http://newbergfriends.org Newberg Friends Church Audio of memorial services held at Newberg Friends Church, Newberg, OR. The audio program from memorial services held at Newberg Friends Church, Newberg, OR. en-us 2005-2011 Newberg Friends Church Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:01 PST Sat, 5 May 2012 16:00 PDT Newberg Friends Church webmaster@newbergfriends.org http://nfcmedia.org/images/steeple_brown.jpg http://newbergfriends.org Religion & Spirituality clean http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060418_audio.html In loving memory of Edith Wines. Duration: 50min 58sec Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060418/Edith_Wines_Memorial_Service.mp3 50:58 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060513_memsvc_audio.html In loving memory of Dorothy Choate Morse, December 17, 1916 - May 6, 2006. Piano: Donna Coleman Amazing Grace: Derek Johnson Welcome and Tribute: Nita Duncan It's Real: Gary Brown Message and Benediction: Lynn Clouser Holt Duration: 1hr 3min 17sec Sat, 13 May 2006 16:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060513_memsvc/Dorothy_Morse_Memorial_Service.mp3 01:03:17 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060610_audio.html In loving memory of Grace Roberts, August 29, 1915 - June 1, 2006. Piano/Organ: Janet Lyda Thank You: Gary Brown Welcome: Gregg Koskela Obituary: Gary Kocker Message: Don Lamm Duration: 1hr 8min 18sec Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060610/Grace_Roberts_Memorial_Service.mp3 01:08:18 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060629_audio.html In loving memory of Kenneth Williams, February 9, 1920 - June 20, 2006. Memorial service held on June 29, 2006. While preparing to speak for a promotion meeting of an eighth grade class, Kenneth formulated in a brief poem, his philosophy of life: Have fun. Work hard. Do your best In every test. Live for others; have no greed. Live for Christ And you'll Succeed. Music: Mauri and Sherry Macy Autobiography read by: Ron Woodward Welcome and Message: Dick Sartwell Duration: 1h 10m 2s Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:45 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060629/Kenneth_Williams_Memorial_Service.mp3 01:10:02 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060819_audio.html In Loving Memory of Lucille Roberts Adams, September 29, 1917 - August 1, 2006. Memorial service held on August 19, 2006. Lucille Robert was born on September 29, 1917 on her parent's farm in the Riverside Community, Canyon County, Idaho, the oldest child of Owen and Bertha Jansonius Roberts. A few years later, her family moved to their farm on Pleasant Ridge, near Greenleaf, Idaho. Lucille graduated from Greenleaf Friends Academy and from Nampa Nazarene College. Ivan Adams and Lucille Roberts were married on August 20, 1940 in Greenleaf, Idaho. They settled in Portland, Oregon. They had three children - Janet, Bruce and Clark. Lucille raised her children and did volunteer work for her church and her children's school. She loved teaching! She worked as a substitute teacher in Portland Public Schools for 12 years and was on the Graduating Board, which read and evaluated student essays from throughout the district. She later taught English at Judson Baptist College in Portland for 13 years. She retired in 1979 and she and Ivan moved to Newberg, where she served on church committees of Peace and Social Justice and revision of the "Faith and Practice" book. She founded and led for many years the George Fox College Auxilliary Reading Group, a book club that is still active. Always physically vigorous, she enjoyed long walks. She also liked to do crossword puzzles and to harvest and can fruit. Lucille and Ivan moved to Friendsview Retirement Community in 1994 where, in 2001, Ivan died. They had been married for 60 years. Lucille is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and her brothers, Warren Roberts and Arthur Roberts. Her beloved sister, Marjorie Roberts Wilhite, predeceased her. Music: Clark Richard and Linda Walker Welcome and Narration: Bruce Adams Reading: Clark Adams Slideshow: Nick Rinard Speakers: Colin Saxton, Mildred Minthorn, Arthur Roberts Duration: 1h 1m 42s Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060819/Lucille_Adams_Memorial_Service.mp3 01:01:42 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060921_audio.html In Loving Memory of W. June Clark June 2, 1915 - August 27, 2006. Memorial service held on September 21, 2006. My Prayer by Alma Simmons When the Lord God placed me here on earth, In His plannjing for the ages of man, He gave me a task and a trust for likfe With the words, "Daughter, help with my plan." Some of the work has been trivial, And I fretted because it was so, When I had to stay with the humble tasks, With my heart ever longing to go. But I can't forget that I have a task That I and no other can do. Ah, Lord, I only ask strength for my life. If I fail, I disappoint you. Music: Karen Scott Welcome and Message: Gregg Koskela Obituary: Bill Green Duration: 43m 2s Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060921/W._June_Clark_Memorial_Service.mp3 43:02 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060930_audio.html Celebrating the Life of Anna Ruby Brown Miller August 10, 1909 - September 14, 2006. Memorial service held on September 30, 2006. Music: Karen Rathkey Scripture and Benediction: Rev. Don Caughey Ruby's Life: Marilyn Miller Duration: 1h 12m 15s Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20060930/Ruby_Miller_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:12:15 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061128_audio.html In Loving Memory of Ruthanna McCracken Hampton March 9, 1915 - November 23, 2006. Memorial service held on November 28, 2006. Music: Jonathan Mauer Solo: Dick Hampton Obituary, Scripture and Benediction: Pastor Gregg Koskela Message: Dick Sartwell Duration: 1h 42m 34s Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061128/Ruthanna_Hampton_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:42:34 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061202_audio.html In Loving Memory of Herschel Leland Thornburg, February 16, 1923 - October 25, 2006. Memorial Service held on December 2, 2006. Artist, musician, and evangelist Herschel Thornburg, a minister of the Friends Church, entered his heavenly home on October 25, 2006, in Newberg, Oregon. He was 83. Herschel was born February 16, 1923, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Leroy and Lural Thornburg. His parents were pastors in the Friends Church. He learned to play the piano from his mother before her death in 1932 and became proficient at an early age. He attended Friends Haviland Academy, graduating in 1939, and chose the ministry as his life's work, attending Friends Bible College (now Barclay College) in Haviland, Kansas, from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, he married Esther Ann Davis and, after a pastorate at Coldwater, Kansas, they moved to Oregon, where Herschel completed his degree at Pacific College (now George Fox University) and taught art and music there for two years after graduation. They raised two children, Bob and Anne, during this time. In 1953, the family settled in Friendswood, Texas, so the children could attend school, and Herschel worked in sales for the Hammond Organ Company in Houston for several years, receiving national awards for his sales records and presentations. In 1955, he joined the gospel group The Four Flats on a tour of the Far East, sponsored by humanitarian group World Vision. They visited Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines, and he made contacts for a future ministry in Taiwan. He returned to Taiwan in 1956 with his family for four months, during which he helped establish seven churches and a study program for the ministry, as well as taking his ministry to schools, prisons, and remote villages on the island. Following the birth of their third child, Lon, the Thornburgs left their home in Texas and settled in Newberg, Oregon, in 1958. Herschel continued in evangelistic work. In 1963, he began to organize a Christian summer camp and retreat center in Meacham in the Blue Mountains. Named "Melody Mountain," the center continues today under the direction of his son Lon. Then, during the 1980s, he developed a "snowbird" ministry, traveling with Esther to Arizona and the Southwest between October and April each year, to minister to retirees spending the winter there. In retirement, Herschel and Esther moved into Friendsview Retirement Community in 2003. Herschel has ministered with more than 26 church denominations in his 60 years of service, with evangelistic tours as far as Alaska, England (1997), and Hawaii (2002). In 1998, he was recognized as Alumnus of the Year by Barclay College. In 2003, he was honored by the Fine Arts Commission of the Friends Church for the Northwestern United States for his service. As as artist, he taught classes each summer and presented more than 11,000 chalk art drawings in the course of his travels. As a musician, Herschel performed and recorded his gospel music, with accompaniments on concert harp, keyboards, marimba, and many other instruments. Survivors include beloved wife, Esther, of Newberg; daughter, Anne Roberts, of Newberg; sons Bob, of Sheridan, and Lon, of Pendleton; brothers Hubert and Paul of Newberg; half sister Elda Ann Cox, of Wichita, Kansas; and four grandchildren: Gavin and Dara Roberts, Kayla Thornburg, and Landon Thornburg. Duration: 2h 18m 11s Sat, 2 Dec 2006 13:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061202/Herschel_Thornburg_Memorial_Service.mp3 2:18:11 http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061208_audio.html In Loving Memory of Irene Haisch. Memorial Service held on December 2, 2006. Duration: 57m 6s Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2006/20061208/Irene_Haisch_Memorial_Service.mp3 57:06 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070114_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Dorothy Bales Ward, July 15, 1911 - January 10, 2007. Memorial Service held on January 14, 2007 3 p.m. Dorothy Brittain was born in Bellfountain, Oregon, July 15, 1911, to Francis and Margaret Brittain. She married Jesse Bales in 1927. Jesse and Dorothy lived in Tillamook and Alpine, Oregon, before settling in the Newberg area in 1944, where Dorothy lived the rest of her life (except for a few years in Port Orford and Lake Oswego, Oregon). Jesse and Dorothy had two sons, Leland and William, who were raised in the Newberg area. Jesse passed away in 1982, and Dorothy later married Robert Ward, who passed away in 1999. Dorothy and Jesse owned and operated several retail stores over the years. Early in their marriage, Jesse managed a grocery store in Tillamook and operated a mink farm, and Dorothy worked as a forest service observer in a fire lookout station. Later, they owned a grocery store with a small restaurant in Alpine, Oregon. After relocating to Newberg, Dorothy and Jesse owned the Bales Brothers Feed Store in Newberg. Dorothy started the appliance department of that store and became the first major appliance dealer in the Newberg area. In addition to these business ventures, Dorothy and Jesse owned numerous rental properties. Dorothy was involved in Newberg Friends Church in many ways over the years. She was also a Girl Scout and 4H leader for many years in Newberg. She was known for her charm and hospitality toward many. After Dorothy and Jesse sold their Newberg store, they began spending several months each winter in Arizona. When Dorothy remarried after Jesse's death, she and her new husband Bob, continued to spend winter time in Arizona for the next 18 years, building many close friendships there. Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joann Bales, and her four grandchildren, Julie Ponder, Paula Cathers, David Bales and Karen Benham, as well as 15 great grandchildren, and one great-great grand-daughter. Duration: 1hr 26m 46s Sun, 14 Jan 2007 15:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070114_memsvc/Dorothy_Ward_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:26:46 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070120_audio.html In Loving Memory of Karl Alteneder, June 29, 1923 - January 12, 2007. Memorial Service held on January 20, 2007 1 p.m. Karl K. Alteneder, much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, went to be with the Lord the morning of January 12, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Born to Frank and Alletta Alteneder at Orofino, Idaho, Karl was the oldest of five siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Orville and Myron, a sister, Letha, and cherished wife of 60 years, Donna. He is survived by his sweet bride of 8 months, Ardys, his children Sherry Mercer of Washington, Dave Alteneder, Susan Skyberg and Kathie Thompson of Oregon, his sister Myrna Grasser of Orofino, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Karl finished his college degree after servering in the US Navy in the Pacific. He moved his growing family to Portland, Oregon in 1950. His 45+ year career in the lumber industry took him to Seaside, Tillamook, Hillsboro and Springfield, Oregon and Sequim, Washington. He retired to Newberg in 1987. He served for over 55 years in the Gideons International, holding local and state offices. This reflected his life-long passion to share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He and wife Donna lived out their relationship with Christ, leaving a legacy of faith to their family and friends. He served the community through his involvement in Kiwanas wherever he lived. Organic gardening and fishing were his favorite hobbies. Karl enjoyed his service on numerous boards, including Western Evangelical Seminary, Friendsview Manor, and Friends Cemetery Committee. He was a member and head usher of Newberg Friends Church. Karl's wish was that everyone have a copy of God's Word in their hands. Gideon Memorial Bibles may be given in his name as a memorial to his life. Information will be available at the celebration of Karl's life to be held at 1:00 p.m., January 20, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church or at www.gideons.org. Officiating: Gregg Koskela Obituary and Memories: Bob Wolfe Poem/Memories: Gordon Young Special Music by The Patriarchs Duration: 1hr 15m 41s Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070120/Karl_Alteneder_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:15:41 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070222_audio.html In Loving Memory of Harold Weesner, March 18, 1930 - February 8, 2007. Memorial Service held on February 22, 2007 2 p.m. An Irish Blessing May the roads rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine upon your face. May the raimn fall softly upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His Hand Officiating: Gregg Koskela Obituary: Clyde Thomas Organ/Piano: Janet Lyda Piano: Esther May Weesner Thomas Song Leader: John Lyder Duration: 1h 11m 31s Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070222/Harold_Weesner_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:11:31 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070225_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Darlene Lilly Johnston Eve, September 2, 1928 - February 21, 2007. Darlene Lilly Johnston Even passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 8:44 a.m. PST. She was born in Tillamook, Oregon September 2, 1928. She grew up in Newberg, Oregon graduating from Newberg high School in 1945. She attended George Fox College (now George Fox University) one year. She married Harold Wayne Johnston on June 15, 1947 at the Newberg Friends (Quaker) Church. Four children were born to that marriage. She was a member of Piedmont Friends Church in Portland, Oregon most of her adult life until she was admitted to Bishop Morris Care Center in 1980. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother and taught the Junior High girl's Sunday School class for more than 10 years. She is survived by her children, Celesta Rea and her husband Jack of Hong Kong; Laneta Meeker of Temecula, California; Richard Johnston and his wife, JoDee of Milwaukie, Oregon; and Howard Johnston and his wife, Sheila of Portland, Oregon; twelve grandchildren: Darlene Sue Rea of Columbus, Ohio; Same Rea and wife Mandy of Friendswood, Texas; Clint Johnston, Kristi Kane and husband Jessie of Gladstone, Oregon; Kevin Johnston and wife, Trina of Warren, Oregon; Janine Kahler and husband Brandoon, Brian Meeker and Rachel Meeker of Riverside, Californie; Jonah Pedersen and wife Melissa of Tampa, Florida; Zach Pedersen and Cassandra and Cissy Johnston of Portland, Oregon; 7 great-grandchildren: Sammie and Salem Rea of Friendswood, Texas, and Madeline and Jack Pedersen of Tampa, Florida; Austin Johnston of Woodland, Washington; Nathaniel and Cameron Johnston of Warren, Oregon. Darlene was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1955, and was a resident at Bishop Morris Care Center from 1980-1995, and Fairlawn Healthcare Center from 1995 until her death. Darlene managed her own home until 1968 when she married Charles Eve who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Lue Lilly of Walnut Creek, California, and brother, David Lilly of Kenmore, Washington; niece Kathleen Williams, nephews David Lilly of Newberg, Oregon and Stuart Lilly of Miami Beach, Floria; a great-niece and -nephew and a great-great niece. Organ: Janet Lyda Welcome, Message and Benediction: Pastor Howard Harmon Favorite Song: Bill Pruitt Duration: 1h 11m 31s Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070225_memsvc/Darlene_Eve_Memorial_Service.mp3 48:31 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070312_audio.html Memorial Service for J. Russel Stands, March 14, 1913 - March 6, 2007. I Shall Not Pass Again This Way The bread that bringeth strength I want to give The water pure that bids the thirsty live; I want to help the fainting day by day. I'm sure I shall not pass again this way. I want to give good measure running o'er. And into angry hearts I want to pour The answer soft that turneth wrath away. I'm sure I shall not pass again this way. i want to give to others hope and faith, I want to do all that the Master saith, I want to live aright from day to day, I'm sure I shall not pass again this way. -Ellen H. Underwood Organ: Janet Lyda Piano: Mauri Macy Welcome, Obituary and Benediction: Gregg Koskela Message: Dick Sartwell The King is Coming solo: Mel Lamm Duration: 1h 12m 43s Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070312/Russel_Stands_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:12:43 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070429_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of George Thomas, January 26, 1919 - April 23, 2007. The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." -Exodus 33:14 George Thomas was born January 26, 1919 in Scotts Mills, Oregon, the third of five children of Clyde and Mary (Kellogg) Thomas. He passed away peacefully at Friendsview Retirement Center on April 23, 2007. He made a personal commitment to Christ and felt the call to be a missionary to Africa as a teenager. He attended Pacific College (now George Fox University) as a step toward this goal. He graduated in 1941. Following graduation, George was part of a five-man team from the Northwest that helped earthquake victims in Mexico. He then movd to Kentucky to teach school. While there, he met Dorothy Hughes, who also was planning to be a missionary to Africa. Following their marriage in 1943, George and Dorothy sailed to Africa where they served five missionary terms in Burundi, from 1944 until 1972. George and Dorothy also served as missionaries to Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting's missions to the Navajo Indians at Rough Rock, Arizona. The Thomases pastored two churches in Northwest Year Meeting of Friends, Sprague River (OR) Friends Church, and Woodland (Kamiah, ID) Friends Church. In betweent hese pastorates, they were asked by Evangelical Friends Mission to go to Rwanda, Africa, for a two-year term to help begin a new mission work there. George Fox University honored George with the Heritage Award for Christian Service in 2002. They retired to Friendsview Retirement Community in 2000. George is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Rosemary Livingston and Rebecca Ankeny, and their husbands; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; a brother, William, and a sister, Mary Dike. Banjo prelude: Bill Jolliff Piano: John Johnson Vocalist: Cindy Johnson Eulogy: Ron Woodward Welcome: Gregg Koskela Message: Dick Sartwell Duration: 1h 39m 20s Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070429_memsvc/George_Thomas_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:39:20 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070609_audio.html In Loving Memory of Mary Elizabeth Kennon, January 18, 1921 - June 2, 2007. Mary was born January 18, 1921, in Seiling, Oklahoma, to Fred and Maime Newkirk. Her family moved to Kansas when she was three years old where her father in time became the pastor of what was Northend Friends Church, now Northridge Friends Church. Here she lost her mother to cancer when she was 11 years old, after which time her father accepted a call to pastor at Friendswood Friends Church in Texas. She eventually moved back to Kansas to attend Haviland Friends Academy. Between Mary's junior and senior year her father became very ill and not long after, died of cancer. In 1938, Mary moved to Yorba Linda, California where she lived with Sheldon, her brother, and Gladys Newkrik and attended Pepperdine University. During this year, she met Williard Kennon at youth group. After courting for four years, Mary Newkirk and Willard Kennon were married on Juen 13, 1942, at Yorba Linda Friends Church, and this month marks their 65th anniversary. Together they raised five children while steadfastly showing their love for each other, living their faith, and supporting their ever-growing family faithfully with daily prayer. Mary served as a pastor's wife for approximately 45 years during which time her table and heart were spread wide for many. Mary found great joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and their affection proved to be "the best medicine." Though often having to deal with illness and limitations, she did so with courage and up to her last words, Mary was overflowing with worship and wonder of God's overwhelming goodness and amazing provision. Prelude/Piano/Postlude: Christina Birchman, granddaughter Welcome, Eulogy, Words: Brian Beals, son-in-law Spiritual Impact: Joel Kennon, son Scripture: LaVonne Blevins, daughter; JoAnna Worthen, daughter; Jennifer Kercher, daughter Hymns: Corey Beals Prayer: Janice Beals, daughter; Harland Kercher, son-in-law Photo History: Bradley Beals, grandson Duration: 1h 35m 35s Sat, 9 Jun 2007 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070609/Mary_Kennon_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:35:35 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070806_audio.html Memorial Service in Loving Memory of Vernon Hall Bagley held on August 6, 2007. Miss Me - But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room; Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared, miss me but let me go. For this journey we all must take, and each must go alone; It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonyel and sick at heart, go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds: Miss me-but let me go. The Life of Vernon Hall Bagley Vernon Bagley was born July 13, 1911, in Portland to Walter and Martha Bagley. He attended school in the Knappa school district near Astoria. He enrolled in Oregon State Agricultural College, but left due to lack of funds during the Depression. In 1936 he married Laurinda Krocker. Joining his father in the logging business, he later formed his own company with sons Tim and Dan. He was active in church work, starting several rural Sunday schools and serving as lay pastor for Knappa Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Laurinda in 1963. He married Beth Hockett in 1964. In 1967, he moved to Newberg and began working for MAVE Co,. a manufacturer of nut-harvesting equipmen. He later worked in the maintenance department of George Fox University. Vernon had a strong interest in missionary work and contributed to seveal missions, including spending summer with his wife working at a World Gospel Mission site in Arizon. He served as the first president of the Newberg chapter of th World Gospel Mission's Men with Vision and as the secretary and treasurer of Newberg Optimist Club. He and Beth were also charte members of Volunteers on Wheels and helped with projects at George Fox University and the Twin Rocks and Quaker Hills camps. Following retirement, Vernon worked as buildings and grounds manager for Spaulding Oaks, the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends office, and Friends Cemetary. Survivors include: wife Beth of Newberg; son Daniel of Estacada; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister Donna Bagley and son Tim. Duration: 1h 12m 58s Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070806/Vernon_Bagley_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:12:58 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070824_audio.html In Memoriam of Brownibel Talbott, June 4, 1915 - August 14, 2007. Held on August 24, 2007. From prayer that asks that I may be Sheltered from the winds that beat on Thee, From fearing when I should aspire, From faltering when I should climb higher, From silken self, O Captain free Thy soldier who would follow Thee. From subtle love of softening things, From easy choices, weakenings, (Not thus are spirits fortified, Not this way went the Crucified) From all that dims Thy Calvary, O Lamb of God, deliver me. -Amy Carmichael Therefore, do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a