Alumni News - Point Loma Nazarene University

ALUMNEWS
A slam-dunked Dale Bailey stirs up school spirit in 1963.
Tosh and his wife of almost 20
years, along with their son, Riku,
are settling into their new home in
Sapporo.
Ron (91) and Amy (Calvert) (92)
Dick Moore (56) is a blogger and
posts stories from his Pasadena
College days.
Brian Netzel (80) lives and works
in San Jose, Calif., as a public
school teacher. He recently
received his M.Div. from Western
Seminary in San Jose.
Romero live in Camp Verde, Ariz.,
with their daughters, Sierra, 6,
and Malia, 4. Ron is the counselor
for the Native American students
at Camp Verde High School.
Amy is community liaison for the
school district. She co-founded
Southwestern Institute for
Education of Native Americans
(SIENA) in 2001.
Becky (Hertel) (82) Hames
Rev. Marvin (62) and Bjorg
Bressler have entered into
retirement and are now making
their home in Eugene, Ore.
Gail (Griffith) Behrns (80) and
her husband, Wade, are in
the process of relocating their
bookshop, Shakespeare and
Company, to a new location.
They have been in business for
three years and will own their new
location. Wade is also a middle
school math teacher. They have
three sons: Riley, 16, Seth, 10,
and Davis, 9.
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received her master’s in counseling
on May 24, 2008, from the Univ.
of San Diego. She is currently
employed as program manager for
UC San Diego’s COSMOS math
and science enrichment program
for high school students.
John Cummins (90) is an art
instructor at the Art Center Design
College in Tucson, Ariz., teaching
Animation and Computers.
Toshiyuki Sakabe (90) is an
associate professor at Hokkaido
Univ. in Sapporo, Japan. He is
teaching sophomore English
and has the privilege of sending
students to a school in Portland,
Ore., to study English intensively
and experience American culture.
William Kirkemo (B.A. 91;
industry in South Africa. Juliette
is a stay-at-home mom and home
schools their four children.
Amanda (Lee) (95) Huckstep
recently moved back to Colorado
Springs with her husband, John,
and children, Jenna, 7, and
Mason, 4. They hope to make
Colorado Springs their home for
many years to come.
Kimberly (Springston) (95)
Sowvlen is a teacher at San
Miguel Elementary in the Lemon
Grove School District. She
received the 2008-09 District
Employee of the Year award.
M.A. 93) received his D.Min. in
preaching and leadership from
Asbury Theological Seminary in
June 2008.
Kristin (Hetland) (95) Fintel
received a culinary arts diploma
from Western Culinary Institute
in 1998. Kristin has since
realized her dream of owning
and operating a new Chehalem
Ridge Bed & Breakfast located in
Willamette Valley near Newburg,
Ore. Kristin also provides
gourmet and allergy-free foods
for her guests.
John Paul (95) and Juliette
(Dimmette) (93) Harris-Webster
have moved back to South Africa
after pastoring in New Zealand
and America. John Paul is
assisting in the family business,
primarily involved with the steel
Ed Garrett (98) traveled to Egypt
this summer to coach the Muslim
elite volleyball athletes and
coaches. It was a mission trip with
So. Cal. Fellowship of Christian
Athletes. The goal of this trip
was not only to coach volleyball,
but to teach the children and
teens about vision, endurance,
teamwork, and effort.
Brent Card (00) owns and
manages a real estate
development company with his
wife, Sarah. They live in Montana
and attend Whitefish Church of the
Nazarene. They have three boys:
Caleb, 10, Kellen, 4, and Henry, 2.
BABY SEA LIONS
BIRTHS
Geordan Hammond (00)
completed a Ph.D. in church
history and theology at the Univ.
of Manchester. He serves as
administrator of the Manchester
Wesley Research Centre and
adjunct lecturer at Nazarene
Theological College.
MAR R IAGES
George Torres and Rebekah
Bryan
Clint Herman (98) and Jennifer
Long (02) married April 27, 2008.
