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Memoirs — 2003
HAROLD SAMUEL BAKER
August 2, 1908 - December 6, 2002
BAKER, DR. HAROLD SAMUEL, (NEBRASKA; FL, 1937) NEB; 37 VALLEY ELK CITY, 41 MULLEN
WHITMAN, 43 MULLEN, 46 BASSETT NEWPORT, 51 CAL-NEV; FIVE POINTS, 53 LAKEPORT, 53 NRA, CP; 55 BELLFLOWER, 64 NRA, 72, Disc., 74 RETIRED
Born in Fairview, KN, Harold spent his early years as a farm boy at the
Fairview Baptist Church. His early education was a one-room school a mile
from their home, graduating with honors from Hiawatha High School. He
excelled in public speaking and won a medal as a member of the debating
team. Harold never completed college or seminary, but received his Ph.D. in
Psychology from California Western University at the age of 62. His most
recent accomplishment, at the age of 93, assisted by his granddaughter, Carrie
Washburn, was the publishing of his memoirs, "Just A Man In Preacher's
Clothing. One Man's Journey To Share His Faith."
In 1929, Harold was employed with the Weeping Water (NE) Republican
Newspaper, writing many articles for the paper as well as freelance work for
the Omaha World Herald, Lincoln Star Journal and special work for the
Associated & United Presses. Harold met and married Mary Gertrude Wright
Miller on June 19, 1930. Often paid with chickens, eggs and produce, one Thanksgiving in Valley, NE, all they
had to eat was stewed tomatoes.
Dr. Baker became involved with the Methodist Episcopal Church, becoming Sunday School Superintendent.
Mary was a Mennonite so he became a lay preacher of that denomination. In November, 1936, Harold returned
to the Methodist church, preaching his first sermon on January 4, 1937. He went to Mullen, NE for 5 wonderful
years also becoming County Assistance Director and Child Welfare worker for Hooker and Grant counties.
Using his car, he became ambulance driver whenever necessary and they instigated a Sunday School by mail
program which received publicity and notoriety. God's Herd Calf Sale program is still in use as well.
In 1946, Harold built a new sanctuary in Hasset, NE and several "country children" made their home with
the Bakers during the school year. He became county Relief Chairman during the blizzard of 1949 and assisted
with rescues. Dr. Baker was the founding pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Bellflower, which he
and Mary established in June '55 at the former site of the Chapel of the Wedding Bells. They built the current
church in'57, pastoring for 11 years. Dr. Baker established the former Community Church in Bellflower, closed
in '68. As Chaplain at Dominguez Valley Hospital, he was appointed as Head of the Pastoral Care Department,
where he stayed until 1973.
His first high school interview was with William Jennings Bryant. He photographed Presidents Roosevelt
& Eisenhower & Reps. Doyle & Del Claussen of CA. Dr. Baker was in the Kiwanis Club; Lions Club; Masonic
Fraternity for over 50 years; Al Malaikah Shrine holding the Degree of the Royal; Bellflower Chamber of
Commerce; Board of Directors of the YMCA; dedication minister of the Los Cerritos Municipal Court; installing
minister for the first City Council, Bellflower; Chaplain of Bellflower City Hospital.
In 1979, Harold married Harriet Carling, serving as Assoc. Pastor of the Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church. Upon
Harriet's death in 2000, Dr. Baker moved to the Newport Beach Plaza Retirement Community, serving as
Chaplain. Harold & Mary had 3 children: Hal, Jean Gardner and Cliff; a stepson, Dick Carling; 16 grandchildren,
22 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was a loving, supportive father, putting up with lots
of distractions when writing but always supportive, win or lose and singing praises.
Harold loved to tell jokes, never shy about doing so. He witnessed to thousands, didn't have to be the star,
didn't care about financial success, becoming a very rich man spiritually by following his dreams.
MEMOIRS — 2003
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JOHN R. DUVALL
August 20, 1921 - February 16, 2003
Duvall, John R.: C-P 86 READMiTTEDfl[457.459) R'o. fl[ 453.2c)
John R. Duvall was born on August 20, 1921 to Phillip and Elizabeth
Duvall. John accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as a boy of eight. He ;
was baptized, joined and faithfully attended Immanuel Baptist Church in
Pasadena, CA. While still in high school, he felt the call of God to Christian
ministry and, at graduation, enrolled at the Bible Theological Seminary of Los
Angeles (also known as B1OLA).
In 1941, Immanuel Baptist Church granted him a license to preach and he
became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Port Hueneme, CA. In 1943, at
the recommendation of his home church, the Foothill Assn. Of the American
Baptist Churches ordained Pastor Duvall who was only 21. In September 1943,
John married his first wife, Ruth Vernon.
After serving the Port Hueneme Church for 4 years, Pastor John moved
to Spokane, WA to attend Whitworth College. While there, he was invited by
the Evangelical United Brethren Church to be an interim pastor of the Lloyd
Memorial Church. What he had expected to be a temporary ministry turned out to be a total of 23 years of
service. During this time, he served 3 other EUB churches: one in Walla Walla, WA, then the Palms Church of
LA, CA, where he served 11 years and, under his leadership, a new sanctuary and complete educational unit were
built; and, the Covenant Church of Pomona, CA, where he served for 7 years.
In 1967, when EUB merged with the Methodist Church to form the United Methodist Church, Pastor
Duvall accepted a call from his home church, where he served for the next 7 years. During this time, he lost his
wife Ruth to cancer in 1970, after about 26 years of marriage. But, it was also there in Pasadena that he met
Shirley Carnell, who had lost her first husband, Dr. Edward John Carnell in 1968. John and Shirley were married
on January 31, 1971.
John then served pastorates at the Memorial Conservative Baptist Church in Fresno, CA and at Bethel
Baptist Church of Novato, CA. Even after retiring in 1986, he served as an interim pastor at a total of 8 churches
from 1987-1996, also ministering to missionaries in India, Pakistan and Egypt in September and October, 1988.
At his retirement service at age 65, Pastor John shared the following testimony:
'Throughout my entire ministry, I have sought to exalt Jesus Christ rather than myself. I have purposed to
be a strong Biblical preacher, and a faithful teacher of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. It has also been a
special joy in my life to lead people to a personal knowledge of Christ in a one-to-one ministry. In every step of
my life, I have prayerfully sought to find the will of God in each decision and the marvel of God's leading in my
life is very evident.'
In his over 45 years of ministry, Pastor John led more than 200 people to a personal saving knowledge of
Jesus Christ by personal witness, he baptized several hundred people and he influenced and blessed thousands
by preaching and teaching every Sunday for over 45 years. He performed 215 weddings and conducted 282
funerals.
His life was Philippians 1:20 - "/ eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have
sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. "
John loved the High Sierras of CA, especially June Lake, where he vacationed and hiked and fished for
over 40 years. He instilled a love for the beauty of God's creation and for the Lord in his family and friends. John
is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons by his first marriage: John Bruce Duvall (and wife Jeanine) and Mark
Vernon Duvall (and wife Sue); two step-children: Jean Carnell Becker (and husband Warren) and John Paul
Carnell (and wife Carol); seven grandchildren: Joanna Duvall, John Duvall, Paul Duvall, Timothy Becker, Janice
Becker, Sarah Carnell Kerley and David Carnell; and two great- grandchildren: Joshua Kerley and Caleb Kerly.
WARREN & JEAN BECKER
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MEMOIRS — 2003
K. MORGAN EDWARDS
December 6, 1912 - May 12,2003
EDWARDS, KENNETH MORGAN: (T.38; F.40) PHIL.; SC 39 (JAN 1) WILLIAMS; SCA39; 41 (MAR)
ROSEMEAD; 46 GLENDALE, FIRST; 51 (MAY 1) PASADENA: FIRST; 61 PROF. OF HOMILETICS, So. CAL.
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, CLAREMONT; PSW 77; 78 R'o (If 434.3); C-P 85 R'o.
