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IX. MEMOIRS

Editor’s Note: For record of charges served see the Pastoral Record of this Journal. Memoirs received after June 30, 2019 will appear in the 2020 Journal.

A. ELDERS

BYRON WILTON AYERS

Byron was born on his family’s farm outside of Dew, TX on October 15, 1925, as the 7th of 9 children. He was an exceptional student in grade school and at Teague High School where he was co-valedictorian of the Class of 1943. He joined the Navy in 1943 and was undergoing pilot training just as the war ended.

In 1946 he married Betty Ruth Koningsmark. He served in the Naval Reserves until 1947 and attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA, on the GI Bill. Upon his graduation, he went on to the Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL.

After graduating from Garrett, he joined the Iowa United Methodist Conference where he served 10 churches during his career as a pastor including Bertram, Davenport, Mapleton/Ticonic, Rockford/Marble Rock, West Union, Winterset/Patterson, and Emmetsburg. He also served as Secretary to the Iowa General Conference from 1980 to 1988.

Upon his retirement in 1989 after 40 years of service, he and Betty bought a house in Emmetsburg, but lived the “snowbird” life with a residence in Mesa, AZ, which was near two of their four children. They eventually moved to Mesa full-time in 1997. During his retirement years, Rev. Ayers kept active in the church teaching adult Bible study courses and occasionally preaching as a substitute pastor at Velda Rose UMC.

After 70 years of marriage Betty died on October 2, 2016 at the age of 90. Byron passed away on February 26, 2019. He is survived by four children, Diana, Beth, Julie and Mark, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

HENRY J. BEVEL, JR.

Rev. Henry J. Bevel Jr. was born to Henry J. and Clyde Thelma (Tice) Bevel on March 9, 1934 in Madison, Florida.

After graduating from Dasher High School, Valdosta, GA in 1951, he entered Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA. In 1952, without the knowledge of his parents, Henry joined the U.S. Army at age 17. After his discharge, he enrolled at Kentucky State College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 1959.

Henry accepted his call to the ministry in 1965 after suffering a heart attack at age 31. While enrolled in Lexington Theological Seminary he served as student pastor of Wilsonville AME Church, Parksville, KY and St. James AME Church, Stanford, KY. In June 1971, he received his Master of Divinity with a special emphasis on Counseling. He accepted the position of Associate Pastor for the inner-city Cooperative Parish (Burns, Gatchel and Trinity United Methodist Churches) and he and his family moved to Des Moines in September 1971. For several years he taught the Afro-American Religion course at Drake University. He remained at the Inner-City Cooperative Parish until 1976, when he accepted a special appointment as Staff Chaplain at the Des Moines V.A. Medical Center. In 1994 he retired as Chief Chaplain and was appointed District Superintendent of the Council Bluff District for

2019 IOWA CONFERENCE JOURNAL 245 the Iowa Conference. Henry served on many District, Conference and General Boards of the United Methodist Church. He retired from the Iowa Conference in 1998.

Henry entered eternal rest on October 14, 2018 at Wesley Acres Health Center, Des Moines, IA. A memorial service was held on October 20, 2018 at Burns United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Novella Baker. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shelvy Ann, three children, six grandchildren, two great- granddaughters, five nephews, three nieces, great nieces and great nephews, two sisters- in-law, a brother-in-law and many friends and the members of the Dasher High School class of 1951. LANNY R. CARLSON

Lanny was born June 22, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas. In his early years he attended West Groves elementary, Groves Junior High, and Port Neches High School. He went on to attend Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and Saint Paul School of Theology. Lanny was joined in marriage to Connie Elaine Staples on June 3, 1968. They had three children (Tina, Paul, and Joy) and a foster daughter (Louisa).

He spent much of his life as an ordained United Methodist pastor. In his retirement, he became a certified yoga instructor, teaching at various locations around the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Lanny was active in his local Rotary and at Crossroads Church in Estherville. He was passionate in his political activism. He loved reading (on his own and to children). A variety of music, singing loud and strong, the wonders of nature, gardening, sharing good food with friends, and a good cup of coffee.

Lanny passed away on March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Axel B. Carlson and Millie Beasley Carlson, niece Jennifer Kloss, and son-in-law Austin Skyberg. Lanny is survived by; his wife, Connie (Staples) Carlson. Children; Tina (Jerry) Twito, Paul Carlson, Joy (J.D.) Skyberg-Worden, Louisa Bockstedt. Grandchildren; Kira (Gary) Robinson, Aaron Stockton, Rebekah Skyberg-Worden. Great-grandchildren; Guinevere and Gawain Robinson. His sister Sharon (David) Castillo and her children.

DONALD T. CASPERS

Don was born and raised on his family’s farm in Castle Grove Township in rural Monticello, IA. He graduated from Monticello High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell College and his Master of Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. He preached his first sermon at the Buck Creek Methodist Church the Sunday before Christmas in 1948. He went on to serve as pastor for United Methodist churches in Iowa; Martelle, Guttenberg, Elgin, Clermont, the nearby Illyria Community Church in Alburnett and in Victoria, IL.

After 94 years of a life devoted to the service of others, Donald died on December 8. 2018. He loved cardinals, poinsettias, Christmas music, football and a good slice of pie. Those who knew him well will always recall the many stories he shared about his experiences. Don had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of people over more than 60 years as a United Methodist minister. He holds a special place in the hearts of countless couples he married, infants he baptized, families of loved ones whose funeral services he performed, patients he visited in the hospital, people he counseled at home, inmates he called on in

246 2019 IOWA CONFERENCE JOURNAL prisons, and the members of the churches he served. These people brought richness and joy to Don’s life.

In addition, Don forever will be remembered by his brother, Duane; his children, Al Caspers, Rod (Bill Staples) Caspers, Scott (Cindy) Caspers, DeAnna (Kim Luckey) Caspers, Dan (Connie) Bachman, Sue (Gary) Statton and Becky (Ben) York, and his 18 grandchildren. He also will be fondly remembered by many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and a beautifully diverse extended family.

Don was preceded in death by the two loves of his life, Beverly and Bee; his parents, Tobe and Anna, two brothers, Paul and Edwin; three sisters, Carol Zumbach, Lorna Messerli and infant Adeline; son Craig; great-nephew, Tony; a grandson, Ben York, and infant great- granddaughter, Elayn Anderson.

The funeral service was held at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, December 21, 2018.

BOB D. DAVIS

Bob was born to Opal (Cunningham) and Clarence Davis on May 22, 1937 on the Davis family farm outside Harris, Iowa. He attended school in Harris and graduated in 1955. Bob then attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, graduating in 1959 with a degree in music education.

On June 21, 1960, Bob married Kaye Slutz in Wayne. They were married 27 years and blessed with four children.

Bob was a middle and high school music teacher for two years in Iowa before being called to ministry in the Methodist faith. He served his first church in Kentucky before returning to Iowa. While serving several parishes across Iowa Bob completed his Master’s in Divinity at Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois. He was ordained and continued to lovingly minister to his family, his parishioners and each person he met along his journey. Bob retired from the ministry after 40 years in 2001.

During his retirement Bob worked with the mission at Bidwell Riverside and was a chaplain for Hospice of Central Iowa’s Boone team.

Bob went home to be with our Lord at the age of 81 on May 26, 2018. Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are: his wife, Kathy; his children and their families; Shelley Petersen, Chris and Allison; Jeff Davis and Dawn King, Jeffery Paul and Sarah; Tim and Happy Davis; and Heather and Bob Kraai, Wyatt, Kurt, and Kory; step-children, Joel Maske; Chris and Dawn Maske, Karli, Cara, Lindsey, and Trey; Janet and Chad Bobzien, Adrian, Brayden and Caden; great-grandchildren, Tyler Kraai and Nicole Farrenkopf; sisters Donna Ziemer, and June and Dalbert Isom; sister-in-law, Helen Phillippe; many nieces, nephews and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen and Chet Davis; nephew, Kenny Davis; infant niece, Loretta Davis; and brother-in-law, Darrell Ziemer.

RICHARD “DICK” EIS

Dick was born August 6, 1927 in Muscatine County, IA to Clarence and DeEtt (Rockafellow) Eis. He grew up on the family farm attending the one-room Melpine country school. He was active in 4-H, FFA, and drama, graduating from Muscatine High School in 1945. He was also active in the Sweetland Methodist Church. He attended Iowa State, Baker University and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1951.

On June 10, 1951 he married Irma Elizabeth (Betty) Bement in Sioux Falls, SD. Dick graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Il in 1954. In 1956 he was ordained as

2019 IOWA CONFERENCE JOURNAL 247 an elder in the Methodist Church. He served churches in Bonaparte-Bentonsport, New Virginia-Medora-Liberty-Medford-Pleasant Hill, Milton-Cantril-Mt. Sterling, Letts-Cranston, Radcliffe-Ellsworth-Evergreen, Osceola, Emmetsburg, and Maquoketa. After Retiring in 1990 he served as an interim pastor for 5 churches. More recently he served as a part-time pastor at West Point, Sharon and Birmingham Presbyterian churches. He kept preaching until May 2018 when his health prevented him from continuing.