Pridmore (08)
9, 2005. Clint is a computer
programmer, and Jennifer is a
2nd grade teacher. They bought a
new home in January.
The couple resides in Aliso Viejo,
Calif., where Rebekah is a nurse
practitioner in a neurology clinic,
and George works for Quest
Software.
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R Imarried
A M April
Callahan
Justin Holmes and Jenni Sapp
Jennine (Powell) (01) Estes is,
(04) married Nov. 12, 2005, at
after 11 years of education and
training, now living her dream
helping couples build strong
relationships and resolve conflicts.
In her private practice in Mission
Valley of San Diego, she works
with couples and individuals. She
is a marriage and family therapist
registered intern and will be sitting
for her licensing exam this year.
Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Mo.
Andrew MacKay
and Alisha
Bassett (07)
married June
Brian Bennett
and Evelyn
Wooton (04)
married May
17, 2008, in Reno, Nev. They
returned from their honeymoon in
St. Lucia and will be making their
home in Reno.
Lisa McBeth (08)
PLNU campus at McCollough
Park. The couple will reside in
San Diego.
Andrew
Silberberg
(07) and Cheri
Hunter (06)
married June 14, 2008.
Bob Sutton: Passing on History
and Clay Chaffee
married December
Parks Service and then was
superintendent of Manassas
National Battlefield Park, a
historically significant site of
the American Civil War (also
known as Bull Run). Even while
working in his new position,
Bob is coordinating planning
efforts to commemorate the
sesquicentennial of the Civil
War in as many as 100 national
parks and monuments.
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Drew Davis (03)
and Jordyn
Engel (03)
married Aug.
5, 2007, in Rancho Santa Fe,
Calif. They currently reside in
Encinitas, Calif.
Dominic
Mike Belk (07) wants to keep
up the Baja 1000 representation
and would like to report his 2007
Baja 1000 participation. He had
a win in Class 5 (unlimited Baja
Bug) and was 21st overall out
of 424 entries. His team finished
the 1300 mile course in 30 hours
and 35 minutes. The team drivers
included friends Dave Bonner and
Jim Anderson and his father, Drew
Belk (pref. 76).
(08) married June 7, 2008, on the
30, 2007.
Jon (04) and Katie (Dennis) (05)
Manning recently completed their
master’s degrees. Jon earned an
M.A. in theological studies from
Nazarene Theological Seminary,
and Katie earned an M.A. in
English from the Univ. of Missouri,
Kansas City. They have returned
to PLNU to teach for the 2008-09
school year.
and Crystal
Richardson
Reisig (02) and
Rebecca Vian
married Sept.
29, 2007.
Brennan Ault and
Jennifer Eatmon
(05) married
Nov. 24, 2007, in
Costa Mesa, Calif. The couple now
lives in Oceanside, Calif.
Matthew Palmer
(05) and Kaitlynn
Curran (06)
married Nov. 24,
2007, in Orange County, Calif.
Dr. Bob Sutton (68) is serving
as the chief historian of the
National Park Service, one of
the most prestigious historian
positions in the federal
government.
As a child, Bob listened in
fascination to his grandparents
tell stories of their journey
west on the Oregon Trail. In
junior high, he devoured
every book he could find on
westward expansion. After
graduate school, Bob became
a historian for the Oregon
Bob says that his role as chief
historian of the National Park
Service is “to present accurate
and compelling stories of the
parks so that people will be
attracted to them.” He is most
proud of the park service’s
recent efforts to create historical
programs that tie directly into
school curriculum.
“This is the most important thing
we could do, to bring every
child through as part of their
educational experience. This
way the next generation will be
passionate about our history.”
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Eileen Rebecca: adopted by
BIRTHS
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Taylor Seager: born to Steve
(91) and Nicole (Freeman) (90)
Harris March 21, 2007.
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Mark (81) and Elizabeth (Mowry)
(pref. 81) Potter. Siblings:
M A R R(Kat),
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E Sand Megan,
Katherine
11. Mark is a general surgeon
N M Epractice.
