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the cafeteria staff from 1974-1997. She was Claudia M. (Dell) Wakefield ’43 went to be MEMORIALS presented the Distinguished Service Award with the Lord on November 4, 2013, at the for her service to Evangel in 1996. She is age of 95. She served as a missionary to Stanley M. Horton went to be with the Lord survived by her daughter and grandson. West Africa with her husband, David, for July 12, 2014, in Springfield, MO. Dr. Horton many years. For the last 25 years she was was 98 year old. He taught at the Assemblies Mary Louise (Brewer) Lapp ’36 was 105 years a part of the Prayer of God Theological Seminary from 1978- of age at the time of her death on December Tower prayer line. She is survived by one son, 1991. Prior to that he was a faculty member 28, 2014. She taught music classes at Oregon three daughters, nine grandchildren and 24 at from 1948-1978. He Bible College, then she and her husband, great-grandchildren. wrote the Adult Teacher Clarence ’38, moved to Minnesota for a pastoring opportunity. Clarence proceeded Sunday school curriculum for over 25 years. Richard D. Dobbins ’45 died June 3, 2014. her in death. She is survived by her son and He published more than 250 articles and He founded Emerge Ministries in Akron, daughter, and one grandson. book reviews. His life achievements brought OH, one of the nation’s first Christian mental him many awards. He is survived by sons, health centers. He was featured throughout Stan ’69, Ed ’71, daughter, Faith ’78, three Suzanne F. (Flower) Earle ’38 went to be with the on television, radio and s grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. the Lord at the age of 98 on July 4, 2014. She and her husband, Albert ’39, fulfilled a a conference speaker. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, a son and two daughters, five John Edward “Jack” Goggin passed away dream and created Lakewood Lodge, for grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. August 26, 2014, at the age of 74, due to hosting retreats, camps and conferences for the Christian community. Albert preceded her complications associated with Alzheimer’s in death. Virginia Clare Hamlin ’46 was 90 years old disease. Jack attended Assemblies of God when she passed away on April 10, 2015. Theological Seminary for four years and taught Richard W. Bishop ’38 passed away August 7, She served as the senior adult pastor at business management at Evangel University 2014, at the age of 96. Dr. Bishop earned his First Assembly of God in Battle Creek, MI, from 1983-91. He is survived by his wife, doctorate of ministry from the North American before retiring. Karen, eight children, and 17 grandchildren. Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, SD. He taught at Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, WA, Grace W. (Waff) Moore ’46went to be with the Mary Frances Berkihiser went to be with the and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Lord October 29, 2014. Grace retired from Lord on March 7, 2015. She was 102 years in Springfield, MO, until his retirement. He is Kroger Company after 32 years of service and old. Mrs. Berkihiser served as head librarian survived by his wife, Jacque, daughters, Betty was an ordained minister. She pastored with for 20 years at Evangel from 1957-1977. She Greve ’65, Bonnie Salewski ’77, and Cheryl, her husband for 50 years in Texas. She was was named a Tree of Honor recipient in 2010 son Richard II ’69, two stepsons, seven residing in Franklin, VA. by the Evangel Alumni Association. grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren. Mircia Saghin ’46 passed away at the age of R.B. Vinson passed away May 4, 2014, in 98 on May 29, 2014. He and his wife Dorothy Harlingen, TX. He taught accounting in the Carl Cookson ’40 went to be with the Lord (Cushman) ’47, served together in the ministry business department from 1957-1966. He is on Jun 11, 2014 in Springfield, MO. After in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, two survived by his wife, Kathryn, six children and retiring from Lily Tulip, he was a very active children, and a granddaughter. many grandchildren. member in his local church. He is survived by his daughter, son, four grandchildren and nine Joyce (Ferguson) Mickenham ’47 passed Mary C. Salituro was a retired employee of great-grandchildren. Evangel University. She passed away at the away May 30, 2014, at the age of 90. She worked in the accounting department for 30 age of 94, on July 12, 2014. She is survived Margaret (Drespling) Keith ’41 died February years with the Kellogg Company. She was by her husband, Vincent, two daughters, three 14, 2014, at the age of 93. She is survived preceded in death by her husband Ray ’45. grandsons, and seven great-grandchildren. by her husband, Jack, three daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Vernon W. Whitmore Jr. ’48 went to be with William “Bill” Harrell passed away July 1, 2014. She was an LPN and faithful member of the Lord on August 2, 2014. He served in the Bill was an active member of the Evangel Bethel Assembly of God of Girard, PA. Council and university board of directors. He US Navy, then pastored in the Kansas District is survived by his wife, Shirley (Bradley) ’82, William W. Vaughan ’41 passed away on of the Assemblies of God for over 55 years. son, Brad ’80, and a daughter. October 25, 2014, in Pensacola, Fl. He was His wife, Vera, preceded him in death. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hilda. survived by his son, two daughters, seven Wesley W. Smith passed away June 18, grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 2014. He was a faculty member in the Bible Kathleen White ’42 passed away on department for Evangel University and the September 9, 2014, in Springfield, MO. She Rebekah “Becky” M. (Bruton) Roepke ’48 Assemblies of God Theological Seminary was 91 years old. She is survived by her two passed away on October 11, 2014. Becky for four years in the 1980s. In 1985 to daughters. was employed by the Assemblies of God 1996 he served as president of Valley Forge Credit Union for 25 years and was an active Christian College. Harold Speer ’43 passed away on March 6, member in her church. She is survived by 2014, at the age of 93 in Tecumseh, MI. He her husband, Ray ’48, sons Mark, Kevin ’83, Anna “Pearl” Fender departed this life on June was in pastoral ministry for 53 years with his and Brad, eight grandchildren and seven 8, 2014, at the age of 82. Pearl was a part of wife, Opal ’41. He is survived by his son. great-grandchildren.

