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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Thu, 2 May 2024 20:57:00 +0000 Thu, 2 May 2024 20:57:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Celebration of Life for Ivan T. Blazen http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64825 <p> A celebration of Ivan T. Blazen's life will take place this coming Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. PST/5 p.m. EST in the Loma Linda University Church. The service will be livestreamed at <a href="https://www.lluc.org">lluc.org</a>.</p> <p> In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://vault.andrews.edu/vault/app/pages/advancement/login/development">Daniel Augsburger Endowed Scholarship Fund</a> at Andrews University or to the <a href="https://giving.lluh.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1581&mfc_pref=T&1581.donation=form1">Loma Linda University School of Religion</a>. </p> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:41:07 +0000 Death of Malcolm Everett Hutchinson http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64764 <p> Hutchinson was born in Claremont, NH to the late Malcolm Everett Hutchinson Sr. and Ruby Esther Woodard Hutchinson. He passed away in Wewoka, OK</p> <p> He was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Academy, Atlantic Union College (BA in theology) and Andrews University, where he received a EdD in educational instruction.</p> <p> He was proceeded in death by his son, Daniel John Asa Hutchinson (Oct. 20, 1985–Aug. 8, 2023).</p> <p> He is survived by his wife, Nada Gaye Kaiser Hutchinson, son, Samuell Malcolm, and his family, Laura Lee Sluiter Hutchinson, grandsons Tyler, Ajay and Tony, and granddaughter Abbygayle. He is also survived by his mother, Ruby Hutchinson, brother Everett, and three sisters—Diane Pollard, Connie Goodchild and Gwen Fisher.</p> <p> Mick (Malcolm) pastored churches in Maine, Vermont and Illinois and then served as an educational administrator at Pine Tree Academy, Blue Mountain Academy, Bakersfield Adventist Academy, Richmond Academy and Highland View Academy. He also worked as facilities director at Affiliated Computer Services in Lexington, KY. He traveled extensively to many countries as he led mission trips to build churches, schools, an orphanage and call centers.</p> <p> Retirement never stopped his involvement with youth. He kept in touch with many of his former students and added new young friends with his sage advice, care and willingness to listen. He volunteered at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center, doing everything from washing dishes to clearing land. He loved people and loved teaching—especially history. He built three churches—Barre, VT; Alton, IL and Collinsville, IL. The people he was able to lead to Christ became lifelong friends, and he was most proud of them.</p> <p> His favorite things to do included traveling, gardening, cutting down trees for firewood, cats, birds and art. He taught Bible, American and World History, and art appreciation. He was an energetic principal and was always "on the kids side."</p> <p> He would want to be remembered as a God-fearing and loving husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.</p> <p> A memorial service will be held on Feb. 18, 2024 at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center at 11 a.m. Reception will follow at the same location. The internment service will be in Vermont. Date and time to be announced later.<br /> <br /> Read Hutchinson's full obituary <a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/malcolm-hutchinson-obituary?id=54250368">here</a>.</p> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:37:09 +0000 Death of Donna Mae Wheeker http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64759 <p> Donna Mae (Winslow) Wheeker, 101, died on Christmas day, Dec. 25, 2023, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation in Flat Rock, North Carolina.</p> <p> Donna was born on Jan. 9, 1922 in Imlay City, Michigan to Roy E. and Myrtle Winslow and spent much of her life in that little city. In 1942, she married the love of her life, George Lynn Wheeker, whom she had known since they were little children together.</p> <p> After high school, she attended County Normal School and taught for several years in one-room school houses, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After teaching for many years at public schools in Imlay City and Dryden, Michigan, she went back to school herself and earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of Michigan.</p> <p> In 1970, she and George moved to Downers Grove, Illinois, where she reorganized the nursing library at Hinsdale College. Subsequently, they relocated to Berrien Springs, Michigan, and she worked as librarian at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, on the campus of Andrews University, for several years. Later, she became librarian at Andrews Academy, where she served for 19 years. She and George were members of the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs for many years.</p> <p> In 1992, after she retired, they moved to the Fletcher Park Inn, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she became librarian for that retirement community. When George was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, they moved back to Berrien Springs to be closer to family. After George’s death in 2009, Donna moved back to the Fletcher Park community where she lived and thrived, even walking up to two miles a day! Then, in September, her health took a turn for the worse and she was moved to the rehab center where she lived until her death in December.