mement, is working for us a far more exceeeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, bu at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. -2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NKJV Duration: 1h 19m 35s Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070824/Brownibel_Talbott_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:19:35 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070916_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Janet Elaine Hinshaw Snow, September 16, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. Janet Elaine Hinshaw was born to Rachel and Kelsey Hinshaw on June 5, 1931, in her grandparent's home on a farm in Rosehill, Kansas. She joined an older brother, Keith and later was joined by thre younger siblings: Sheldon, Ruthellen, and Esther Mae. She attended schools in both Kansas and Nebraska where her father pastored several small churches. When Janet was entering high school, the family moved to Oregon where Kelsey began teaching at Pacific College, now George Fox University, and Rachel was secretary to the president of the school. During her senior year at George Fox, Janet met her husband-to-be, Peter Snow. On August 24, 1954, following one year of teaching second grade at Gaston Elementary School, Janet and Peter were married at Newberg Friends Church. The newlyweds moved to Long Beach, California, where Janet again taight second grade while Peter finished his alternate service with Goodwill Industries. They were active members of Long Beach Friends Church and worked with the youth there. During the summer of 1956, the Snows moved back to oregon, where Janet got a job teaching second grade at Lynch Park Elementary School and Peter continued his college studeis. Their first child, Randy, was born in September 1958, and was followed by three other children: Greg, Elaine, and Eric. In 1967, the family moved to Newberg, Oregon. When all the children were in school, Janet accepted a teaching position at St. Paul Elementary School and taught there for twenty years. During her time at St. Paul Elementary, Janet began their program for Title I and worked with the children with learning difficulties, becoming a favorite of many of the children there. During her last year of teaching, she had the opportunity to teach kindergarten, something she had always wanted to do. After retirement, Janet and Peter found joy and reward by going on short-term mission trips around the world. The 28 trips they participated in took them to 16 different countries, giving Janet the opportunity to teach in Korea, Bolivia, Russia, Jamaica, and Papua New Guinea. She also participated in construction work, worked with children, assisted with community health in Kenya, and was a friendly connection to the many nationals she enjoyed meeting. In both Honduras and Indea, she helped with medical clinics, comforting small children, managing the crowds, and getting a sense of the community. She found much satisfaction in going to help and brining improvement in the lives of the nationals. After more than two years of suffering with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Janet went to be with her Lord on September 10, 2007, with her family surrounding her. Duration: 1h 22m 2s Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20070916_memsvc/Janet_Snow_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:22:02 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071021_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for John George Fankhauser, 2 p.m. on October 21, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. John Fankhauser passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 7, at Friendsview Retirement Health Center in Newberg, Oregon. He was born in Haviland, Kansas, on September 29, 1910, to Edwin and Maggie (Albertson) Fankhauser. John recently celebrated his 97th birthday! John attended grade school in Haviland and graduated in 1929 from Friends Bible Academy. After graduation he moved to Liberal, Kansas, and worked on his uncle's farm. While there, he met Ione Littlefield at Liberal Friends Church and they were married on January 1, 1931. Following his marriage, John worked at Fleener Furniture until the dust forced him to relocate to Twin Falls, Idaho, where he worked at Hoosier Furniture until opening his own floor-covering business. In 1947 he felt led to become a minister and graduated from Friends Bible College (now Barclay College) in 1951. He then moved to Newberg, Oregon, to further his education. In 1953 he received a bachelor's degree from George Fox College (now George Fox University) and became interim pastor at Newberg Friends Church. The following year he moved to South Salem Friends Church, where he pastored for the next 12 years. Following that, John pastored at Sherwood Friends Church before becoming assistant superintendent of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. This led to the joy of his life, work as missions representative. This gave John and Ione an opportunity to travel to South America for two extended trips. These trips were the highlight of their lives and directed them to give sacrificially to missions during the remainder of their lives. John followed this by working as minister of visitation at Newberg Friends Church and volunteering for many years as a chaplain at Newberg Hospital (now Providence Newberg Medical Center) until his health failed. John was preceded in death by his wife, Ione, in March 1999; his only son, Edwin, of cancer in June 1999; and a granddaughter, Cindy Fankhauser, in September 2006. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Joanne Fankhauser, of Richland, Washington; three daughters—Marcille Comfort and husband, Marion, of Newberg; Ellouise Chandler and husband, Maurice, of Newberg; and LaDonna Willcuts of Woodinville, Washington; eighteen grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Barclay College, 607 N. Kingman, Haviland, Kansas 67509 or to Northwest Yearly Meeting Missions, 200 N. Meridian, Newberg OR 97132. Duration: 1h 30m 41s Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071021_memsvc/John_Fankhauser_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:30:41 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071117_memsvc_audio.html Celebrating the Life of Elvett Harvey Brown, 2 p.m. on November 17, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. Born April 2, 1918 in Beaver County Oklahoma. Died November 14, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. Duration: 1h 43m 19s Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071117_memsvc/Elvett_Brown_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:43:19 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071125_memsvc_audio.html Celebrating the Life of Nina Schaad 1 p.m. on November 25, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 31m 43s Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071125_memsvc/Nina_Schaad_Memorial_Service.mp3 31:43 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071201_memsvc1_audio.html In Loving Memory of Parthena "Nopi" Tsohantaridis 10 a.m. on December 1, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. Parthena was born in Sevasti, Greece on Ocotber 16, 1925 and went to the Lord on November 23, 2007 in Newberg, Oregon. The Twenty-Third Psalm The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of rightousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou annointest my head with iol, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mery shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Duration: 58m 41s Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071201_memsvc1/Nopi_Tsohantaridis_Memorial_Service.mp3 58:42 http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071201_memsvc2_audio.html In Loving Memory of Doris A. Haverman 2 p.m. on December 1, 2007 at Newberg Friends Church. Doris was born on January 8, 1923 in Carlton, Oregon to Levi Alonzo and Nellie (Baldwin) DeGraff. She married Norval "Hap" Haverman on June 17, 1939. The couple were married for 54 years. In McMinnville, she was a case manager for McMinnville Senior Services for more than 25 years. She was instrumental in starting the Newberg Chapter of Amaranth where she served as the grand royal matron for the state of Oregon. She was also active in Rainbow and Eastern Star. Doris is survived by her son, Larry of Newberg; a daughter, Jane Kekona of Enterprise; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994 and two brothers, Lloyd and Everett DeGraff. Doris went to be with the Lord from Newberg, Oregon on November 16, 2007. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prephecy and can gathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-=seeking, it is ot easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put my childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. -1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Duration: 1h 5m 30s Sat, 1 Dec 2007 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2007/20071201_memsvc2/Doris_Haverman_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:05:30 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080119_memsvc_audio.html Ina Mae Hamilton: November 29, 1927 - January 5, 2008. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. on January 19 at Newberg Friends Church. Mrs. Hamilton was born November 29, 1927 at Ontario, Oregon to Melvin and Marble Walter. She attended High School in LaGrande, Oregon and attended Oregon State College and San Joe State College in California. She married William on August 29, 1948 at LaGrande. She was a home-maker, a cook-manager of a middle school cafeterian, and a library aide at the LaGrande High School. They traveled by RV for eight years through the US and Canada after retiring in 1987. They made their home since 1995 at the Friendsview Retirement Community, here in Newberg. Survivors include her husband and sons, William M. or Berkeley, California, Robert W. of Walla Walla, Washington, and Charles E. of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and eight grandchildren. Her third sone, Donald A. of Redmond, Oregon, died suddenly in August 2007. Remembrances may be sent to the Tillicum Retreat Center, 15321 NE North Valley Rd., Newberg, OR 97132-6525. Duration: 1h 7m 20s Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080119_memsvc/Ina_Hamilton_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:07:20 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080208_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Lewis LeRoy Haisch, November 29, 1915 - February 1, 2008. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. on February 8 at Newberg Friends Church. Rejoice in teh Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing be prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peach of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:4-7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7 Thanks for Friendsview and Friends Christian Community As the family of Lewis and Irene Haisch, we would like ot thank the communnity of Newberg Friends Church an d the Friendsview Retirement Center for your many expressions and actions of love for our parents for the past two years as they each declined in health. You have been supportive and gracious and provided practical assistance in so many ways: from taking them to appointments, to visiting them, doing their laundry, or bringing them their mail. Since our mother's death a year ago, our father has had a difficult time. He may have been unable to, or neglected to thank those of you who spent time with him and prayed with him. As a family, we sant you to know that we deeply appreciate all you have done and why we will remember so many of you as our role models for how the body of Christ is to function. Again we want to thank you for your love and support to our parents. Duration: 58m 16s Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080208_memsvc/Lewis_Haisch_Memorial_Service.mp3 58:16 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080216_memsvc_audio.html Celebrating the life of Glenn Arthur Moor: October 18, 1923 - February 9, 2008. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. on February 16 at Newberg Friends Church. Glenn Arthur Moor passed away peacefully the morning of February 9, 2008 at Friendsview Retirement Center in Newberg, Oregon. Glenn was born October 18, 1923 in Newberg. He was the eldest child and only sone of Warren and Edith (Walton) Moor. A graduate of Newberg Union High School, Glenn served honorably with the US Navy Seebees during World War II. He was assigned to port units in Adak, Alaska, and Okinawa, Japan, which loaded and unloaded ships. Returning to Newberg, Glenn graduated from George Fox College (now University). He married Lesta Cox in June 1955. Throughout his life, Glenn exuded a joy in living and giving that will be long remembered, He and Lesta assisted with building the Friends church in Hayden Lake, Idaho. The churches in Spokane and Toledo also benefited from their membership. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Esther Mae Stanfield. He is survived by his wife Lesta, two daughters, Denise Nyberg and Elleta Griffis of Toledo, Washington, and their families; a sister, Carolann Palmer and husband Eric, of Seattle, Washington; and brother-in-law, Paul Stanfield, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Friendsview Residence Assistance Fund or to the charity of your choice. Duration: 54m 56s Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080216_memsvc/Glenn_Arthur_Memorial_Service.mp3 54:56 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080223_memsvc_audio.html A Celebration of Ruth Brown's Life: July 8, 1910 - February 15, 2008. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on February 23 at Newberg Friends Church. Ruth K. Brown of Newberg passed away February 15, 2008. She was 97 years of age. Ruth was born July 8, 1910 in Long Beach, California to Smith Walker Kellogg and A.D. Moffitt Kellogg. She was the seventh of eight children. In 1918 the family moved to Scotts Mills, Oregon. Her mother died with Ruth was 14, and until she graduated from Scotts Mills High School in 1928, she was housekeeper and cook for her father and three brothers. In 1929 she enrolled in Portland bible Institute, graduating in 1932. After working a year at Albertina Kerr Home in Portland, she married Oscar Brown of Sherwood, Oregon, July 11, 1933, at Scotts Mills Friends Church. Ruth was an active follower of Christ from her childhood. She was active in local, quarterly meeting, and yearly meeting activities. She attended Twin Rocks Friends Conference in early years. Oscar proposed marriage to Ruth at Twin Rocks in 1931, and the Christian influence of Twin Rocks was special to her throughout her life. Together, Oscar and Ruth were active in pastoring and missionary service from 1933, being the founding pastors of Rose Valley Friends Church, Kelso, Washington, until their final pastoral service at Marion Friends Church in 1996. During that time, they also spent four years as missionaries in Bolivia, South America. Altogether, they served more than 20 churches. Oscar and Ruth were also involved with the Portland Korean church. Ruth served as the first director of Girls Camp at Twin Rocks Friends Camp. In the late 1940s, she taught P.E. at Salem Academy. During their pastorate at Greenleaf, Idaho, Ruth taught at Greenleaf Elementary School. She served as Recording Clerk for Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church for several years, as well as on staff at Barclay Press as proofreader and assistant editor of Fruit of the Vine publication. More recently, she volunteered as proofreader for NWYM on numerous occasions until two years ago. She was active on committees and gardening at Friendsview Retirement Community from 1990 until the past few months. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, a Friends minister. Also proceeding her were brothers George, Jesse, Charles, and William Kellogg, three sisters Mary Thomas, Edith Magee, and Mabel Hirtzel. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Comfort, Newberg, and sons Norvin Brown, Aberdeen, Idaho, and Bob Brown, Greenleaf, Idaho. Ruth was proud of her 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Many nephews and nieces cherish her memory along with hosts of friends throughout the years. Duration: 1h 56m 2s Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080223_memsvc/Ruth_Brown_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:56:02 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080224_memsvc_audio.html In Memory of Timothy I. Voth: August 25, 1953 - February 18, 2008. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on February 24 at Newberg Friends Church. Timothy Irwin Voth was born in Portland on August 25, 1953, the second child of Elver Howard and Barbara Snow Voth. Dotting grandparents Vrigil and Florence Frazier Snow lived next door, and the other set of grandparents, Abraham and Minnie Hubert Voth, visited often. Tim's artistic abilities were noted when a drawing he did after a 1st grade field trip of two golden Guernsey cows in a pasture won top school honors, and went on to be displayed at the Oregon State Fair. In 1960 the family moved to an idyllic country setting in Corvallis. Many happy boyhood memories happened there and a little brother Virgil was born during this time, joining older brother Wesley and younger sister Sally to make four Voth siblings. In 1965 Elver took a position at George Fox College and the family moved to Newberg, finding a true home at Newberg Friends Church. During high school, Tim worked at a local trailer park, doing concrete driveways, sidewalks and excavation work. He was so hardworking, skilled and valued by the owners that they presented him with a gold watch. During this period he was much associated with his white V.W. bug, "Peanut." For graduation, his uncle Peter Snow helping him build a kayak, and it was the beginning of a life-long love of paddling. At George Fox, Tim especially excelled in ceramics and enjoyed music theater, designing and building sets as well as acting. He graduated in 1976 with a degree in Communication Arts, and then continued at Oregon State University, earning a degree in Industrial Arts Education. On July 1, 1978, Tim married Kati Burman, and the couple moved to Scio where he taught school for two years. Newberg once again beckoned, and it was there they returned to make a home and raise their family of four children: Elizabeth, Miriam, Benjamin an Joshua. After returning to Newberg, Tim began working in construction, transitioning into estimating and project management using his drafting and mechanical drawing skills. After being involved in different aspects of his building trade, he commented that construction estimating was what he most enjoyed and wanted to do it professionally. This is what he did for the rest of his working life, the last few years primarily for Just Bucket Excavating and Northwest Masonry. While in college, Tim started teaching Sunday school and working in children's programs. He was gifted in picking out kids who were struggling in some way and coming alongside and befriending them. He loved reading his bible, and particularly enjoyed Old Testament history, serving for many years on the Christian Education Committee at Newberg Friends and later children's ministry at Clackamas Park Friends Church. Tim was a member of various organizations and church groups but particularly enjoyed Yearly Meeting Friends Men. He was treasurer for many years and attended the Men's Banquet at Yearly Meeting and Retreat at Twin Rocks each year. Tim loved helping people using his problem-solving skills and mechanical ability. He delighted in making broken things work again, and spent many hours repairing car, appliances, tools and small engines. The place he loved best from the time he was a small boy to sharing it with his own children was the cabin at Breitenbush built by his Grandpa Snow, and that cabin is filled with repairs, improvements, and tokens of his time spent there. Tim was diagnosed with lung cancer in November. As he ventured into this uncharted territory, he drew strength from the following-written by Minnie Louise Haskins and quoted by King George VI in his Christmas broadcast in 1939- "I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That small be to you better than light and safer than a known way.'" The last three months have included time spent reconnecting with friends, reconciling and enjoying fellowship with his family, and experiencing an increasing anticipation of Heaven. He loved sharing his faith in God's grace and the hope of Heaven. Duration: 1h 19m 15s Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080224_memsvc/Tim_Voth_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:19:15 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080503_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Andrea Estelle Bales: December 25, 1949 - March 16, 2008. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on May 3, 2008 at Newberg Friends Church. Andrea (Andi) Estelle Bales was born December 25, 1949, in Newberg, Oregon, to George and Elenita Mardock Bales and passed away March 16, 2008, at Providence Hospital, Portland, Oregon, of multiple myeloma. The first four years of her life were spent in the Newberg area where her father was an athletic director, coach, and professor at George Fox College (now University) and the pastor of the United Methodist church in Dundee, Oregon. Bales family moved to Eugene, Oregon, where Andrea attended her first years of elementary school. She was an active, happy child who enjoyed school, Sunday school at Eugene Friends Church, and her siblings and neighborhood playmates. She became a Christian at an early age and always had a deep sense of compassion and justice. When Andrea was nine years old, the family moved to the Rose Valley community, near Kelso, Washington, where her father was the pastor of Rose Valley Friends Church. Her mother taught English and later was a counselor at Kelso High School. Andrea completed her elementary education in the Rose Valley school, then attended Kelso High School. She was a member of the band, orchestra, choir, drama and debate clubs, and National Honor Society. She graduated in 1968 and entered George Fox College in Newberg, Oregon, where she continued her music and drama activities. She was accepted into the Intensified Studies Honors Program and graduated with honors in 1971 with a BA degree in literature. She was voted "Outstanding Student" in her class her senior year. The following year Andrea was accepted in the graduate program at Lewis and Clark College in Portland and graduated with a master of arts degree. She began her teaching career in 1972 at her "alma mater," teaching English and drama at Kelso High School and directing the two drama productions each year. She was an excellent teacher and made strong connections with her students and colleagues. She also continued her involvement in Rose Valley Friends Church, leading the children's music, playing her guitar, giving lessons, and teaching Sunday school classes. After nine years Andrea decided it was time to "try her wings" and explore some different career options. She spent the rest of her years in various sales ventures in many parts of the country. She met and married Tom Truby in 1983 when they were both working in sales. They later divorced. In 2002, Andrea began working as a sales representative in Portland for Ellington Leather Company, a producer of leather products, including handbags. She had a strong sense of fashion, loved her job, and enjoyed working with sales representatives, clients, colleagues, and the challenges of the trade shows. Andrea was an outgoing, energetic, charismatic family member, a loving daughter, sister, and adored "Auntie A" to her niece and nephews. She enjoyed being with her cousins and extended family. She had a warm and generous heart and a compassionate listening ear. Andrea tempered a strong sense of righteousness with appreciation and respect for others. She met each person at that person's level, crossing generational boundaries effortlessly, at ease with both young and old. She was sharp and funny, enjoyed music and drama, and was good at whatever she set her mind to. She moved through the world with good humor, a keen sense of fashion and style, with an appreciation of art and objects of quality. Everywhere she went she gathered good friends. She had a warm and generous heart and a compassionate listening ear. Her quick wit and ready laughter were a delight to all who knew her. She will continue to be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, George Bales. Survivors include her mother, Elenita Bales of Newberg; brother, Dorlan Bales of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Thea Cowley of Portland and Marla Godfrey of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; one niece, Carolyn Cowley; and three nephews, Ben Cowley, Micah Bales, and Andrew Bales. Following the memorial service you are invited to attend a reception at the Cap & Gown dining room on the campus of George Fox University. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Bridge (www.caringbridge.org/ click on "Donation") or to Friendsview Retirement Community (Computer Lab Project), 1301 E Fulton, Newberg, OR 97132. Duration: 1h 18m 55s Sat, 3 May 2008 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080503_memsvc/Andrea_Bales_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:18:55 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080628_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Larry Tussing. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on June 28, 2008 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 42m 41s Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080628_memsvc/Larry_Tussing_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:42:41 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080710_memsvc_audio.html Celebration of Life: Richard "Chick" Jenson. Memorial Service at 3 p.m. on July 10, 2008 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 42m 41s Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20080710_memsvc/Chick_Jenson_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:02:42 http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20081004_memsvc_audio.html Celebration of the Life of Randall Dicus. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on October 4, 2008 at Newberg Friends Church. Randall Dicus passed away on September 30, 2008 at the age of 95 at Friendsview Retirement Community. Born in Portland, Oregon on December 29, 1912, Randall was an only child born to Justin and Lena (Ellis) Dicus. His father died when he was 9, in 1921. His mother passed away in November 1984. He attended Benson Polytech High School, and after graduating in 1927 from high school, he worked for Heacock Sash & Door for 10 years. He began working for Burrough's Adding Machines in 1940, for whom he continued to work until his retirement in 1975. He met his wife, Margaret Coulson at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon and they were married on Augugst 26, 1937. They were married over 64 years, when she predeceased him in April 2002. He was a faithful and loving husbad and father. He was very gifted in many ways. Having come from a musical family, he was involved in music most of his life. He sang with the Portland A cappella Choir, was the Choir Director at First Friends Church in Portland for several years as well as he and Margaret assisted with the youth program there at First Friends. Following a business relocation to Spokane, Washington in 1944, he directed the Spokane Civic Choir for a number of years and also served as Choir Director at Lidgerwood Evangelical Church where they attended until they moved to Newberg, Oregon in 1984. He could fix anything and was especially gifted in repairing anything electrical in nature. The family enjoyed traveling, camping, playing games together, as well as spending time at their lake cabin near Spokane. Randall was an amateur radio operator, and received his license and call letters (W7ADE) in 1931. He became a "lifetime" honorary member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association in January 2006. Following his retirement in 1975, he and Margaret spent 7 years at Morrison Christian Academy in Taichung, Taiwan and while there he was kept very busy fixing small appliances and other electrical items. He was also in charge of the supply room. During their last couple of years there, he taught a couple of Industrial Arts classes on woodworking and mechanical drawing. He and Margaret moved to Newberg in 1984 and lived in the Spaulding Oaks Community for 10 years, then moved to Friendsview Retirement Community in 1994. They were members of Newberg Friends Church. He is survived by one daughter, Karen Scott, of Newberg, Oregon, 3 granddaughters, Carmen Ralls of Canby, Oregon, Lisa Connett of Gresham, Oregon and Linda Dallof of Dundee, Oregon, and 6 great grandchildren. A daughter, Kristine preceded him in death in January 1967 at the age of of 19 while attending George Fox College, now George Fox University. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Rocks Friends Camp, PO Box 6, Rockaway, Oregon 97136. Duration: 59m 29s Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2008/20081004_memsvc/Randall_Dicus_Memorial_Service.mp3 59:29 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090206_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Richard C. Seth. Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on February 6, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Richard C. Seth was borning on January 6, 1930 in Seattle, WA and passed away on February 1, 2009. Duration: 53m 14s Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090206_memsvc/Richard_Seth_Memorial_Service.mp3 53:14 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090514_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service in loving memory of Lela Morrill. 1 p.m. on May 14, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 58m 49s Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090514_memsvc/Lela_Morrill_Memorial_Service.mp3 58:49 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090523_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Marjorie Haines Crisman. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. on May 23, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Marjorie Haines Crisman died on May 2, 2009, at the age of 87, in Newnberg, Oregon. She was born on May 23, 1921, in Portland, Oregon, to Ward and Marie Haines. She graduated from Washington High School and later received a bachelor's degree from Cascase College in Porland. It was in college that she met Clynton Crisman. Clynton and Marjorie were married at First Friends Church in Portland on August 13, 1944. The couple had four children together and Marjorie primarily worked as a homemaker to raise their children. Aside from household duties, Marjorie did a significant amount of work for the Friends church, where Clynton was pastor. She served as church secretary, Sunday school teacher, and choir director and led many women's groups within the church. She loved working with youth and was known for her scripture memorization. Marjorie was a frequent contributor to the daily devotional book "Fruit of the Vine." Her smile and positive outlook on life was a living testimony of her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marjorie is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Clynton; her son Bruce, and his wife, Natalie; daughters Lisa and Marcia, and Marcia's husband, Bruce; sister, Ellen Martin; and seven adoring grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. In addition to her parents and brother, George, Marjorie is preceded in death by her daughter, Rita, in 2002. The family requests that donations in remembrance of Marjorie be made to the Crisman Shelter at Twin Lakes Friends Camp, c/o Hayden Friends Church, 251 W Miles Avenue, Hayden Lake, ID 83835. Final resting place: Friends Cemetary, Newberg, Oregon Duration: 2h 4m 52s Sat, 23 May 2009 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090523_memsvc/Marjorie_Crisman_Memorial_Service.mp3 2:04:52 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090715_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Rosa Hester held at 1:30 p.m. on July 24, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 10m 40s Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090715_memsvc/Rosa_Hester_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:10:40 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090715_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Ellis Thomas McClure held at 1:30 p.m. on July 24, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 56m 38s Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090724_memsvc/Ellis_McClure_Memorial_Service.mp3 56:38 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090808_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Oral B. Tish held at 10 a.m. on August 8, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Oral B Tish was born near Greenleaf, Idaho, on April 18, 1919 to Ira and Mary Woodcock Tish. He had three sisters, Margaret Evans, Mabel Nichols and Anna Mills. Raised in a Christian home, he received Christ at an early age. He attended Greeleaf Gade School and Caldwell High School. He received Bachelor's Degrees from Cascade College and Northwest Nazarene College and Masters Degrees from Northwest Nazarene College and Baptist Seminary in California. Oral married Beatrice Ralphs on September 19, 1941. Together, they had four children: Brooks, Barbara, Eugene, and Paulette. Oral led an interesting life. He grew up on a farm in Idaho, worked in a grocery store and a furniture store while in school, served as pastor of two churches in California, and taught two years at George Fox College. He then moved back to Idaho and farmed in Greenleaf, Star, Nampa and Payette. Oral was a long-time member of the Friends Church and served in many different positions in the church organization. He ran for political office three times and served as founding president of the Idaho Potato Growers Bargaining Association. At 62, when most people reture, Oral and Beatrice moved to Oregon where they owned 7-11 franchises in Salem and Portland. Oral finally retired at age 72 in Vancouver, Washington, where, instead o farming hundres of aces a year, he farmed his own yard. And instead of growing crops to fee the world, he grew beautiful flowers. When he and Beatrice moved to Friendsview in 2004, he brought 76 of his 150+ rose bushes with him. One of the great joys of his life was sharing his roses with others. Oral peacefully left his earthly body on July 28, 2009 while surrounded by his family, and entered into the presence of his Lord. Oral is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Beatrice, their children Brooks and Dorothy Tish, Barbara Anderson, Gene and Carol Tish and Paulette and Gary Gledhill, seven grandchildren nine great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Duration: 56m 38s Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090808_memsvc/Oral_Tish_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:54:26 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090830_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Joann Bales held at 3:00 p.m. on August 30, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 56m 38s Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090830_memsvc/Joann_Bales_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:16:20 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090919_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Carol Arensmeier held at 10:00 a.m. on September 19, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 24m 22s Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090919_memsvc/Carol_Arensmeier_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:24:22 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20090919_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Larry Brown held at 3:00 p.m. on October 17, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 43m 34s Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091017_memsvc/Larry_Brown_Memorial_Service.mp3 43:34 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091024_memsvc_audio.html In Memory of Leta Hickman, 1920-2009, held at 10:00 a.m. on October 24, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 13m 39s Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091024_memsvc/Leta_Hickman_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:13:39 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091114_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Stuart Richey held at 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 16m 10s Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091114_memsvc/Stuart_Richey_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:16:10 http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091212_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Yvonne Cadd Everly, held at 2:00 p.m. on December 12, 2009 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 54m 5s Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2009/20091212_memsvc/Yvonne_Everly_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:54:05 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100116_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Robin Weaver, held at 1:00 p.m. on January 16, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 47m 41s Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100116_memsvc/Robin_Weaver_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:47:41 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100313_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Mary Hadley, held at 3:00 p.m. on March 13, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 2m 25s Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100313_memsvc/Mary_Hadley_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:02:25 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100828_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Mary Pruitt, held at 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 56m 16s Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100828_memsvc/Mary_Pruitt_Memorial_Service.mp3 56:16 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101002_memsvc_audio.html Celebration Service for Roscoe Knight, held at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 29m 5s Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101002_memsvc/Roscoe_Knight_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:29:05 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101106_memsvc_audio.html In Memory of Laura Vranizan Gravatt, held at 2:00 p.m. on November 6, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Riding in the open field Hair and man flying in the breeze. Escaping reality where gravity is on earth. Not wanting to grow up. Why must I? No, not to remain young in age. But yes, to stay young at heart. Floating forever on clouds of eternity. Where life is a pleasure to live. Why cant I? -Laura Mary Vranizan Duration: 1h 42m 22s Sat, 6 Nov 2010 10:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101106_memsvc/Laura_Gravatt_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:42:22 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101204_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Gene Wood, held at 11:00 a.m. on December 4, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. O. Eugene Wood, born in Hamilton County, Indiana, on October 23, 1923, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was 87 years of age. He is survived by loving wife, Barbara (Goins) Wood; 3 sons—Dennis (Zionsville, IN), Steven (Vancouver, WA), Stanley (Wilmington, NC); and 3 daughters-in-law—Marsha, Donna, and Debbie. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was the youngest and last remaining child of 11 siblings. Prior to making their home at Friendsview in 2003, Gene and Barbara lived in Florida for 32 years, moving first from Indianapolis, IN, to St. Petersburg in 1971, then to Port Charlotte in 1995. They began their 67-year marriage soon after Gene entered the Army. Their life together was interrupted by his war-time service, including participation in the invasion at Omaha Beach, which cost the lives of 6 in 10 members of his infantry unit. Continuing service with the 453rd anti-aircraft artillery automatic weapons battalion included significant combat experiences. In recognition of that service he received, among other awards, 5 bronze stars. Upon discharge from the military, Gene and Barbara moved their growing family to Marion, Indiana. As sincerely dedicated Christians they became members of South Marion Friends Church, where Gene became Sunday school superintendent and an active leader. Later in life he and Barbara served as a presenting couple with Christian Marriage Encounter. Peddling Cloverine Salve door-to-door as a child was the start of a long sales career. From 1958 until his retirement he sold floor coverings as a distributor salesman and manufacturer's representative. Wherever he worked he was the top sales person or neck-to-neck with a worthy challenger for that top spot. Gene's avocational interests included the perfection of all-around handyman skills, owning and managing rental properties, the propagation of plants, and golf. One who never met a stranger, Gene had an amazing ability to turn any chance encounter into a new-found friendship within a matter of minutes. This was both a natural gift and something he cultivated. Before each customer call Gene always reviewed detailed notes from his last contact. It was his way of making sure people knew that what mattered to them mattered to him. Always the positive, can-do person, Gene was the one who would see what needed to be done then, without fanfare, set out to get it done. He was an encouraging friend and conscientious father. But for more than anything else, he will be remembered as the respectful, faithful, and loving partner to Barbara – his equal and the one who completed his life. Duration: 1h 29m 16s Sat, 4 Dec 2010 11:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101204_memsvc/Gene_Wood_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:29:16 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101210a_memsvc_audio.html Celebrate together the life of Leona Aebischer, held at 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. On December 2, 2010, Leona Aebischer of Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, Oregon, left this life for life eternal. She was born to Daniel and Lena Elliot Binford on May 28, 1913, in Lawrence, Kansas. She lived 40 years in Wichita, Kansas, graduating in 1935 from Friends University. She married Otho Cott, a teacher, June 2, 1936. They had two sons: Burl Gene Cott, now of Flower Mound, TX, and Daniel Otho Cott, now of Virginia Beach, VA. Otho died in 1965. On August 31, 1969, she married Arnold Owen of Berkeley, CA. In June 1978 Leona and Arnold moved to Friendsview, where Arnold passed away the next month. On February 26, 1983, Leona married Harold Aebischer; they had ten years together before his passing. She was blessed by these marriages to three wonderful Christian men. Leona was a homemaker and was active in her church wherever she lived. Besides her two sons, she is survived by seven step-children: Maurine Gilmore of Newberg; Winifred Kostainsek of Albany, CA; John Owen of Moraga, CA; Hubert Aebischer of Canby, OR; Delmer Aebischer of Salem, OR; and Evon Douglas of Tigard, OR. Also surviving are five grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. —From Life of Dwight L. Moody, by W.R. Moody "Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. I shall have gone up higher, that is all out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal; a body that death cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned like His glorious body. "...That which is born of the flesh may die. That which is born of the Spirit will live forever." Duration: 1h 12m 16s Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101210a_memsvc/Leona_Aebischer_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:12:16 http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101210b_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Jean Marie Clark, held at 1:30 p.m. on December 10, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Jean Marie Clark was born January 19, 1924, in Eudora, Kansas, the first child of Homer and Nannie (Meeder) Clark. She was followed by Patricia, Lyle, and Darlene. They grew up on the family farm in that area of Kansas. Jean attended Douglas County Common Schools for first through eighth grades. Jean's father owned a rock quarry, and after graduation from Baldwin City High School in 1942, she became secretary in his office. In 1944, Jean attended special meetings at Clearfield Evangelical Church, where the speaker said that unless one came to believe in Jesus Christ, one would be "trampling underfoot the blood of Christ." This powerfully moved upon Jean's heart and, in response, she asked God to forgive all her sins. He overwhelmed her with his presence, and during the next year she felt God calling her to prepare for the mission field. Thus her decision to attend college. Jean enrolled in Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa, and earned a bachelor of arts degree with a major in religion and a minor in music. She then moved to the Pacific Northwest and enrolled in Western School of Evangelical Religion (now Western Evangelical Seminary). After completing 10 classes, she attend- ed Western Washington State College in Bellingham, Washington, and earned a bachelor of arts in education degree. She lived with May Wallace at Agnew Friends Church, but after finishing her degree, she was asked to go to Peru for two years to teach missionary children. After returning, she served as secretary for Dr. William Green at George Fox College (now University), and then the mission board asked her to return to Peru for a three-year term. After completing her term, she got a job at Barclay Press as typesetter. She was pleased to typeset Anna Nixon's book A Century of Planting. In her later years Jean made her home at Friendsview Retirement Commu- nity. When her health declined and she needed to move to the health center, the only book she took with her, besides her Bible, was the book she typset at Barclay Press. Jean was a perfectionist, organized, and accurate in what she did. She was a good listener and loved being with people. The last time she went to the Friendsview dining room, it wasn't to eat but to see people. Most of all, she wanted to be with her Lord. She went home to celebrate Christmas! Duration: 1h 17m 4s Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20101210b_memsvc/Jean_Clark_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:17:04 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110102_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Berthamay "Bertie" Stanley Roberts, held at 1:30 p.m. on January 2, 2011 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 24m 21s Sun, 2 Jan 2011 13:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110102_memsvc/Bertie_Roberts_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:24:21 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20100525_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Lee Nash, held at 1:30 p.m. on May 25, 2010 at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 1h 18m 42s Tue, 25 May 2010 13:30 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2010/20100525_memsvc/Lee_Nash_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:18:42 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110108_memsvc_audio.html Remembering Harlow Ankeny on January 8, 2011 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church. Harlow Taylor Ankeny was born September 22, 1928, in Laurel, Nebraska, the fourth child of Roy and Ethel (Baker) Ankeny. His older siblings—Phyllis, Morris, and Harold— welcomed their new little brother, and watched over him as he grew up. As the Great Depression deepened in the 1930s, the family moved from farm to farm around Allen, Nebraska. The rural faith community at Springbank Friends Church provided fellowship and started Harlow on a life‐ long commitment to the larger body of Friends. In 1943 Harlow moved with his parents and older brother, Harold, to Salem, Oregon. He attended Salem High School, discovered a love of journalism, and became sports editor and later editor of the school's newspaper, The Clarion. Harlow anticipated a career in print journalism after his graduation from Salem High School. But a late summer road trip from Greenleaf, Idaho to Salem, Oregon, proved providential; boyhood friends Clair and Gene Smith convinced Harlow—during those long hours driving across eastern Oregon—that he ought to give up the job waiting for him at the Salem Journal and join them as students at Pacific College in Newberg. By the time they reached Salem, Harlow had agreed. He enrolled in classes and immersed himself in college life. Only later would he realize just how significant was that summer decision—for it was a decision that changed the trajectory of his life. A cute farm girl from Star, Idaho, caught Harlow's eye towards the end of his freshman year at Pacific, and by the spring of his junior year he had asked her to marry him. A few months later, on September 8, 1949, Harlow married Gertrude Lera Haworth and the couple settled back in Newberg to finish their education. In May 1950 they became members of the first graduating class of the newly named George Fox College. Harlow also discovered a love for music and singing while a college student, and when male quartets were formed for off‐campus weekend ministry, he was thrown into a group with Dick Cadd, Ron Crecelius, and Norval Hadley. The group—known as the "Four Flats"—became wildly popular entertainment for Youth for Christ rallies, school assemblies, revival meetings, banquets, and camps. Their unique blend and tight harmonies won them first place in the annual Forest Grove Barbershop Contest in both 1947 and 1948. Following graduation, Harlow and Gertie traveled with the Four Flats, directed Youth for Christ in Albany, Oregon, and then moved back to Newberg where Harlow worked in public relations for George Fox College. Three boys were born to Harlow and Gertrude during this time: Curtis Baker (1952), Robin Taylor (1953), and Scott Raymond (1956). In 1956, the Four Flats were offered an opportunity for full‐ time ministry with a very young humanitarian and evangelistic organization: World Vision. All four families moved to the same neighborhood in Glendora, California, and the quartet began six years of ministry around the globe on behalf of World Vision. When the quartet members each began sensing separate calls to ministry, Harlow and Gertrude moved their young family—which now included two girls, Paula Jean (1959) and Lynne Elaine (1961)—back to Newberg. In 1962, Harlow became manager of Barclay Press, a Friends publishing house that had recently moved from Portland, Oregon, to a new facility in Newberg. Harlow guided Barclay Press through 17 years of growth and publishing ministry. He served on the Northwest Yearly Meeting communications commission, the board of publication for the Evangelical Friends Alliance, and as managing editor of The Evangelical Friend magazine and Fruit of the Vine. In addition to busy work lives and raising five children, Harlow and Gertrude were active at Newberg Friends Church, with Harlow directing the choir and often leading worship singing. (He often remarked that each hymn had a "perfect tempo"—and he knew what it was.) In 1979 Harlow and Gertrude moved to Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon; they served 15 