K. Morgan Edwards was born to be a preacher. The seed was planted
early when he was sent to live with his grandfather at the age of three, after
his mother died. His grandfather was a Welsh Congregational Minister in
Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. Morgan was the third of four sons born to
Morgan O. and Helen Edwards. Subsequently his father married Delia Ulsh.
K. Morgan graduated from Lebonan Valley College and earned his
Master of Divinity at Drew Theological Seminary. He pastored his first
church at the age of 19 and paid for his own education by preaching. He met
his wife, Evelyn Sheetz, in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Morgan and Evelyn spent
their honeymoon traveling west to their first parish in Williams, Arizona.
When they pulled up in front of the parsonage, they found that it had not been
painted in 60 years and every other board was missing in the boardwalk
leading to the front door. Their first son, Ken, was born in 1940. In Rosemead,
Morgan did graduate study and later taught part-time at the University of
Southern California School of Religion. His second son, Lynn Harold, was born in 1941.
During World War 11, Morgan opposed the Japanese internment in America with such fervor that he was
offered a one-way trip to Japan by a parishioner. While in Glendale, he received an honorary doctorate from USC
in 1947. Consistent with what he had done in his previous pastorates, he developed a very active sports program
in Glendale, comprised of 17 softball and volleyball teams. Third son, Bruce, was born in Glendale. Consistent
with their habit of having one baby boy in each church they served, Morgan and Evelyn's youngest son, David,
was born in Pasadena. Morgan received his second honorary doctorate degree from the California College of
Medicine in 1955.
When coming west, Morgan brought with him a dream to establish a Methodist Seminary on the west coast.
He worked with Bishop James C. Baker in an effort to actualize the dream. While pastoring in Pasadena, he also
served as the President of the School of Theology Corporation. Fired with enthusiasm, Morgan raised the first
million dollars to establish the seminary.
During the civil rights movement, he introduced legislation at the General Conference to rally around
southern ministers who were being persecuted for supporting African Americans. To him, the highlight of his
preaching career was realized when he was invited to preach at the 1964 General Conference in Pittsburgh. Dan
Thrapp, former religion editor of the Los Angeles Times, said Morgan was ".. .generally recognized as one of the
nation's foremost pulpit figures." That notwithstanding, at Dr. Colwell's persuasion, Morgan left the pastorate to
become the first Professor of Preaching. He served at the School of Theology in Claremont until his retirement
in 1978. He continued his ministry in his retirement, preaching until his voice was silenced by Parkinson's
disease. He endured his "aloneness" caused by the disease with an unbelievably gracious spirit. It was truly a
testimony to his deep-seated faith.
During his prestigious career he was invited to conduct numerous lectureships, published two books Hoping to Be Somebody and More Than Survival, collaborated on others, wrote many articles for religious
journals and periodicals and dabbled in poetry. The K. Morgan Edwards Chair of Preaching was established in
his honor. In his final sermon, Morgan closed emphasizing, "... if you remember nothing more from my ministry,
know that God loves you!"
Morgan is survived by his wife Evelyn, four sons and their wives, seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
THE EDWARDS FAMILY
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CLIFFORD F. FUGATE
September 23, 1908 - January 4, 2003
FUGATE, CLIFF F., (T.37; F.39) TROY; SCA 49 HOLTVTLLE; 53 ALHAMBRA: MARENGO AVE.;
57 COSTA MESA, FIRST; 64 HUNTINGTON PARK; 67 S.D.: TRINITY; 73 BLYTHE; 75 R'o; PSW 77; C-P 85 R'o
Cliff Fugate was born in Ohio City, Ohio on September 23, 1908.
Primary schooling was received in a one-room school house in the country
and a diploma from a high school nearby. Transportation to high school was
a horse and buggy.
In 1925, he entered the Methodist-sponsored Ohio Northern University.
The following summer, his father was suddenly stricken and died. For the
next three years, he operated the farm, making a home for his mother and
younger brother, Howard. He re-entered Ohio Northern University in the
spring of 1930, receiving his A.B. in 1932 and then entered Boston University
School of Theology. Pauline Remagen and he were married in 1933, taking
up their residence in Boston. Together, they strug gled through the Great
Depression to maintain a home and further their education. Cliff received his
Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1935 and a Masters in 1936.
Cliff served many churches in the Adirondack Mountains and Green
Mountains of Vermont. During these years, they were blessed with three
children: Paul, Linda and Phyllis. In 1949, they moved to Southern California and served both rural and urban
churches until his retirement in 1975.
Cliff and Polly chose to retire in San Diego. Even after retirement, Cliff was very active in the Christian
Ecumenical Movement, serving on the board. Also for a number of years, Cliff broadcast the religious news for
the radio station of KFMB in San Diego. Additionally, he served on the board of Senior Adult Services in San
Diego and was instrumental in the Meals on Wheels Program in San Diego. After 56 years of marriage, including
more than eight years as a victim of Alzheimers, Polly was received in the church triumphant in 1989.
In 1995, Cliff had a chance of second love and married Magee Lang, They had 2-1/2 years together before
she passed away in 1998.
Upon the insistence of his two daughters, Cliff left San Diego in 2000 and moved into Quaker Gardens,
which allowed him to join with his family in celebrations and holidays and still be able to maintain his own
independence. At Quaker Gardens, Cliff was able to participate in the book club by reading to others and giving
reviews on books he read.
The day before his 94* birthday in September of 2002, Cliff preached his last sermon at Quaker Gardens.
This was a terrific achievement as he had not preached for over 20 years. His voice was strong and his sermon
touched the hearts of many. This was very special for Cliff because all of his family was there to hear him preach.
Cliff passed away January 4, 2003 and joined His Lord who he served all his life. He is survived by three
children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His kind and gentle passage through life affected all
those who knew and loved him.
LINDA FUGATE SIMPKINS
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MEMOIRS — 2003
DORTHEA "DOT" MAE GRAHAM
May 21, 1920 - February 26, 2003
GRAHAM, DORTHEA MAE, 81 GLENDALE FIRST; 82 FIRST GLENDALE; 86 CHATSWORTH; C-P 90 R'TD
Dot was born on May 21,1920 in her grandparent's living room in Spur,
Texas. She had many sweet memories of growing up in and around Spur. She
finished high school in three years, attended college for two years and
received a teacher's certificate. Her first job was a one-teacher school with
seven students.
She was married to Denton by the Methodist preacher on September 2,
1941. Their first home cost $8200 with her parents sending the down payment
of $135 as they hadn't been able to save that much. Denton died in March of
1968. "A Carol Changes Tune" was about her first Christmas without him.
Her life included a sense of self-reliance and life-long concerns for
justice and for the poor. She had many friends and kept them close. Dot's
personal expectations were modest, yet her Christian piltngrimage had lofty
aims. She was fond of saying, "I've walked thru many doors others have
opened for me." She taught Sunday School in her youth, held every office in
the Women's Society of Christian Service, helped form the UMW and served
as Conference President. The Rev. Ken Watson and Mildred Hutchinson were
her mentors and will welcome her into her new home!
In 1977, Dot served on the staff of Glendale First United Methodist Church. No task was too small nor was
anything too difficult. She helped shape the Ministry of Friendship Days which took mostly Seniors to theatre,
concerts and travel opportunities. Everyone benefitted from her personal ministry.
In 1986, she served as Administrative Secretary to Rev. Dr. Don Locher, then the Superin- tendent of the
Santa Barbara District. During this time, Dot experienced the call to further ministry and qualified as a Certified
Local Pastor. She then served as Associate Pastor of North Hollywood United Methodist Church. Her movie
reviews in the Church newsletter were widely read and highly valued. These churches and ministries were special
beneficiaries of her pilgrimage and faith.