</p> <p> She is survived by a daughter, Sallie (Vernon) Alger and two sons—Larry (Shirley) Wheeker of Coos Bay, Oregon and Brian Wheeker, of Kettering, Ohio. Other survivors include five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.</p> <p> George preceded her in death, as well as a brother and sister, and a son, James Lee, who died while serving as a student missionary in Ethiopia, Africa.  Also preceding her in death was a beloved daughter-in-law, Carolyn (Brian) Wheeker.</p> <p> Cremation has taken place and she sleeps until she is awakened by Jesus at the great resurrection morning.  A memorial service may take place at a later date.</p> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:31:15 +0000 Death of Donald H. Rhoads http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64732 <p> Don was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to James and Mary Rhoads on Sept. 17, 1937. He was the youngest of three sons, Berton and Gayle being his older brothers. His father, a pastor and denominational worker, moved the family several times, including stops in South Dakota and Minnesota. Don’s formative years were spent in Texas, first in Forth Worth and then in Keene. </p> <p> After completing his studies at Southwestern Junior College, Don enrolled at Emmanuel Missionary College, where his primary focus of study was mathematics. There, he met his future wife, Jean Schlunt from Drayton Plains, MI. They both graduated from EMC in 1958 and were married shortly thereafter on June 15. Don was accepted into a PhD program at Rice University but completed only an MA, which he received in 1961. He went on to earn his PhD at the University of Michigan in 1968. </p> <p> In 1963, Jean had their first baby, Karl (AU ’86). Anne-Marie followed in 1965 and Jill in 1968.</p> <p> In 1962, Don started teaching at Andrews University and continued in that role until 1972, when he took a one-year leave of absence. That one year turned into 26. Don and Jean moved the family to Bloomington, Indiana, to start a “hi-fi” store, Alan Audio. In addition, to starting a new business, Don built a house on land a few miles north of Bloomington, in a rural area called Modesto. The business had its ups and downs, and Don finally sold it in 1986. </p> <p> In 1987-88, Don built another house, this one for his parents. In 1992, he added a major addition to his own house. For the next few years, he kept busy in various endeavors including consulting for noise abatement and trying his hand at writing a novel, which he never finished. When a job in the Department of Mathematics at Andrews University opened up in 1998, Don applied for his old job and got it back. In 2000, Don became chair of the department and remained in that role until he retired in 2006.</p> <p> After retirement, Don busied himself with finishing <em>Euclidean Geometry and its Subgeometries,</em> a book started by his mentors at Andrews, Ed Specht and Harold Jones. Don and Keith Calkins worked together on editing it, and it was published in 2015. </p> <p> In 2018, shortly after their 60th wedding anniversary, his beloved Jean fell ill and died of liver cancer in November of that year.  Don’s life was never really the same. Late in life, he referred to this time as the “empty years.” The COVID pandemic did not help. In 2022, he, too, was diagnosed with cancer, acute myeloid leukemia. He took the chemo and with the single-mindedness that characterized so much of his life. He put one foot in front of another for 14 months. In mid-November 2023, after the doctors told him there was nothing else they could do, he went on hospice and passed away a month later on December 16, in his own bed, in the house he had built 50 years before. </p> <p> He is survived by his three children, five grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.</p> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:54:55 +0000 Death of Herman L. Kibble http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64702 <div> Herman Loris Kibble died on December 27 in Pasadena, California, United States. He was 92.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <div> In 1947, 15-year-old Kibble graduated from Shiloh Academy in Chicago and, after turning 16, began studying at Emmanuel Missionary College, now Andrews University. His freshman year, he won first place in an oratorical contest. Kibble took this as a sign that he should enter the ministry in the footsteps of his father and maternal grandfather.</div> <div>  </div> <div> He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1952. Kibble would later complete two master’s degrees from the same university and a doctorate from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <div> In 1957, Kibble was ordained and began pastoring the Philadelphian Seventh-day Adventist Church in Long Beach, California. In 1964, he was transferred to the Sunset Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pasadena, California, and led them in building the Altadena Seventh-day Adventist Church.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Kibble decided to shift his career in 1969 and began officer’s training to become a U.S. Navy chaplain. He served in the Navy for 23 years in a variety of duty stations, including two tours in Vietnam (once during the war, and once during the evacuation) and in the Persian Gulf and Antarctica.