, 1985, and two years later taking 2000s2000s Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, the choir to Europe, performing many of them three-church dis- in Germany, Austria and Liv Pedersen Jacobson ’02 tricts. From the start, it was a Switzerland. His last overseas has illustrated a book called tour was to Greece. Presently Sean Learns the Tummy Town he teaches private voice and Way. Check it out at piano lessons and directs the www.tatepublishing.com/book Lodi Children’s Chorus and store and purchase copies for Youth Chorale. In 2012 he was the special children in your life. awarded the Mayor’s Commu- nity Service Award, and in 2009 Kelly James ’02 and Alexan- was inducted into the Lodi der Cramond were married Community Hall of Fame. Aug. 26, 2012, at Northstar Tahoe Resort in California. Kelly is a neuropsychologist at the Reno Veterans Administra- Brooke and Wyatt Howell 1970s1 9 7 0 s tion. Alex was recently hired there as well. Also a neuropsy- Cindy Ray Davis ’70 retired in chologist, he will conduct evalu- April Nielsen Fearing ’02 and May 2011 from teaching SDA ations on veterans applying for Justin Fearing ’05 announce Gerald and Naomi Fillman elementary schools for 37 years. disability and other benefits. the birth of their son, Everett 28 WINTER 2013 ______CLASS-IFIEDS

Lincoln Fearing. Everett was big sister, Evelyn, at home. Josh four. Steven is the youth direc- ter of music degree at the Uni- born July 13, 2012, in Lincoln, is vice president of finance for tor for the Ohio conference, versity of Nebraska—Lincoln. Neb. He joins three-year- old Christian Record Services for and Daisy is a full-time, stay-at- sister Quincy to make their fam- the Blind in Lincoln, Neb. home mom. ily of four complete. The photo of Everett and Quincy was Heidi Hiebert Jones ’03 and taken by their friends and her husband Dustin are pleased Union alums, Josh ’04 and to announce the arrival of Aubrey Goble Leeker ’05 of Nolan Robert Jones, born Oct. The Leekers Photography, 6, 2011. Heidi is a chaplain with when Everett was 6 days old. Charter Hospice, and Dustin is associate director of public rela- tions at Loma Linda University.

Clifton Summer Hiscock

Jessica Casebolt Scharffen- berg ’04 and Kenny Scharf- fenberg ’04 are proud to Gavin Eli Carlson announce the arrival of Maggie Lynn Scharffenberg, born on Patricia McGuire Gomez ’04 June 19, 2012. She weighed 9 lb and her husband Robert wel- and joins big brother Liam at Everett Lincoln Fearing comed Karlina Amalia Gomez home. Jessica is a mental health on April 9, 2012. She weighed 6 and substance abuse therapist Susie Reis Kahler ’03 and lbs 10 oz and joined Pippin, the at the state penitentiary in Lin- Brad Kahler ’02 welcomed family dog, at home in Glendale, coln, Neb. Kenny works at State Alea Reese Kahler on June 5, Nolan Robert Jones Calif. Robert is a civil engineer Farm Insurance, with Solomon 2012, at 5:23 p.m. She weighed 7 with Los Angeles County Public Halim, as his sales and service lb 3 oz and was 20 inches long. Mark ’04 and Stephanie Works. Patricia quit her K-4 associate. Alea joins Leyton, age 8, and Carlile Murrill ’03 welcomed music teaching job at Glendale Brannen, age 5, at home. Susie McKinley “Kiki” Joy Murrill on Adventist Academy to be a stay- works at Anne Carlsen Center in Aug. 3, 2011. She was 5 lb 10 oz at-home mom. Jamestown, N.D. Brad is an opti- and 18 inches long. She joined cian at Lifetime Eyecare. her big sis, Monroe “Rosie” Mary-Jean Murrill, who was born on Aug. 25, 2009. They live in Fletcher, N.C., near Asheville—enjoying the moun- tains and waterfalls. Mark is the business manager of the ED, ICU and surgery departments at ParkRidge Health. Stephanie en- joys being a stay-at-home mom.