Dick was a long-time board member of the United Methodist Ministers Service Credit Union. He served on numerous Iowa Annual Conference committees and boards. He also had a deep commitment to social justice. Many remember him as a leader at church camps, work trips, and as a participant in the Van Buren County ministry and its Last Supper dramatization.

Dick, 91, died on April 2, 2019 at Klein Center, Burlington, IA. The funeral was April 8th at the Bonaparte United Church. Committal is at Parr Cemetery near Muscatine, IA. He is survived by his wife, Betty, Children: Keith (Nancy) Eis, Beth (Ben) Campney, Karen Eis, Carol Eis, and Ann (Steve) Mallams, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and many friends.

ROBERT H. (BOB) GAMBLE

Bob Gamble was born to Paul and Gladys Gamble in Garden Grove, Iowa on March 13, 1936. He died peacefully at home on May 18, 2018, with the comfort of his wife, Anita, and family. Bob was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. He graduated from Simpson College with a degree in psychology and sociology in 1959 and received a master’s degree in Theology from Drake University in 1963, He was married to Nancy Oberender on August 28, 1958, until her passing. They had three children.

Bob later married his high school sweetheart, Anita Howell, on September 4, 1985, a whirlwind romance that took 30 years to come to fruition. Together they enjoyed yard work, creating beautiful flower gardens. They especially enjoyed spending time with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bob pastored several churches throughout Iowa from 1959 through 1998 including Attica- Olive Chapel-Zion, Deep River/Barnes City/Guernsey, Kellogg/Pleasant View/Bethel, Director of Public Relations Interfaith Spiritual Center Colfax (Cambridge), Des Moines Easton Place, Letts-High Prairie, Ottumwa-Wesley, Griswold, and Mingo-Farrar, retiring in 1998. Following retirement, he worked as a testing administrator for DMACC. Bob is survived by is wife, Anita, son, Mark Gamble (Roberta), daughter, Michaela Shupe (Mike), son, Michael Gamble (Tasha), stepson, David Howell (Debbie), stepson, Doug Howell (Becky), stepdaughter, Cindy Wubben (Brian), 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A service was held May 22, 2018 at Valley E-Free Church in West Des Moines.

KENNETH “WAYNE” HOEHNS

Kenneth “Wayne” Hoehns was born on December 27, 1927 in rural Pettis County, Missouri. His parents were Grace Lola (Payne) Hoehns and Leo Herman Hoehns. On August 30, 1951, Wayne married Esther Marita Rosbrugh. Two children were born to this union, Anita Elizabeth and Kristin Kay.

Wayne received his education in rural public school at Ringen Elementary, High School in Smithton, MO. He received a BA Degree with a double major in English and History from Central Missouri University in Warrensburg and a Master of Theology Degree from Perkins

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School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Post Graduate Studies were completed at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, Chicago, and St. Paul’s School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri.

Wayne was licensed as a local pastor on August 9, 1948, at the age of 17. He started preaching in Missouri, then Texas and then Iowa. He retired from full time parish ministry June 30, 1992. During his time as pastor Wayne organized and led many mission work camps to the Appalachians, Black Hills, Anchorage (Alaska), Boot Hill Community in SE Missouri, and Brazil. He worked as a Veteran’s Administration (VA) chaplain part time for 20 years, retiring in 2013. Also, during this time, Wayne worked three years as a part-time interim pastor at Christ United Methodist Church and twelve years part time visitation pastor for Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

In his spare time, he loved to travel. He visited all 50 states, every Canadian Province, much of Europe, Scandinavia, Israel, Jordan, British Isles, parts of Central and South America.

Wayne is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 67 years, Esther Hoehns of Stuart, IA and his daughters and their husbands, Anita and Stan Kading and Kristin and Curt Dunlop. Other survivors are Wayne’s siblings, Joe (Roberta) Hoehns, Dude (Rachel) Hoehns, Patsy Lawson, Jerry (Carol) Hoehns, and stepsister, Evelyn Oehrke: five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Dorothy Hoehns; two brothers and their wives, a brother-in-law, step-sister, and a nephew.

MARVIN L. HULSE

Marvin Lee was born August 12, 1929 to Walter and Ruth (Messerer) Hulse in Waterloo, Iowa. In 1948, Marv graduated from Sumner High School as Senior Class President. While attending Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa, he met Jean Eichhorn. After their graduation, they where married in Denver, Colorado on August 15, 1952 before moving to Naperville, Illinois were Marv attended Evangelical Theological Seminary.

In 1955, Marv and Jean returned to Iowa where they served pastorates in the Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist conferences for 40 years. The churches they served were Mason City, Grace; Davenport, Faith; Nevada, First; Des Moines, Immanuel; and Sidney/Thurman.

For many years Marv was very active in the camping program serving as a youth counselor and camp director at Riverview Park in Cedar Falls. Marv also served on several Conference Boards including the Board of Ordained Ministry and the Iowa Methodist Medical Center Board.

During their retirement, Marv and Jean resided in Fort Dodge, Iowa and spent time in Cedar Falls at their family cabin at Riverview Park. They loved to travel, driving to all 48 continental states and visiting Europe, the Holy Land, Thailand and Vietnam. Being grandparents was a highlight of Marv and Jean’s 55-year marriage. Jean passed away on January 4, 2008.

On March 24, 2019, Marvin Lee Hulse was called Home to his Lord at the age of 89. His memorial service was held on April 8, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Fort Dodge, Iowa with Rev. Andrea Kraushaar officiating. Burial is in the Nevada, Iowa Municipal Cemetery. Family members left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Janet Matthews, his son, David Hulse and two grandchildren.

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BONIFACIO BELTRAN MEQUI

Rev. Mequi served Mount Pleasant, First (Associate); in the Philippines; Williamsburg; Coralville, Superintendent, Fort Dodge District; Fairfield; Marshalltown, Grace and Woodward.

Bonifacio Mequi, 83, known by many as Boni, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home in Killeen, TX. A memorial service was held May 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Killeen, TX.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; his sister, Wilhelmina Cabatan, his children; Jennie Nelson, Edmann Mequi, Heather Ferrell, Gary-Paul Kirkman, Elizabeth Galvan; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren EDWARD C. MEYER

Edward Cecil Meyer was born in Decorah, Iowa, April 9, 1926 to Edward Charles and Cecil (Wittmer) Meyer. He went to primary and secondary school in Decorah. Edward served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII as part of a medical rescue team. He was a good shot and a good writer. He got an award for the former and a week leave for his winning essay. He received degrees from Cornell College and Drew University Divinity School where he met a beautiful German Fraulein.

Edward and IIse were married on July 18, 1954, they had three daughters. As a couple they traveled around the world throughout Europe as well as Russia, Egypt, Middle East, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest as well as sailing through the Panama Canal. After 2007, they spent their summers in IIse’s grandparents’ house in Osterholz-Scharmbeck.

Ilse passed from this life on February 13, 2018. Her beloved husband of 63 years, Edward followed her in death on March 21, 2018, both surrounded by the love of their children. A memorial service was held for both Edward and Ilse on August 18, 2018 at Calmar Lutheran Church, Calmar, IA.

CHARLES T. RINKEL, JR.

Chuck Rinkel was born January 17, 1927 in Pittsburg, KS to Charles T. and Lela Jennings Rinkel. He married Nelda M. Watkins on August 7, 1949.

A graduate of Kansas State Teacher’s College and Boston University School of Theology, Chuck pastored for over 40 years for various United Methodist Churches. He pastored in Selma, KS and Brookline, NH. In Iowa he pastored at Irwin-Kirkman UMC, at New Sharon- Taintor UMC, at Grace UMC in Des Moines, Grace UMC in Spencer, First UMC in Ottumwa and at First UMC in Sioux City, retiring in 1989.

Chuck was a charge conference member of Walnut Hills UMC in Urbandale and a member of the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served 40 years in scouting and was Scoutmaster for a troop of special needs children in Ottumwa. He received the Silver Beaver Award and Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow. For 26 years he was clown, “Dr. Bugg”. He was also a member of the Ottumwa Community Players and the Wapello County genealogical Society.

Chuck, 91, of Johnston and formerly of Ottumwa, died November 19, 2018 due to complications from Lewy body dementia and hemorrhagic stroke.

A memorial service was held November 30, 2018 at Walnut Hills UMC in Urbandale, officiated by Rev. Beverlee Bell. Inurnment was at Ottumwa Cemetery December 1, 2018 with Rev. Jon Disburg officiating.

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Surviving is his daughter, Pamela S. (Larry) Deeds; a son, Timothy W. Rinkel; a daughter- in-law, Vanessa Rinkel; three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nelda; parents; a son, Jeffrey L. Rinkel; and an infant brother, Howard Dean Rinkel.