Through all of this busy life, Dot loved her family and took such delight in their activities and each one's
accomplishments! Her pride in them made her a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother & great
grandmother. Dot & Denton were blessed with two children: Barbara (married to Bill Harris, children Ron &
Anne and great granddaughter, Elisha) and Denny (married to Sue, children Rex & Ashley).
In 1994, Dot retired and moved to Talent, Oregon where she became a loved and valuable part of Ashland
United Methodist Church as well as being active in PEO and the Hospital Auxiliary.
Dot proved that goodness is never out of style! She was a true friend and lived with a unique gift of the real
"joy of living!"
There was only one Dot! How we will miss her. Thank you, and 'well done, thou good and faithful
servant' and special friend.'
BY THE FAMILY and THE REV. DR. DON LOCHER
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DAVID RICHARD HOUGHTON
September 22, 1913 - November 25, 2002
HOUGHTON, DAVID R (T.45; F.51) SCA45 SAN PEDRO: GRAND VIEW; 48 SCHOOL;
51 PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN, CAMARILLO STATE HOSR; 73 S'Y; 74 R'o; C-P 85 R'o
David R. Houghton decided for the ministry after graduation from
Jr. College in 1934.
David went to Anderson College in Anderson, in 1936 to pursue
his college career and in preparation for the Ministry of the Church of God.
He found himself restive with the doctrines and churchmanship of the Church
of God and, when nearly through with his Seminary training, was challenged
by Dr. Harold Case to consider ministry in the Methodist Church. He did
decide to become a Methodist and was licensed as a Local Preacher in the
Spring of 1944. He became an assistant pastor at the El Centra Methodist
Church under Hay den Sears.
In 1945, he was elected and ordained a Deacon in the Southern
California/Arizona Annual Conference. His first assign ment was to the
Grandview Methodist Church in San Pedro.
After three years at the San Pedro Church, David felt the need for
further training. He embarked on a program of Clinical Training with the
Council of Clinical Training, Inc. His training included time spent at
Norristown State Hospital in Pennsylvania, at the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and concluded at the St.
Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D. C.
In 1951, he was offered the new position of Protestant Chaplain at Camarillo State Hospital in
Camarillo, CA. He spent nearly 22 years there as Chaplain to the mentally ill in what, for most of the time, was
the largest CA hospital with 7100 patients, at one time.
In his time at the Hospital, he never lost sight of being part of the Methodist Church. He served on
the Conference Relations Committee for two terms and then became a part of the Board of Ordained Ministry
where he served until just a year before his early retirement.
In 1961, he was chosen, with his wife, to lead the Youth Work Team to Peru and they went with 15
young people to the jungles of Peru to build a school/church for the Campo Indians.
After retirement from both the Chaplaincy and the Active Ministry, David became a licensed Marriage
and Family Counselor and worked with the American Institute of Family Relations until his final retirement and
move to the Desert in 1983.
His final time of ministry was from 1988 to 1992 when he became assistant minister at the United
Methodist Church in Palm Springs - a most rewarding part of his life. Upon retiring from that position in
December 1992, David went on with his hobby of publishing the church newsletter.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters; a son; 2 step-sons; 9 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren.
AILEEN HOUGHTON
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MEMOIRS — 2003
WENDELL W. JONES
Nov. 6, 1924-Nov. 17,2002
JONES, WENDELL W., (T.57; F.62) EUB CAL.; SCA 69 LB: EVANGELICAL; 75 ANAHEIM: TRINITY;
PSW 77; 79 PEARBLOSSOM; C-P 85; 90 R'o (1f45l.2c)
Wendell was born in Lomita, California on November 6, 1924.
His dad was a carpenter, and his mom a homemaker. He had 5 siblings in the
home and was brought up in the Presbyterian church.
He was in World War II from 1945-1947, serving two years
overseas in the Philippines and Japan. Wendell came home and married
Virginia Stanton. They were married for 55 years.
Rev. Jones went to U.C.L.A. and graduated with the degree of
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Speech-English. He then entered Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena, gradual ing with a Bachelor of Divinity.
Wendell also attended the Graduate School of Theology in Glendale. During
these years of study, he was a Youth Director and also Camp Leader at several
summer church camps at Tahquitz Pines, CA. The kids and Wendell had great
times together.
Wendell was licensed to preach in 1957 with the Evangelical
United Brethren and was given his certificate of Ordination from the E.U.B.s
in 1962. He served two E.U.B. churches as an Active Probationer, two E.U.B. churches as Itinerant Elder and
three United Methodist churches - altogether, he was in the ministry for 33 years.
Two years before he retired in 1990, he went on dialysis and was on the machine for 14 years. The
last two years, he had pain most of the time. During this time, he read the scriptures night and day, had some
Bible studies; and, despite all his health problems, Wendell kept plugging right along. He knew the Bible from
front to back and shared his faith to all and always had time for a funny story, joke or song.
As of November 17, 2002, Wendell went to his heavenly home without sickness and pain. The Bible
says, "... to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. "
Rev. Jones is survived by his loving wife, Virginia of Bodfish, CA; a son Stan of Bodfish; a son Tim
and wife Laurie and 2 grandsons (Dylan and Dustin) of Fresno, CA; a daughter Wendy of Santa Barbara; one
brother, Robert of Manhattan Beach, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
VIRGINIA JONES
Always therefor everyone,
With prayers and care and love.
He always knew just what to say
With guidance from above.
Despite all his health problems
He kept plugging right along.
He always did have time for
A funny story, joke or song.
He knew his Bible, front to back
And in a voice rich and loud
He spoke of his faith to everyone
Whether small group or large crowc
Wendell we will miss you,
In our hearts you will remain.
You 've gone on to heaven
Without sickness and pain.
CAROL CAMPBELL JONES
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HARRY S. KOMURO
December 31, 1909 - June 5, 2002
KOMURO, HARRY S., (T.36; F.38) CA 36 JAPANESE WK.; 38 HAWAII MSN.; 39 HONOLULU: S. KING
ST.; 40 HAWAII MISSION; 43 HONOLULU: HARRIS MEM.; SCA 52 HAWAII MSN., HARRIS MEM.;
54 SUP'T, HAWAII MSN.; 63 DIR., CHURCH EXTENSION, Div. OF NAT'L MSNS.; 65 EXEC. SEC'Y MSNS. & PROV.
AN. CONF., Div. OF NAT'L MSNS.; 73 (JAN) HONOLULU: FIRST; PSW 77 R'o; C-P 85 R'o
The Reverend Dr. Harry S. Komuro was born on December 31,
1909, in Los Angeles, CA, the first son of The Rev. And Mrs. Tokuji Komuro. |
The Rev. Tokuji Komuro was the tenth pastor of Harris Memorial Church,
from 1922-1930.
Harry Komuro attended elementary schools in San Francisco and
Riverside in California, in Seattle, Washington and in Honolulu, Hawaii. A
1929 graduate of McKinley High School, he acquired his Bachelor of Arts
degree in 1933 from De Pauw University in New Jersey. In 1936, Harry
Komuro taught English and studied Japanese at Doshisha University in
Kyoto, Japan. From 1939 to 1940, he served as a Friend Peace Scholar. He
did graduate study from 1948 to 1949 at Union Theological Seminary.
In 1954, Rev. Komuro was presented an honorary degree of
Doctor of Divinity from his Alma Mater, De Pauw University; and, in 1971,
he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanae Letters from Hawaii
Loa College.