Maggie Lynn Scharffenberg

Alea Reese Kahler Jonah Bruce Prindle was born Karlina Amalia Gomez to Amy Dolinsky Prindle ’05 Elyssa Naomi Bascom was born and Cale Prindle ’07 on June Aug. 30, 2012, at 12:25 p.m. to Clifton Sumner Hiscock was 21, 2012, at 9:23 a.m. He Josh Bascom ’03 and Elina born Sept. 9, 2012 to Jared and weighed 8 lbs 6 oz. and joined Camarena Bascom. She joins Damie Elder Hiscock (’04). Vincent at home in Lincoln, He was 8 lb 2 oz and 21 inches Neb. After working as the man- long. Clifton is their second aging editor of Outlook for six child—their first was Ryann Ser- years, Amy has been a stay-at- McKinley “Kiki” Joy Murril ena (Nov. 4, 2009 – May 29, home-mom and freelance copy 2011). Damie is the administra- editor since 2010. Her business Gavin Eli Carlson was born Oct. tive assistant to the vice presi- is called Flawless Documents. 19, 2010 to Steven ’04 and dent for Academic Cale teaches English at North Daisy Ornopia Carlson ’02. Administration at Union College. Star High School. Elyssa Naomi Bascom He joins big brother Ian, who is Jared is working toward a mas- CORDmagazine 29 ______CLASS-IFIEDS

Trewitt Manly ’08 and Gary Elementary. Angela is executive Casey Lee Prindle ’07 and Manly ’05 live in Temple, director at Madison Christian Sandra JoAnne Nazario Texas. Gary is a medical pho- Medical Clinic and is in law Prindle ’09 welcomed their tographer and Tara is an ortho- school. baby girl, Charlotte Rain on pedic spine physician assistant. Dec. 28, 2012, weighing in at 6 Both work at Scott and White Emily Mattison Roque was born lbs 14 oz and 20.5 inches long. HealthCare. Sept. 10, 2011, to Matthew After maternity leave Sandy will Roque ’05 and Trista Peter- go back part-time as an OB Patty Kimberly-Martinez ’05 son Roque (’08). Emily nurse at St. Marys Hospital. and her husband Jacob are weighed 7 lb 11 oz. Matthew is Casey is the principal of Inter- pleased to announce the arrival a city planner in Lincoln, Neb., mountain Adventist Academy in of River Jacobo Kimberly-Mar- and Trista is a registered nurse. Grand Junction, Colo. tinez on April 18, 2012. River was 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Patty works in her Jonah Bruce Prindle own private practice as a li- censed independent mental Josh (’06) and Krissy Follett health practitioner. Jacob is a Loshman ’05 welcomed Adde- graphic designer at the Minnow lyn NaDean Loshman on Aug. Project, a local advertising firm 17, 2012. She weighed 8 lbs and in Lincoln, Neb. was 21.75 inches long. Addelyn joins her big sister Aliya Michelle, age four, at home. Josh is manager of store opera- tions at Hy-Vee in Lincoln, Neb. As a medication aide, Krissy works for Emerald Communi- Charlotte Rain Prindle ties in their palliative care wing. Tori Ziegler Henton ’08 and Mic Henton ’09 welcomed Emily Mattison Roque Eden Hadassh Henton on Nov. 8, 2012. Born in St. Joseph, Calvin Scott Nordmeyer was Mich., she was 7 lbs 15 oz and born to Marcia Ashcraft 19.5 inches long. Before Eden Nordmeyer ’07 and Jeremy was born, Tori worked for Ad- River J Kimberly-Martinez Nordmeyer on July 4, 2012, at ventist Frontier Missions as an 3:18 a.m. He weighed 10 lbs. 6 administrative assistant and Michael ’04 and Angela oz and was 22 inches long. now she will be a stay-at-home Schafer Shofner ’05 are Calvin enjoys car rides, bubble mom. Mic works for the Iowa- happy to announce the birth of baths, and snuggling with his Missouri Conference while he is their daughter, Eliora Mercy stuffed tiger, Hobbes. Jeremy studying at the seminary at An- Addelyn NaDean Loshman Shofner on May 30, 2012. She and Marcia both work at Soft- drews University. After his was 7 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches ware Technology, Inc. in Lin- graduation in August 2013, the Levi Charles Manly was born long. The family lives in coln. Jeremy is a senior family will return to the Iowa- July 7, 2012, weighing 8 lbs 3 Nashville, Tenn. Michael technical support specialist, and Missouri area. oz. His proud parents, Tara teaches eighth grade and is vice Marcia works in the marketing principal at Madison Campus department.

Levi Charles Manly Eliora Mercy Shofner Calvin Scott Nordmeyer Eden Hadassh Henton 30 WINTER 2013 ______CLASS-IFIEDS

Amy Carlson Howard ’08 and the Union College campus. out and it was beautiful!” They her husband David are pleased They recently moved to Little- moved to Lincoln where Zach to announce the birth of Lincoln ton, Colo., and love living close will finish his nursing degree at David Howard on July 20, 2012. to the mountains. Andy works Union. He was 8½ lbs and 20.5 inches at Orion Entertainment as pro- long. Amy is a full-time mom to ducer/editor for several outdoor him and his sister, Allyson, age shows aired on cable TV. He two. Dave is a construction also continues to work at his PeopleP e o p l e manager at Kettering Medical own business, CueMotion, Center. videoing weddings and com- PlacementsP l a c e m e n t s mercial work. Rachel works at Anthropologie and recently ac- Jody Detwieler is the new cepted a nursing position on the field director for the social work Telemetry floor at Littleton Ad- program after spending the last ventist Hospital. She also visits six years as a social worker and the mountains to snowboard as therapist in St. Joseph, Mo. She much as possible. graduated from Union with a Judah Timothy Wittenburg bachelor’s degree in social work in 2004. From there she contin- Shanell Laursen ’09 and Carl ued to Walla Walla University Norris Jr. ’10 were married and earned a master’s