2 SPRING 2015 Maynard Gilbert Quaderer ’48 went to be Louis Austin Shelton ’49 passed away at the California College, AG executive presbyter of with the Lord, August 15, 2014. He was age of 87 on August 23, 2014. Austin served Southern California and executive director of active in his local church, as a song leader in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He pastored in Teen Challenge. He also served in WWII as a in Minneapolis, MN. His wife, Delphine, Oregon and South Dakota, then earned his Boatswain’s mate in the South Pacific. He is proceeded him death. He is survived by doctorate at the University of South Dakota, survived by his two sons, four grandsons and his three children, grandchildren and great working as a school psychologist in Sioux 3 great-grandsons. grandchildren. City, IA. He also pastored during this time. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Curry) Naomi M. (Froats) Taylor ’52 passed away July Daisey Belle (Mishler) Marselus ’48 passed ’52, four children, 10 grandchildren and one 5, 2014, in Battle Creek, MI. She is survived away on October 3, 2014. She was employed great-grandson. by her husband, Robert ’49, two daughters by B & L Concessions for 35 years as a and two sons. Naomi and Robert pastored bookkeeper. She was the planner and Ruby Nell (Simmons) Shortes ’49 was 94 years and built churches for many years. She also organizer for funeral dinners in her church for old when she passed away on July 5, 2014. worked as a driver’s license secretary for the 40 years. She is survived by her husband, She spent 43 years as an Assemblies of God Michigan Secretary of State for 27 years. Herbert W. ’49, two sons, two grandchildren missionary to Guatemala. Ruby is survived and three great-grandchildren. by two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren Calvin C. Owens ’53 died May 16, 2014, and 14 great-grandchildren, and one great in Springfield, MO. He pastored in Indiana Della Marie “Mary” (Khohn) ’48 Ball passed great-grandchild. for 30 years and served in WWII US Navy away at 91 years of age on March 9, 2014, as a gunner on Merchant Marine ships. in Springfield, MO. She is survived by one James Clifford Revell ’49 passed away at He is survived by his wife, Eva LaWanda, son, three grandchildren, and six great- the age of 92 on November 22, 2014. He three children, seven grandchildren, and 12 grandchildren. fought at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. great-grandchildren. He was a missionary to India and returned Edwin W. Antin ’49 passed away at the age home to pastor in Virginia. He was preceded Ida Lily (Sutherland) Alvarado ’53 went to of 95 on May 17, 2014. He was an ordained in death by his wife, Eunice (Johnson) ’49. be with the Lord on November 5, 2014. Ida, minister for 71 years, pastoring in six states, He is survived by his four sons and eight being a native from Peru, South America, and recently retired as visitation and interim grandchildren. worked as a Spanish translator and pastor at Assembly of God in Niagara Falls, elementary school teacher. She is survived Marvin E. Snyder, Jr. ’49 died on August 31, by her husband, David ’52, three children and NY. He is survived by his wife, Angeline, two 2014, at the age of 91. Marvin went on to four grandchildren. sons, two daughters, a step-son, two step- earn a doctorate of ministry at McCormick daughters and 18 grandchildren. Theological Seminary. He was a veteran of Randol Mercer ’53 went to be with the Lord on WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy as a chaplain. March 17, 2014, after a brief bout with cancer. Clarabel (Fouts) Cluney ’49 passed away After retiring from the Navy, he was employed He pastored for many years in Illinois and March 16, 2014, in Canton, IL. She played as assistant director of Operation Blessing served in administration for the Illinois District the organ for many years for her church and at the Christian Broadcasting Network. He of the Assemblies of God. He also produced taught Sunday school. She is survived by her leaves behind his wife, Eda (Holmberg) ’49, and hosted several years of live local radio four children, 10 grandchildren and numerous four sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, broadcasts in Virden, IL. He is survived by his great-grandchildren. and thirteen great-grandchildren. wife, Shirley ’51, a daughter, three grandsons, and three great-grandchildren. Felix O. Coyle ’49 passed away June 6, Louie Frank Robinette ’51 went to be with the 2014, in Montgomery, OH. After serving in Lord, November 27, 2014 in Clanton, AL. He Marie A. (Pascuzzi) Bassham ’54 passed the Navy in WWII, Felix pastored in Arizona, is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Ann away October 29, 2014, in Leawood, KS. Ohio, and Florida. He is survived by his three ’51, two daughters, three grandsons, and She is survived by two sons. She enjoyed daughters, nine grandchildren and 16 great- nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in marriage with her husband of 26 years, before grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren. death by a son. he passed away. She was active in her home church serving others. Lucia Grams ‘’49, went to be with the Lord Bonlyn D. (Hines) Argue ’51 went to be with on March 2, 2014, at the age of 87. She was the Lord on August 2014, in Santa Rosa, Harold Powell ’54 entered heaven November a school teacher. Lucia is survived by four CA. Bonlyn and her husband pastored for 5, 2014, in Jenks, OK. He pastored churches step-children, 11 grandchildren and 23 great- many years in Southern California. After her in Nebraska, and Oklahoma. He grandchildren. husband, Watson’51, passed away, Bonlyn participated in many mission trips, prison and accepted a pastorate position in Hong Kong teen crisis ministries. He is survived by his wife Esther E. Olson ’49 passed away on July 23, for nine years. She then became dean of of 62 years, Georgene (Campbell) ’51, a son, 2013, in Madras, OR, at the age of 94. She women at Northwest University in Kirkland, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and four was a missionary to India for the Assemblies WA. Bonlyn is survived by three sons, ten great-grandchhildren. of God, where she worked for The Door of grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Hope Orphanage in Purlieu, West Bengal. David C. Crabtree ’54 passed away on March She continued her ministry after retirement Ernest J. Kumpe ’52 passed away April 5, 24, 2014, in Baca Raton, FL. He ministered in her local church, staying involved with the 2015 in Exeter, CA. He has ministered as a for over 50 years in New Brunswick, Canada, ladies ministries. pastor, board of director member at Southern Iowa, and Massachusetts. He is survived