Professional appointments for Dr. Komuro include the following:
Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Honolulu, HI (1936-39)
Pastor of Harris United Methodist Church, Honolulu, HI (1940-54)
Superintendent of the Hawaii Mission of the United Methodist Church, Honolulu, HI (1954-1963)
Executive Secretary of National Division of the Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist
Church, Philadelphia, PA (1963-65)
Executive Secretary of National Division of the Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist
Church, New York City, NY (1965-72)
Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Honolulu, HI (1973-77)
Pastor Emeritus of First United Methodist Church (since retirement of June, 1977)
Rev. Komuro has contributed greatly in service to the community. The following are but a few of the
organizations he served: Board member of the Nuuanu YMCA, the Metro YMCA, Palama Settlement, Susannah
Wesley Community Center, Goodwill Industries of Honolulu, The Honolulu Council of Churches andHcnvaii Loa
College, President of the Honolulu Ministerial Union, Chairman of the State Commission on Aging, Member of
the Commission on Labor and Industrial Relations, President of the West Honolulu Rotary Club (1952)
Rev. Harry Komuro and Yuki Hinata were married in 1935 in New Orleans, LA. They have two
children, Mrs. Michael Kehoe (Ruth Kazuko) and Mrs. Calvin Miura (Beth Sachiko), seven grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Yuki Komuro passed away in 1994 after a long illness.
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MEMOIRS — 2003
CHARLES A. McCLAIN
May 20, 1923 -June 30, 2002
MCCLAIN, CHARLES A., 55 INDIO FIRST; 59 BURBANK FIRST; 65 SAN DIEGO FIRST; 76 BORREGO
SPRINGS COMM; 78 LAS VEGAS FIRST; 80 Lv AB; 82 SAN CLEMNT ST ANDREWS; C-P 89 RTD
C.A. (as many liked to call him) was born on May 20, 1923 in
Honeypath, South Carolina. He was the twelfth of thirteen children; five of the
six boys became preachers. He received his seminary education at USC School
of Religion (now Claremont School of Theology). He served three Nazarene
churches and seven United Methodist churches as diverse as Borrego Springs and
San Diego First.
He was chaplain to the San Diego Chargers for many years, wrote
"Daily Prayer" section for the San Diego Union- Tribune, and authored two
books. Golf was one of C.A. 's true loves; at one time he had a handicap of four.
He was picketed by the John Birch Society, spoke against the Vietnam War,
defended the rights of gays and lesbians.
The center of C.A.'s career was the years at San Diego's First United
Methodist Church. The Church has just relocated from the downtown and had a
tremendous debt - the largest per capita of any United Methodist church in the nation. By 1971 the Church had
become the largest in Sunday morning attendance of any United Methodist Church on the West Coast. He
promoted the church as a cultural center inviting Duke Ellington, E. Power Biggs, and Randall Thompson to be
a part of the ministry there.
In January of 2002 he moved to Mesa, Arizona from his home at Casa de Mariana in La Jolla to reunite
with his first wife of 26 years, Nadine Huston. He was in remarkably good health until suffering a major stroke
on June 25 and died June 30.
He loved to use humor and wit in sermons and daily conversations. Just a few weeks before his death
he told his daughter-in-law to pray while playing golf. With a pause of perfect timing he continued, "Praying will
help you keep your head down!"
He continued to learn throughout his life. When his parishioners in Coronado told him they wanted a
healing service, he asked a neighbor pastor to come and teach him and other members about this ministry.
He communicated because he wanted Christians to participate in the elimination of discrimination,
complacency, and oppression. He wanted results not only in terms of numbers; but, in terms of changed lives.
The world is different because of his life. No one can ask for more!
DAVID M. MCCLAIN
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YASUHARU OSUGA
January 8, 1894 - August 22, 2002
OSUGA, YASUHARU, (T.32; F.36) PJ MISSION, 39 PJ ORE; R'D; 64 SCA R'D; PSW 77; C-P 85 R'D
Yasuharu Osuga was born on January 8, 1894 in Yamanashiken, jjjjjg
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Japan, the fourth of seven children born to Sleizo and Teruyo Osuga.
In 1911, Yasuharu came to the United States at age 17 to join his
brothers who were in the laundry business in Sacra mento, CA. The Osuga
brothers worked hard to purchase a dry- cleaning business, and Yasuharu
went to Chicago in 1923 to attend a dry-cleaning and dyeing school, returning
to train his brothers in the trade.
After listening to local street evangelists, such as Wesley and
Yamaka's father, the Reverend Yamaka, and Mr. Rikimaru of San Mateo, CA,
Yasuharu became a Christian and was inspired to attend the Moody Bible
Institute in Chicago. He went on to Brothers College and Divinity School at
Drew University in New Jersey from 1928 to 1932. His first church was the
San Jose Japanese Methodist in San Jose, CA, where he served from jj/'?j
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September 1931 to March 1932. He returned to Japan to attend Aoyama *
Gakuin before returning to the ministry in San Jose in 1933.
On March 1, 1934, Yasuharu married Tamayo Ashikaga and they had two daughters, Jean and Ruth.
At the outset of World War II in 1941, he was relocated with his congregation to Santa Anita and later
to Heart Mountain, Wyoming. In May 1945, he returned to San Jose to serve the Palto and Mountain View
churches. In 1953, he was appointed to the Epworth Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon and also the Hood
River church, where he served until his retirement in 1961.
After retirement, Yasuharu and Tamayo moved with Jean to Long Beach, CA. When Sam and Jean
relocated to Simi Valley in 1971, Yasuharu and Tamayo moved with them. In retirement, Yasuharu enjoyed his
bonsai trees, the Los Angeles Dodgers, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
One story exemplifies the full and happy life Yasuharu lived. While in the internment camp, there was
an emergency need for blood. Because there were not enough volunteers, Yasuharu gave more than one pint, but
his circulatory system collapsed and he had a near-death experience. He always told his family that he had been
told to go back because he had more work to accomplish in this world. He could not have been more right.
He was predeceased by his wife, Tamayo, in 1987. He is survived by his daughters, Jean Dote and
Ruth Inatomi, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
JEAN O. DOTE
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TEVITA SIAOSI
February 12, 1942 - August 29, 2002
SIAOSI, TEVITA, 2 PL) 82 KILOHANA, 88 PEAKJ. CITY, 98 HILO, 01 EWA BEACH
Tevita Siaosi was the 4th son of Lupipepa Ngaue and Siaosi
Fele'unga, born February 12, 1942 in Vaotu'u Tonga. He had 4 brothers:
Makelani, Semisi, Tinitale, Tanuhala and 2 sisters: Seluvaia Tupou and
Siokapesi Maka'afi.
On August 29th, Rev. Siaosi went home to be with his Lord,
leaving behind his wife, Kelemeni Feleunga and 2 sons, Sepuloni and Siaosi
and 2 beautiful daughters, Luisa Nisa and Munakivaha Fonua and 6
wonderful grandchildren.
He started in Vaotu'u primary school, then to Nuku'alofa middle
school, continuing on to Kolisi ko Tupou in 1960-1964. From there, he got ||
accepted to Siatoutai ministry school of Tonga 1965-1968.
From 1969-1974, he was teaching in Nukunuku school. On
September 25, 1976, he moved his family from Tonga, searching for a better
education for the children in Hawaii.
He started his ministry at Kilohana United Methodist Church in 1978-1982 being a clergy, when Rev.
Siaosi decided to give his life to God as a servant. He then became the Minister there to 1989..
From 1989-1994, he relocated to Trinity UMC, moving to Lihue UMC from 1994-1998. Also in
1994, he became the Co-Ordinator for the Hawaii District. From 1998-2001, he was reappointed to Hilo UMC,
then to Ewa UMC where God decided it was time for him to come home.
Rev. Siaosi was a compassionate minister, loving husband and a wonderful father. He had a mission
in life which was to serve God and he loved it! He took his job to heart. When it became conference time, it didn't
matter to him if he was reappointed to another church because he knew God's people are needed everywhere. He
was a very understanding minister and cared a great deal about the people of the church. In fact, every time he
had to relocate, members of the congregation followed him. This was hard on him because he had to make them
go back. But the friendship and love carried on. Everyone who worked with him, or just knew him, loved him.
He was a man with power, honor, dignity and a happy, gentle, funny, kind, yet very simple type of a pastor whom
everybody loved and adored.