degree in Lincoln David Howard June 3, 2012, in Clear Lake, Wis. social work in 2005. The Norrises make their home in Duluth, Minn. Renan Gorski is a new com- Esther Shields Shaw ’08 and puter technician for Information her husband Tyson welcomed Systems. He previously worked Abigail Larynn Shaw on August Amy Widicker ’09 and in the South American Division 21, 2012, in Durham, N.C. She Johnny Thom ’10 were mar- as a web designer and program- weighed 8 lbs and was 20¾ ried July 15, 2012. They live in mer and graduated from Union inches long. In October 2012, Bismarck, N.D. in December 2012. they moved to Philadelphia where Tyson is an attorney for Michael Isaiah Tunnell Birth Jackie Halley is the new nurs- the Department of Justice, Bu- was born Sept. 28, 2012, weigh- ing clinical instructor for the Medical Surgical II class. She reau of Prisons. Esther is a full- ing 8 lbs 2 oz and 19.8 inches long. Proud parents, Ashley previously worked as a nurse time mom. Rachel and Andy Seiler for Bryan Health in Lincoln. Tunnell Birth ’11 and Allyn Jackie earned a nursing degree Birth ’11, live in White Bear RaeLea Rebarchek ’12 and from the University of Nebraska Lake, Minn., which is a suburb Zach Frishman, current stu- Medical Center in 2009 and is of St. Paul. Ashley is a stay-at- dent, were married on June 3, currently enrolled in a master’s home mom and Tupperware 2012, outside at the Chapel program with University of consultant. Allyn is an opera- Oaks Church in Shawnee, Kan. Phoenix. She and her husband, tions analyst for Wells Fargo RaeLea says “God totally Zac, are expecting their first child in April. Home Mortgage. blessed our wedding! There was a 70 percent chance of rain Lisa Kaldhal is the new that day with the highest possi- records assistant in the Records Abigail Larynn Shaw bility being during the time of Office. Lisa most recently the wedding. It sprinkled up to worked at Kuehl’s Midwest Dis- 30 minutes before the wedding tributor in Lincoln. She is mar- started and then the sun came ried to Tim, the math and 2010s2010s computer instructor at College View Academy, and they have two sons who attend College Jordan Higley Wittenburg View Academy. ’09 and Caleb Wittenburg ’10 are pleased to announce the Virginia Moreno is the new birth of their son, Judah Timothy Union Market T’torias cook. Be- Wittenburg. He was born Feb. fore working at Union she 29, 2012, and weighed 7 lbs 7 oz worked as a cook in daycare and was 20.5 inches long. Caleb and assisted living facilities. She works for the Community Mental Michael Isaiah Tunnell Birth has been married for 35 years Health Center in Lincoln, Neb., and has three children and four as a mental health specialist. Jor- grandchildren. dan is a stay-at-home mom. Rachel Maloney Halim ’11 and Andy Seiler (’08) were married on Sept. 23, 2012, on Zach and RaeLea Frishman CORDmagazine 31 ______IN MEMORY

Cherie Needles is the new store and a drug store. He Allen. Charles served his coun- head cook at Union Market. She IN MEMORY moved to Rapid City in 1952 try in the U.S. army during the most recently worked at Sunny- and built more than 500 homes Korean War. He is survived by dale Adventist Academy, but she Death dates and/or obituar- and apartment buildings. over his wife, Cordelia; sons, Larry and her husband, Jeff, associate ies have been received for the next 56 years. Ken is sur- and Jack; and six grandchildren. director of Plant Services, moved the following individuals. vived by his wife, Donna; to Lincoln so their two children daughters, Kelly Commet, Meribelle Wood Burnett (’48), could continue their Adventist Robin Brenneise, Daena Greeley, Colo., died Oct. 5, 2011, education at Union and College John Boyd ’43, Keene, Texas, McKenzie, Carol Harrington, at age 85. She was born May 26, View Academy. died Jan. 19, 2013, at age 92. Holly Brenneise, Heather An- 1926, to John and Gladys Wood John attended Union College drews; eight grandchildren; two in Enterprise, Kan., and attended Deb Schultz is the new pro- from 1938 to 1943 when he step-children and four step- classes for nursing while in col- gram secretary for the physician graduated with a degree in the- grandchildren; brother, Nathan; lege. While at Porter Hospital in assistant program. Deb gradu- ology. He pastored in Texas, and two sisters, Ruth Duerk- Denver, she married James Bur- ated from Union in 1982 and Wisconsin, British Columbia, sen ’54 and Orpha Benson. nett, Jr. After their marriage, they then worked for the Adventist and throughout the North Pa- lived in Denver where she Media Center in Thousand cific Union. After retiring in Adrian Woods ’45, Paradise, worked for Mountain Bell Tele- Oaks, Loma Linda Hospital and 1980, he continued pastoring Calif., died May 14, 2012, at age phone Company. Meribelle was Adventist Health System West in and preaching past his 80th 93. He was born Feb. 17, 1919 in the first woman supervisor in Sacramento. She spent the last birthday. His two younger Minnesota. After graduating from construction services for the four years working at the Lin- brothers, Larry ’47 and El- Union College, Adrian served as company in the region. They coln Chamber of Commerce. wood ’51, were also SDA min- a pastor in Arkansas, South moved to Greeley in 1970 and isters receiving their education Dakota and California. Retiring later Estes Park and Loveland. Wendy VanSkiver is the new at Union. He is survived by his in 1980, he became an avid gold She retired in February 1981 clinical director for the Physician son, John W. Boyd Jr., former prospector and sold White’s