M O R Elizabeth
I A M is
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a part-time minister of spiritual
formation at Living Vine Nazarene
in Napa.
Leonardo Alan Campos Santana:
born October 30, 2006, to Russell
(92) and Karina Richards. Siblings:
Larissa and Lua Vitória
Malia Kai: born to Jeff and Marsha
(Semone) (01) Moreno October 2,
2006. Marsha earned a master’s
in nursing from UCLA in 2005.
Marcus: born Nov. 6, 2006, and
adopted by Dan (90) and Wendi
Raatjes through the Orange
County Social Services. Siblings:
Jayden and Sam.
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Caden Chase: born to Marques
(01) and Melinda (MacLean) (99)
Esquerra March 23, 2007. Sibling:
Emma, 3.
James Conrad: born to Pete
(02) and Rosie (Holman) (02)
Titterington Oct. 18, 2007.
Sibling: Daphne, 2.
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Jack Henry: born to John (02)
and Jayne (Richter) (02) Bazzell
January 25, 2008.
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Rachael Julieanne: born to
David and Wendy (00) (Rossi)
Tanzer Feb. 3, 2008.
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Finnegan Michael: born to
Shaun and Heidi (Brown) (04)
Kempston Jan. 22, 2008.
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Jordyn Leanne: born to Bryan
(95) and Tami (Monck) (89)
Voshell March 28, 2007.
Sibling: Cameron, 4. Bryan
is a teacher and varsity boys
basketball coach at Heritage
High School. Tami teaches atrisk high school students in an
independent study program.
Kyle Micah: born to Kirk and
Wanda (Jantz) (00) Jensen Feb.
22, 2007.
7 Aria Marie: born to Roscoe (01)
and Colleen Cook Jan. 26, 2008.
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Dashel Dodd: born to Daniel
(00) and Erin (Dodd) (02)
Ekeroth June 23, 2007. Sibling:
Annika, 3.
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Cody Warren: born to Greg
(00) and Cory (Morris) (B.A. 01;
M.A. 06) Marcoux Oct. 6, 2007.
Nolan Luke: born to John and
Michelle (Boyd) (99) McKnelly
Feb. 13, 2008. Siblings: Alex, 17,
and DJ, 15.
12 Jameson David: born to Kevin
and Aimee (Shawcroft) (03)
Archer March 3, 2008.
Rowan Keegan: born to Kevin
(B.A. 90; M.A. 91) and Lisa
(Allison) (pref. 89) McGinnis
Sibling: Brayden, 2.
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Jan. 28, 2008. Siblings: Aiden,
5, and Quincy, 2. Kevin and
Lisa have planted a new church
(Mosaic Church of the Nazarene)
in Florence, Ariz. Kevin is the
lead pastor and also works for
the local community center as
the aquatics director. Kevin
and Lisa are enjoying their new
community, their new church, and
raising their sons.
13 Noah Edward: born to Joel (04)
and Lindsey (Kingsbury) (05)
Ryan March 4, 2008.
Lucie Love: born to Chad (03)
and Jamie (Davis) (03) Salsbury
March 6, 2008. Chad and Jamie
moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where
Chad owns CRS Orthodontic
Laboratory.
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Brody Allen: born to Randy and
Jordan (Bredholt) (00) Schriver
April 14, 2008. Siblings: Lucas, 3,
and Aurora, 18 months.
Jonathan Thomas: born to
Thomas and Leighann (DeWaard)
(03) Odenbaugh April 18, 2008.
Thomas is working in construction
sales, and Leighann is teaching
Kindergarten.
April 29, 2008. Sibling: Marcus, 4.
James is the manager of e-mail
production for World Vision. They
live in Federal Way, Wash.
11. Trent is a solution manager for
Microsoft Corporation. Shelley is
enjoying being a stay-at-home mom.
Isaiah: born to Pablo (04) and
Janice (Bell) (03) Vargas April
30, 2008. Siblings: Ethan, 4, and
Sara, 3.
