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Honoring Lloyd Wyman and John Todorovich
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lder Lloyd Wyman and Elder John Todorovich were well known in the Pacific Union both for their long and effective ministries and for their lifelong friendship. They were the same age, with birthdays only four days apart, and they passed away just two months apart. They worked together in ministry many times over the years and held a deep respect for each other. C. Lloyd Wyman passed peacefully into his rest on January 16, 2022, at age 93. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Sandy; son, Scott; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Lloyd was born in Burma in 1928 to missionary parents, the youngest of four children. Except for a furlough trip to America when he was nine, Lloyd spent his first 13 years in Burma or at Vincent Hill School in northern India. During the early years of World War II, following his parents escape from Burma, the family returned to America where Lloyd and his siblings finished their education. In 1949, prior to graduating from Walla Walla college with his degree in theology, Lloyd and Donna Spillman were married. His 60 years in gospel ministry started with pastoring and singing evangelism in the North Pacific Union. His rich tenor voice and his passion for conveying the love of God through music impacted many lives throughout his ministry. Lloyd and Donna often sang duets together. In 1960, Lloyd and Donna, with their two children, moved to the Pacific Union Conference where Lloyd pastored the Hollywood, Azure Hills,
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White Memorial, and Central Oahu churches before serving for many years as Ministerial Secretary for the Pacific Union. Lloyd retired at age 81. Lloyd rarely repeated a sermon; he loved to create fresh insights and bring in current world events. He was a master of Bible stories and brought them to life with practical application to daily living. His greatest joy was sharing a pathway to knowing Jesus personally. Lloyd had a great sense of humor, was the first to say “I’m sorry,” and practiced daily kindness to all. Even in his Alzheimer’s at the close of his life, he thanked his caregivers, expressed his affection for his family, and prayed meaningful prayers. Lloyd went to his rest looking forward to the heavenly eternity he preached about throughout his ministry. John Todorovich passed away on November 4, 2021, in Loma Linda, California. Lovingly known as Elder “T” to many, he faithfully served God in his ministry for nearly 40 years. He made a lasting impression on those he met as he shared his kindness and compassion. He was cherished and beloved by many. John was born in 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington, and was the youngest of ten children. He graduated from Walla Walla College in 1955 and began his ministry in Oregon. He spent most of his ministry pastoring in the Southern California and Oregon Conferences. He received and answered the call to become Vice President of the Oregon Conference in 1981. He returned to Southern California in 1989 to pastor again at the Camarillo church. In 1992 he returned