after 18 years with the company. Assistant Program. She previ- adjunct professor; sister Fern metal detectors for many years. She loved cooking, crocheting, ously worked as a family prac- Johnston (in the ’40’s); He is survived by his wife, Mary quilting, cross-stich, knitting, tice PA after earning a Master’s brother, Elwood Boyd; grand- Ann Johnson Woods ’45; sewing and reading. Survivors of Physician Assistant Studies children, Jeff Boyd ’98 and sons, Alan Woods, Norman D. include her husband, James; from the University of Nebraska Lisa Boyd Bowen ’94 and ’07; Woods ’75, and Dale Woods daughters, Amy Tregoning, and Medical Center. She also has a and three great-grandchildren. ’73; daughter, Joanna Moore; Barbara Dumler; six grandchil- nursing degree from Creighton two grandchildren and two dren and 13 great-grandchildren. University and worked as a great-grandchildren. nurse in various places. Wendy is married and has two boys. Arleen VandeVere Herr (’46), Keene, Texas, died June 18, Transitioned: 2012, at age 86. She was born in Lincoln, Neb., on Feb. 19, 1926. Angela Heam is transitioning She attended Union College from the annual giving director and was married to John Herr to program development and ’46. During their first year they enrollment counselor for the Di- worked in evangelism in Rapid vision of Nursing. After graduat- City, S.D. From 1947-73, she ing from Union she taught at and John pastored churches in Platte Valley and Spring Valley Spearfish and Madison, S.D., St. academies as an English and Joseph and St. Louis, Mo., and substitute teacher. She and her Anderson Cicero and South husband, Tim, have a daughter, Bend, Ind. Arleen was always in Abigail. John Boyd charge of the music programs and was an accomplished pi- Meribelle Burnett Ben Yancer is an academic Ken Brenneise (’45), Rapid anist and accompanist. She gave coach at the Teaching Learning City, S.D., died Sept. 17, 2012, at piano lessons to children in all William Garrison ’48, Mills Center (TLC). He earned a age 86. He was born May 5, the cities where they lived. She River, N.C., died Sept. 6, 2012, at bachelor’s degree in English 1926, in Greenway, S.D., to is survived by her husband, age 98. A native of Wyoming, from Union College in 2005. Be- Henry and Kathryn Brenneise. John; son, Gary, daughter, he grew up in Nebraska and fore his position at Union he He attended Plainview Acad- Deanna; sister, Verla VanArs- had lived in Hendersonville for worked in the TLC as Office Co- emy and after attending Union dale; and five grandchildren. the past 34 years. He was pre- ordinator from 2005 to 2011. College for one year, he was ceded in death by two wives; drafted into the U.S. Army. In Charles Allen ’47, Keene, Agnes Garrison, who died in 1947, he married Betty Binder Texas, died July 30, 2012, at age 2005, and Violet Snow Garrison, and moved to Bowdle, S.D. 88. He was born in Denison, who died in 2011. Bill was a where he built a brick hardware Texas, on Aug. 9, 1923, to Min- lifelong employee of the church. nie (Church) and Charlie Guy As a finish carpenter, he decided 32 WINTER 2013 ______IN MEMORY to go into education as an indus- continued in the business for ter, Jeannie McCarter; sons, sang in the choir, quartet and trial arts and biological science five decades. In 1964, Charles Rollin, Russell (’74), and sang solos. His other interests instructor and then principal. married Fern Wise (’64). They Randy; two sisters, 14 grand- were golf, travel, reading, fam- Bill was also the maintenance were active participants in the children and nine great-grand- ily and friends. He is survived supervisor for many years for Piedmont Park SDA Church children. by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Porter Hospital in Denver, Colo. and in a variety of Maranatha Jan Gates (’72); son, Steven, He is survived by six nephews projects. Charles is survived by Beverly Huffines Denny all of Boulder, Colo; four grand- and nieces: Gary James Shafer his sons, Chuck, Roger, and (’50), Knoxville, Tenn., died children and three great-grand- (’84), Rolland Shafer, Jean Sim- Richard; daughter, Charlene June 9, 2012, at age 83. She was children. mons (’58), Darlene Morri- Johnson; four step-sons, Ger- born April 12, 1929, in Houston, son ’56, Lowell Rhodes and ald, Cleo, Dale, and Gordon Texas, but had resided in the Charles Cotham ’51, Spiro, Larry Rhodes (’87). Wise; seven grandchildren, 35 Knoxville area since 1954. She Okla., died March 27, 2012, at step-grandchildren; six great had worked for local doctors, age 83. He was born to Ray- Gilbert Jorgensen ’48, Grand grandchildren, 16 step-great many assignments for Kelly mond and Mary Cotham on Junction, Colo., died Oct. 24, grandchildren; and one great- Services, and retired from the Sept. 18, 1928, in Shreveport, 2012, at age 87. He was a nurse great grandchild. local office of Diebold, Inc. She La., and he graduated from anesthetist. Survivors include enjoyed baking, cooking, Loma Linda University in 1956. his spouse, Rosella Hart Jor- William Ledington ’49, Para- sewing, entertaining and, when Dr. Cotham was a practicing gensen (’40); sons, Gary Hart, dise, Calif., died Aug. 18, 2012, younger, playing her violin for physician for forty years. He also Matthew Hart (’80), Daniel at age 92. He was born May 26, special occasions. She is sur- served in the Navy as a physi- Hart, and Michael Hart ’81; 11 1920, in Hutchinson, Minn. vived by her husband, Edward cian during World War II. He is grandchildren and seven great- William had a great sense of Denny ’50; sons, Edward