Gabriel Joshua & Joy Danielle
(twins): born to Joshua and Nancy
(Cuthill) (02) Penwell May 16,
2008. Sibling: Noel, 2.
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Elsa Jane: born to Adam and
Kristina (Knudsen) (99) Mace
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10, 2008. Siblings: Devon and
Donte (twins), 5.
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and Cara (Culler) (00) Cerecerez
May 22, 2008. Mark and Cara
married in 2007.
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Jack Joseph: born to Joshua
(05) and Laura (Eaton) (05) Darby
May 11, 2008.
Levi Jon: born to Todd (04) and
Kara (Ringer) (05) Goldsworthy
May 25, 2008. Sibling: Jacob, 2.
Benjamin David: born to James
and Lori (Parks) (93) Lamb May
12, 2008. Sibling: Rachel, 4.
Lori is a stay-at-home mom, and
Griffin Emmet & Paige Elizabeth
(twins): born to Trent (92) and
Shelley Theel May 29, 2008.
Siblings: Taylor, 13, and Tanner,
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Destiny: born to Kirby and
Easton Dee: born to Ed (98) and
Mandy (Whiteside) (98) Garrett
April 18, 2008. Siblings: Madelyn,
7, Eddie, 6, and Mackenzie, 1. Ed
is the director of athletics for San
Diego Christian College. Mandy is a
stay-at-home mom.
Maude (Best) (01) Dabney May
Amelia Lynn: born to Jason
and Cyndi (Gross) (93) Hill April
28, 2008. Siblings: Josh, 6, and
Simon, 5.
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Neese June 5, 2008. Siblings:
Meran, 6, and Jameson, 3. Jason
is completing his M.A. in theology
and his marriage, family, and child
counselor credential at Mennonite
Biblical Seminary in Fresno, Calif.
Rayne: born to Scott and Maki
(Shimokawara) (00) Williams
June 14, 2008.
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Sutton Willem: born to Jason
(98) and Britton (Lozano) (97)
Joseph Daniel: born to David
(90) and Linda Clegg Feb. 5, 2008.
Siblings: Benjamin, 9, and Rachel, 5.
CRAIG SLIKE: “THE MOLE”
Every few years, Craig Slike (00)
steps out on a limb and does
something adventurous. But until
recently, none of his adventures
were on network television.
This summer, Craig appeared
on ABC’s “The Mole,” a spythemed reality TV show that
has everyone guessing which
contestant the producers have
secretly hired to work against the
others. Before
the show
began taping
the season’s
10 episodes,
producers
met with each
of the 12
contestants to
ask them how
they would
behave as the mole. They liked
Craig’s strategy. He accepted
their offer to play the mole,
forfeiting a chance at the prize
money but earning a guaranteed
important role in the show, as
well as an undisclosed salary.
As the mole, Craig worked with
the producers to receive secret
instructions and to keep the
others fooled. Craig kept his
saboteur role hidden by simply
being himself.
a waterfall and bungee jumped
off a bridge.
“The only thing I lied about
was whether or not I was the
mole, and even then I preferred
misdirection to lies,” said Craig.
“I was stretched and grew in ways
that I didn’t know I needed to,”
he said.
The other contestants saw
Craig as genuine, friendly, and
funny. Since they liked and
respected him so much, few
suspected his secret.
Besides making some new
friends, Craig’s favorite part
was the challenge. He is
proud of finishing a hike up a
mountain in freezing weather,
even though it landed him in
an ambulance. And he wasn’t
quite aware of his fear of
heights until he plummeted off
Craig took another leap in his life
to be on the show. He had to quit
his graphic design job in order to
spend two months taping the show
in South America. Craig’s newest
adventure is as an entrepreneur.
Since returning, he has been
working with Joel Kordyak (02)
to build a full-service advertising
agency called The Agency San
Diego. Craig created The Agency
five years ago as a part-time
project for charity. Now he’s using
the same tenacity and people
skills he did on “The Mole” to grow
it into a successful business.
