VIII. Memorials A

VIII. Memorials A. CLERGY Adams, Judy Judy K. Adams of Kokomo, Ind., 66, a Local Pastor of the Indiana Conference, died Nov. 24, 2013. She served several United Methodist churches in Indiana. She then retired in 2011 and did pulpit fill in Marion, Burlington, Goldsmith and lastly, Grant, (Fairmount) and Summitville. She was the first head of the Fellowship of Local Pastors in the new Indiana Conference. Survivors include: husband, Ken; son, Mike Conner and wife Brandy; daughter, April Campbell; step-son, Brian Adams and wife Joselyn and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held Nov. 30, 2013, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Kokomo with the Rev. Nancy S. Blevins officiating assisted by Dr. Phil Granger, District Superintendent Rev. Michelle Cobb and the Rev. Riley Case. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Allen, Howard Howard Allen of Lebanon, 73, retired Elder of the Indiana Conference and husband of the Rev. Betty Jane Eppert Allen, also a retired Elder of the Indiana Conference, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in his home while surrounded by his friends and family. His ministry involved the Lions Club, Boy Scouts and Habitat for Humanity; missions to Haiti and West and Central Africa; and educational trips to Israel, Russia and Germany. A memorial service was held Oct. 19, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lebanon. A time of sharing and Celebration of Life followed in the fellowship hall. Survivors include: wife, Rev. Betty Eppert Allen; daughters Tammy Stuart of Lebanon, and Michelle Allen of Indianapolis; sons John Greg Allen of Brighton, Mich., and Michael AIlen of Canton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Mary Allen of Brighton, Mich.; son-in-law, James Stuart of Lebanon; his mother, Violet Allen of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ballard, Charles Charles Ballard, a retired Elder of the Indiana Conference, died Feb. 22, 2014. He was born in Evansville August 15, 1924, to the late Charles Curtis and Lorean Moore Ballard. He graduated from Central High School and after 30 months in the South Pacific during World War II returned to Evansville where he graduated from the University of Evansville. Charles entered Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, graduating in 1953; The University of Evansville awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1964. Charles served churches in Spencer, Madison Trinity, New Albany Trinity, Indianapolis Irvington and Terre Haute Memorial, during which time he served two terms as a District Superintendent. A memorial service was held March 8 at Roberts Park United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. He is survived by a son, Franklin Fletcher Ballard of Indianapolis. Charles' wife, Karleen of 62 years; and son, Charles "Chuck" Ballard, preceded him in death. Beckley, James Rev. James W. “Jim” Beckley, 76, died April 5, 2014, at Westminster Village after an extended illness. Jim was born on Nov. 4, 1937, in Muncie, the son of Wilfred and Arvie Beckley and graduated from Parker High School. He attended Asbury College (University) in Wilmore, Kentucky, graduating in 1960. He continued his education at Asbury Theological Seminary, receiving his Master of Divinity Degree in 1963 and he was ordained in the United Methodist Church in 1965. He served as a pastor in the Methodist Church for 37 years. Sixteen of those were in the North Indiana Conference while 21 years he was in the United States Air Force as a chaplain serving in Arizona, Thailand, Kansas, North Carolina, Labrador, Texas, England and California. Jim retired in 1999 enjoying time to read, listen to music, riding his bike and keeping up with old friends. Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, JoAnn Beckley; his daughters, Maria Barron (husband, Paul), Luisa Mayer (husband, Jeff) and Ariana Dickerson (husband, Mike); also surviving are his six grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Mirtha Beckley. A memorial service was held on April 11, 2014, at Grace Episcopal Church with Father Thomas Blake and Pastor Daryl Gilbert presiding. Burial followed in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Beeman, Milton Milton Eugene Beeman, 77, died May 24, 2013, at his residence in Franklin. He was born April 1, 1936, in Moline, Illinois. His parents were Leon and Esther (Beuoy) Beeman. He married Edith (Bratton) on August 22, 1959 in Ashland, Wisc. She lovingly survives in Franklin, Ind. Other survivors include children, Mark Beeman of Indianapolis; Cynthia (Larry) Baysinger of Bargersville and Susan (Dave) Young of Carmel; and eight grandchildren. Milt was a 1954 graduate of Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois. He was a 1958 graduate of Northland College, where he received his Bachelor's degree and Christian Theological Seminary and his Masters in Divinity. He was a United Methodist minister, retiring after many years of serving churches in Iowa, Indiana and New Jersey. Milt enjoyed building doll houses and truck collecting. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indy 500 and NASCAR. Rev. Mike Biggs conducted a service May 28, 2013, at the Franklin United Methodist Community, Wright Chapel. Burial was at Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Ind. Berger, Hilbert Rev. Dr. Hilbert Berger, 93, of Fort Wayne, died Sept. 6, 2013, at St. Mary Health care, Lafayette, Ind. Born April 9, 1920, in Edgerton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Hilbert S. Berger. He retired after 42 years as a pastor and teacher in The United Methodist Church. His last pastorate was at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. He also served pastorates in Waterloo, Avilla, Elkhart and West Lafayette, in Indiana. For six years, he was the Assistant General Secretary of the General Board of the Laity in Evanston, Ill., and headed the Section of Christian Stewardship for The United Methodist Church. He graduated from Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka, Ind., North Central College, Naperville, Ill., and Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, in Evanston, Ill. He was granted a doctorate from Bethune - Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL. He is survived by his son, Rev. Daniel (Kelly) Berger of Lafayette; daughter, Rebecca (Terry) Zarnik of LaBelle, Fla.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Geneva Berger and son, Thomas. A memorial service was held Sept. 14, 2013, at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne. The Rev. Greg Enstrom and the Rev. Justin, K. Fisher officiated. Bickel, Robert Rev. Dr. Robert Bickel died August 10, 2013, surrounded by his family. Bob was a Methodist pastor for over 40 years, serving parishes mainly in the Northern Indiana Conference. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at the InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico, his Theology Degree from Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA, and his Ph.D. from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Bob was always known to have a thirst for knowledge. He was an avid reader throughout his life, immersing himself in various subjects. In addition to his intellectual pursuits, Bob led a life of public service, constantly devoting himself to the communities in which he resided throughout his career as a pastor. Bob took great pride in his family, which he loved with all of his being. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hilda, his son Rob (Kathy), daughter Lissa Campbell (Brian), grandchildren Matthew Bickel and Lucy Campbell. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held at Fishers United Methodist Church on August 24, 2013. Boggs, John Reverend John Robert Boggs, Jr., of Winona Lake, Ind., died on June 19, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 91. He was a United Methodist minister, starting his ministry with the church in 1944 and retiring in 1992. He pastored in Ohio, North Dakota and Indiana. Reverend Boggs also started a soup kitchen in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana, moving there in August 1987, and attended Atwood Christian Fellowship Church in Atwood, Indiana. He was born on April 13, 1922, in Bremen, Georgia, to John Robert Boggs, Sr., and Lola Gertrude (Posey) Boggs. On July 10, 1943, he was married to Maxine Ratcliff who preceded him in death in May 2000. He remarried on March 31, 2001, to Jodie (Miller) Kreider, who survives in Winona Lake, Indiana. He is also survived by: two daughters, Carol (husband James) VanPelt (Redkey, Ind.); Barbara (husband John) McMunn (Lambertville, Michigan); two step- daughters: Gerry (husband Elmer) Compton (Silver Lake, Indiana); Ronda (husband Steve) Gaston (Stedman, North Carolina); six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one son, one daughter and nine sisters. His funeral service was June 23, 2013 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, Ind., and officiated by Pastor Jerry Kissinger. Burial followed at Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Ind. Carroll, Charles Charles Daniel Carroll Sr., of Punta Gorda, Fla., 86, a retired Elder of the Indiana Conference, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born September 28, 1927, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Charles E. and LaVerne Carroll. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Cabildo. Before entering the ministry, he was a Senior Project Chemical Engineer at Allison Division of General Motors. In 1961, he moved his family to Greensburg, Ind., and resided there until 1978. He was ordained an Elder in The United Methodist Church in 1980 and served full-time for twenty-five years. After moving to Florida in 1992, he served as an interim pastor, claiming he would "retire the day he died." Over the years, he and his wife Dolores traveled extensively worldwide.

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