Jr., survived by his wife, Margaret. grandchildren. humor and loved sailing, travel- Stephen and David; nine grand- ing, photography and his fam- children and one great-grand- Gordon Gerst ’51, Casper, Keith Wheeler ’48, Marsland, ily. He is survived by his wife of son. Wyo., died July 12, 2012, at age Neb., died Oct. 15, 2012, at age 62 years, Ruth Hanson Led- 82. He was born Oct. 10, 1929, 85. He was born May 1, 1927, ington ’49; sons, Stanley and in Sperry, Iowa, to Albertine in Crawford, Neb., to Calvin John; daughters, Anna Chris- and Hugo Gerst. After graduat- and Alice Malone Wheeler tianson, Becky Simmons and ing from Union College Acad- (’25). He married Aloha Mor- Barbara Plubell; 10 grandchil- emy and Union College, he genstern and graduated from dren and two great-grandchil- served in Korea in the U.S. Union in 1948, then taught in dren; and his black lab, Thor. Army. On June 1, 1969, he mar- Denver, Colo. He later worked ried Ila Mae Gudath in Casper, as a school administrator in Os- Shirley Boyer Anderson ’50, Wyo. Gordon worked in Na- howa, Ontario, and at Monterey Saint Paul, Minn., died Aug. 27, trona County in pupil services Bay Academy in California. In 2012, at age 84. She is survived for 25 years. Survivors include retirement, he and his wife re- by her husband, Delbert; his wife, Ila Mae; daughter, turned to the Wheeler family daughter Mary Kay Anderson Gina Pellegrini ’93; son, ranch in Sioux County, where Porter (’73); son, Kent An- Craig ’99; brothers, Albert ’47, Keith served as an elder in the derson ’82; five grandchildren and Martin (’57); sister, Ruth Hemingford church and a and five great-grandchildren. Gerst ’53; and two grand- school board member of the daughters. Sioux County District 43. He Dale C. Bower (’50), Cheney, Beverly Denny was preceded in death by his Neb., died Sept. 30, 2012, at age daughter, Pamela, and his 91. He was born Feb. 10, 1921, Einar Berlin ’51, Boulder, brother, Gaylord ’55. He is sur- in Colome, S.D., to Harry and Colo., died Nov. 10, 2012, at vived by his wife, Aloha; Pauline Bower. Dale graduated age 90. He was born Oct. 13, daughters, Tamara Hansen, from Plainview Academy be- 1922, in Green Lake Township, Kathleen Baker and Laurie; five fore serving as a medic in the Minn., to Herman and Johanna grandchildren; brothers, Karl Pacific Theater during World Berlin. Einar served as a sonar ’51 and Glenn ’56; and sisters, War II. and then attending operator in the Navy for two Merilyn Rainbolt ’58 and Union College. For years he ran years in the South Pacific Mary Alice Goree ’61. a front-end loader caterpillar, Ocean during WWII. He then digging several thousand base- earned an English degree and Charles Grabill, Jr. ’49, Lin- ments in the Lincoln, Neb., met his future wife Virginia coln, Neb., died Aug. 3, 2012, at area. He and his wife, Alice, Trout (’51) at Union. The cou- age 93. He was born May 31, operated Bower Bees for 25 ple moved to Boulder, Colo., 1919, in Lost Lake, Mont. In years. He was a lifetime mem- where he started Berlin Floor- 1942, he and his wife, Helen, ber of the College View church. ing, which he owned until 1991 Gordon Gerst came to Lincoln, Neb., to attend For many years, he served the when his son took over the college. After learning the elec- church as a deacon and Sab- business. Einar was active in Gerald Miller ’51, Lakewood, trical trade, he established Gra- bath School teacher. Survivors the Boulder Church, where he Calif., died Sept, 6, 2012, at age bill Electric Service in 1952 and include his wife, Alice; daugh- was an elder, taught classes, 86. Dr. Miller served his country CORDmagazine 33 ______IN MEMORY

as an Army staff sergeant until 2012, at age 80. She was born Tornow ’57 in 1955 in Murdo, College for 12 years. Survivors 1942. He earned a medical de- July 5, 1932 in Pea Green, Colo. S.D. After eleven years of teach- include his wife of 59 years, Glo- gree from Loma Linda University She graduated from Campion ing speech and managing a ria; daughters, Sylvia Penix in 1957 and continued to enjoy and met and married Darrell radio station at La Sierra Univer- (’74) and Sharon Vercio ’76; serving others all his life. He had Beyer ’53 while attending sity, Don and Joyce moved to son, Greig; brother, Richard his pilot’s license and was part of Union College. Later she be- Collegedale, Tenn., with their (Dick); eight grandchildren and numerous mission trips. He is came a hairdresser and eventu- three children. Don taught com- four great-grandchildren. survived by his wife, Betty; ally earned a master’s degree munications at Southern Adven- daughters, Cynthia Dobalian, from the University of Tulsa. tist University for 37 years. Don Margaret Amyx Patterson Cathleen Steppe, and Patty She and Darrell divorced in loved traveling, museums, ’56, Fallon, Nev., died May 27, McLennan; sisters, Maxine Mc- 1970, and in 1973, Joada mar- birds, music, books and his 2012, at age 94. She was born Dowell and Shirley Stewart; and ried Dennis McGehee. Eighteen family. He is survived by his Jan. 9, 1918, in Pagosa Springs, 11 grandchildren. He was pre- years later, Dennis passed away wife, Joyce; daughters, Linda Colo. Margaret graduated from ceded in death by his son, Curtis. and Joada married Julius Kor- Gustad and Valerie Hunt; son, Union College with a bachelor’s gan ’45, who was already a David ; eight grandchildren; degree in education and was a Donald Wetenkamp (’52), longtime friend. Joada was a brother, Art Dick ’58; sister, teacher for many years. She Tintah, Minn., died Dec. 11, loving mother and