JOHN W. ROSENBERGER

John was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to John Anthony Rosenberger and Evelyn Roberta Wigtman on April 11, 1938. He attended Cedar Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1956. He continued to Vennard College, University Park, Iowa, and then to Drake Theological Seminary in Des Moines, Iowa, where he earned his Master of Divinity.

He was commissioned in May 1967 into the United States Army. He deployed as a Chaplain (Captain) in the Counter Offensive Phase VI and the TET 69 Counter Offensive between November 1968 and November 1969. He served in a M.A.S.H. unit, and received two Bronze Star medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He married Lola Mae Erb of Amenia, North Dakota, on November 21, 1969. They had two children.

He was an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and part of the Iowa Conference. He served several wonderful churches over his 39-year Iowa career in Central City, Meservey, Walcott and Hartley, Iowa. He retired in 2001 and moved to the Orlando, FL area. There he took a part-time pastoral position at Bear Lake UMC, Apopka, FL in 2003. He remained at Bear Lake until his second retirement in 2015.

John Wesley Rosenberger, 80, of Casselberry, died on December 5, 2018 at Winter Park hospital of natural causes. A funeral service was held December 16, 2018 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Interment, with military honors took place at the Veterans cemetery in Bushnell.

He is survived by his wife, Lola; their daughter Mary Ann (Lt. Colonel Christian Magnell); son Anthony John; grandchildren Calvin Brotherton, Wesley and Margaret Magnell; as well as sisters Virginia (Damgaard), Sally (Robinson), Mary (Kough) and Susannah (Rice).

DAVID L. SCHULDT

David was born April 16, 1936 in Algona, Iowa, the oldest child of Victor and Ruth Schuldt. He was baptized into the Methodist Church by his maternal grandfather, Rev. C. V. Hulse. He graduated from Clarion High School, attended Morningside College and received degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University and Garrett Theological Seminary, culminating with a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa.

For 30 years David was Director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Iowa, a personal and vocational match that he served with dedication and energy. During that tenure, he led almost 50 trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for students, friends and family. He was an active member of First United Methodist church since his arrival in 1965 as Associate Pastor.

As an extension of the Wesley role and his personal values, David was a servant and leader of Iowa City organizations and humanitarian efforts; Crisis Center, Free Medical Clinic, Free Lunch, Community Mental Health of Mid-Eastern Iowa, United Way, Hillcrest Family Services, Youth Homes and American Youth Hostel. He was also a member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry of the Methodist Church, Camp Pictured Rocks,

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National Association of United Campus Ministries, Iowa Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, and General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. From 1980 to 2006 he also served on the Institutional Review Board at the College of Medicine.

David Schuldt, 83, of Iowa City, IA, passed away on May 6, 2019 and a Memorial Service was held May 13, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Iowa City.

David died while doing one of his favorite things–riding his bicycle. Having biked well over 100,000 miles across the United States and the world.

David is survived by his wife of 32 years Sandra, and his five children, 12 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and his former wife, Sally Mathis, his surviving brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.

WILLIAM “BILL” STEWARD

Bill was born July 3, 1946 to Harvey and Balance (Lichtenstein) Steward in Grand Mound, IA. He graduated from Calamus High School, where he played tuba, baseball, basketball, and was Salutatorian of his class. He attended The University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion. He met his wife of nearly fifty years, Nancy, at the University of Iowa Wesley Foundation. They married in 1969. He continued his formal education at Union Seminary in New York City where he received his Master of Divinity degree.

A lifelong United Methodist, Bill served the following parishes in Iowa: Hope Parish: Panora- Linden-Prairie Center-Yale (Assoc.); Collins-Loring; Davenport, Grace; Mt. Vernon; Sioux City, Grace; Des Moines, Grace. He retired in 2011 but continued in ministry as a part-time chaplain at Wesley Acres in Des Moines.

Reverend William “Bill” Steward, 72, died February 14, 2019, at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Services were held at Grace United Methodist Church.

Survived by his wife, Nancy L. Steward, who died shortly after him on April 8, 2019; his children Sara Steward (Jeff) and Joshua Steward (Emily); grandchildren Talia and Blaine; brother David and sister-in-law Gina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Harvey.

R. DOUGLAS THARPE

Doug was born in Hubbard, Iowa, on September 7, 1935, the son of Elmer James Tharpe and Florence (Hill) Tharpe. Doug graduated from Cherokee High School, then attended the University of North Dakota at Vermillion, majoring in Radio Communication and Technology. After college graduation, he served in the U.S. Army, primarily in Alaska. On December 23, 1958, Doug married the love of his life, Joy Lavonne (Stanford) Tharpe, who preceded him in death on December 10, 2008. They raised four daughters.

He had a colorful career in radio, mainly as an on-air personality. Doug worked for numerous radio stations in Iowa. He received God’s call to serve as a minister of the United Methodist church and attended seminary at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary from 1976 to 1979, achieving a Master of Divinity.

Doug began his ministry in the United Methodist Church in 1979 and served many charges across Iowa. From the airwaves to the pulpit, he touched many people and will be remembered as a great communicator. Doug took pride in his many years of service to numerous ambulance services and the communities they served.

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Rev. R. Douglas Tharpe, 83, of Dumont, IA, passed away March 30, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Doug was preceded in death by his wife Joy, his parents, and his brother Donald Tharpe. He is survived by his siblings Denny Tharpe, Patti (Lyle) Hinspeter, Linda (Grant) Geister; his children, Karil (Randy) Carr; Kelly (Tom) Oppelt, Karla (Terry) Shea and Krista Wilson; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson, along with many nieces and nephews.

DALE J. WILLIAMS

Dale was born August 17, 1918, on a farm near Mallard, IA, to Elbert Ottie Williams and Nellie Adellaide DeSart Williams. His father farmed until he moved to Newton, IA, when Dale was in high school. He graduated from Newton High School in 1935 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the state University of Iowa in 1941. He attended Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL and received a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1944, he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1969, followed by a Doctor of Divinity degree in 1974 from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Also, in 1974 he received continuing education at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He married Anna LaJeune Dieterich on September 11, 1942. His first pastoral assignment was in southern Illinois, at Oakwood. He was ordained to the Ministry in 1943 and served in the Iowa Conference of the Methodist Church. There his congregations included: What Cheer; Simpson Church, Des Moines; Denison, West Liberty; Grace Church, Des Moines; St. Luke’s Church, Dubuque; Broadway Church, Council Bluffs. He was appointed District Superintendent of the Ottumwa District.

In addition to parish ministry he was involved with ministerial recruitment for 22 years through the Board of Ordained Ministry; the Board of Higher Education; the Iowa Board of Wesley Foundation; Conference Council on Ministries; the Board of Pensions and for over 20 years gave his time to summer youth camps and retreats.

Rev. Dale died on June 24, 2018 at the age of 99. A celebration of his life was held on July 8, 2018, at Indianola First United Methodist Church. Officiated by Rev. Tim Bonney, Rev. Lowell Hoyle and Rev. Gary Armstrong. Remains inurned at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel and Mortuary in West Des Moines, IA.

Dale is survived by his daughter Lynanne Wilson (Stephen), his son-in-law Kirk Dickey, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his four brothers and a sister, his daughter, Janinne Williams and his wife, LaJeune D. Williams

B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

ALBERT ROBERT COCKE, JR.

Albert was born November 26, 1929 in Des Moines, IA to Reba Ann (Brown) and Albert Robert Cocke, Sr. He attended Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA from 1944-1947. He attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO from 1968-1970 and St Paul School of Theology, Overland Park, KS from 1975-1976.

On August 12, 1950 he married Dorothy Margaret Adams, Norfolk, VA. Albert was in the navy 1948 – 1968 with postings in Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Illinois. Cruises he was assigned to were multiple North Atlantic and Arctic, Vietnam, and Antarctica. He was instructor at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL.

The churches he ministered at were First Baptist Church, Mt. Zion, IL; Baptist Mission, Elburn, IL; First Baptist Church, Bates City, MO; Liberty Baptist Church, Fayetteville, MO;

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Van Meter Baptist church, Van Meter, IA; Delmar United Methodist Church, Delmar, IA; United Methodist Church, Archer, IA; and United Church of Faith and Bethel United Methodist, Keota, IA.

Albert retired (semi-retired) in 1998 to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He provided ministry as Chaplain for Gateway Terrace Senior Retirement Community, substitute and interim minister for Church by The Sea, Ft. Lauderdale. He retired fully in 2010 to Longwood, FL.

Albert, 88, died on November 8, 2018 of natural causes. Memorial services were held November 22, 2018 at Longwood, FL. The officiating clergy was John R. Bennett, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Retired. Cremation interment by US Navy under way at sea ceremony April 11, 2019 simultaneously with Navy internment of his wife of 65.5 years (preceded in death – 2015).