My father had a dream. A dream where one day, before retiring, he would be given the chance to
return "home" to Tonga and serve God and its people. It was a vision he had and it was to become reality in June
2003. Instead, in August, 2002, God had a bigger dream and that was for Rev. Siaosi to return "home" which is
"Heaven" to be with Him.
We truly miss the presence of Rev. Siaosi, our father. As a father, he was the best dad any child could
have. He was tough with discipline, yet very loving and understanding. No matter how busy he was with church.
He always had time for the children. This wasn't easy, but that was just the kind of father he was. We are so proud
of our father.
As a husband, he was very compassionate. He went everywhere with his wife, Kelemeni. She was the
backbone of his life. They were a match from Heaven. When she was sad or disappointed, he used laughter as a
way to get her laughing. This is what she misses the most now: his humor and love.
Rev. Tevita Siaosi will be deeply missed, but those who survive him remain grateful for his life. He
will also be remembered for his dedication in spreading of Christ's message and love he had to so many people.
He was a true shepherd of God. May his heart rest at peace.
'OFAATU, KELEMENI FELE'UNGA MO E FANAU
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HELEN MAY SMITH
March 13, 1921 - January 9, 2003
SMITH, HELEN MAY - COMMISSIONED 1946; APPOINTED DEACONESS 1956; CONSECRATED
DIAGONAL MINISTER 1977
Helen May Smith was born March 13, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was raised in San Pedro, CA. Her parents, John and Zelda Smith, took
her to the First Methodist Church of San Pedro where she became a member
at age 8. She attended the local schools, graduating from San Pedro High
School in 1939 and then graduating from Compton Jr. College.
During the World War II years, Helen worked for the U. S.
Government as a "censor" of mail to and from U. S. Military personnel. At
this time, she was active in the San Pedro Methodist Church, serving as a
volunteer Director of Youth. It was during the latter experience that she made
her decision to become a deaconess.
Helen May received an AA from Compton Jr. College, a BA
Degree at U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles, CA, going on to Scarritt College in
Nashville, TN and graduating in 1947 with a MA Degree. She majored in
Christian Education and minored in social group work, later returning for %
courses in gerontology.
She was commissioned a deaconess by the Methodist Board of Missions in December, 1946.
In June 1977, she was consecrated a Diaconal Minister of the United Methodist Church. In 1978, the
National Federation of Settlements and Centers awarded her their "Outstanding Achievement Award" for her
work at Toberman.
At each of her assignments, she motivated people to become self-reliant. Recognizing their talents,
she encouraged them to use their talents to help others.
Helen May's love of life, devotion to God and her energetic personality were great assets as she served
in the following appointments: Seattle, WA; Denver, CO, Japanese Methodist churches; Wesley House, Meridian,
MS; Methodist churches in Ventura and Gardena, CA; Wesley Community Center, Phoenix, AZ; All Nation
Foundation's Neighborhood Center, Los Angeles, CA; and Toberman Settlement House, San Pedro, CA.
At these appointments, she wore many hats. She was an organizer, gaining support for settlement
homes from local churches. Helen May was a Director of Christian Education. She was an Executive Director,
establishing a Board of Directors in a community center with an active core of volunteers. She also directed and
supervised programs for all ages.
Retiring from Toberman in 1986, she moved to Kingsley Manor Retirement Home in Los Angeles.
She served as President of the Resident Council for several years, prepared the bulletin for the weekly chapel and
assisted with their Memorial Day service. She had just celebrated 56 years of being a deaconess in December,
2002.
She will be especially remembered by relatives and friends for never forgetting to send birthday and
anniversary greetings. Every year, she faithfully marked her calendar. It was just too important to her. When she
sent her nephew a birthday card, his daughter Kelly said, 'That card can't be from Great Aunt Helen May because
it doesn't have a dollar in it!' We will always remember her because she always remembered us.
Helen May is survived by her sister, Phyllis Averill, two nieces, one nephew, their families, many
cousins and friends.
"Let your way of life be free from the love of money, being content with what you have:
for He Himself has said, 'I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER
FORSAKE YOU.'" Hebrews 13:5
PHYLLIS AVERILL
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CHARLES ENNIS WASHINGTON
May 12, 1947 - July 15, 2002
WASHINGTON, CHARLES E., (P. F.) No. W. TEXAS; C-P 91 (JAN 1) PERMS MINISTRY; 93 COMPTON: FIRST;
96 GARDENA: HOLLYPARK
Affectionately known as Pastor, Charles Ennis Washington was
born May 12, 1947, the only child of Willard Ennis and Mildred Louise
Washington in Jefferson, TX. Charles was raised in Dallas, TX and accepted
Christ into his life at an early age. He and his parents joined St. Luke UMC,
later transferring to St. Paul UMC.
Charles attended public schools and graduated from Lincoln High
School in 1965, when he was given a football scholarship to Hampton
University in Virginia. After leaving Hampton, Charles returned to Dallas and
worked for Collins Radio, Sears Catalog and Uniroyal.
As Charles continued his membership at St. Paul, he realized that
he was being called to do the Lord's work and he began his ministry career
studying under his mentor, Rev. I. B. Loud. Deter mined, he completed his
Ministerial Course of Study at Perkins School of Theology at Southern
Methodist University in 1978. Shortly thereafter, he was given his first fulltime position as senior pastor at Bracks UMC in Waco, TX. While pastoring
at Bracks, Rev. Washington attended Paul Quinn College, completing a Bachelor of Sciences Degree, with a
major in History and minor in Sociology, finishing in the top ten per cent of his class.
In 1981, fate and the Lord led him to his soul mate, Janice Hall. They were united in marriage on
September 3, 1983 in Waco, TX where he successfully continued to further his career and walk with Christ on
his side.
Charles served his internship as Assistant Campus Minister for the Baylor Wesley Foundation in order
to complete his Master of Divinity; and, in 1985, he graduated from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern
Methodist University. Rev. Washington and his family lived in Waco until 1987, when he was appointed Senior
Pastor at Camp Wisdom UMC in Dallas, TX. Over the next couple of years, Charles and his family remained in
Dallas, continuing to build up his membership and mentor to his faithful members.
In 1991, they were relocated to California, where Charles served as founding pastor at Ferris Valley
Ministries of the UMC in Moreno Valley, CA. Pastor Washington was later appointed as senior pastor at First
UMC of Compton in Compton, CA. In 1996, Rev. Washington was appointed to Hollypark UMC in Gardena,
CA, where he served as senior pastor until the time of his passing.
Charles served on various committees during his 25 years of ministry, receiving numerous awards,
plaques and certificates. Charles possessed an aura that made anyone in his presence have the feeling of
greatness. He was sweet, kind, honest, forgiving, generous, understanding and humble, no matter what the
circumstance and he never complained.
Even with such a busy schedule, between preaching sermons and counseling church members, he still
found time for his family. He was always there to offer an ear and words of encouragement to all. Charles can
also be remembered for his love of cooking and working on cars. He kept up with the latest technology and
preferred to do it his way.
A husband, father, nephew, uncle and friend leaves to bless his life and mourn his loss, a loving and
devoted wife of 18 years, Janice Washington; two daughters, Anitra Washington of San Bernardino, CA and
Cecily Washington of Gardena, CA; one son, Benjamin Washington of Gardena, CA; two aunts, Thelma
(Rodgers) Garmon of Inglewood, CA and Jessie B. Stiggers of Dallas, TX; a special mother-in-law, Mozelle
McCrimmon of Waco, TX; and, a very devoted niece, Latoria McCrimmon of Waco, TX; eight sisters-in- law
and five brothers-in-law; his Hollypark family and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends who
are grateful for the life he lived and commend him to God as a faithful and obedient servant.