grandmother loved the Lord very much. She 2011, at age 88. He was born to not only her biological chil- is survived by numerous nieces July 22, 1923, to Theodore and dren and grandchildren, but and nephews. Bertha Wetenkamp in Zenith, also to her extended family. N.D. Don graduated from Camp- Survivors include her husband, Gloria DeHerrera Garcia ’57, bell High School in Nashua, Julius; sons, Doug Beyer and Al Canton, Mich., died Oct. 20, Minn., and married Clara Heitz- Beyer; eight grandchildren; and 2012, at age 70. She was born mann (’51) in 1947. After at- sisters-in law, Margaret Marsh Sept. 17, 1940, in Saguache, tending Union College, they and Faye Marsh. Colo., to Lydia Ruybal and Ed- settled on a farm near Tintah, ward DeHerrera. Gloria at- Minn., where they made their Cyril Miller Jr. ’53, Burleson, tended Monte Vista High home and raised their family. Texas, died Oct. 13, 2012, at age School, Campion Academy, Don obtained his pilot’s license 84. He was born Feb. 11, 1928, Union College, Pueblo Business in 1951 and contracted as an in- in Preston, Okla., to Cyril and Don Dick College, Western Nebraska Col- dependent crop duster from Natura Roberts Miller. He at- lege and Oakland University in 1955 to 1996. One of the high- tended Southwestern Junior Lorle Stacey ’57; and many Michigan. She majored in sa- lights of his flying career was College and graduated from nieces and nephews. cred music with an emphasis on taking three mission trips to Union College in 1953. He pas- piano and pipe organ. Before Guyana, South America, be- tored for several years in Okla- Crawford Pierce ’55, Lincoln, this, she worked for many years tween 1960 and 1963. He was homa and Arkansas before Neb., died Sept 15, 2012, at age in the banking and insurance active in the Wahpeton church, joining the conference office. 81. He was born Oct. 13, 1930, areas. She traveled extensively where he served as an elder and He served as conference presi- in Willmar, Minn. He married in the United States and served a board member. He is survived dent in the Chesapeake Confer- Gloria Greig ’55 in 1953. In overseas as a missionary. Gloria by his wife, Clara; daughters, ence, Texas Conference, and 1960 they built Homestead Nurs- is survived by her mother; her Viola Redick ’76 and Videll Southwestern Union—as well ing Home in Lincoln. Later in his husband, Erwin Garcia; son, Ahrens ’77; sister, Alice Wel- as vice-president of the North life, Crawford was the first per- David; daughters Kim and Car- harticky; two grandchildren and American Division. He was pre- son inducted as a Fellow into the lene; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ceded in death by his first wife College of Nursing Home Ad- many other relatives. Marian Dailey Miller (’45) ministrators. He also served on Edmund (E.B.) Blair, Jr. ’53, and brother Griffith Miller the Board of Trustees at Union Joyce Miller Hensel ’58, Fullerton, Calif., died Sept. 17, (’53). Cyril is survived by his Heron Lake, Minn., died Aug 20, 2012, at age 83. He was born wife, Joyce Miller; son, William; 2012, at age 76. She was born in Feb. 27, 1929 in Rock Springs, daughter, Janet Miller; sister, Boulder, Colo., on April 26, Wyo. E.B. spent more than 45 Marjorie Miller Wallace; three 1936. Joyce attend academy and years as teacher, principal and grandchildren; and one great- two years of college at South- manager with the Seventh-day grandchild. western Junior College in Keene. Adventist church education sys- She transferred to Union Col- tem in southern and southeast- Don D. Dick ’55, Collegedale, lege, where she met her hus- ern California. Following Tenn., died Sept. 16, 2012, at band Donald Hensel ’58. They retirement in 2003, he became a age 80. Born in Lincoln, Neb., to were married Aug. 3, 1958. After hospital and hospice volunteer. history professor Everett and teaching for two years in Col- He is survived by his wife, Jan- Opal Dick, Don graduated from orado and Michigan, the family ice; two sons, Kelly and Kevin; Union College, earned a mas- moved to North Dakota, where and brother, Mardian Blair ’54. ter’s degree in speech from the Joyce assisted Don in ministry University of Nebraska and a for eight years. In 1971, they Joada Marsh Korgan (’53), Ph.D. from Michigan State Uni- moved to Iowa where Joyce Claremore, Okla., died Oct. 17, versity. He married Joyce Crawford Pierce worked 15 years as a certified 34 WINTER 2013 ______IN MEMORY nursing assistant. Because of the earned a degree in nursing from Fla., and at Ukiah Valley Medical Yvonne Scott Burgess progressive hereditary atoxia Union College in 1959. Marianne Center in northern California, Wright ’63, Bronxville, N.Y., disease she had, she became worked at the Johnstone Memo- oversaw the construction of died May 24, 2012, at age 72. disabled and used a wheelchair rial Hospital in Beach before Sonora Regional Medical Center She was born in Kingston, Ja- since 1999. Joyce is survived by joining Sheyenne River Acad- in California. He ended his ca- maica to Cyril and Violet Scott her husband, Donald; son, emy as a dean. She then became reer by developing and manag- in 1939. After graduating from Latham ; daughters, Heidi an instructor at Hinsdale Hospi- ing the construction of the Kingsway High School in Hensel ’86, and Tina tal School of Nursing and com- expansion wing at Glendale Ad- Kingston, Jamaica, she earned a Bankhead (’84); brother, pleted her master’s degree in ventist Medical Center in Glen- bachelor’s degree from Union Roger Miller ’60; and seven nursing from Boston University dale, Calif. Val