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BIRTHS
ALUMNEWS
MAR R IAGES
IN MEMORIAM
Robert Copeland Hughes
(pref. 43) passed away Dec. 10,
2007. He met his wife Wanda
(Jones) (pref. 43) while attending
Pasadena College. They cofounded KUBB Country radio,
which began broadcasting in
1977. He loved fellowship with
members of his church and was
the music director for the Merced
and, later, the Atwater Church of
the Nazarene. Robert was an avid
airplane pilot and a member of the
Land Improvement Contractors of
America (LICA). He is survived by
his sons, Charles and Jeff; sister,
Anna (Hughes) (45) Wardrobe;
four grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Charles Means Crouch (38)
passed away June 1, 2008. He
was in the Calif. National Guard
for 26 years and the Calif. State
Military Reserve. He received
a bronze star during WWII and
retired from military service
in 1975 as a Lt. Colonel. Rev.
Crouch was active on the Central
Calif. District and served as
district secretary, district chairman
of Sunday school ministries, and
children’s camp director and
chaplain. His ministry and kind
heart touched many lives. He is
survived by his wife, Florence H.
(Crossley) (38); three daughters,
Evelyn (Crouch) (61) Ovando,
Esther (Crouch) (68) Sluder,
and Margaret (Crouch) (70)
VanDerworp; seven grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; and
brother, Bob Crouch.
Annie (Scharer) (Morrison)
(31) Arms passed away June
29, 2008, at the age of 98. She
received her B.A. degree from
Pasadena College and later
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earned a master’s degree from
USC. Annie married Monroe
Scott Arms in 1954. In 1984,
Arms Hall at Pasadena 1st
Church of the Nazarene was
dedicated to Monroe and Annie.
Monroe passed away in 1985.
Annie was organizational chair
and first president of Pasadena
College/PLNU Women’s
Auxiliary 1967-71 and served
on the executive committee until
1984. She is survived by her
son, Rockwell Scharer, Jr.; two
stepdaughters, Wilma Clark and
Rosalie Judd; one stepson, Willis
Arms; 10 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Roy A. Bevan (50) passed away
May 11, 2008. Chaplain Bevan
was Captain, Chaplain Corps,
United States Navy (Ret.). He was
an active member of the Largo
Wesleyan Church. Roy earned
his B.A. from Pasadena College
and his B.D. from Nazarene
Theological Seminary in Kansas
City, Mo. He received the Alumni
Association’s Distinguished
Achievement Award in 1976. His
wife, Lucie, passed away in 2004.
He is survived by his daughter,
Shirley Utterback; sons, John and
James Bevan; four grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
Tod (90) & Stephanie (Coleman)
(pref. 90) McFarland lost their
lives in a car accident July 3,
2008. The couple married in 1994
after meeting at Point Loma. They
were loving parents to their three
children Ian, 5, Lauren, 3, and
Luke, 2. Tod was a fervent rock
climber, surfer, skateboarder,
fly-fisherman, gourmet cook,
and lover of life. He scaled Mt.
Shasta, journeyed to Mammoth
often to snowboard, and loved
camping with his family. Tod
completed his master’s degree
in physical therapy at the Univ.
of the Pacific. Stephanie was
an assistant branch manager
at Washington Mutual Bank.
The most important goal in her
life, which she accomplished,
was to set a firm foundation for
her family. She shared Tod’s
enthusiasm and joined him and
the kids on their adventures.
Stephanie had a deep love for her
friends and family. Stephanie and
Tod are survived by their three
children, Stephanie’s mother and
father, Tom and Cheryl Coleman;
sisters, Christina, Melissa, and
Sarah, and their families; and
Tod’s mother, Violet McFarland;
and brother, Shjon McFarland
(91). The families of Tod and
Stephanie would like to thank the
PLNU alumni for your love and
support. To provide assistance
for Tod and Stephanie’s children,
the McFarland Memorial Fund
has been established through
Washington Mutual Bank.