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by his wife, Dawn (McClure)’53, two wife, Emily, one son, a daughter and four She had to opportunity to see the world, daughters, a son, six grandchildren, and three grandchildren. including Japan, Ethiopia, Athens, England, great-grandchildren. Ireland, and the Holy Land. After the death of Gilbert Lee Grapes ’59 passed away October her first husband, Robert C. Bishop, Beatrice Andrew James Frank, Jr. ’54 passed away 25, 2014. Gil was the custodian for the Spence married Pete Damiani in 1996. She gained August 12, 2014 at the age of 90. He chapel at Evangel University for 21 years. Gil two step-children, eight step-grandchildren, ministered for 60 years in Missouri, Arkansas, took great pride in caring for the chapel. He 14 step-great-grandchildren. North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arizona. He was an active member of his church. He is also served in WWII in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo ’65, of 53 years, Daniel Lee Ellis ’66 passed away November survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren two daughters, and three grandchildren. 22, 2014. Daniel served in the U.S. Army and seven great grandchildren. during Vietnam. He retired from Citizens Bank Dan Mariano ’61 sent to be with the Lord in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a Lois Roberta (Kay) Shroyer ’55 passed on October 10, 2014. He was the pastor of son, and step-son, and two granddaughters. away on December 6, 2014. She was Parkway Assembly of God in Norwalk, CT. He preceded in death by her husband, Francis had established a Christian school, nursery Robert E. Traub ’68 passed away on August ’55, of 53 years. She is survived by her son school and daycare there. He is survived by 29, 2014, at the age of 69. He honorably and daughter, four grandchildren, and three his wife, Patti, his son, and four grandchildren. served in the U.S. Army Military Police great-grandchildren. in Germany. He retired from the State of Margaret “Margo” (Elliott) Cook ’62 passed Michigan as an auditor. He is survived by his W. Jean (Allen) Westlake ’55 went to be with away November 7, 2014, in Springfield, MO. wife, Patricia, son, Jason ’97, daughter, Amy, the Lord on July 2014. She pastored with She was raised in India with her missionary and four grandchildren. her husband, George ’59, in seven churches, parents. Margo and her husband, Doyle, was a missionary to Latin America, Asia worked together in the RV MAPS program. Joyce Ellen (Casso) Silver ’69 went to be with and Europe and co-hosted a live television She is survived by her two daughters and the Lord on October 16, 2014. She worked program for 20 years. She is survived five grandchildren. as a charge nurse and clinical instructor of by her husband, George, three daughters, thoracic nursing. She led a cancer support one son, sixteen grandchildren, and seven L. Michael Ashbrook ’62 passed away group in her church and was a part of the great-grandchildren. January 30, 2015, in his nursing home due EU Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her to a long-term illness. After earning his law husband, Gerald of 41 years, and daughter, Edward H. Tarno ’55 died at the age of 85 degree, Mike formed his own law firm. He Naomi, and son, David ’01. on September 3, 2014, in Grass Lake, MI. was also a successful entrepreneur owning He was an ordained minister for many years, nursing home facilities and other real estate in Joyce Annette Horst ’70 departed this life pastoring in the Detroit area. He then started Monroe, LA. Mike served on the board of his on September 22, 2014, after her battle a business called Well Built Construction local church and was very activity in foreign with cancer. Joyce taught school for many Company and Tarno Manors Incorporated ministry opportunities. He is survived by his years, teaching special education, computer, in Royal Oak. He is survived by his wife wife of 49 years, Loretta (Barkley) ’61, two reading and piano. She was also a certified of 65 years, Edythe (Clarke) ’55, a son, and sons, and three grandsons. International Animal Therapist. a grandson. Benita Joan (Compton) Edwards ’63 went Donna (Dane) Lawrence ’70 passed away at Dewayne Dawlson Harris ’56 passed away at to be with the Lord on January 19, 2015, the age of 77, on July 9, 2014, in Springfield, in Newport News, VA. Joan was a strong the age of 67 on February 6, 2015, in Concord, MO. He was a pastor and carpenter for over supporter of the arts in her community and NH. She was employed by Blue Cross and 50 years, pastoring in Missouri, Illinois and church. Her husband, Norman, preceded her Blue Shield for over 30 years. She is survived Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Susie, a in death. She is survived by her daughter. by her husband of 43 years, Martin, two sons, daughter and a son. two daughters, and six grandchildren. Daniel Reuben Peterson ’63 passed away on Laura Jean Duncombe ’56 passed away November 21, 2014. He was commissioned Robert Thomas “Tom” McCarley Jr. ’71 November 23, 2014. She is survived by an officer in the US Navy Medical Corps while passed away at age 66 on February 15, 2015. her husband of 57 years, Geoff ’58, and earning his MD. He retired from the military He was in ministry and missionary capacities. two children, six grandchildren, and one after 30 years and went into civilian practice. Then he owned his own screen printing great-grandchild. Laura and Geoff pastored He is survived by his wife, Lois (Wiercinski) company for many years. He is survived in Kowa, Kansas, Arkansas Nebraska ’66, and a daughter. by his wife, Jill, their five daughters, and and Wisconsin. seven grandchildren. Robert E. Lichty ’64 went to be with the Nellie M. (Moses) Pearson ’59 passed away Lord on April 14, 2015, in Charles City, VA. Esther “Kay” (Mullen) Langston ’71 passed March 10, 2014. Bob had emergency surgery which he never away February 18, 2014, from liver cancer. woke up from and had recently diagnosed She earned her doctorate from Faith Bible Donald J. Little ’59 passed away January 18, with lymphoma. College in Independence, MO. and ministered 2014. He was a sales manager for Trailways in her local church. She leaves behind one in Dallas and owner of the Trailways Bus Beatrice (Bryde) Damiani ’64 went to be with son, two daughters, 18 grandchildren and Agency in Euless, TX. Don is survived by his the Lord March 1, 2015, in Quakertown, PA. one great-granddaughter.