He is survived by sons Richard and Kevin and daughter Kimberly Cocke Bennett and his beloved Labrador Retrievers; Molly, Jake, and Oscar.

He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy M. Adams Cocke, parents Reba A. Brown and Albert R. Cocke, Sr and brother Charles B. Cocke. JACK D. KENDALL

Jack was born on July 1, 1932 on a farm in Decatur County to Eula Merle Keller and Harry Fleming Kendall. Growing up Jack helped his father on the farm and was active in FFA and church. He graduated high school in 1950 in Osceola, IA. In 1951 Jack enlisted in the Coast Guard where he served aboard the USCG cutter Winona in the Pacific Ocean for 3 years. He married Leona Marie Luce at the United Methodist Church in Osceola, IA on July 8, 1953.

Jack applied for work as a budget and credit man for Firestone. Firestone moved to New Hampton, IA and he started his job at S & S Firestone. For 31 years Jack and Marie lived in New Hampton and four children were born there, Dennis, Jacqueline, Julie and Douglas. In 1986 Jack and Marie liquidated their business and Jack started his journey into the ministry. Rev. Bill Green helped him to study and apply for ministry. In 1986 Bill Cotton called Jack to his first parish in Southern Iowa. Jack began attending college at Southwestern Community College in Creston as well as St. Paul’s Seminary in the summer months to complete his academic requirements. In 1992 Jack received his Deacon status. In 1993 he completed his undergraduate and seminary education.

In 1998 Jack retired due to health problems. He took a part-time position at Asbury UMC in 1999 and became chaplain at Meth-wick retirement community and later a chaplain at St. Luke’s hospice program.

Jack went to be with Jesus on April 6, 2019 while at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, IA. Services were held at Sharon UMC on April 11th with Pastor Kevin Moore officiating and coast guard military honors. Burial was at the Leon Cemetery in Leon, IA where he was interred next to his youngest son Douglas and his parents. He is survived by his wife Marie, 3 children, their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

HERBERT WALLACE KINZLER

Wally was born April 20, 1929 in Kenmore, North Dakota, the son of Reverend Otto and Helen (Garriott) Kinzler. He graduated from Milnor High School in Milnor, North Dakota. After high school, Wally attended Bible School at Kietzing College. He married the love of his life Betty Schwartz on March 18, 1952. In Kirkville, Iowa.

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He continued his education at Iowa Wesleyan University, transferred to Simpson College to complete his bachelor’s degree, and then Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Wally was then ordained as a Methodist pastor.

Over his 41 years in the ministry, Wally served at Fairfield Circuit Appanoose County Parish, Murray, Chicago (Brookfield), West Chester, Menlo/Jefferson Center, Glidden, Dumont, Mason City (First), Kingsley, and Ackley/Geneva.

He retired in 1993. Post retirement, Wally served as an interim pastor for 3 years and then as the calling pastor for First United Methodist Church in Ames, IA. He then continued his ministry as company counselor and chaplain for employees and customers at Kinzler Construction Services, Inc in Ames, IA. He was of course disguised as truck loader, driver and lawn maintenance man.

Wally did mission trips to Red Bird, Kentucky and Zimbabwe, Africa. He chartered the Menlo Lion’s Club and was an active Lion’s member in each community he served. When at Glidden, Wally and a close friend spun the vision and raised support to start New Hope Village, a home for individuals with disabilities, in Carroll, IA. He was honored last year at New Hope’s 40-year celebrations.

Wally, age 89, of Ames, IA passed away at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames, on March 21, 2019. A celebration of life memorial service was held April 6, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Ames, IA. Burial took pace at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Wally is survived by his wife, Betty Kinzler; Children, Kevin (Yvonne) Kinzler, Karen LaFee; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Jean Englerth and many nieces and nephews.

RICHARD “R.D.” STREETER

Please note this was written by R.D., he always wanted the last word….

Rev. R.D. Streeter left this world kicking and screaming on December 23, 2018. Cause of death, living life! He was surrounded by his eager heirs to which he left all his credit card bills. He always said, “Heaven is my home, I’m just not home sick yet.” Well, now he is there! The family is happy to know he is singing on tune for the first time in the Angel choir, comparing his curly long hair with Samson, and listening to the Master’s stories.

R.D. was born September 20, 1943 in Osceola, Iowa to Carl and Edith (Swartzlander) Streeter. He graduated from Des Moines East High with the class of 1961. He served in the United States Navy from 1961-1966, stationed in Vietnam for six months. After returning to Iowa he and Delores Marie Simmerman were married October 22, 1966. To this union were born two children Karla and Morgan.

The first 10 years after he was discharged from the U.S. Navy, he worked in various Firestone retail stores. In 1976 he was called into the ministry of the United Methodist Church and received his first appointment in 1977. He served Allerton/Clio/Lineville 5 years, Sheffield/Chapin 7 years, Guthrie Center/Bowman Chapel 4 years, Carlisle 7 years, Arnolds Park 5 Years, Staves Memorial 6 years and Colfax 7 years.

R.D. is survived by De Streeter, his wife of 52 years, daughter Karla (Bill) Voboril and son Morgan (Heather) Streeter. Eight grandchildren and his sister Rose (Don) Simmerman and his brother-in-law Francis (Jo) Simmerman and many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held on January 8, 2019 at the Staves Memorial United Methodist church with Pastor John Dodds officiating. R.D.’s memorial stone is at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa.

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R.D. asked that you remember him with joys and laughter. If you can only remember him with tears and sorrows, don’t remember him at all.

C. LOCAL PASTORS

MARCUS H. BEEBE

Marcus was born November 30, 1952, in Buffalo Center, IA, the son of Gordon and Anna Smoley Beebe. He graduated from Benton Community High School in 1971. Marcus served in the United States Air Force.

He married Dale Lynn Rafeld on June 3, 1977, in Rowsburg, Ohio, welcoming her two children as his own. Following his service in the Air Force Marcus worked many jobs from truck driving to manufacturing. In 2014 he retired from the work force to answer his call to become a Pastor. Most recently he was a Pastor of Rochester United Methodist Church, Rochester, IA. Marcus was an Iowa farm boy with a dedication to hard work and family. Anyone who walked through his door was welcomed. He did not know strangers, just friends he hadn’t yet met. Marcus lived his life according to John 13:34 “Love one another. As I have loved you…” His dream was to have a semi outfitted to be a mobile church, he wanted to offer services to fellow truck drivers at truck stops. Marcus was a member of the Newhall American Legion Post 167 for 33 years. Marcus went to be with his Lord December 13, 2018. Funeral services were held December 21, 2018 at Clover Ridge Methodist Church, Walford, IA, with Rev. Mike Townsley officiating. Burial was in the Koszta Cemetery with military honors.

Marcus is survived by his wife Dale Lynn, his children Shane Beebe and Cherryl (Richard) Hatton; his siblings Stuart (Linda) Beebe and Leita (James) Privett; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Carol Beebe and Rosella Pettit

TOM C. MURR

Tom was born on February 6, 1941, in Des Moines, IA, son of Don T. and Pluma (Martin) Murr. He grew up on his family’s farm and maintained a lifelong connection to his farm roots. Tom’s camp experiences at Clear Lake and Wesley Woods planted his faith roots. He graduated from Dallas (Iowa) High School and in 1963 from Simpson college. Simpson’s Vital Center program strengthened his faith roots. Tom married Anne Elizabeth Hasel in 1965. Tom’s vocation turned to education. He taught social studies and coached girl athletics. His Dike basketball team won the state championship in 1988; his Clarke softball team won the state championship in 1995. However, winning was always secondary to nurturing his players’ teamwork and character. He retired in 2003 but continued as a lay pastor until his death.

In 2010 he was awarded Simpson College Alumni Achievement Award. He was honored by the Iowa High School Athletic Association (2003) and the Girls Athletic Association (2010). Tom served athletes as Secretary of the South-Central Conference from 1997-2017. He mentored thousands of youth; in retirement continued to encourage many on Facebook. He tended strawberry beds and turned wood into works of art which he shared with others in appreciation for the gift of life he was given.

Tom died on August 10, 2018. A memorial service will be on August 18 at Osceola UMC, with Rev. David Hobbs officiating. His cremains will be interred at the Woodburn Iowa Cemetery. Tom is survived by his wife Anne Hasel Murr (Osceola), children Marte Kennedy, David Murr and Paulie Murr, Granddaughters Jaclyn Murr and Haven Kennedy, and brother Denis Murr.

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He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Pluma Murr, daughter Michelle Kelley and infant granddaughter Sophie Murr.

KEVIN WAYNE SMITH

Kevin Wayne Smith was born May 1, 1966 in Mount Ayr, Iowa. His parents were Larry and Virginia (Veasman) Smith of Decatur City, Iowa. Kevin grew up in Decatur City. He attended Central Decatur Schools where he graduated in 1983. He then completed the auto mechanics training program at Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA. He worked in mechanics several years and obtained his ASE Master Mechanic certification.

Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Green. Kevin had several jobs in the early years of their marriage and never seemed to settle on a career path. He attended a Walk to Emmaus in October of 2001 which led to a decision that God was leading him into the ministry. He continued his secular jobs as he worked toward the new goal. In June 2004 he attended licensing school and got his first charge. He then attended the Course of Study program at St. Paul Theology School in Kansas City. It took him seven years to complete the five-year program with working fulltime and raising his family. After becoming a full-time Pastor, he continued his studies at local community colleges near the churches he was serving. His goal was to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Religion.

On May 24, 2018 Kevin was killed in a motorcycle accident in Indiana while returning from a vacation to visit the Ark Encounter. He was actively serving the Lacey-Beacon-Eddyville charge. Kevin’s funeral was held at the Central United Methodist church in Oskaloosa, IA on May 30, 2018 with Reverend Jon Gaul and Reverend Bruce Wittern officiating a wonderful service. Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery near Weldon, IA.

Kevin is survived by his spouse of 32 years Lisa Smith of Pella, IA. His son Tim (Tammie) Smith and his daughter Heather (Nick) Leske, two grandchildren Landon and Natalie. His parents Larry and Virginia Smith, two brothers and a sister. Kevin was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents.

CONSTANCE “CONNIE” THAYER

Constance “Connie” Benway, the daughter of Rex and Elveeta (Covey) Benway, was born March 1, 1946 at Chariton, IA. In the earlier years of her life her family moved to the Belmond area, where she attended Belmond Schools and graduated from Belmond High School in the Class of 1964.

Connie was united in marriage to Randall Thayer at the Belmond United Methodist Church on October 22, 1967. The couple’s union was blessed with two sons Brett and Blake.

Following their marriage, the couple farmed and raised their boys southwest of Belmond for nearly 27 years. In addition to helping Randy with the tasks of the farming operations, Connie was employed for many years as an administrative assistant/office manager at Farm Bureau in Clarion. She had also worked for a time at the local Abstract office and worked for a time in the Bean Sales sector at Central Soya in Belmond.

Not too many years ago, Connie was called into the ministry. Her course of study took her to Indianola and Sioux City, IA. Upon completion of her education she took to the pulpit as the minister at Goldfield and Woolstock United Methodist Churches. Her love for her new vocation brought with it great friendships and she blossomed in both congregations. Upon a very recent diagnosis of the disease ALS, she continued her passions for preaching and sharing her faith up until the very last four Sundays of her life journey.

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Connie died June 12, 2018 from complications of ALS. Her funeral services were held June 16, 2018 at Belmond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Leila Blackburn, Rev. Cindy Morrison, Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie DS, and Rev. Julie Ahrens officiated.

Connie’s memory will continue to burn brightly in the hearts and minds of her husband and life partner, Randy Thayer, her son Brett (Lisa) Thayer and their sons Carter, Chandler, Cutler and Colson, all at home with their parents; her sister Patti Davis; and other extended family and friends, as well as the many members of her two church families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved son Blake.

D. SPOUSES

SUE ELLEN BALLARD

The daughter of Keith and Bernice (Snook) Goode, Sue Ellen was born on March 10, 1940, in Chariton, IA. She attended Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa from 1958-1960. She married William Edward Ballard on August 5, 1960 in Indianola, Iowa. Sue Ellen was a Local, District and State officer in UMW. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, P.E.O., and the Board of Pensions of the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Sue Ellen died July 28, 2018 at the age of 78 years from small cell lung cancer (non- smoking related). Memorial Services were held at Lacona, Iowa on August 7, 2018, with Rev. Allen J. Wiese officiating and at The Village, Indianola, Iowa on August 8, 2018, with Rev. George Gibson officiating. Internment is at Cochran Cemetery, Lacona. Sue Ellen is survived by her sons William “Bill” Ballard (Kim), John “Eddie” Ballard (Jodi) and Steven Ballard (Jennifer), six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. MARIAN “RUTH” EDWARDS BENTZINGER

Marian “Ruth” Edwards Bentzinger, daughter of Otis and Elsie Burgess Edwards was born October 30, 1932 in Moulton, Iowa. She departed this life on November 12, 2018 at Bridgehaven Care Center in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 86 years. Ruth was a graduate of Moulton High School. She attended Iowa Wesleyan College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

Ruth was united in marriage to the Reverend Richard A. Bentzinger on February 28th, 1952 in Moulton, Iowa. Richard and Ruth moved to Boston, Massachusetts where Richard attended Boston University School of Theology. While there they served St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Upon returning to Iowa, they were appointed to Iowa Conference churches of Altoona (1958-1968), St. John’s, Des Moines, (1968-1974), and First Church, Newton (1974-1988). When Richard retired, he and Ruth served the Mennonite-Presbyterian Yoked Fellowship (1988-2005) in Richard’s hometown of Donnellson, Iowa.

Ruth was a member of Original Chapter A of PEO, United Methodist Women and the Mount Pleasant Alumni Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. She also served on the Board of the Donnellson Library. Ruth loved music and was an accomplished pianist and organist.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard, her parents, two sisters and seven brothers. Survivors include daughters, Rebecca Jane Bentzinger of Washington, DC; Sarah Kathryn (Rick) Clarahan of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; and sons, John Wesley (Pat) Bentzinger of Long Island, New York; and Philip Embury (Kari) Bentzinger of Lawrence, Kansas. Three grandchildren, Jacob Clarahan and Emma and Ethan Bentzinger. She also

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A Memorial Service took place on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Donnellson United Methodist Church. Her body has been cremated and will be buried later in the Donnell Cemetery, Donnellson, Iowa.

ALICE A. CHURCH

Alice was born on May 8, 1919 to August and Bertha (Heidemann) Steppat, in Mills, NE. She was the even dozen out of 13, as she referred to herself. Alice grew up on the farm, which she loved, with her five brothers and seven sisters. She helped them do the chores, sometimes getting Dutch with mama for eating more berries than picking them.

After attending country school, she went to work at Mays Department Store, where she met the love of her life, Dale W. Church. They were married on November 30, 1941 in Stanton, NE. To this union were born a son, Alan Dale, and a daughter, Sharon Ann. She was the Naval wife from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, then later the preacher’s wife for many years until they retired. She and her husband served various parishes in the area. Alice, 99, of Sioux City, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Dale, on January 19, 2019, after a brief illness.

Cremation was preformed as per her wishes. A celebration of her life in Scripture and song was held on April 27, 2019, at Riverside United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Elizabeth Tucker officiating.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Alan (Kay) Church; daughter, Sharon (Bob) Harrington; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Those who preceded her in death were her husband, Dale; her parents; five brothers; seven sisters; one grandson; a great-granddaughter and numerous other relatives and dear friends. ELIZABETH COLORADO

Elizabeth was born July 2, 1961, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines the daughter of Juanito and Juanita (Pudiquet) Gappi. She graduated from PUP High School and FEATI University with a Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering. She worked as Engineer in the Mines Bureau and Precious Metals Mining Company in the Philippines.

On June 24, 1987, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Moody Colorado in Manila. In 1995 Elizabeth and Moody left their engineering careers and served the United Methodist Church in the Philippines and Iowa. Elizabeth was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, viewing friends on Facebook, and listening to classic hymns and Ilocos songs on YouTube.

Elizabeth passed away April 9, 2019 at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 57. Celebration of Life Service was held April 13, 2019 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman, officiated by Rev. Lilian Gallo-Seagren. Graveside service was held in Norwalk Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Bernie Colorado.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Rev. Dr. Moody Colorado of Wellman, a son John Jethro G. Colorado; her mother Janita Gappi, of the Philippines, two sisters; Yolanda G. Bagaoisan of Singapore and Eufrosina Gappi-Asuncion of Bicol, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother Joseph Gappi.

CAROLINE STOVER DARLINGTON

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Caroline Ruth was born on October 15, 1918 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Byron and Ruth Ann (Hammer) Munyon. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa in 1936. Caroline worked as an executive secretary for several notable companies in downtown Des Moines. It was said that she could accurately type 100 wpm on a manual typewriter.

Caroline also taught Sunday School for 40 years. She was actively involved with PEO and Eastern Star.

She met her first husband, Verlon Stover, just a few blocks from the Fort Des Moines Army base where he worked as a welder and mechanic. They married on September 20, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. They were married for 38 years until Verlon preceded her in death on December 25, 1975.

On October 16, 1978, Caroline married the Reverend John Darlington of the Montezuma United Methodist Church in Montezuma, Iowa. Caroline actively served alongside John at the Montezuma UMC until he retired from the pastorate. After retirement, they lived in Grinnell, Iowa at the Mayflower retirement Village. They were married for 27 years until John preceded her in death on March 6, 2005.