JANICE WASHINGTON
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KENNETH WATSON
January 10, 1913 - October 19, 2002
WATSON, KENNETH, (T.47; F.49) E.OKLA.; SCA 63 HAWTHORNE;
74 HOLLYWOOD, FIRST; PSW 77; C-P 85 R'o.
The Reverend Kenneth Watson was born in Sepulpa, Oklahoma,
the second of three children. He became orphaned as a teenager and lived on
the streets, supporting himself in part by delivering newspapers for The Tulsa
Tribune. He would devote most of his adult life to helping others, including
homeless and hungry families of Los Angeles, make a better life for (
themselves through his tireless, impassioned and inspiring work in the
religious, labor and political sectors.
Ken worked as an electrician and minister while putting himself ;
through college and supporting his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie (who
preceded him in death in 1986) and their daughter Mary Ann. He graduated
from The University of Tulsa in 1948 and Perkins School of Theology at
Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 1952, receiving his Doctor of
Theology degree in Social Ethics at The School of Theology at Claremont,
CA in 1960.
Ken served as a supply pastor and minister at small Methodist
churches in Oklahoma and Texas in the late 1940's and early 1950's. In 1952, he moved to California and
ministered at The Garvanza Methodist Church in Los Angeles.
At the invitation of Bishop James C. Baker, Ken served as a liaison between the church and organized
labor. He continued to hold this position while serving as a minister for two churches in the Pacific Southwest
Conference of the United Methodist Church. His doctoral dissertation, "The Religious Affiliation, Motivation
and Opinions of Business and Labor Leaders," led to his appointment in 1960-1963 as Executive Director of the
Religion and Labor Council of America in Washington, D.C., where Ken and Marie lived during those years. Ken
and Marie returned to California in 1963. For the next nine years, Ken served as minister of the First United
Methodist Church of Hawthorne. During this time, he wrote and published a book of prayers. "If such use of
these prayers can help those who are worshiping to move toward a Quickening of the spirit, then they have served
their purpose" he wrote, "then perhaps one is justified for taking the time to write them. " A consummate and
often humorous storyteller in his sermon writing, Ken also wrote articles for Methodist publications Together,
Concern and Christian Advocate as well as Religion and Labor, Christian Century and Pulpit Digest.
From 1974-1985, Ken served as minister of the First United Methodist Church of Hollywood. During
his tenure there, in 1984, he co-founded The Family Assistance Program of Hollywood, which provided homes,
shelter, food, education and counseling to more than 3,000 underprivileged families in its seventeen years of
serving the community.
Ken's retirement from the ministry in 1985 did not slow him down. He was asked by then- California
Senator Pro-Tern David Roberti to work as a field representative in the senator's Los Angeles office. For the next
seven years, Ken used his political influence, determined spirit and generous heart to help Los Angeles'
disenfranchised cut through bureaucratic red tape and improve their communities, as well as their personal wellbeing. Ken remained active in charitable work until his death.
Ken is loved, missed and survived by his daughter, Mary Ann Owen of North Hollywood; sister,
Imogene Watson of Denver; grandson Ken Owen of North Hollywood; grandson Michael Owen and his wife Jodi
of So. Lake Tahoe; great-grandchildren Aaron, Micah, David and Beckah Owen of So. Lake Tahoe; niece,
Herbetta Mann; and great-nephew Chris Mann of Venice.
MARY ANN OWEN and CHRIS MANN
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ENNIS MARSHALL WHALEY
April 16, 1910 - January 31, 2003
WHALEY, ENNIS M., (T.38; F.40) CEN.WEST; SOUTHWEST; CEN.WEST; 45 W.COAST; OREGON 46;
N.CAR. (CJ); CEN.WEST; Mo. E.; SCA66 (DEC 1) PHOENIX: WESLEY; 71 LA: GRACE; PSW 77; 79 R'o.;
C-P 85 R'D
Rev. Ennis was born April 16, 1910 in Hannibal, Missouri. Rev.
Ennis' father was a Methodist minister and his mother was a school teacher.
Ministry and music were equal forces in his life. At age thirteen, Rev. Whaley
played the trumpet in his high school band. He was a quarterback and
linebacker on his high school and college teams.
During the years 1928 through 1936, Rev. Ennis played with jazz
orchestras and toured with his own band. He joined the ministry in 1936 and
retired from the ministry in 1979.
On September 16, 1931, Rev. Ennis married Ruth Elizabeth and
enjoyed that loving relationship for seventy-one years.
They have one boy (Ennis McClanahan Whaley) and four
daughters (Constance Williams, Marilyn Winters, Patricia Hooks and
Charlene Smith Kraft).
They have fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Rev. Whaley continued to be involved with music and the church until he died.
"I am the resurrection and the life. " John 11:25
In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions be made to the Baker Home Fellowship Hall
Building Fund, in care of Virginia Gollery at 1415 S. Otterbein Avenue, #35, Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
RUTH ELIZABETH WHALEY
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GEORGINA FERNANDEZ ALFARO
August 13, 1918 - March 12, 2003
ALFARO, PAULINO, (F) PERU; C-P 85 HAWTHORNE, Assoc; 87 Pico RIVERA;
f 451.2c)
SA: EL GETSEMANI; 90 R'o
Georgina was born in Concepcion, Huancayo, Peru. Her mother,
Herminia de la Puente, got married to Gamaniel Fernandez when Georgina
was 1-1/2 years old. At that time, Mr. Fernandez converted to Evangelist
Faith and later became a preacher to the Methodist Church, until his death.
At the age of 8, Georgina was baptized in the Mantaro River with
other believers. Since then, she has given her heart and life to Jesus Christ,
dedicating her services to the church until her death.
Georgina had the chance to meet her biological father when she
was 14, but she never accepted him as her father - only Gamaniel was her real
father. She acquired a grant for her high school and later on she continued her
education in nursing at the British American Hospital with funds from the
American Missionaries, which she admired all her life.
She was one of 9 brothers and sisters - to be exact, she was the
elder of them. She helped to educate them after her stepfather passed away. One is a pastor, three are teachers,
one is a dentist and another is a nurse. They were very active members of the church.
In 1945, Georgina became the first deaconess of the Methodist Church in Peru. On December 19,
1946, she married Paulino Alfaro and, while her husband was studying theology in Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Georgina was sent to Chile to work with the native "Mapuches." Later in her life, she had different pastoral
positions in Peru until she came to the United States in 1983.
In California, they went to the Methodist Church in Hawthorne and were welcomed with open arms
by the Pastor Brian Sanderson and the rest of the congregation, even though they had language barriers. They felt
at home. They were assigned to work for the Spanish Community, of which they share the hope in God. They
also worked with the Gardena, Pico Rivera Churches. In 1988, they were transferred to the Gethsemane United
Methodist Church of Santa Ana.
Georgina and Paulino were retired in 1990. Even though they retired, they were still active with the
Gethsemane Methodist Church, until Georgina's death on March 12, 2003.
They have four children: Abel, David, Anna Maria and Paul, as well as eleven grandchildren.
PAULINO ALFARO
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MARY ELEANORE JAMES-DOUGHERTY
December 30, 1916 - August 19, 2002
DOUGHERTY, VICKREY,
Mary Eleanore Padrick was born in San Diego, CA on December
30, 1916, the youngest of three children born to Arthur Lindsey and Mary
Elizabeth Sturgis Padrick. She was educated in Alhambra and Inglewood
schools, attended Sawyer Business College and graduated from Chapman
College in 1939 with a B.A. degree.
While at Chapman, Eleanore met her future husband, Gordon
Hunter James. She traveled to Boston where Gordon was a student at Boston
University School of Theology and married on September 10, 1939.
Mom was a devoted helpmate to dad in his ministry, serving as
secretary, choir & bell director, Sunday School teacher, camp counselor,
LJMW officer and even camp nurse. She worked tirelessly at his side in later
years serving with the Joint Commis sion on Church Extension in Mexico.
After we children were grown, mom worked outside the home as a secretary,
clerk and bookkeeper. She could also hold her own singing and playing the
piano and violin.