4 SPRING 2015 Virginia Lee Arnold ’72 passed away on Andrea Joan Brock ’81 departed this life on registered nurse, came to Evangel after raising September 20, 2014. Virginia taught at December 10, 2013, in Tulsa, OK, at the age her family to earn a degree in psychology. Central Bible College for over 30 years, along- of 54. She went on to earn a master’s degree She was living in Lawrence, KS, at her side her husband, Forest, Sr. She is survived in social work at the . passing.She is survived by her son, two by their four children, Forest Jr., Cynthia Her father was Raymond Brock, professor at daughters, seven grandchildren and thirteen Cathcart ’78, Kenneth ’76, Katheryne Lay ’78, Evangel University. great-grandchildren. 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Jonathan E. Faggart ’82 died March 11, Tracie Reanee Smith ’90 passed away at the Ronald George Turner ’72 passed away at the 2014. He was an ordained minister with the age of 48 on April 10, 2015. She dedicated age of 63 on March 27, 2014. He pastored Assemblies of God and pastored several her life to children’s ministry while residing in Fort Worth, TX, and worked at a Christian churches in North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Camden, AR. Counseling Center. He is survived by his and Texas. He was also the music director for wife, Doris (Batty) ’72, three daughters, and Pen FL District. He is survived by his wife, Janet Donald Spencer ’91 of Carlock, IL, passed three grandchildren. (Bruner) ’82, who is also a licensed minister, a away suddenly at the age of 42 on August son and daughter, and granddaughter. 23, 2014, due to a heart attack. Don was a Ronald C. Altis ’73 of Forsyth, MO, passed member of the EU football team that played away January 25, 2015, at the age of 63 from Lori Jeanne Steinbach ’82 went to be with the in China. He was a carpenter for the last 25 cancer. He owned his own medical supply Lord June 3, 2014. Lori taught high school years. Donald is survived by his wife, Ginger, company. He was a talented composer and English for 27 years. She was later involved a son and daughter. guitar player and volunteered his time in his in missions work in Cuba through her local local church and a Teen Challenge program. church in Maryville, TN. Charles Raymond Martin ’94, age 42, died January 24, 2015. He was senior vice Timothy Fjordbak ’73 passed away January Dawn Dee (Christian) Thomas ’82 died after a president of Union State Bank in Broken 6, 2015. He left his private practice and took a long battle with LeioMyoSarcoma on January Arrow, OK. He is survived by his wife, Jayme, position at a V.A. hospital in Fort Bliss working 8, 2014. She earned a Ph.D. in developmental and two children. with post-traumatic stress disorder, brain and child psychology from Kansas University injury and other mental issues. in Lawrence, KS. She is survived by her Dori (Israel) Tamariz ’95 went to be with husband, John, and a son. the Lord at the age of 43, unexpectedly James Dishman’74 passed away April 6, on September 28, 2014. She was a tax 2014. He was a resident of Covington, GA. Michael William Wallace ’82 passed away at professional at H&R Block. She is survived by the age of 55 on March 7, 2014. He was a her husband, Paul, and eight children. Robert Haynes Bender ’75 passed away teacher and coach in Texas, then employed September 17, 2014, at the age of 73. Bob at Denison, S&S and Callisburg, where he Stephen Kent Biermann ’96 passed away on retired from Springfield Public Schools after ended his career. He is survived by his wife, October 23, 2014. After earning his Ph.D. 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, Miriam (Wilkerson) ’82. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, he and their son, Robert ’05. joined the faculty of the Willard School District. Alan E. Stein ’82 passed away suddenly at He later took a position at Technical William Massey ’76 passed away on October the age of 60 on January 18, 2015. He was College in administration. He is survived by his 24, 2014, in Sycamore, IL. He is survived by the pastor of Neighborhood Assembly of God three children and a grandson. his wife, Sherry ’76. in Bellmore, NY, since 1991. He was also the presbyter for the Long Island Section. He is Scott Bryant Leffert ’04 went to be with the Douglas Littleton Gordon Jr. ’76 passed away survived by his wife, Lynda, and three sons. Lord on October 31, 2014, of complications at age 65 on March 15, 2014, in Baton Rouge, from cancer. Scott was a minister to the deaf LA. He is survived by a daughter and son. Douglas W. Loftis ’86 passed away after a and was awarded a Certificate of Ministry in courageous battle with cancer at the age of 2011 by the Rocky Mountain Council of the Terry B. Broadwater ’79 passed away at the 50. Doug was the senior pastor at Cornerstone Assemblies of God. age of 52 due to a fall while hiking with his Assembly of God in East Windham, ME. He son in the high Himalayan peaks, ministering also earned a Master of Divinity in 1992 from to villagers in the mountain towns. Terry was Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He the pastor of Grace Community Church is survived by his wife, Beth, and three sons. BIRTHS near Denver, CO. He leaves behind his wife, JoAnn, three children and two grandchildren. Jeffery Dale Butler ’87 passed away January Sadie Cassandra was born February 26, 26, 2014 in Round Rock, TX, after a battle 2014, to Josh ’09 and Sara (Beam) ’08 Allen. Thomas Lynn Beard ’81 passed away on May with a rare thyroid cancer. He was 53 years 11, 2014, in Colorado Springs. He is survived old. Jeff was a voice and piano major and Judah was born June 23, 2014, to Joe ’10 by his wife, Zarette, and his son. shared his passion with others. He is survived and Sara (Fowler) ’10 Banks. Joe is on staff at by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Marie, and Solid Rock Church in Midland, GA. David Wieseman ’81 passed away October 1, three children. 2014, at the age of 59, from cancer in Tulsa, Luke Robert was born February 24, 2014, to OK. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and Shirley Ann Randtke ’90 passed away at Patricia (Judd) ’01 and Robert Asher. Luke three children. the age of 89 on April 1, 2015. Shirley, a joins Caleb, who is 2 years old.