</div> <div>  </div> <div> He received many military awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), Vietnam Gallantry Cross (Civil Actions Medal), and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation ribbon. While in Vietnam, he risked his life to hold prayer services with service members in the Mekong Delta. This so impressed one of the young service members that he also decided to become a Navy chaplain.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Kibble was the first Seventh-day Adventist to serve as head chaplain for an entire U.S. Navy carrier battle group. He shares with Richard Stenbakken the distinction of being the first Adventist chaplains to be promoted to rank O-6 (second highest rank) in the military.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <div> Herman died in his home at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Harvey Kibble Jr.; Marie Robinson; and Alvin Kibble. He is survived by his wife, Marquita; three children and their spouses: Kevin Kibble (Gennevieve), Kraig Kibble (Holly), and Kimberlee Harvey (Edward); four grandchildren, and two siblings: W. Harold Kibble and Ann Beckett.</div> <div>  </div> </div> <div> <div>  </div> <div> Read Kibble's full obituary <a href="https://adventistreview.org/obituary/herman-l-kibble-pioneer-seventh-day-adventist-chaplain-dies-at-92/">here</a>. </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:50:54 +0000 Death of Nadine Dower http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64684 <p> Nadine Adele (Platner) Dower passed away on Jan. 5, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 79 (6 hours short of her 80th birthday). Born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, Nadine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.</p> <p> Nadine was a happy and hospitable person who found joy in helping others. She had a passion for art and graphic design, which led her to start her own design firm called Dower Power. Throughout her career, she worked at various institutions including the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Maryland; Andrews University's music department and University Press; and the Lake Union and North Pacific Union Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Nadine also volunteered for Your Story Hour and actively participated in numerous ministries. She was deeply committed to her faith and actively involved in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Nadine worshipped at the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Orchards Church in Vancouver, Washington, and the Walla Walla University Church in Walla Walla, Washington.</p> <p> Nadine cherished her family and is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Dower. She leaves behind her daughter, Mona Dower Sarcona (Joe), and her grandchildren, Matthew and Nina Sarcona. Nadine is also survived by her son, James Dower (Noel Chaves), and her granddaughter, Paloma Chaves-Dower. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Adele Platner, as well as her brothers, Wally, Elwyn and Leroy Platner.</p> <p> In her free time, Nadine enjoyed reading, scrapbooking and volunteering. Her creativity and passion for the arts shone through her hobbies.</p> <p> A memorial service to celebrate Nadine's life will be held on March 16, 2024, at the Walla Walla University Church in College Place, Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to FoundationONE, which supports Upper Columbia Academy. Contributions can be made at <a href="http://www.foundationoneuca.org">www.foundationoneuca.org</a>.</p> <p> Nadine Adele Dower will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her kind spirit, artistic talents, and dedication to her faith and family will be long remembered. Her family and friends look for the day of Christ's second coming when she will rise to meet us all again.</p> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:24:45 +0000 Celebration of Life for Gregory Rosenthal http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64631 <p> A celebration of Greg Rosenthal’s life will be this Sabbath, Jan. 13, 2024. Visitation begins at 2:30 p.m. with the service following at 4:00 p.m. at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel in St. Joseph, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Corewell Health Caring Circle or to the Andrews University Annual Fund.</p> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:40:59 +0000 Death of Alice Robertson Voorheis http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64674 <div> Alice Robertson Voorheis, age 97, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born Alice Genevieve Smith, in Brooklyn, NY on September 11, 1926.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Alice earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southern Missionary College and a master’s degree in educational leadership with an emphasis in the teaching of reading from Andrews University. She taught in several elementary schools before becoming Dean of Girls at Mount Pisgah Academy in Candler, NC, she then served as associate superintendent of education for the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. She retired as superintendent of education and director of communication for the Gulf-States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in 1991. Being dedicated to education, she was a life-long learner with a passion for knowledge and the value that it brings to life.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Read Voorheis’s full obituary <a href="https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/1/9/480804/Alice-Robertson-Voorheis.aspx">here</a>. </div> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:46:27 +0000