years at the camp—as executive director and office manager, and sometimes as chef and baker. During this time they worshiped at Netarts Friends Church. In 1994 they retired to the family home in Dundee, Oregon. They became active again at Newberg Friends Church, and enjoyed being close to eight of their 13 grandchildren. They made frequent visits to Idaho and Indiana to visit their out‐ of‐town children and their families. Harlow gave time and energy to several organizations and boards over the years: the aforementioned communications boards, local church boards of elders, Gospel Ministries for the Deaf, Habitat for Humanity, the George Fox University Auxiliary, and other George Fox University committees. He brought integrity, deep commitment, loyalty, and a pursuit of excellence to each group he served and each task he performed—public and private. Because of his lack of pretense and his genuine interest in others, those he met felt instantly at ease in his presence. He could talk to anyone— and often did! Harlow passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his home at Friendsview Retirement community, surrounded by family. He is survived by Gertrude, his wife of 61 years; his brother Harold (and Harold's wife, Betty); his children: Curtis and Kris Ankeny, Robin and Laurie Ankeny, Scott and Susan Ankeny, Paula and Larry Hampton, Lynne and Kevin Smith; his grandchildren: Ariana and Justin Newman, Jordan Ankeny, Teal Ankeny, Megan and Matt Burg, Fairlight Ankeny, Nathanael and Regina Ankeny, Spencer Ankeny, Kelsey Hampton, Jessy Hampton, Joseph Hampton, Micah Smith, Joel Smith, and Leah Smith; and two great‐grandsons: Henry Newman and Ezra Ankeny; and his many nieces and nephews. Two siblings, Phyllis Roberts and Morris Ankeny, preceded him in death. Memorial gifts may be made to Twin Rocks Friends Camp, P.O. Box 6, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136. Duration: 1h 28m 41s Sat, 8 Jan 2011 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110108_memsvc/Harlow_Ankeny_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:28:41 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110122_memsvc_audio.html In Loving Memory of Judith Ann Anderson on January 22, 2011 1 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church. Judith Ann Anderson was born in Salem, Oregon, on February 4, 1943, to Carl and Viola Francis. She grew up in Dayton, and graduated from Dayton High School in 1961. After graduating from Willamette University in 1965, she earned a master's degree from Linfield College, where she also taught in the Upward Bound Program. While working in a Dayton area bean field, Judy met Lawrence Anderson. They married August 21, 1965. During the early years of their marriage, Judy taught in Roseburg, at Sheridan High School, and at Reynolds High School. She began teaching at Newberg High School (NHS) in 1969 and quickly felt at home in the Newberg community. Judy took a short break from full-time teaching when her sons were young, after which she resumed work at NHS. She taught language arts and English as a Second Language for a total of 28 years, retiring from NHS in 2001. Judy had a green thumb and loved to garden, so it's not surprising that after retiring she became a Master Gardener. She faithfully read to students each week as a SMART volunteer at Edwards Elementary School. She also volun- teered at Newberg Public Library and with Volunteers on Wheels. Judy truly lived Jesus' words as recorded in Acts chapter 20, verse 35: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." She loved to serve others and gave liberally of both her time and resources. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jo Lockwood. Judy is survived by her husband, Lawrence Anderson, of Newberg; mother- in-law, Violet Anderson, of Newberg; sons Carl of Newberg and Christian of Tacoma; daughters-in-law Julie and Erika; grandchildren Grace, Susannah, and Benjamin; plus many other family members and friends. You are invited to a reception in the social hall downstairs following the me- morial service. Please send memorial remembrances to: Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries 15321 NE North Valley Rd. Newberg, OR 97132 Duration: 1h 11m 57s Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110122_memsvc/Judy_Anderson_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:11:57 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110212_memsvc_audio.html In Memory of Louise Clarkson on February 12, 2011 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church. Duration: 54m 10s Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:00 PST http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110212_memsvc/Louise_Clarkson_Memorial_Service.mp3 54:10 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110318_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Mahlon L. Macy, 1:30 p.m. March 18, 2011 at Newberg Friends Church Mahlon L. Macy was born to Harlan B. and Clara Roberts Macy in Riverside, Idaho, on August 27, 1922. He grew up in Greenleaf, Idaho, the seventh of eight brothers and sisters who lived to adulthood. During his high school years he met Hazel McIndoo, whom he married before he graduated from Pacific College (now George Fox University). A few years later, in 1948, Mahlon was the first graduate of Western Evangelical Semi- nary (now George Fox Evangelical Seminary) in a class of one. As a Friends minister, Mahlon served as pastor in seven Friends churches: Middleton (near Sherwood, OR); Oakland, CA; Forest Home (Camas, WA); Piedmont (Portland, OR); First Friends (Portland, OR); Omaha, NE; and Bayshore (Bacliff, TX). He also served for nine years as super- intendent of Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends. Throughout his ministry, he preached and taught in special meetings at churches and conference grounds. Mahlon also did interdenominational work representing the National Association of Evangelicals, including eight years at the national office in Wheaton, Illinois. Mahlon's life and ministry showed his deep love for people. He was quick to smile and greet, to encourage, to come alongside to help, to pray, to share a good story and a laugh. Wherever he served, people knew Mahlon genuinely cared for them as he shared the love of Jesus. Mahlon passed away on March 10, 2011, at age 88. He is survived by Hazel, his wife of 68 years; sons Howard (Margi) and Mauri (Sherry), both of Newberg; eight grandchildren: Nate Macy, Hannah Frankamp, Rachel Macy, Peter Macy, John Macy, Ben Carlson, Quinn Anderson, and Taylor Carlson; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Twin Rocks Friends Camp PO Box 6 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 or Harlan B. and Clara Macy Scholarship Fund George Fox Evangelical Seminary 12753 SW 68th Ave #278 Portland, OR 97223 Duration: 1h 9m 54s Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110318_memsvc/Mahlon_Macy_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:09:54 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110319_memsvc_audio.html In Memory of Carol Mae (Helm) McDonald, 2:00 p.m. March 19, 2011 at Newberg Friends Church Duration: 1h 26m Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110319_memsvc/Carol_McDonald_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:26:00 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110319_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Dorothy Barratt, March 19, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Newberg Friends Church Tributes to Dorothy Barratt Donna Fillmore (retired) curriculum editor for Church of the Nazarene: "...Dorothy's biggest gift to me was her joyful spirit. She always had a smile, a good story to tell, or an inspirational thought to share. Her smile, though a bit uncertain due to her illness, was still there last August when I last saw her. But today, I know that Dorothy is once again smiling fully, sharing great stories of her rich life and ministry, and inspiring the hosts of heaven with the ways that God used her to build his kingdom." Arlene Hess Elkins, former curriculum editor for Wesleyan Church; retired from Church of the Nazarene headquarters: "One special thing I will always remember about Dorothy Barratt is her won- derful smile. It lighted up her whole face and was a welcoming sight when we Aldersgate editors got together for work or fun....She was a wonderful, fun person to know and I thank the Lord for the privilege of knowing her." Dr. Catherine Stonehouse, former curriculum editor and Free Methodist Church executive; Asbury Seminary professor: "I first met Dorothy Barratt in the late 1960s when we both began to serve on Aldersgate Graded Curriculum committees....We had a shared passion, to produce resources that would help children, youth, and adults come to know, love, and serve God with their whole hearts....I thank God for Dorothy Bar- ratt, her godly, formative influence on my life and the many things we enjoyed together." Dr. Royce Frazier, former youth executive and curriculum planner; president of Barclay College, Haviland, Kansas: "Dorothy was energetic, passionate, creative, fun-loving, passionate, a bit ornery, intelligent, engaging, passionate, loving, caring, thoughtful.... oh yes, and passionate. She was able to be both challenging and caring at the same time. My life was blessed because I was privileged to work and travel with Dorothy Barrett and share in her servant heart to be faithful to God's calling on her life. Dorothy modeled faithfulness to God's calling to me." Gifts in Dorothy's memory may be given to: Twin Rocks Friends Camp PO Box 6 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 (Please write "Dorothy Barratt Memorial" on the memo line of your check.) Duration: 1h 10m 48s Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110409_memsvc/Dorothy_Barratt_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:10:48 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110521_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Carolyn Wyatt, May 21, 2011, 1 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church He Only Takes the Best God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered, "Come with Me." With tear-filled eyes we watched her suffer and fade away. Although we loved her deeply, We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. -Nancy Rose Bouchard In Memory of My Mother You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God's whisper calling you home, you didn't want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, till all the stregnth was gone and you could no longer fight. He had called your name twice before, you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore. So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that with our love we will be together again some day. -Mary Estelle Duration: 1h 1m 43s Sat, 21 May 2011 13:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110521_memsvc/Carolyn_Wyatt_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:01:43 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110722_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Grayce Nash, July 22, 2011, 1:30 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church Duration: 1h 7m 28s Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20110722_memsvc/Grayce_Nash_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:07:28 http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20111222_memsvc_audio.html Remembering Levi Sterling Arbogast, December 22, 2011, 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church Duration: 47m 30s Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2011/20111222_memsvc/Levi_Arbogast_Memorial_Service.mp3 47:30 http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120114_memsvc_audio.html Celebration of the Life of Mary Henrietta (Betzler) Harmon, January 14, 2012, 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church Henry and Mae Betzler welcomed their newborn daughter, Mary, into the world in Tacoma, Washington, on April 24, 1910. Mary had her two older sisters, Florence (Erpelding) and Pearl (Rothmimller), and later a sister Mamie (Booth) and brother Harry, all of whom preceded her in death. In 1926, she married Howard S. Harmon, whose family lived a block from her home. They had three children: Leona (Lyda), Howard and Philip. In addition to her children, Mary is survived by 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and was predeceased by one granddaughter. While Howard worked for the Metropolitan Park District in Tacoma, Mary cared for her children and participated in the activities of McKinley Hill Friends Church by teaching children's classes and singing soprano in the choir. They purchased the Puyallup Greenhouses in 1942, where Mary worked long hours beside her husband, raising flowers to sell both in retail and wholesale. She became a master flower arranger of bouquets, corsages and wedding flowers. In 1951, Howard accepted the position as director of horticulture for Metropolitan Park District, overseeing