IN MEMORY
Berdaline (Gerig ’50) Cleveland, age 96, of Spring Arbor, Michigan, died March 31, 2021. An accomplished musician, she played organ and piano in the Free Methodist churches where she and husband, Don, served. Retired schoolteacher Anne (Davis ’52) Billings, age 89, of Avon, Indiana, died April 11, 2021. She spent the last 15 years of her 30-year teaching career at Stephen Decatur Elementary in Indianapolis. Ruby (Erickson ’52) Henry, age 92, of Riverside, California, passed away November 8, 2020. She served as a registered nurse. Rev. Clancy Thompson ’52 died May 11, 2021. A Free Methodist pastor and onetime missionary to Brazil, he also served with Free Methodist Missions as area director for Latin America and later as global director. Rev. Richard Adomatis ’54, died August 12, 2020. An entrepreneur, he started and managed multiple businesses related to the real estate industry. He volunteered with many community groups and causes including chaplaincy at state prisons. Don Rupert ’54, age 86, of Ridge Manor, Florida, died June 27, 2021. The Goodyear retiree loved gospel music and maintained a database of the genre that others (including artists) consulted often. His wife, Jackie (Penrod ’54), survives. Retired schoolteacher Laurel (Peterson ’56) Schwartz, age 86, of Wadena, Minnesota, died January 17, 2021. She loved traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Shelby Young ’56, age 87, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away July 22, 2021. His long retail career included serving as president of Allied Radio and creating Playback, Inc., which operated 73 stores in the Midwest. He also owned and operated YES (Your Electronic Store) before retiring. Donald Jones ’57, of O’Fallon, Illinois, died May 31, 2021. A Korean-era veteran of the U.S. Army, he taught high school, coached, and served as a school administrator. Former schoolteacher Marjorie (Applegate ’59) Mowry-Rice, age 86, of Sherwood, Michigan, died June 25, 2021. She enjoyed interacting with people and spent some of her retirement as hostess at a bed and breakfast inn. She loved faith and family. Retired pediatrician Dr. Dave Dawdy ’62, passed away June 25, 2021. A U.S. Army veteran, he practiced 40 years with Associated Pediatrics in Westerville and Columbus, Ohio, retiring in 2013. His wife, Jan (Finke ’63), survives. Retired industrial hygienist Ray Hickey ’62, age 92, from Hanging Dog, North Carolina, died June 15, 2021. He served as a U.S. Army medic in Japan after World War II. Former schoolteacher Dennis Frazier ’64, of Jerseyville, Illinois, died July 10, 2021. He also coached football and track, and ran a tax business for more than 40 years. He loved people. Norman Schloeman ’64, age 79, of Wright City, Missouri, passed away June 22, 2021. He served as an accounting manager for 23 years and farmed part time for most of his life. Paul Dresser ’69, age 75, of Flushing, Michigan, died July 21, 2021. He previously served as a teacher, coach, and driver’s training instructor for the
Carman-Ainsworth School district. He held membership in the United Soccer Coaches Association for more than 40 years. Retired schoolteacher Jaynece (Blankenship ’67) Dothager, age 94, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away June 20, 2021. She started teaching at age 19 in a one-room schoolhouse and taught throughout the Vandalia (Illinois) school district until retirement. Wayne Hudson ’76 of Hillsboro, Oregon, died July 20, 2021. He worked with Intel Corporation as an electrical technician and later as a test engineer before retiring in 2008. Lifelong farmer Rick Payne ’77, age 65, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away July 3, 2021. He worked as transportation director for the local school district and then worked for Caterpillar. He served on the local school board as well. His wife Cheryl (Gurley ’78) survives. Nicole “Nikki” Rankin ’98, age 46, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away May 22, 2021. She worked in data control as an analyst with Johnson County Special Services. Teacher Kelly Hall MA ’10, age 59, of Greenfield, Illinois, died March 6, 2021. She served as a middle school reading specialist and thoroughly enjoyed helping students succeed. Former GU professor Rev. James Stuart, age 84, passed away May 29, 2021, in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The theologian touched many lives through his work as a teacher, lecturer, community organizer, chaplain, minister, and friend. This list includes notifications received from 5/13/21 to 8/6/21.
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ALUMNI IN MEMORY
Louise (Vore ’47) Snyder, age 95, of Hammond, Indiana, died May 16, 2021. She and her husband, Al, served as medical missionaries. Family and friends remember her as a musician, athlete, artist, and teacher.