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Charlotte Grace was born on February 9, Isaac Jonathan and Zechariah Bruce were Colton Ray Johnson ’09 and Abigail 2015, to Chris ’06 and Becky ’03 Davis. born August 15, 2014, to Jonathan ’07 and (Schimenti) ’11 were married on October Charlotte joins her big sister, Adrienne. Chris Saundra McDowell. They join their 15 month 24, 2014. Ray and Abigail are on staff at and Becky are Realife Student Ministries old siblings, Eliana and Elijah. Jonathan is a Life Church in Germantown, WI. He is the Directors for James River Church in lawyer in Springfield, MO. Jonathan is an associate pastor and she is the associate Ozark, MO. lawyer with Brown & James. His practice director of community. areas include employment lawn, business Austin Edward, Lucy Anna, and William and commercial litigation and appeals and Roman Burleson ’14 and Alyssa (Dawe) ’13 Davis were born April 18, 2014, to Geoff health care litigation. were married September 27, 2014. Alyssa is an office manager/legislative correspondent and Stefanie (Grettenberg) Barton ’01. They for Senator Coburn. Roman is an investigative join their big sister, Lily, and reside in Carter Jaxon Kristoffer was born February 11, 2015, to Kristoffer ’07 and Sharla (Crumpley) ’07 videographer for the Senate Homeland Lake IA. Pair. Jaxon joins his sister, Victoria Dawn, Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. age 9. Kris is a catastrophe adjustor with Landon Joseph was born June 25, 2014, to Farmers Insurance. Rochelle (Cathcart) ’99 married Barrett Casey and Mandy (Savage) ’05 Hutcherson. Scheuermann on August 8, 2014. Rochelle Mandy is a nursing admissions specialist Lucia Celeste was born to Matthew ’00 and earned her Ph.D. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity for School of Nursing in Natalie (Tanner) ’01 Oliver on September School in 2011 and is now the director and Jackson, TN. 16, 2013. asst. professor of intercultural studies at Lincoln Christian University. Bria Ruth was born February 11, 2014, to Zackariah Franklin Poole was born January 3, Paul ’04 and Ashley (Steen) Earwood ’04. Bria Justin Dougherty ’11 and Sydney (Friar) ’11 2014, to Nick ’05 and Heidi Poole. They make joins Alison, age 5 and Samuel age 2. Paul is were married September 27, 2014. Sydney their home in North Huntingdon, PA. the senior pastor at First Assembly of God in had the opportunity to sing on the Grand Ole Sebring, FL. Opry August 5, 2014. Brooklyn Hazel was born January 22, 2014, to Hillary (Norris) ’10 and Michael Smith. They Adrienne Mae was born March 3, 2015, to Brian Porzio ’09 married Christina on reside in Delphi, IN. Mason ’09 and Antoinette “Toni” (Rawlings) November 9, 2014. They live in Los Angeles, ’08 Jackson. They live in Poplar Bluff, MO. CA, where Brian is an actor and evangelist in Julia Eden was born to David ’08 and Anna the entertainment industry. Van Hal on February 27, 2015. They reside in Iliana Rose was born August 27, 2014, to Cleveland, OH. Alejandro and Lisa (Huie) ’99 Hernandez. Dustin Evans ’14 and Anna (Lester) ’14 were Iliana joins siblings Alexandria, age 16, Isabel married June 8, 2014, in Springfield, MO. Jacob Douglas was born July 29, 2013, to 5, Ezra 4, and Emilia Joan, born May 31, Tiffany (Brewer) ’04 and John Tyndall. Jacob 2012. They live in Yorkville, IL. Kaylee (Clay) ’14 married Elijah Frogley on joins brother, Nathan. September 21, 2013, in Branson, MO. Liam Welsley was born to William Kitchen ’06 Camden Aaron was born January 29, 2014, Bethany (Hartman) ’01 married Andreas and Mary K. (Kiley) ’07 (EU), May 14, 2013. to Casey ’05 and Lindsay (DeKramer) Wray Hofmann on March 29, 2014. They now Will is the associate pastor of Bethlehem ’03. He joins Taylor, age 4, and Coen, reside in Palatine, IL, where Bethany is a Church in Richmond Hill, NY, and Mary is the age 2. Casey is the director for Footsteps freelance writer and copy editor for churches worship leader. Transitional Living, a Good Samaritan Boys and ministries in the Chicagoland area. Ranch program. Casey was selected for Birdie Anabell was born April 24, 2013, to Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Brooke (Warren) ’14 married Tyler Martin on Jess ’04 and Kelly (Walsh) ’04 Heugel. Jess is Award for 2014. February 21, 2015, and reside in Conway, AR. the creative digital media director for Convoy Brooke assists her husband in the Chi Alpha of Hope in Springfield, MO. campus ministries at the University of Central Arkansas. They will be transitioning into the Micah Elliott was born September 29, 2015, MARRIAGES role of missionary associates at Arkansas to Aaron ’08 and Amanda (Kirkman) ’08 Lane. State University in Jonesboro, AR, in July, He joins his brother, Judah, age three. They Christie (Mueller) Burk ’98 married Christopher where