is survived by his College and a master’s from Co- grandchildren. before taking a research position wife Carolyn; mother, Alta De- lumbia University’s Teacher’s at Loma Linda University. While vitt; daughter, Cheri Betts; son, College. Yvonne taught English at Loma Linda, she met and mar- Michael; four grandchildren and in New York City, but most of ried Robert Hoag (’51). Mari- two great-grandchildren. her career she served as a certi- anne and Bob lived in Boise, fied educational administrator. Idaho, and in Illinois where she Beverly Troyer Gifford (’63), Yvonne was preceded in death worked as director of nursing at Cleburne, Texas, died Oct. 30, by her first husband, Leonard Hinsdale Hospital. But she loved 2012, at age 71. She was born in Burgess. She is survived by her California and soon accepted Ottawa, Ill., on Sept. 10, 1941, husband, Barrington Wright; the position of director of nurs- to Robert and Vera Troyer. On daughter, Kimberly; and one ing at Glendale Adventist Med- Aug. 18, 1963, she married granddaughter. ical Center. Survivors include her Steve Gifford ’63. Her hus- sisters, Alice Krueger and Cathy band became a minister, which Larry Karpenko (’64), Tilden Underwood; sisters-in-law, Ilo took the young couple to sev- Township, Pa., died July 15, Underwood and Bonnie Under- eral locations in the United 2012, at age 67. Born in Minot, wood; and nieces and nephews. States. Beverly became a regis- N. D., to Fred and Anne tered nurse, earning a bachelor Karpenko, Larry graduated Joyce Miller Hensel of science in nursing degree from Campion Academy in Col- and a master’s degree. She orado, Westminster Choir Col- Robert Conway ’59, Laurel, worked as director of medical- lege, Princeton, N. J., and Md., died Oct. 2, 2012, at age surgical nursing in Riverside, earned a master’s degree from 80. He is survived by his wife Calif. When they moved to the University of New Jersey. Charlotte Lehto Conway ’58; Texas, she was director of nurs- He worked as a choral and children, John, Sharon, Daniel ing at two different nursing voice teacher at Sheyenne River and Robert; brother, Alan; and homes in Fort Worth. Beverly Academy and Blue Mountain five grandchildren. struggled with heart problems Academy before becoming a since 2008. Survivors include real estate investor. Larry is sur- her husband, Steve; sons, Trent, vived by his wife, Donna; Jon, and Michael; brother, John daughter, Julie Reid; son, Larry Troyer (’63); sisters, Patricia II; one brother, Lyle; and five Reiner ’64 and Marilyn Russell. grandchildren.

Marianne Hoag

ValGene Devitt (’62), Meridian, Idaho, died Oct. 27, 2012, at age 72. He was born in Faulkton, S.D. He attended Sheyenne River Academy, Union College, University of Minnesota and Marylhurst University in Oregon. In 1959, Val married Carolyn Robert Conway Stotz (’59) in Leola, S.D. He served the U.S. Army’s Project Marianne Underwood Hoag White Coat from 1961 to 1963 ’59, Redlands, Calif., died April and then began his career in 23, 2012, at age 74. She was healthcare as a radiology techni- born June 15, 1937, in Beach, cian, progressing to department Larry Karpenko N.D., to Arthur and Alice Under- director then senior vice presi- wood. She grew up on a farm dent at Portland Adventist Med- Joan Kirkegaard Cooper ’65, south of Sentinel Butte, N.D. ical Center. He then served as Montrose, Colo., died Oct. 28, Marianne graduated from president at Charlotte Regional Beverly Troyer Gifford with 2012, at age 69. Joan was born Sheyenne River Academy and Medical Center in Punta Gorda, her husband Steve in Denver, Colo., to Philip and CORDmagazine 35 ______IN MEMORY

Elsie Kirkegaard on Sept. 3, working in clinical microbiology to Atwood and Arlene Mc- fied Registered Nurse Anes- 1943. She graduated from Cam- at the UM-C Hospital. Clare en- Clatchey Watson. Joan earned a thetist. Aimee was born in Or- pion Academy and then Union joyed a lifelong passion for bachelor of science degree from lando, Fla. and grew up in College. Joan and Wesley playing organ and piano. She the University of Nebraska and Denver, Colo. She earned a Cooper (’62) were married in played regularly at the Cleburne worked for Homeland Security bachelor of social work degree 1965 just three weeks after her church, where she was also Sab- as a federal customs and immi- from Union College and a mas- graduation from Union College bath School superintendent. She gration service officer at the Lin- ter’s degree in social work from and his graduation from Illinois is survived by her husband, Bill coln Service Center until she the University of Arkansas-Little College of Optometry. and daughter, Christine Pfeif- retired in 2010 and moved to Rock. She and Daniel were mar- fer Allison ’02. Longview. Joan loved decorat- ried on May 30, 2004. Most re- Clarence Dizárd II ’66, ing, remodeling and baking, cently Aimee was a Pikesville, Md., died April 10, and was known for her pies and stay-at-home mom. Daniel is 2012, at age 67. He was born cakes. She is survived by her survived by his daughter, Lillian, July 12, 1944, to Clarence and husband, Allan Hamm; son, age 2; parents, Mark ’72 and Dorothea in Neptune, N. J.