Eleanore had many hobbies including sewing, crocheting, embroidery, block printing, leather work,
Indian bead work, flower arranging, 'contesting' and lots of writing. Her writing has included church programs,
installations and devotionals, poetry, meditations for Upper Room, greeting card verses and, at her death, she was
actively engaged in writing her first novel. She has also worked extensively as our Padrick family genealogist,
publishing the Padrick family story and her own autobiography.
Following dad's death on September 20, 1992, mom moved to Claremont Manor where she and Rev.
Dougherty renewed a 50-year friendship. They were married December 30, 1995 with the complete support of
both families. Vic's earthly life was finished on January 1, 2001, two days after their 5th anniversary.
Mom found herself 'the last one' upon the death of her brother James on June 30, 2002. As she was
joyfully planning for a family memorial service for James, she suffered a fall, rendering her unable to attend the
service, with her arm broken in several places and injuries to her legs and back. She left her earthly home and
the pain & suffering there to be with the Angels gone before on August 19, 2002. We lovingly released her.
Eleanore leaves behind daughter Esther Sampson-Graham and husband George; son William James
and wife Evelyn; daughter Carol Falde; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and, sister-in-law Hazel James
Monoghan.
ESTHER SAMPSON-GRAHAM
"Weep Not Dear Friends" by Mary Eleanor Padrick, 1937
Weep not dear friends, because I now take leave.
Of this the mortal world, nay, do not grieve
Be glad that 1 remembered to the end
The face and friendship of each one, And send
Me on my way to greater peace and joy
Hearing happy songs your tongues employ.
Tis but one short step now, 'tween here and there
And then I will be free of worldly care Free to fulfill the greater newer task
Which now the Lord of Love and Life doth ask.
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MEMOIRS — 2003
MARTHA MIFFLIN GREEN
July 10, 1916 - October 8, 2002
GREEN, POWELL A., (1942 ILL GREAT RIVERS; PL, 43 FLP, 46 P, 48 DSW; F) IGR; 42 SIDELL, 45
NRA, 46 TiSKiLWA, DSW; 47 PHOENIX FIRST, 51 SCOTTSDALE, C-P 57 LA PUENTE, DSW; 60
WINSLOW; C-P; 66 LA WESTCHESTER, 67 DOMINGUEZ, 68 LA PLAZA Assoc, 70 LA FIRST, DSW; 70
SAB, C-P; 71 SAB, 71 RETIRED, DIED AUGUST 8, 1976
Martha Mifflin was born in West Frankfort, IL on July 10, 1916.
She was one often children, five of whom died in infancy. In 1925, the tristate tornado ripped through West Frankfort, perma nently injuring one of her
brothers; Martha suffered a concussion and bore the scars from that
experience her entire life. Never one to shy away from a challenge, in 1932,
Martha, one of her brothers, a sister and her husband, drove from IL to Tucson
in a Model T Ford. They began their trip with a total of about $3.00 between
them. Along the way, they were able to get handouts in towns they passed
through and their Model T suffered 62 flat tires during the journey.
In Tucson, Martha met Powell Green, who was working for the
Civilian Conservation Corps and in 1936, they married and moved shortly
afterward to Conway, AR where Powell went to college and Martha ran a
cooperative dormitory for about 17 students. Their daughter, Lynda, was born
there in 1939. In 1944, they moved to IL where Powell attended Garrett Biblical Institute and their son John was
born in 1947. When he was six weeks old, Martha took both children (Lynda now eight) and made the journey
by train back to Tucson, then Phoenix where Powell was appointed associate at Central Methodist Church. After
3 years, they moved to Scottsdale, then to several locations in Los Angeles and then to Winslow, AZ. Finally, in
1971, Powell retired and they located in Redlands, CA After Powell became ill, they moved back to Tucson, AZ
where he died in 1976.
Martha was never the "typical" minister's wife. While in Scottsdale, she began working in retail sales
to help the family make ends meet. Later, she found her profession and proceeded to work as a dental assistant
for the next 20 years. At one point, Martha served as an executive officer for the Arizona Dental Assistants
Association. Even while working full time, she more than fulfilled her obligations to the church: she attended
meetings, cooked for large groups of ministers and their wives on retreats to Mingus Mountain (among other
places), was the unofficial assistant in Powell's ministry and she was the glue that held their family together.
In 1984, Martha moved to San Diego to be nearer her daughter and she located in University City
Village, where she became active in the residents' organizations, serving as President of The Women's Club
several times. Her health began to deteriorate and, after struggling with osteoporosis and macular degeneration
for some time, in 1999 Martha finally moved to Fredericka Manor in Chula Vista. Even with her sight and
mobility severely limited, she got to know most of her neighbors and many of the staff- while she couldn't see
them, she recognized them by their outlines. Eventually, she was able to walk even short distances and she moved
into the Care Center at the facility.
On October 8, 2002, Martha died with her family all around her. To the end, her indomitable spirit
moved everyone who came to know her. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Green Corbin, and her son, John
Green; grandchildren John, Andy and Amy, and adopted granddaughter, Candace.
LYNDA GREEN CORBIN
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RUTH A. LOWE
April 18, 1916 - August 8, 2002
LOWE, VERNON ISAIAH, C-P; 1963 PL, 65 FLP, DSW; 69 Asso. MEMB.) C-P; 63 BALDWIN PARK, 65
PEARBLOSSOM, DSW; 68 PUEBLO GARDENS, 69 TUCSON CATALINA, C-P; 71 SAN PEDRO, 72 N.
HOLLYWOOD VILLAGE, 77 BARDSDALE, 77 DISAB. 79 RETIRED, DIED MAY 20, 1986
Ruth Lowe was born in Sac City, Iowa on April 18, 1916. She had '
a brother, Bill, who was two years younger than her. Her parents moved to ^-t***—
Pasadena, California in 1923. Ruth often said she spent most of her life
moving. Her father was a fixer- upper: buy a house, fix it up and then sell it
so he could buy another one. Although she lived in Pasadena, Ruth attended I
six different elementary schools before going to Junior High in the 7th grade.
Ruth lived in Pasadena until she married Vernon Isaiah Lowe on
October 30, 1938 and moved to Los Angeles. They had two children: Jerrie
and Roger. When Jerrie was 9, and Roger was 2, they moved to Baldwin Park. BHP*
In 1955, Vernon started to study for the ministry. Ruth started to work as a •
Floral Designer to earn extra money for Vernon's studies, books, etc. In 1965,
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Vernon was ordained as a minister. Then the moving started again, moving six
times until 1974, when Vernon retired from the ministry because of bad
health. In 1983, they moved to Baker Homes where they lived together until Vernon's death in May, 1985. Ruth
continued to live there until August 8, 2002, when she passed away, joining Vernon.
Ruth Lowe's legacy: 2 children: Jerrie (John) Ellis and Roger (Jan) Lowe; 4 grandchildren: Allen
(Terry) Holley, Terri (Rick) Northcutt, Sue (Steve) Ernst and Steve (Eileen) Lowe; 3 step grandchildren: John,
Dan and Steve Ellis; 10 great grandchildren: Nick, Sarah, David, Christopher, Kevin, Jacob, Mellissa, Cody,
Tyler and Sarina; 7 step great grandchildren: Courtney, Joseph, Anastasia, Timothy, Samantha, Kasandra and
Nicolas; 4 nephews and nieces: Jerry Rebendall, Bob Lowe, Doug Lowe and Virginia McDermott; and sister-inlaw, Virginia Robendall.
"Her love as a mother
Her love as a wife
Nothing ever was a bother
No matter -what went wrong in life
Life without her might seem a burden
But just remember she's in heave with Vernon. "
by Steven Lowe
Printed by request of Ruth Lowe:
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 tearful eyes we watch you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we love you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove,
He only takes the best.
It's lonesome here without her,
We miss her more each day,
Life doesn't seem the same
Since she has gone away.