they will be over discipleship ministries. live in Columbus, MS. Burk in Memphis, TN, on December 31, 2013. They reside in Cordova, TN, where Christie Todd Katter ’00 married Elise Dykema June James Donald was born September 2, 2014, is an outcome evaluation specialist for 28, 2014. Todd is the lead pastor for the to Stephen ’12 and Elizabeth Houseknecht. Youth Villages. Huntley location of Willow Creek Community Stephen is the office coordinator for the Church in Illinois. academic support center at Evangel Blake Hanson’11 and Brittany were married University. April 26, 2014. They reside in Las Vegas, NV, Chelsea (Stout) ’12 married Stephen Krueger where Blake is the Next Generations pastor on August 2, 2014, in Rocky Mount, MO. Lily Renee was born on September 26, 2014, for Calvary Community Church. to Amber (Lakey) ’10 and her husband, Blake Brun Petersen ’12 married Dorothy Mathew Nikirk. Lily joins her brother, 2 year Jessica (Pinon) Currid ’10 married Dominic “Dodi” (Lason) ’13 on August 9, 2014, in old Jeremiah. Currid on February 14, 2015. Mesa, AZ.

6 SPRING 2015 Michael Sanders ’09 married Melissa Rocky Killion ’80 is the superintendent of It is an institution under the management of (Hoffmeister) on August 20, 2014, in West Lafayette Community School Corp. and International Christian Ministries, which David Springfield, MO. Michael is a CPA for BKD has been named Indiana’s Superintendent of was the director for many years. David earned National Health Care Group. He provides the Year for 2015 by the Indiana Association his D.Min. in 2002 at Carey Theological audit services to health care providers of Public School Superintendents. Rocky College in Vancouver, Canada. throughout the U.S. and assists them with earned his doctorate at Purdue University. operational issues. He also became a documentary producer Dennis Shook ’85 retired from the Springfield of Rise Above the Mark, a critically Police Department after 25 years and is now Kimberly Ann (Jeyaraj) ’11 married Noah acclaimed movie examining issues confronting the Strafford Chief of Police. He resides with Sheets on June 8, 2014, in Springfield, MO. public education. his wife, Cynthia (Homan) ’97, and their three sons. Caleb is a current student at Evangel. Teresa (Bilyeu) DeVries ’85 is the executive The 1970s assistant to Michael Kolstad ’88, vice David Williams ’88 is the dean of planning president for university advancement of & research and visual & performing arts Steve Grant ’76 was awarded the 2014 Men Evangel University. Teresa also earned her at Folsom Lake College, in Folsom, CA. of the Year Award by Springfield Business master’s degree in communications at He received his Ph.D. from University of Journal. Steve has been the anchor for KY3 Evangel University. California. He also wrote the theatre arts news for 40 years in Springfield, MO. And has textbook, Exploring Theatre. earned many national, academic and local Bob Ferguson ’85 is the senior vice president awards as a newscaster. of Global Public Policy at General Motors Wayde Wilson ’84 authored the book, Circle Company. He has more than 20 years of of Swords, Becoming a Mighty Man of God. Paul Logsdon ’77 was one of 20 men that experience in the private and government Wayde pastored in Pennsylvania for 29 years received the 2014 Men of the Year Award sectors, having held a number of senior- and now speaks at numerous conferences from Springfield Business Journal. He has level positions in legislative and government and seminars. been Evangel University’s public relations relations, management, marketing and director for 26 years. communications technology. He serves on the Phyllis (Thompson) Wolfram ’83 has been board of governors of the Ford Theatre and named Springfield, MO, R-12 District’s new Dennis Stewart ’70 of Plano, TX, published director of United States-Mexico Chamber executive director of special programs for a book entitled, Preparing His Own-Volume of Commerce. school year 2015-16. She will oversee special One. It is about Christ’s teachings to His services, gifted education, early childhood, and disciples. It won the “Christian Writers Award Eric Link ’88 has accepted a position as English language learners services. She is an Seal” in theology, an international award Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at active member of the Council for Exceptional competition. Tammy (Gillham) ’71, his wife, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Children, the Council of Administrators has written the self-study guide for this Wayne, as of July 1, 2015. Eric earned his of Special Education and currently serves book and the other two volumes that will be Ph.D. from Purdue University in 19-Century on the Governor’s Commission on Autism published this year. American Literature. Spectrum Disorders.