Caroline Stover Darlington, age 99, died peacefully March 7, 2018 at Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Ruth Ann Munyon, three brothers, Dean, Elvin and Daniel Munyon; her two husbands, Verlon Stover and John Darlington, one son, Roger Stover and 1 great granddaughter, Chloe Paige Stover. Services were held at O’Leary Life Center at Norwalk, Iowa on March 13, 2018. Pastor Donald Hawkins officiated. Burial took place in the Alice Cemetery in Grundy County, Iowa.

FAITH V. FERRE

Faith was born May 9, 1947 in Newton, Massachusetts, to Nels F. S. Ferre and Katharine Pond Ferre. Faith died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at her home in Ankeny, Iowa. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mark Haverland, a daughter, Katharine Haverland and a sister, Mariel Dumin of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Faith had been the Minister of Discipleship at Plymouth Congregation UCC from 1984 until she retired in 2011. She came to Iowa in 1976 to be Campus Minister at Drake University with the United Ministries in Higher Education. She also worked for a time at First Christian Church in Des Moines.

Faith is a graduate of the College of Wooster, BA, 1969 and Harvard Divinity School, MDiv, 1976. She was an avid ball room dancer. She enjoyed canoe trips in Ontario and back packing in Montana and Wyoming. She and her husband set up a retirement destination in Sioux Lookout, Ontario where they enjoyed welcoming friends and relatives.

A memorial service was held October 20, 2018 at Plymouth Congregational UCC in Des Moines, Iowa. Her cremains are buried in the Memorial Garden at Plymouth Congregational UCC.

KATHALEEN F. LAMB

The daughter of Franklin and Iris (Caskey) Iddings, Kathaleen Faye Lamb was born on November 28, 1950, in Indianola, Iowa. She married Steven Lamb on Valentine’s day, 1976.

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Kathy graduated from Pleasantville Community School and went on to attend Iowa State University where she majored in math with a teaching secondary degree. She was the first class in Iowa State history that would allow women into the marching band. While attending Iowa State, Kathy worked for the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office in Des Moines. Upon graduation, she was offered a job as the first woman fire inspector for the State of Iowa. Although she enjoyed her work with the state, it would never compare to the joy she found in the birth of their two children, Lora and Jeremiah.

Kathy was a Certified Lay Servant/Speaker and a Certified Lay Minister for the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church. She was instrumental in starting the downtown ministries in Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday Food for the Soul and Saturday Night Praise. Kathy led small group studies, Bible studies, Sunday School, she sung in the choirs, and was part of the praise band for St. Luke’s for the nearly 30 years she was in Dubuque.

Kathleen died December 29, 2018 at the age of 68 years from kidney and heart failure. Memorial services were held at Prairie View UMC, Ollie, Iowa on January 4, 2019, with Rev. Dr. Michel Lundula officiating. Internment is at Lincoln Cemetery, Knoxville, Iowa. Kathy is survived by her husband Steven Lamb, her son Jeremiah Lamb, her daughter Lora Lamb, her sister Rebecca (William) Price, her brother Larry (Becky) Iddings, four grandchildren, one great-grandson and nieces and nephews.

PRISCILLA BAIR-GREENWOOD

Priscilla was born in 1931 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to the Rev. Ellery and Marian Beal. She had a rich family history in the Methodist Church as her father Ellery Beal, her brother Maynard Beal, her first late husband Lloyd Bair and her second late husband Frank Greenwood were all Methodist pastors.

Priscilla earned her undergraduate degree in music from Cornell College, Mount Vernon, where she met her first husband Lloyd Bair. Following his death in 1968 she taught vocal music in the public-school system until 1970 and decided to be a stay-at-home single mom. Priscilla married the Rev. Frank Greenwood in 1988. After his retirement in 1995 ministering at Dayton and Harcourt charge, they settled in Webster City and became actively involved at Asbury United Methodist Church. Priscilla was a natural when it came to the role of the pastor’s wife and many of those in the church families where her husbands served enjoyed her ministry, fellowship and friendship.

As a United Methodist layperson, Priscilla had an active ministry in Methodist churches as well as district and conference events. She pursued a career in Music Therapy. She earned her certification in Registered Music Therapy from Wartburg College, Waverly, IA, in 1982, and she completed her internship at the State Hospital in Faribault, MN. She was active in the UMW (United Methodist Women) and while on the Iowa district UMW speaker’s list, she held local and district level leadership positions. But perhaps her most passionate ministry activity was associated with an organization known as Camps Farthest Out (CFO) where she led singing, creative music, and “Devotion in Motions.”

Priscilla peacefully slipped away to be with our Lord Jesus in Heaven on July 30, 2018. A memorial celebration was held on August 20, 2018, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Webster City, IA. Interment is in Peoria, IL, with her husband the Rev. Lloyd Bair.

She is survived by her sons David and Philip Bair. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, the Rev. Maynard Beal and Philip Beal.

DARLENE “DEE” ANN MATHER

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Dee was born in Vinton, Iowa on November 22, 1934 to Mary Faris Geiger and James Geiger. The family moved to Waterloo shortly after that and Dee graduated from West High School in Waterloo. Following that a family friend sponsored her to attend Tarkio College in Tarkio, MO for her Associates degree. It was there that she met her husband of 55 years, Paul Boyd Mather. Dee and Boyd then moved to Evanston, IL where Dee worked at Rotary International as a secretary while Boyd attended seminary at Garrett Evangelical Seminary at Northwestern University and also started his doctorate at the University of Chicago. Their son Steven was born there.

Dee and Boyd moved to Tama, IA as Boyd started his ministry with the United Methodist Church. She at the time was a full-time mom, as their son David was born while in Tama. Moves to Coggon, Sibley, and Dubuque IA then followed. It was in Sibley that Dee earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Northwestern College in Orange City, attending night classes. After the move to Dubuque, Dee earned a master’s degree in Library Science from Loras College and began working full time at what is now Northeast Iowa Community College in adult education. A long period of residency in Dubuque followed as their sons finished high school there.

In 1985 Dee and Boyd moved to Des Moines, where Dee began teaching at the American Institute of Business. She retired from AIB in 1998. Then helping in the library at DMACC while teaching ESL classes there. This helped to finance Dee and Boyd’s passion for travel to all areas of the world, eventually setting foot on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Dee passed away on April 8, 2019 at Wesley Acres Austin Center. She had waged a courageous battle against Parkinson’s disease and its complications for seven years. Funeral services were held at Dunn’s Chapel in Des Moines, Interment of cremains will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton, IA.

Dee is survived by her sons Steven and David and three grandchildren.

ILSE MEYER

IIse Johanna Petersen was born July 13, 1933 in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany to Ernestine and Peter Petersen. She attended grade school at the Findorffschule in Osterholz and then high school in Bremen at the Kleine Helle Hoschschule for Madchen. IIse migrated to the USA in 1950 with her mother. Attended high school in Summit, NJ. Went on to attend Drew University in the Pre-Med program. Moved to Cedar Falls, IA and worked as an intern in Medical Technology at St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital where she completed her training and received her degree in Medical Technology.

Edward and IIse were married on July 18, 1954, they had three daughters. As a couple they traveled around the world throughout Europe as well as Russia, Egypt, Middle East, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest as well as sailing through the Panama Canal. After 2007, they spent their summers in IIse’s grandparents’ house in Osterholz-Scharmbeck.

Ilse passed from this life on February 13, 2018. Her beloved husband of 63 years, Edward followed her in death on March 21, 2018, both surrounded by the love of their children. A memorial service was held for both Edward and Ilse on August 18, 2018 at Calmar Lutheran Church, Calmar, IA.

ELIZABETH “KAY” RUSSELL

Mrs. Elizabeth “Kay” Russell, spouse of Rev. Richard Russell, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018. Services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 30th at the Mandarin United Methodist Church, 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.

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Rev. Russell served at Northboro-Blanchard; Moulton-Sharon Chapel; Stratford-South Marion-Homer; Winfield-Spring Run; Dunlap-Dow City and Carson-Mt. Hope. Survivors include Rev. Russell of Jacksonville, FL and sons: Timothy of Sioux City, IA and Andrew of Jacksonville, FL.

NANCY L. STEWARD

Nancy was born December 20, 1945 to George and Greta (Graham) Haines, in Charleston, SC. She graduated from Cedar Rapids, Washington High School. She attended the University of Iowa where she received a BA in music education. She met her husband of nearly 50 years, Bill, at the University of Iowa Wesley Foundation, where she was a student leader. They married in 1969 on her family’s farm in Cedar Rapids with her four younger sisters acting as bridesmaids and flower girl. She continued her formal education at Columbia University in New York City, where she received a Master’s in Music Education.

While supporting her husband’s career as a Methodist minister by moving to new appointments, directing the church choir, the bell choir and teaching Sunday School, she also developed a strong and independent lifestyle by pursuing her own interests and passions: playing violin in a number of community orchestras, gardening, watching MSNBC, classic movies, and vintage episodes of Perry Mason and Law and Order. She taught Parkinson’s Delay the Disease classes, water aerobics and jazzercise classes. She cared about social justice and making the world a better place by helping people register to vote, picking up absentee ballots, giving impassioned speeches at Democratic county conventions, and supporting many charitable organizations. Her career path included teaching orchestra, computer programming and tax preparation.