the growing and planting for the parks. Mary continued assisting in his work by arranging the flowers for the many public events during those years. She was known as a gracious hostess, serving delicious meals to many. Later, they filled in as pastors of Olympic View Friends Church for two years. Following retirement, Mary and Howard moved to Seattle and then to Warm Beach Senior Community in Standwood, Washington. After Howard passed away, Mary moved to Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, Oregon, where she enjoyed many years. She died peacefully on December 23, at one hundred and one years of age. Mary loved the Lord, her family, and always had a radiant smile for everyone. Duration: 1h 23m 46s Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120114_memsvc/Mary_Harmon_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:23:46 http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120122_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Kevin J. Gilbert, January 21, 2012, 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church Kevin J. Gilbert, 55, passed away December 27, 2011, from a heart attack. Kevin was born on June 5, 1956, in Salem, Ohio, to John and Elinore Gilbert. He graduated from Boise State University in 1979 with a B.A. in Music Education. He taught music in Idaho and Oregon. Kevin was a pastor in Bend, Oregon for twelve years and at Clackamas Park Friends Church in Milwaukie, Oregon for almost six years. Kevin was married to Denise (Spicer) for 35 years. They lived in Idaho until 1987 when they moved to Bend to plant a church. They lived in Bend for 19 years, and then moved to the Portland, Oregon area. Kevin is survived by his wife, Denise; sone, Matthew; daughter, Jessica (Russ) Ragsdale; grandchildren, Indie, Oliver and Gray Ragsdale; parents, John and Elinore Gilbert; brother, John (Ann); sister, Cyndi (Denver); nieces, Cassia, Ada, Sarah, Megan, Trisha; nephew, Cory. His daughter, DiAnne, preceded him in death. Duration: 2h 26s Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120121_memsvc/Kevin_Gilbert_Memorial_Service.mp3 2:00:26 http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120225_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Don Millage, February 25, 2012 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church. Don Millage was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 30, 1931, to Roy and Grace Millage. He was the third of four children (Lily, Doris, and baby Laura) and the only boy. In Dealous Cox, his first cousin, he found a brother. Dea was raised with Don and his sisters for several years, as Grace cared for Dea’s mother, Maggie, who had been badly burned. Don and his family moved to Talent, Oregon, where he met Virginia Peters. Later in life, he would say, "I saw her for the first time when I was 16 and never looked at another woman." Virginia was active with the Friends church youth group, along with Dea Cox, so Don became a Baptist by day and a Quaker by night. In high school, Don was a four-letter man. He set the small school state record in the long jump at 20ft 3 5/8in, a record that stands today. He quarterbacked the foot- ball team to a place in the state championship, played second base on the baseball team, was a dash and long-jump man in track, and came off the bench to play guard in basketball. After graduation from Talent High, Don attended Southern Oregon State Col- lege for two years, leaving school to serve his country in the Korean conflict. Upon returning home, he worked for his father, building homes from top to bottom. He learned building skills and put them to good use throughout his life. He continued to work in Talent while Virginia finished her degree in education at George Fox, driving (too fast) up to Newberg on weekends whenever possible. Don and Virginia were married in June 1954. They moved to Springfield, Or- egon, where Virginia taught first grade and Don finished his accounting degree at the University of Oregon. He had considered engineering as his field of study, but decided to go with accounting because he could finish quicker. And he discovered his remarkable aptitude for numbers. After graduation Don took the CPA exam, confiding to his wife that he was sure he had failed. In fact, he passed the exam in the top eight in the entire country. He immediately went on to work for Price Waterhouse at the Portland office. While in Portland, his three children, Martin, Dawn, and Gayle were born. Using the skills he had learned from his father, Don built a house for his family in Tigard, Oregon, with only a little help from his friends and family. However, Price Waterhouse transferred him to the San Francisco office in 1962, only six months later. On last check, that little house still stands. Don and his family lived in California for three years before being transferred to the New York office as one of the youngest, if not the youngest, national director of professional development, and moving to New Jersey. He was climbing the corpo- rate ladder handily (and hating the long commute into Manhattan), when a few years later, he got a late-night call from Dave LeShana, then president of George Fox Col- lege. Dave offered Don a job as business manager of the small Quaker college that Virginia had attended. Don always said he went to George Fox for the salary, demonstrating his characteristic dry humor, as he took a 2/3 cut in pay to move back to Oregon. Upon arrival at his new job, he discovered a box containing $50,000 (1972 money) of unpaid bills, and spent the next six months dealing with angry creditors. Don became a legend at George Fox for his money-saving initiatives, not all of them comfortable for the staff, such as lowering the temperature in the buildings to 68 degrees. But he balanced the budget the very first year. He instituted (some might say demanded) a balanced budget, and, as the Abominable "No" Man, continued to balance the budget yearly during his tenure at the college. He served at George Fox College for the next 30 years, seeing the college grow from a total annual budget of 1.5 million dollars to a million dollar monthly payroll. He guided the institution through the change from being a college to the university it is today shortly before his retirement at 72. Don and Virginia were both very active in the Newberg community, the college, and Newberg Friends Church. In 2011 Don was inducted into the Talent High School Athletic Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the athletic program. He was also in the George Fox Uni- versity Sports Hall of Fame for his many decades of scorekeeping for the men’s bas- ketball team. It is thought that Don has attended more George Fox Bruins basketball games than anyone in history, although, no one really kept track. But if you attended any Bruins basketball game, you were sure to see Don in his seat at the scoring table, following every move with his innate impeccable precision. In 2008, he was named GFU Volunteer of the Year for the service and support he gave to the university over the course of many years. The second love of his life was his family, and Don was lucky to have most of his family nearby. His son, Martin, and daughter-in-law, Katherine, moved to Newberg in Don’s later years, blessing him with a grandson and granddaughter. His daughter Dawn and son-in-law Ken and their two girls, Laura and Melanie, along with the younger Millage family would gather every Sunday for brunch after church, giving all the grandchildren and, later, great-grandchildren the wonderful opportunity of growing up together and enjoying time with their grandpa. Don passed away on February 17, 2012, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia, in 1992. He is survived by his children: Martin and Katherine Millage of Newberg, Dawn and Ken Beveridge of Beaverton, and Gayle Millage and Ed Meyer of Charleston, South Carolina; his five grandchildren: Heather, Thomas, and Anna Virginia Millage; Laura Beveridge Yarnell (married to Mike); and Melanie Beveridge; two great-grandchil- dren, Aliya and Darius Yarnell. His three sisters, Lily (Wes) Hartley, Doris McCulley, and Laura (Clarence) Baker also survive him, along with many nieces and nephews. He is and will continue to be greatly missed. Memorial gifts may be made to the Don and Virginia Millage Memorial Scholar- ship Fund at George Fox University, Newberg, OR. Duration: 1h 8m 50s Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120225_memsvc/Don_Millage_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:08:50 http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120428_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Loren Dennis Mills, April 28, 2012 at Newberg Friends Church. We are so grateful to our family and friends for the outpouring of love and care extended to us over the past days and weeks. A very special word of thanks, also, to the amazing staff at Friendsview Retire- ment Community and Providence Hospice, all who so lovingly cared for Dad and for us. Finally, we are thankful to God for blessing our lives with the gift of our dad and grandpa, a quiet and loving “rock” as we traveled our life journeys. Gifts in Loren’s memory may be given to: Twin Rocks Friends Camp PO Box 6 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 (Please indicate “Mills memorial” on the memo line of your check.) Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120428_memsvc/Loren_Mills_Memorial_Service.mp3 50:33 http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120505_memsvc_audio.html Memorial Service for Laine Holdahl, May 5, 2012 10 a.m. at Newberg Friends Church Laine Ray Holdahl, 50, entered Providence Newberg Hospital on April 10, 2012, with pneumonia and lost the battle with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Dis- tress Syndrome) on April 28, 2012. After a courageous 19-day fight, he passed away at Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Portland surrounded by family. Given the birth name Laine Ray Holman, in Sturgis, SD, he was the fourth son to Patrick Gale Holman and Sharon Wyone (Bartlett) Holdahl. Laine was raised by his loving parents, Sharon and Merril Lee Holdahl, who was in every sense of the word his wonderful, caring, and loving father. The family moved from South Dakota to Tigard when Laine was two years old and then to Newberg, when he was in the fifth grade, after completing construction on the family home on Wilsonville Road. Laine graduated from Newberg High School in 1980 and George Fox (Col- lege) University in 1989 with a BA in telecommunications. He worked at George Fox College for Saga/Marriott as a student manager for 10 years. After graduating from college he worked for several plastic companies through his 21-year plastics career: PolyHi-Solidur in Portland, 1988-1996, as a saw tech- nician and insides sales technician; Redwood Plastics Corp., Vancouver, WA., outside sales; Power Plastics, Portland. After the economic down turn, Laine decided to seek employment in a different industry. Since November 2010 he worked for CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), as a maintenance lamping technician in the engineering department for the Wells Fargo Tower in Portland. He loved his job, coworkers, and the people he came into contact with on the 40 floors of the tower he serviced. Laine married Allison L. Sweetman in 1982; they later divorced in 1985. He married Colleen Marie Gallagher on July 16, 1988. They adopted their daughter, Valerie Rose, from Russia in 1994 and later divorced in 1999. He married Lisa Rae Davis in April 2000, with whom he had a son, Logan Ray, in 1999. They divorced in 2004. Laine and Colleen reunited in 2005 and lived in Dundee at the time of Laine’s death. Laine's passions in life were his children, friends, family, gardening, work- ing in the yard, feeding his birds, tinkering in his shop, fishing, camping, and his motorcycle—a Honda Goldwing GL1500SE. Laine and Colleen loved to ride and each year rode with the Rose City Motorcycle Club (RCMC) in the OR 250, OR 500, Western States 1000. For the last couple of years they had completed all 19 check points for the Grand Tours, riding through the west- ern states. In 2009, Laine and Colleen rode Laine’s ‘Mecca Ride’ to Sturgis, SD, for the bike rally. They rode through 11 states in three and a half weeks, clocking 6,400 miles in the saddle and visiting friends and family. Laine’s last motorcycle ride was April 1 in the 2012 on the RCMC OR 250. He was preceded in death by his father, Merril Lee Holdahl in 2002. Laine leaves behind his significant other, Colleen Holdahl; daughter Valerie Rose; son Logan Ray; mother Sharon Holdahl; brothers Terry Holdahl (Lin- da), Dean Holdahl (Kay); and Robin Holdahl; sister Shanna (David) Andres— all from Newberg; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to: Rose City Motorcycle Club (RCMC) (in remembrance of Laine R. Holdahl) P.O. Box 91339, Portland, OR 97291. Sat, 5 May 2012 10:00 PDT http://nfcmedia.org/2012/20120505_memsvc/Laine_Holdahl_Memorial_Service.mp3 1:22:36