Paul Wannenmacher ’75, owner of Chuck McGlothlen ’86 is a CPA and chief Lynn Severn Blankenship ’87 wrote a memoir Wannenmacher Advertising Company, won financial officer for EMJ Corp, a world- of her incredible journey of God’s faithfulness the “Innovation in Tourism Marketing Award wide construction project company in after the death of her late husband, Jim for the state of Missouri. This award was Chattanooga, TN. He oversees all fiscal Severn ’87. The book is entitled Is it God or granted for three endeavors by the Newton function of EMJ, subsidiaries, and/or related Am I Crazy? It was offered on Kindle. County Tourism Council. The production of companies. the documentaries were written by Paul. Soncee (Brown) Partida ’89 joined the news The 1990s team at One America News Network as an The 1980s anchor. It is a live show coast-to-coast out of Emma Asante ’97 started her broadcasting San Diego, CA. career with KYTV as promotion producer and Marcia (Day) Brown ’85 published a book, The editor after graduating. She is now the vice Thankful Principle: A Journey into Thankful Randy Quackenbush ’80 is the lead pastor president of special projects and community Living. She is also the director for Mathnasium at Anchor Church in Boston, MA, and also relations for NBC 5 in Chicago. Math Learning Center in Fishers, IN. serves as adjunct faculty at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Northpoint Bible Randy Birt ’98 retired from the US Navy Dave W. Davis ’82 won the Distinguished College. In addition, Randy was appointed November 14, 2014, after serving for 21 Advisor Award that is given by the National as the worship arts director for the Southern years. He now resides in Bristol, VA, with his Journalism Education Association. Dave’s New England Ministry Network. Randy wife, Sara (Walther)’00. media program at Hillcrest High School in and his wife, Shelly (Madsen) ’83, live in Springfield, MO, has won 12 Pacemaker Brookline, MA. Laurie (Tirone) Canata ’93 developed a Awards. He started HTV Magazine in business called Fruit-Full Kids. It is designed 1989 and continues to be a part of the David Omalla ’82 is the principal for Africa to use positive reinforcement by encouraging teaching program. Theological Seminary in Tororo City, Uganda. and rewarding children for displaying Christian

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character in their daily lives. It has been D.C. He also serves as an Olympic chaplain in Newberg, OR. He featured on the Today Show, Wall Street with Team USA. He has had the opportunity earned his Ph.D. at Harvard University. Journal and Fox News. Visit http://fruitfullkids. to lead Bible studies and chapels with the U.S. com for more information. men’s soccer team at the World Cup in South Justin ’08 and Brooke ’09 (Blansit) Fasnacht Africa, the Summer Olympics in London, the work for Mission of Hope in Titanyen, Haiti. William J. Denton ’96 is an optometrist at Winter Olympics in Shochi, Russia, the Pan Brook is a child sponsorship liaison for 17 Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in American Games, and the World Track and schools in Haiti. Justin does leadership Charleston SC. He is the senior optometrist, Field Championships. training for the interns, and teaches Bible while managing a low vision clinic that assists studies, English classes, weight training. patients with legal blindness and visual Nathan D. Saller ’96 of Milford, NH, is the impairment, training optometry students senior vice president, strategy development Justin Fratt ’04 is the director of operations at and being the director of the optometry and member experience for Worker’s Credit Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. He residency program. Union. His volunteer work includes serving is married to Hannah (Duncan) ’04 and they on the economic development and marketing have one son. Brenton Franks ’90 is the vice president of the committee of Families in Transition and on Alpha Omega Broadcasting Network based in the marketing committee of America’s Credit Daniel Gutierrez ’09 is a music teacher at Albuquerque, NM. Union Museum. Reed Middle School in Springfield, MO. He had his select Treble Choir chosen to perform Adrienne (Williams) Garvey ’98 will be Lorri Smith ’93 serves as general presbyter of at the 77th annual Missouri Educators presenting her research paper at the the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Association Conference. Broadcast Education Association National representing the women of the Gulf Region Conference in April 2015. It was written for for 2014-15. She is the Mississippi assistant Stefanie (Ribbing) Hayes ’08 is vice president her Ph.D. program at and women’s director as ladies minister at River won first place in the News Division for this of physician services for Newton Medical convention. Adrienne is an adjunct professor of Life AG in Brandon, MS. She also teaches Center in Newton, KS. She is married to of Communication at Regent University in in the Health Science Academy at Northwest Matthew ’10. Virginia Beach, VA. Rankin High School. Jessica (Vale) Hill ’05 and Department Chair Alexandra “Ali” Holland ’95 published a novel, Bryan Sanders created and taught the first The Other Side of Beautiful, in March 2014. Ali The 2000s moot court class at Evangel. Jonathan is an adjunct instructor at Neumont University, McDowell ’07 coached the competition Salt Lake City, UT. Joshua Arnett ’07 opened a used bookstore team in the Fall 2014 semester. The students in downtown Springfield, MO, called decided to argue in front of the Missouri Alina (Black) Lehnert ’97 was recently honored BookMarx. Joshua’s interest in books began court of appeals in lieu of competing in the by Springfield Business Journal’s as one of in his parents’ bookstore. He continued national competition. This opportunity gave the Most Influential Women’s Award. She is to sell books online after their bookstore the students a much better perspective on the founder of Lehnert Leadership Group LLC closed. It seemed a natural step to open his the real practice of law. in Springfield, MO. Alina earned her Ph.D. own bookstore and is enjoying success in from Regent University. his venture. Joshua Little ’02 recently published as first author on an article in brain.oxfordjournals. Brent Maracle ’97, also a graduate of Harvard Bethany Bashioum ’09 was selected to org and several other online publications. The University, worked for Fidelity Investments receive