Nancy Steward, 73, died April 8, 2019, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, IA. The funeral took place on April 13, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church, Des Moines, IA.

Nancy is survived by her children Sarah Steward (Jeff) and Joshua Steward (Emily); grandchildren Talia and Blaine; sisters and brother, Maryhelen (Ray), Gail Sarff, Beverly Twitchell (Joe), Bill Haines (Jeanette), and Brenda Haines.

BELVA ELAINE STREYFFELER

The daughter of Garry Dewitt and Clara Coles Black Belva Elaine was born in Warren County, Iowa on October 2, 1925. Her early years were spent in the St Charles, Iowa community. She graduated from St Charles High School, St Charles, Iowa. She attended Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa and taught school for two years. She later attended Luther College, Decorah, Iowa and Southeastern Community College, Burlington, Iowa.

On May 27, 1945 she married David Eugene Streyffeler. Together they served churches in Lawrence and East Hampton, Massachusetts while he was in seminary. They returned to Iowa to serve the remaining 45 years of his ministry. Together they served several Methodist churches throughout Iowa: Merrill-Hinton, Mallard-Curlew, Jesup-Raymond, Trinity-Waverly, St. Luke’s-Dubuque, and Grace-Burlington. She enjoyed being an active pastor’s wife.

Belva and her husband, David, retired to Hollister Missouri in June 1987. For 15 years Belva was a faithful volunteer working in the thrift shop run by the local unit of United Methodist Women in Branson, Missouri.

She entered The Good Samaritan Home, Indianola, Iowa on July 18, 2018 where she passed away on December 6, 2018 at 93 years of age. Memorial services were held at the

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St Charles Parish Church at St Charles, Iowa on December 12, 2018 with Pastor Nick Grove officiating. Burial was in the St Charles cemetery.

She is survived by her sister Wilma Jeanne Minard and brother-in-law Sam Streyffeler and many grand-nieces and nephews and several cousins. Her husband David and an infant son James Eugene preceded her in death.

GAIL GRAYCE STREYFFELER

Gail was born the daughter of Donald and Grayce (Palmer) Cotton on April 4, 1940 in Cresbard, South Dakota. She grew up in Cresbard and graduated from Cresbard High School. She obtained her elementary education degree from Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota and her master’s degree in education from University of South Dakota. Gail married Reverend Laurice Streyffeler on December 29, 1995 in Sioux City, IA.

Gail had a love for education and taught in the Sioux City Community Schools for over three decades. She was able to retire in 1996 but continued touching the lives of children in Sunday School and children’s sermon messages. She had a twinkle in her eyes when the grandchildren were near, and she loved to spend time with them in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cookie dough or curling up with a book and reading with them.

Gail had a zest for travel, and she and Laurice were able to pursue adventure and opportunities on some wonderful trips both near and far. She was also a pianist and was able to share that gift with others throughout her life.

She was passionate about giving back to her community and did so at every opportunity. She was involved at both Trimble United Methodist Church and Wesley United Methodist Church. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter IA and also volunteered her time at Shesler Hall where she also served on the board.

Gail Grayce Streyffeler, 78, of Sioux City passed away June 4, 2018 at a Sioux City hospital. Memorial services were held June 7, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Gail is survived by her husband, Rev. Laurice Streyffeler; children Seth (Jennifer) Kirshman; Britany (Doug) Speas; Kurt (Laura) Streyffeler; Laurie (John) Perry; Lynn (Todd) Nordquist; one sister Donna Rae Cotton; 13 grandchildren; two special nephews, Corey (Adrienne) Schlosser-Hall and Grant (Tara) Schlosser.

FRANCES TREMBLY

Frances Elizabeth (Keesey) Trembly, was born on May 2, 1928 in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Vincent P. and Mildred (Stewart) Keesey. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill Pennsylvania. On March 28, 1953, Fran married William Clark Trembly, Jr. in Drexel Hill.

Fran received her BS Degree in Biology from Parsons College in Fairfield, IA and her RN Degree with geriatrics specialization, from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA. Fran was a devoted mother, wife, and the perfect pastor’s wife, who followed her husband, who was a United Methodist minister, and helped him serve many churches throughout Iowa.

She enjoyed reading, especially James Michener novels, and was a member of the United Methodist Women, PEO, and TTT’s. Fran loved to sing and was classically trained. She turned down a Metropolitan Opera internship to attend college instead. Fran sang in many church choirs and was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She also worked as a nurse in many communities and worked as a Charge Nurse at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge before she retired.

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Frances, age 90, of the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa died on February 19, 2019 at the home. Fran was cremated and a Memorial Service and burial of her cremains, will be held at a later date.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson, Isaac Wishman. Frances is survived by her husband, Bill; three daughters, Christine Beyer (David), Barbara Wishman (Russell), Sharon Browning (Barry); her sister, Ann Crothers (Sam); nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

GLADYS HELEN USHER

Gladys Helen Usher was born on March 25, 1927 in Estherville, Iowa to Kenneth Harding and Vesta Marguerite (Gardner) Harding. She was named after a favorite sister of her father, but always went by her middle name, Helen. She was raised on a farm outside Ringsted, Iowa, went to grade school in a one room country schoolhouse, and graduated from Maple Hill High School in Maple Hill, Iowa.

She attended and graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in music education with a major in voice.

In 1949, she married Worthie Keus “Keuie” Usher. Together they taught public school for a year and then moved to Chicago so Worthie could attend Garrett Theological Seminary.

After seminary, in 1950, they moved back to Iowa, where together they served United Methodist churches in Smithland-Ticonic, LuVerne-Livermore, Ida Grove, Clear Lake, Davenport, and Marshalltown, all in Iowa. She was always active in the church, serving many years as a choir director. She also was very involved in United Methodist Women.

Helen and Worthie retired in 1992 and ultimately settled in grand Prairie, Texas. After many happy years in Grand Prairie, they moved to Grace Presbyterian Village in Dallas. After Worthie died in 2010, she remained active in church and at Grace.

Helen died in Denton, Texas on January 7, 2019. Her memorial was held at the Villages of Dallas on February 23, 2019, Rev. Frank Alegria officiating. A second memorial will be held at First United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, Iowa on June 22, 2019 followed by interment of her ashes in Calvary Cemetery in Klemme, Iowa.

She is survived by her children Kenneth Usher, Cynthia Usher Jacobson and husband Paul, and Amy Usher Gregston and her husband, Bryan. She is survived by her four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marvis Lundgren, and her husband Worthie.

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RITA DIANE VALLERY

Rita was born on August 3, 1941 to Maynard and Ruth Ramage at the family home about 5 miles south of Plattsmouth, NE. She was the second of 3 girls. Her older sister is Sharon Smith and her younger is Linda Lewis.

She attended a one room country school called Rock Creek. Following her graduation from the 8th grade she attended high school in Plattsmouth.

Rita and Larry Vallery were united in marriage at the Liberty Evangelical United Brethren Church near Plattsmouth on June 21, 1959.

Rita followed her husband in ministry and worked side by side with him working with the youth and United Methodist Women. She held positions in the local, district, conference, and jurisdictional United Methodist Women which included four years as Iowa conference president.

She was a stay-at-home mom caring for her four children and over several years to 14 foster children.

Larry retired in 1999 and they moved to Ames where Rita devoted more of her time to her passion for the work and ministry of the United Methodist Women.

In the summer of 2017 Rita’s cancer returned and after a long battle she passed away on February 12, 2019. Her services were held on February 12, 2019 with Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick officiating. Her survivors include her husband, 4 children and their spouses, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild.

THOMAS A. VAN

Thomas Van was born in Cass City, MI to Tom and Beatrice (Macintosh) Van on November 18, 1952. Tom and his two younger sisters, Deb and Kathy, grew up in the thumb area of Michigan. Tom graduated from Caro High School, Caro, MI. and from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, where he was a member of the fencing team. He would later earn a certificate in computer programming from Des Moines Area Community College and became Microsoft Certified in program engineering and design.

In 1976, Tom met Lanette (Lane) Farnsworth when they were both substitute teaching at Brown City High School in Brown City, MI. The couple was married in Caro, MI, on August 29, 1981, at a local county park where Tom had taught Lanette how to cross-country ski. In 1984, they moved to Des Moines, IA and later lived in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Tom died on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in Savannah, GA., where he was on assignment at GulfStream Aero Space as a computer program designer. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother. He is survived by his wife, Lanette and his sisters Deb Daniels and Kathy Johnson and their spouses and families.

Services were held Monday, July 9th, 2018, at Fort Madison United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Barrett officiating.

LAJEUNE D. WILLIAMS

LaJeune was born August 12, 1919 in Kuling, China, to Frederick William Dieterich and Flora Alice Hyde Dieterich, missionaries stationed in Nanking. After evacuating China in the wake of the 1927 revolution, her family spent one year in Japan before returning to the US -

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Kansas via a tour of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She grew up in Kansas spending her adult life in Iowa.

She graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, in 1937 majoring in Voice and Fine Arts, preparing for advanced study and a career in music. Instead she pursued a religious calling by enrolling in Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL for studies in religious education. There she met Dale J. Williams, a seminarian from Iowa, whom she married in 1942. After graduation they made their home in Iowa where together they served Methodist churches in What Cheer, Des Moines, Denison, West Liberty, Dubuque, Council Bluffs, and a district post in Ottumwa.

In 1983 they retired to the home they had built in Estes Park, CO. They enjoyed their beautiful mountains until 1999 when they relocated to The Village in Indianola, their home at the time of her death.

LaJeune died on May 20, 2018 at the age of 98. Memorial service was held on June 11, 2018 at The Village with Rev. Tim Bonney officiating. She was buried at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel and Mortuary in West Des Moines, IA.

Survived by her husband of 75 years, Dale John Williams, who died shortly after her on June 24, 2018; daughter, Lynanne Wilson (Stephen); son-in-law Kirk Dickey; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janinne Williams, her three siblings and her parents.

X. ROLL OF THE DEAD EDITOR’S NOTE: The Roll of the Dead includes deceased ministers, spouses of ministers and diaconal ministers from May 19, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Names are listed in chronological order by date of death.

A. ELDERS

Name Entered Years Date of Age Place of Ministry Served Death Burial Edward Meyer 1951 40 3/21/18 91 Unknown Bonifacio Beltran Mequi 1961 38 5/5/18 83 Unknown Robert H. (Bob) Gamble 1962 36 5/18/18 82 Unknown Bob D. Davis 1965 35 5/26/18 81 Unknown Dale J. Williams 1943 40 6/24/18 99 Unknown Kenneth “Wayne” Hoehns 1951 41 7/31/18 91 Marion County, IA Henry J. Bevel, Jr. 1972 26 10/14/18 84 Unknown Chuck Rinkel 1954 35 11/19/18 91 Ottumwa, IA John W. Rosenberger 1964 37 12/5/18 80 Bushnell, IA Donald T. Caspers 1980 36 12/8/18 94 Unknown William “Bill” Steward 1975 44 2/14/19 72 Unknown Byron Wilton Ayers 1952 38 2/26/19 94 Unknown Lanny R. Carlson 1969 33 3/18/19 73 Unknown Marvin L. Hulse 1951 41 3/24/19 89 Nevada, IA R. Douglas Tharp 1978 22 3/30/19 83 Unknown Richard “Dick” Eis 1951 39 4/2/19 91 Muscatine, IA David L. Schuldt 1959 40 5/8/19 83 Unknown Dora Campbell 1973 18 5/30/19 96 Klemme, IA

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B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Albert Robert Cocke, Jr. 1975 23 11/8/18 88 At sea Richard “R.D.‘ Streeter 1982 28 12/23/18 75 Unknown Herbert Wallace Kinzler 1957 36 3/21/19 89 Ames, IA Jack D. Kendall 1987 11 4/6/19 86 Leon, IA C. LOCAL PASTORS

Michael G. Ferguson 2017 1 5/14/18 62 Vinton, IA Kevin W. Smith 2004 13 5/24/18 52 Weldon, IA Constance “Connie” Thayer 2013 5 6/12/18 72 Unknown Tom C. Murr 2007 8 8/10/18 67 Woodburn, IA Marcus H. Beebe 2018 1 12/13/18 66 Walford, IA

D. SPOUSES

Name Spouse Date of Age Place of Death Burial Ilse Myer Edward 2/13/18 84 Calmar, IA Caroline Stover Darlington John 3/7/18 99 Grundy County, IA LaJeune D. Williams Dale 5/20/18 98 West Des Moines Gail Grace Streyffeler Laurice 6/4/18 78 Unknown Elizabeth “Kay” Russell Richard 6/25/18 Unknown Thomas A Van Lanette 6/27/18 65 Unknown Sue Ellen Ballard William 7/28/18 78 Lacona, IA Priscilla Bair-Greenwood Lloyd 7/30/18 87 Peoria, IL LeRoy J Gersema Dott 10/5/18 72 Shell Rock, IA Faith V Ferre Mark 10/6/18 71 Des Moines, IA M. Ruth Bentzinger Richard 11/12/18 86 Donnellson, IA Belva Elaine Streyffeler David 12/6/18 93 St Charles, IA Kathaleen F Lamb Steven 12/29/18 68 Knoxville, IA Gladys Helen Usher Worthie 1/7/19 91 Klemme, IA Alice A Church Dale 1/19/19 99 Unknown Rita Diane Vallery Larry 2/12/19 77 Plattsmouth, NE Frances Trembly William 2/19/19 90 Unknown Darlene “Dee” Ann Mather Boyd 4/8/19 85 Vinton, IA Nancy L Steward William 4/8/19 74 Des Moines, IA Elizabeth Colorado Moody 4/9/19 57 Norwalk, IA

XI. HISTORICAL RECORD OF SESSIONS Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

No. Date Place Resident Bishop Secretary 126 June 8-12, 1969 Des Moines J.S. Thomas R.R. MacCanon 127 June 14-19, 1970 Des Moines J.S. Thomas R.R. MacCanon May 22, 1971 (Special) Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller 128 June 4-7, 1971 Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller May 20, 1972 (Special) Ames J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller 129 June 9-13, 1972 Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller May 19, 1973 (Special) Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller 130 June 8-12, 1973 Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller May 18, 1974 (Special) Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller 131 June 14-18, 1974 Des Moines J.S. Thomas W.T. Miller May 17, 1975 (Special) Des Moines J.S. Thomas Susan Terry

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132 June 13-17, 1975 Des Moines J.S. Thomas Susan Terry May 22, 1976 (Special) Des Moines J.S. Thomas Susan Terry 133 June 11-15, 1976 Des Moines J.S. Thomas Susan Terry May 4, 1977 (Special) Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry 134 June 3-7, 1977 Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry May 6, 1978 (Special) Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry 135 June 3-7, 1978 Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry 136 June 2-6, 1979 Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry 137 June 7-11, 1980 Des Moines Lance Webb Susan Terry 138 June 6-10, 1981 Des Moines Wayne Clymer Susan Terry 139 June 4-8, 1982 Des Moines Wayne Clymer Susan Terry 140 June 3-7, 1983 Des Moines Wayne Clymer Susan Terry April 28, 1984 (Special) Des Moines Wayne Clymer Susan Terry 141 June 1-5, 1984 Des Moines Wayne Clymer Susan Terry 142 June 7-11, 1985 Des Moines Rueben P. Job Susan Terry May 3, 1986 (Special) Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 143 June 6-10, 1986 Des Moines Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 144 June 5-9, 1987 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson April 23, 1988 (Special) Des Moines Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 145 June 3-7, 1988 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 146 June 2-6, 1989 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson May 12, 1990 (Special) Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 147 June 8-12, 1990 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 148 June 7-11, 1991 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson April 25, 1992 (Special) Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 149 June 5-9, 1992 Ames Rueben P. Job Janet Stephenson 150 June 4-7, 1993 Ames Charles W. Jordan Janet Stephenson 151 June 10-14, 1994 Ames Charles W. Jordan Janet Stephenson 152 June 9-12, 1995 Ames Charles W. Jordan Janet Stephenson 153 June 7-10, 1996 Ames Charles W. Jordan Janet Stephenson 154 June 6-9, 1997 Ames Charles W. Jordan Janet Stephenson 155 June 5-8, 1998 Ames Charles W. Jordan Susan Ney 156 June 4-7, 1999 Ames Charles W. Jordan Susan Ney 157 June 2-5, 2000 Ames Charles W. Jordan Susan Ney 158 June 8-10, 2001 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 159 June 6-9, 2002 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 160 June 12-15, 2003 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney Feb. 8, 2003 (Special) Clive Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 161 June 10-13, 2004 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 162 June 10-12, 2005 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 163 June 8-11, 2006 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 164 June 7-10, 2007 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 165 June 5-8, 2008 Ames Gregory V. Palmer Susan Ney 166 June 4-7, 2009 Ames Julius C. Trimble Susan Ney 167 June 5-9, 2010 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 168 June 4-7, 2011 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 169 June 2-5, 2012 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 170 June 8-10, 2013 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 171 June 7-9, 2014 Des Miones Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 172 June 6-9, 2015 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 173 June 4-6, 2016 Des Moines Julius C. Trimble Patty LaGree 174 June 10-12, 2017 Des Moines Laurie Haller Nitza Dovenspike 175 June 9-11, 2018 Des Moines Laurie Haller Nitza Dovenspike 176 June 8-10, 2019 Des Moines Laurie Haller Nitza Dovenspike