—the Jason Thomas; daughter, Justina Debbie Scott Burghart ’74; firstborn of four children. Thomas; father, Atwood Wat- sister, Becky Burghart Samuel Clarence graduated from Union son; brother Atwood Watson, Jr; (’03); and grandparents. Aimee with a degree in history. It was and two nephews. is survived by her daughter, Lil- while studying at Union when lian, age 2; parents, Beverly he first met Valeria Humphrey Cheryl Clark Spear (’80), Royal (’73) and Terry Bennett; (’66), whom he married in Syracuse, N.Y., died Dec 11, brother, Brook Bennett (’99); 1968. A lover of history—partic- 2011, at age 54. She was born in and sister, Linnea Soriano. ularly Black History—he taught Harlem, N.Y. on Feb. 12, 1958. in the Baltimore public school Although Cheryl lost most of her system for nearly forty years. He eyesight, she was a passionate is survived by his wife, Valeria; advocate for human rights and children, Damian and Erica; and Claralee Kreutzer Pfeifer disability rights, including serv- three grandchildren. ice on the board of Women Or- John Thomson ’72, St. Maries, ganized to Make Abuse Idaho, died Sept. 3, 2012, at age Nonexistent. In 1998, she ob- 62. He was born Nov. 25, 1949, tained a bachelor’s degree in to George and Evelyn Leffler clinical psychology from Brook- Thomson at Fort Collins, Colo. lyn College, where she led a stu- After growing up in Texas, his dent advocacy organization in family moved to Lincoln, Neb., compelling the college to ad- where he graduated from Col- dress the standards of the Amer- lege View Academy. After a icans with Disabilities Act. She bachelor’s degree from Union, earned a master's degree at he earned a D.D.S. from Loma Syracuse University in cultural Linda University in 1975. He foundations of education and a Daniel and Aimee Burghart married Bobbye Childers ’73 certificate of advanced study in on June 9, 1974, and the two set disability studies in 2003. She Notice of the following deaths up a practice in Libby, Mont. In was completing a Ph.D. degree have been received: 1982, they moved to St. Maries at the time of her death. Sur- Clarence Dizárd and opened a dental practice vivors include her mother, Betty Russell Anderson (’49), there. He was active in his local Robinson; father, Onus Clark; Tulare, S.D., died Claralee “Clare” Kreutzer church, Kiwanis club, and Cham- and nine siblings. April 15, 2011, at age 84. Pfeiffer (’70), Cleburne, Texas, ber of Commerce—serving in He is survived by his wife, died Sept. 10, 2012, at age 62. many capacities. John enjoyed Daniel Mark Burghart ’02 Cleo Speh Anderson ’49. Clare was born June 14, 1950, in fishing and running— he com- and Aimee Bennett Burghart Washington, Mo., to John and pleted the Boston Marathon ’03, Little Rock, Ark., died Jan. Robert Conway ’59, Pearl Schunemeyer Kruetzer. twice. He is survived by his wife, 24, 2013, at ages 32 and 33, in a Laurel, Md., died She graduated from Sunnydale Bobbye; daughter, Brenna tragic car accident. Daniel was Oct. 2, 2012, at age 80. Adventist Academy in 1968. Thomson; sister, Mary Jo born in Minnesota and moved He is survived by his wife, After attending Union College, Brand (’70) as well as numer- to Little Rock, Ark., at age five. Charlotte Lehto Conway ’58. she graduated from the Univer- ous aunts, uncles and cousins. He earned a bachelor’s degree sity of Missouri—Columbia with He was preceded in death by his in nursing from Union College Annette Ross ’62, a degree in medical technology son, Jeremy in 2005. and a Master of Science in Nurse Chattaroy, Wash., died in 1972. Working in that field for Anesthesia degree from Texas July 24, 2012, at age 71. the span of her career in Madi- Joan Watson Hamm (’77), Wesleyan University. He son, Tenn., San Jose, Calif., and Longview, Wash., died Sept. 27, worked most recently at Dassie Kisart Burch (’85), a number of laboratories in cen- 2012, at age 56. She was born Howard Memorial Medical Cen- Clark, Mo., died tral Missouri, she retired while July 31, 1956, in Lincoln, Neb., ter in Nashville, Ark., as a Certi- May 16, 2011, at age 47. 36 WINTER 2013 Investing in Union’s Future

When Harold Dupper ’50 wanted to give a gift in support of Union College’s mission to empower students for learning, service and leader- ship, he needed to make sure he had enough money for retirement. So he turned to the Union College Advancement staff for help. After speaking with the Advancement staff, it was apparent to Harold that a charitable gift annuity would make the most sense for his situation. The annuity allowed Harold to make a gift that will benefit the col- lege when he passes away while providing a guaranteed income stream to him for the rest of his life. “I like the payout rate and the income is mostly tax free,” said Harold. Harold enjoyed the benefits of the charitable gift annuity so much he has set up another five annuities, for a total of six, all of them undesig- nated which will direct the annuity proceeds toward whatever is the col- lege’s highest priority at the time. Harold praises God for the lifetime of service in the medical field that started so many years ago in the Medical Cadet Corps, and looks for- ward to the day when he will hear “Well done, my good and faithful ser- vant.” If you would like more information on how to set up a charitable gift annuity with Union College, please contact Scot T. Coppock, director of Leadership Giving by emailing [email protected] or calling 402.486.2503. Scot is eager to help those who want to find the best way to support the mission of Union College. Want to learn more about Dr. Dupper’s story? Visit www.ucollege.edu/advancement/donor-stories It takes ForeSight... CORDmagazine 37 Non-profit Org. CORDmagazine U.S. Postage News from Union College PAID Vol. 77, No. 1 Winter 2013 Lincoln, NE Published by the Permit No. 62 Union College Advancement Office 3800 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506 Address service requested photos: Erik Stenbakken photos: