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Life Stories in Gobles, Michigan Academy. They were married on August 23, 1964, Life Stories in Gobles, Michigan. Dick received his Bachelor of Arts in physi- cal education from Andrews University in 1967. Shortly after graduating, he served the Cedar Lake Church School in Cedar Lake, Michigan, where he taught grades four through six. He then served at Cedar Lake Academy for four years as dean of boys and teacher before joining the Andrews University staff in 1972. While living in Cedar Lake, Dick and Dixie welcomed two chil- dren into their lives, Michelle and William. After his experience as dean at Cedar Lake, he was called to return to his alma mater. He served his first year as assistant dean in Burman Hall, followed by his promotion to dean of men at Meier Hall and director of residence halls. Dixie and he dedicated themselves to mentoring and Jeffery Alan Erhard (BS ’79, MAT improving the lives of young men on campus for ’89), 62, of McDonald, Tennes- the next 12 years. see, passed away while scuba Richard Lee Scott (BA ’67, former staff) passed In 1984, both Dick and Dixie were offered po- diving in Bonaire on June 12, away peacefully at his home in Berrien Springs, sitions at Camp Au Sable in Grayling, Michigan. 2019. He was born the second of Michigan, on July 12. He was born in a maternity They accepted the offers, and he left Andrews to five children to Warren “Sonny” home on Jan. 26, 1944, in St. Louis, Michigan, the work as an assistant manager of the Michigan and Barbara Erhard on July 13, only son of William and Imogene (Millner) Scott. Conference’s flagship summer camp. 1956, in Royal Oak, Michigan. In birth order, he was “sandwiched” between two Dick returned to Andrews for a final time in He attended Andrews Univer- sisters, Kay and Patricia Ann. January 1992, when he was offered the position sity, obtaining his Bachelor of With the exception of living in the Detroit area of manager of Plant Services, a position that Science in physical education (Dearborn) for the first year or two of his life, Dick allowed him to manage some of the biggest con- and Master of Arts in educational spent his idyllic childhood as a Michigan country struction and renovation projects of recent times, administration. He also met the boy. He lived in a cottage in the woods next door including the new University entrance, renova- love of his life, his wife, Darla to his maternal grandparents and within walking tions of Dining Services and Nethery Hall, and Rouse. His work as a teacher distance of Higgins Lake. His carpenter father construction of Buller and Damazo Halls. and coach at Spencerville Junior taught him skills that laid a good foundation for Dick became director of facilities management Academy, Broadview Academy, his future work in building maintenance and in in 2005, a position he held until retirement. At his East Pasco Adventist Academy the oversight of building buildings. His father retirement in 2014 he had served the Seventh-day and later as associate dean grew up as a passionate fisherman in Wisconsin, Adventist denomination for almost five decades. of men at Southern Adventist and he passed that lifelong passion on to Dick. He continued to volunteer at Transportation and University for the last 22 years Even though his parents met at Cedar Lake Architecture after his retirement, as his health highlighted his gift of connect- Academy, they were not practicing Seventh-day allowed. ing with people young and old Adventists once they moved to Higgins Lake. In 2015 Dick was diagnosed with ALS (amyo- and bringing out strengths in The nearest Seventh-day Adventist church in trophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Geh- students that they may not have Gaylord was too far away to travel to because of rig's disease. He was an inspiration to many as even recognized in themselves. gas rationing. However, Dick shared that there he faithfully continued to attend weekly church His booming voice and hearty was never a time in his life when he didn’t believe services at Pioneer Memorial Church, where he belly laughs could regularly be in God. In fact, he remembers how angry he was was a member for almost 40 years. heard echoing through the halls with God when his beloved paternal grandfather Dick was a devoted family man and loved of Talge, a signal to those in died when he was 8 years old. spending time with his four grandchildren. He need of comfort or a friendly face Six years later, having just turned 14, there was was also an avid golfer and fishing enthusiast, that his door was always open to another significant death in the family that would making an annual fishing trip to Canada with them. He was an old soul with impact his life forever. After battling cancer for long-time friends Gerry Herdman, Jerry Metzger, a sense of pride in his country, several years, his father succumbed in February of Ray Hamblin and John Pangman for many years. his family and faith that no one 1958 at the age of 37. During the latter part of his He is survived by his beloved wife, Dixie Scott could dispute; he believed that battle, Dick’s father asked that contact be made (BS ’01), two adult children, daughter Shelley all things were possible with with the Houghton Lake Seventh-day Adventist Bolin (BS ’94, current staff) and her husband hard work and prayer. When he Church. Bible studies were begun with the family, Duane, and son William Scott (BS ’95, MSPT ’96, wasn’t indulging in his love of and his father requested that his three children current staff); four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Marie water by swimming in the back- be sent to Cedar Lake Academy. On May 31, 1958, Rigg (BS ’19, current staff), Matthew Scott Rigg, yard pool, boating or planning Dick gave his heart to the Lord in baptism. Brooke Ashlyn Scott, and Connor William Scott; his next scuba diving trip, he Dick graduated from Cedar Lake Academy and his sister Kay Nelson (BA ’65). could be found in his workshop and then came to Andrews University. While a He was predeceased by his father in 1958, his building custom wood master- student at Andrews, Dick began dating Dixie Lee mother in 2012, and his sister Patricia Ann Bowen pieces or tuning up his motorcy- Beardsley, a former classmate from Cedar Lake in 2018. cle for his next long ride. Summer 2019—31 Life Stories After his service, he attended He spent a couple of years Walla Walla College, followed working for a firm in Pittsburg by EMC (Andrews) where he doing urban design and then his graduated in 1954 with a major adventurous spirit took him to in accounting. Most of Joe’s the Far East. Based in Malaysia professional life was spent in from 2008–2010, he worked on Jeff was a loving and devoted management with the IRS. urban design projects that took son, brother, husband, father, He met the love of his life, his him to Beijing, China; Kuala uncle and Papa…a teacher, a wife, Dorothy (att.). They were Lampur, Malaysia; and redesign- coach, a counselor, an investor married in 1952 in Glendale, ing a road in Mongolia. When in people, and now he sleeps California. he returned to Fairbanks, he until the trumpet sounds. He retired at age 62 and spent did freelance architect work. He He was preceded in death the next 30 plus years delighting sat on the building committee by his father, Warren “Sonny” his family and friends with his of the Fairbanks SDA Church, Erhard (former staff), and his delicious Middle Eastern cook- giving insight to their building Dr. Bruce E. Lee Jr. “Skip” (att.) siblings: Michael, Laurie (att.) ing, caring for family members, project and drew up plans for the formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, and Andrew. and cruising the Caribbean, Adventist Community Services’ died May 27, 2018, in Asheville, Jeff is survived by his wife of Alaska, Mexico and other ports warehouse. North Carolina. He was born in almost 39 years, Darla Erhard with his wife by his side. He was He loved woodworking and Battle Creek, Michigan, on May (AS ’80); son, Nick Erhard always known to entertain the created the most amazing things! 15, 1952, to Bruce (BA ’49, former and wife Brooke of Ooltewah, children in church with hand- His passion for woodworking faculty) and Barbara Lee (BSMT Tennessee; son, Neal Erhard and made origami birds and pockets and love for his parents was ’68, MS ’83). his wife Corinne of Ooltewah, full of candy. greatly expressed in what he He attended EMC Elementary, Tennessee; grandchildren, Pey- He is survived by his wife, created and gave them. Some of Andrews Academy and Andrews ton, Cadence, Elliot, Wilder and Dorothy, his two daughters, the inspiration for his different University prior to attending Grey; mother, Barbara Erhard Michelle and Marla, his sons-in- projects came from watching Loma Linda University where he (former staff) of Fort Lauderdale, law, three granddaughters, and woodworking episodes on You- graduated from medicine in 1976. Florida; brother, Jamie Erhard nieces and nephews. Tube with his father. He practiced family medicine in (att.) and his wife Shelly (att., Jonathan was a perfectionist, Ithaca, Michigan, before moving current staff) of Berrien Springs, a hard worker, a creative, artistic to Calhoun, Georgia, where he Michigan; nieces: Heidi (BA and passionate kind of guy. He specialized in geriatrics. He was ’13), Lindsey (BA ’08) (Erik), saw potential and perfection president of the Georgia Medical Amy (Trent), Leslie (att.) (Andi), in what seemed like useless, Directors Association at the time Kaitlyn (Chad), and Lauren (att.) insignificant materials.
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