the 2014 William E. James/Missouri article is Endogenous adenosine A3 receptor for 14 years before perusing his calling into Outstanding Young Journalist award from activation selectively alleviates persistent pain full-time ministry as Senior Pastor at Christ Missouri Press Association. Bethany has states. Brain, 2014. Revolution Church of Lexington, MA, in 2012. worked for the Harrisonville Weekly since He also serves as director of the Southern May 2012 as a writer, photographer, and NaTasha (Neal) Moore ’05 was inducted New England Network Royal Rangers. web designer. into Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame in May, 20014, for her outstanding basketball R. Scott Painter ’97 is studying for his M.Div. at Andrew Coplin ’08 is an insurance agent for career. Her jersey number 44 was retired by the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. New York Life Insurance Company out of the both Evangel University and Kickapoo High His wife, Tami R. (Colbaugh) ’94 is the project Springfield, MO, sales office. School of Springfield, MO. She and husband, director with Tower Watson Consultants. Anthony ’03, have three sons. Ryan DeBoef ’01 is the chief of staff/assistant Heather (Guiney) Pubols ’99 and husband, to the president of Missouri State University in Chris Railey ’01 is the senior director for Jeff, are missionaries to Kandern, Germany, Springfield, MO, for governmental relations. He leadership and church development at the with Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Some of oversees the president’s schedule, facilitates Assemblies of God National Leadership and the ministries they are a part of are providing access to the president, coordinates projects Resource Center in Springfield, MO. He is also promotional or church engagement resources and initiatives, as assigned by the president. a graduate of Assemblies of God Theological and Bible translation programs. Seminary and married to Cara (Davidson) ’03. Brian Doak ’02 authored his second book, Asif Shaikh ’93 is a church planter in residence Narratives of Nature and the Self in Job. Brian Jarad Rinne ’08 earned his M.A. in educational at National Community Church in Washington is an assistant professor of Biblical Studies at leadership. He returned to his hometown

8 SPRING 2015 of Licking, MO, and is now the principal of Caitlin George ’13 is a marketing coordinator Licking High School. He and his wife, Delanie for ALKU, a leading SAP recruitment and ‘03, have four children. PeopleSoft recruiting agency in Andover, MA.

Matt ’05 and Sarah (Cotton) Rutlege ’06 Andrew Grumke ’14 is a staff photographer/ are campus pastors for EPIC church in videographer and assisting with design Independence, MO. and layout for the Kansas City, MO, Business Journal. Andrea (Galer) Stevens ’06 is senior Cody McKee ’14 was a part of the music accountant/CPA at Elliot, Robinson & group, Heartsong, while a student. He is Company in Springfield, MO. She is also now the worship pastor at Spirit Church in co-owner/coach of CrossFit 417 with her Bartlesville, OK. husband, Jared ’08. Andrea was recently selected for Springfield Business Journal’s Preston Henry ’13 is a Fitcore teacher and 20-Under 30, 2014 Award. personal trainer for Absolute Fitness in Bolivar, MO. Preston served as a student assistant Amanda Walker ’01 was selected to teach strength and conditioning coach at Evangel at the Academy of Exploration and Health University 2012-13 and played football. Sciences Academy at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. This new program includes Meleah (Crockett) Morales ’11 was matched hands-on application and exposure to the with the University of Tennessee Pediatric many avenues of study and careers in the field Residency Program in Memphis, TN. Meleah of health sciences. was the 2011 Outstanding SciTech Grad for Evangel. Rebecca (Horn) Donaldson ’04 accepted a position for 2014-15 as principal for Weller Nathaniel McGinnis ’13 is the geography/ Elementary School in Springfield, MO. Her meteorology graduate and associate director husband, Steven ’85 is senior director of rural of the Scalia Lab for Atmospheric Analysis at compassion and co-founder of Convoy of Hope. Ohio University in Athens, OH.

Jon Weddle ’00 was awarded by Springfield Kassie Sanchez ’14 is the director of special Business Journal, 2014, 40 Under 40 Award. projects and office manager for the CoxHealth He works for Jack Henry & Associates Inc. as branch of Children’s Miracle Network in senior manager of its Imaging Solution Project Springfield, MO. Office in Springfield, MO. Jon and his wife, Whitney, have a son. Dan J. Smith Jr. ’11 is a full-time associate/ youth pastor at Minier Assembly of God in Minier, IL. Now you can The 2010s Kara (Rainey) Street ’12 was the first music view all class graduate student to complete the Masters in Allison (Drewitz) Blevins ’13 is employed Music in August 2012. She is now teaching by People Centric Consulting Group in notes, memorials, music in Tulsa, OK, at Rejoice Christian Springfield, MO, as an engagement specialist. Schools, Midtown School of Performing Arts. She is the primary contact for their clients. marriages and birth Anneliese Sword ’12 was named Miss Vanna Bushong ’10 is the project-coordinating American Samoa September 26, 2014, at the announcements designer at ESPN in Bristol, CT. She is the Pago Pago American Somoa pageant. person behind the graphics seen on ESPN. online. Share your She writes the codes to give the T.V. screens Brandon Willis ’14 is working for Syngenta you see their appearance and function. (Flowers, Home and Garden Division) as update a marketing assistant in the division’s US Justin Dougherty ’11 works for channel headquarters in Gilroy, California. Syngenta is with us today. News 9 in Bridge Creek, OK, as the morning a B2B Swiss-based agribusiness and is the news anchor. second largest seed grower in the world. evangel.edu/classnotes Tyler Ellsworth ’13 is a marketing accounting Genelle Trowbridge ’14 had the opportunity coordinator for Bass Pro Corporate in to do some missions work in Australia and Springfield, MO. Papua New Guinea through YWAM. She is now a staff member at Wildwood Hills Ranch, Rhonda Ferguson ’13 is a CSTAR/drug a 400 acre, not-for-profit facility providing court counselor for Alternative Opportunities- camps and retreats for at-risk children and Treatment Services in Springfield, MO. teens in Des Moines IA.

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