Frank A. Clouse (53) passed
away July 16, 2008. For the past
three years, he bravely battled
cancer. He gave his heart and life
to the Lord and walked faithfully
as a man of God throughout
his life. He stayed true. Frank
married his Pasadena College
sweetheart and love of his life,
Leah Jean (Wild) (pref. 55) in
1954. Frank and Leah spent
the majority of their married life
in northern Calif. Frank was a
minister in the Church of the
Nazarene for eight years. He
had a particular love for the
outdoors and spent many hours
camping, backpacking, golfing,
and gardening. In his last days,
he enjoyed watching his boys
work on an ongoing gardening
project that he had started, but
was unable to complete. These
concluding days were filled with
love, stories, hugs, and memories
of good times. Frank is survived
by Leah; sister, Billie Pearl
Clouse Brewer; three children,
David (79), Daniel (pref. 80),
and Patricia Friesen; and four
grandchildren, Joshua Friesen,
Bethany Friesen (05), Matthew
Clouse, and Michael Clouse (08).
Ralph Benjamin Steelhead (52)
passed away June 29,2008. Ben
grew up in Santa Barbara, Calif.,
where he developed his love for
the ocean. In high school, he
was recruited to play running
back at the Univ. of Idaho. After
completing his service in the
Navy, Ben attended Pasadena
College. There he met the love of
his life, Phyllis (McDowell) (pref.
66). Soon after they married,
Ben took his first teaching job in
Fresno, Calif. Along with teaching
and coaching, he went on to
receive his master’s from USC.
Ben won many body building
titles, including “Mr. Pacific
Coast over 40.” Soon after his
retirement, Ben received the
Salvation Army “Others” Award
for his service and dedication
to his community. He devoted
much time to the Bill Blass Prison
Ministries and led over a hundred
inmates to Christ. He is survived
by his son, Ben (76); daughter
and son-in-law, Susan and Dan;
and three grandchildren.
WILLO MAY BERESFORD
Willo May Beresford made
beautiful music in the
Pasadena and Point Loma
community for almost 60 years
until her passing on July 9
at the age of 91. She began
her college teaching career
at her alma mater, Bethany
Peniel College (now Southern
Nazarene University), even
before receiving a master’s
degree at Oklahoma University.
In 1948, she and her husband,
Dan, moved to Pasadena
and began a long relationship
with PLNU. When the college
moved in 1973, Willo May
and her family had already
lived in the L.A. region for
20 years; nonetheless, they
made the move to San Diego.
Willo May retired in 1992 but
remained active in the campus
community and at San Diego
First Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to her long career
as a professor, she taught
private lessons and led
worship. She first played the
piano in church at age 12 and
continued to serve as a church
pianist or organist for worship
services, weddings, and
funerals right up to the weeks
preceding her death.
Announcing the news of Willo
May’s passing, President
Brower said, “The music she
generated through her gifts
was equaled by her influence
upon students, the church, and
friends.” She was loved and
appreciated for her genuine
kindness, her smile, wit, and
constancy. God has used her
life as a testimony of faithful
Kingdom service. Undoubtedly,
this witness has touched the
lives of thousands as they
have had the pleasure of
knowing her, making music
with her, and worshipping
together over the years.
Beryl Pagan, student, friend,
and neighbor of Willo May,
said, “She just loved being with
her friends – and her students
were her friends. She loved
keeping in contact with them,
treasured every card and letter,
and prayed continually and
without ceasing for them as
they came to mind.”
March 7 - 15, 2009
Join us
and former chaplain Reuben Welch next
spring on an adventure through Florence, Venice, and Rome!
View itinerary and cost estimates at
www.pointloma.edu/Italy
Limited space available.
Priced with and without airfare, double or single occupancy.
Reply soon to alumassist@pointloma.edu
or call (800) 478-5662.
Willo May is survived by her
son, Kenneth, and his wife,
Marti; her son, Keith, and his
wife, Lynne; six grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be
made to the Dan Beresford Work
and Witness Fund or the Willo
May Organ Fund at San Diego
First Church of the Nazarene
or the PLNU Beresford Piano
Scholarship Fund.
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