When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear her whisper
"Cheer up and carry on,"
Each time we see her picture,
She seems to smile and say,
"Don't cry, I'm in God's hands,
We'll meet again someday."
JERRI O. ELLIS
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MARY de GUZMAN MAKAPAGAL
March 9, 1908 - March 31, 2003
MAKAPAGAL, BRAULIO T. "MAC" , C-P, DIED 61
On March 31, 2003, at the age of 95 years and 23 days, Mary de
Guzman Makapagal, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus, passed from this life
into Eternal Rest after a brief illness. Surrounded by her three children, Mary
made that final crossing and was no doubt met on the other side by her
husband, the late Reverend Braulio T. Makapagal, who passed away in 1961.
Mary de Guzman Makapagal was born in Malolos, Bulacan,
Philippines, on March 9, 1908, the second child of Maria dela Fuente de
Guzman and Vicente de Guzman. In 1912, the family moved to Hawaii under
contract to the Hawaii Sugar Planter's Association and were sent first to
Kauai, then the Big Island of Hawaii and finally to Maui. As a child, Mary
attended Sunday School, where she first heard the story of Jesus. From
childhood, she knew she wanted to serve the Lord.
Mary met her future husband first in 1923, when she was in
Honolulu for the summer and again in 1927 at the annual conference of the •• £... ~*Yv
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member of the Filipino Evangelical Church at Pu'unene Maui. The Reverend
Braulio T. Makapagal, "Mac" as he was known to his friends, convinced Mary to become a Methodist and she
did. In 1928, the couple was engaged and were married on December 9, 1929 at the Filipino United Church in
Honolulu (now Aldersgate UMC).
The Makapagals served the church at Waimanalo from 1930 until they were called to Lahaina, Maui
in 1933 to serve the Filipino community in what was then a sugar plantation town. It was at Lahaina where
Mary's concern for the plight of the Filipino immigrant laborers and their families grew from a tiny flame to
become her lifelong passion. In a note scribbled on the back of an envelope, which was found among Mary's
possessions after she died, she wrote, "I hope you will understand the urgency with which I lived my life. All I
wanted to do was to help better the lives of Filipinos in Hawaii."
Mary understood the poverty in which the Filipino laborers lived, She had experienced it first-hand.
She wanted the children of those laborers to have a good and bright future so she formulated her plan of action.
It was simple. Evangelize and Educate. She worked tirelessly to reach families and to bring them into the church.
She taught Sunday School and established two preschools: the first at Lahaina, the second at Aldersgate United
Methodist Church.
Mary was a member of Aldersgate UMC from 1960 until her death.
In 1973, she completed a three-part manuscript, "Who's Who Among Hawaii's Filipinos," in which
she chronicled the accomplishments of Filipino professionals. It was placed in libraries throughout Hawaii.
A strong proponent of social and economic justice, Mary was a frequent contributor to Honolulu's
daily newspapers' editorial sections. She was energetic and outspoken, her diminutive stature certainly not a
hindrance in her taking on anyone who stood in her way of achieving justice.
Mary is survived by her three children: Braulio T. "Buddy" Makapagal of Keneohe, Hawaii, Francis
de Guzman Makapagal of Honolulu, Hawaii and Willyn Lee Makapagal of Sonoma, California. There are nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
ROBIN MAKAPAGAL
MEMOIRS — 2003
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DORIS CHARLOTTE POGUE
April 26, 1918-April 3, 2003
POGUE, MYRON, (P.41; F.44) ORE-IDA 41 SCHOOL; 44 LAKEVEW-PAISLEY; SCA 44 (DEC) NORTH
HOLLYWOOD: TOLUCALAKE; 49 L/A; 54 H/L; C-P 86 READMITTED; (f457-459) R'D (f453.2c)
OUTGOING
CARING
LOVING
Doris was born April 26,1918 to Wiona and Cecil Riggs in Dallas,
Oregon, graduated from Willamette University in 1940 with an A.B. and
taught school for one year in a small town in central Oregon. She married
Rev. Myron Pogue August 24, 1941 and returned with him as he went back
to Boston University School of Theology. They attended a church in Mystic,
Connecticut and their first son, Earl, was born in Rhode Island.
Doris' brother, Richard, died during World War II as a pilot in the
Air Force.
Music filled their house as Doris played the piano a lot and often
accompanied others. She also played the pipe organ, sometimes for church.
Her favorite music was the classics.
Doris was always helping others, both individually and through
many organizations. She was the head of Meals on Wheels in Boulder,
Colorado and, during her life, active in various others, such as Women's Society and PEO.
Doris enjoyed gardening and loved to travel. She liked just about everything in the food categories
and was always interested in people. Rev. Pogue retired in 1988 and they eventually moved into a retirement
home, where Doris was always the hostess for their Center. She got along beautifully with people and always
made everyone feel right at home.
Doris is survived by her loving husband of 61+ years, Myron, and three sons: Earl (now living in San
Francisco, California), Richard (now living in Park City, Utah) and David (now living at Lake Oswego, Oregon).
Her sister, Margaret Riggs, resides in Salem, Oregon and her brother, Dr. Thomas Riggs, resides in Ann Arbor,
Michigan, where he is heavily involved in cancer research. Dr. Riggs' wife died one week before Doris.
"The Lord is my shepherd, 1 shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
He leadeth me beside still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness 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 anoinlest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life: and I will
Dwell in the house of the Lord forever. "
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MEMOIRS — 2003
MARY LOUISE ROGERS
March 8, 1921 - March 1, 2003
ROGERS, HERBERT F., CAL-PAC 42, ASHFORK-SELIGMAN; 43 SB; 44 DOMINGUEZ; 47 NORTHRJDGE; 53
REDLANDS UNIV.; 56 CLARK COLLEGE; 81 R'o; DIED 2-13-96.
Mary Louise Rogers was born Mary Louise Rhoton in New Mexico
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on March 8, 1921 to James Clarence Rhoton and Agnes Ruth Rhoton. She was
named after her maternal grandmother, Mary Louise Eddins (who they called
Molly). Mary Louise had one brother, Robert Kenneth, who was one year
younger. Kenneth passed away in 1989 from cancer.
Mary Louise loved school and loved reading. She completed over
three years of college at the University of Redlands, Redlands, Ca. Mary
Louise worked for Fern Trucking Company before she married Herbert Francis
Rogers. She met Herbert Rogers at a mutual friend's wedding (he was the Best
Man and she was the Maid of Honor) and it was love at first sight.
On March 1, 1945, Herb Rogers and Mary Louise Rhoton were
married in Phoenix, Arizona by Dr. Charles S. Kendall and they began their
ministry at Dominguez. Herb was a student minister and, while there,
completed his B.A. degree from U.S.C. Herb and Mary Louise were
transferred to the Northridge Church and Herb was the pastor there for six
years. In 1949, Herb and Mary Louise lost their son at birth. In 1950, Karen Michele arrived on the scene. In
1953, Herb was appointed to the University Methodist Church, Redlands, CA. In 1954, Janine Adele joined her
big sister, Karen. In September 1955, he accepted a position to teach religion and philosophy at Clark Atlanta
University, Atlanta, Georgia. Mary Louise began a 31-year career at First Federal Savings & Loan Association,
Atlanta, Ga. Upon her retirement, she was once again called to share her talents working in the library of Conyers
Middle School, Conyers, Ga.
Herb passed away February 13, 1996 and Mary Louise missed him greatly. When her daughter,
Janine, and her family were transferred to San Antonio, TX., Mary Louise decided to move to Redlands to be
near her daughter, Karen, and her family. She purchased a lovely home in Redlands in a very nice neighborhood
with many wonderful neighbors. Mary Louise was enjoying her stay in California, when Karen was diagnosed
with malignant brain tumors. Karen passed away on December 28, 2002 from this deadly disease. Mary Louise
was devastated, along with the rest of the family. By that time, she was living in Braswell's Colonial Care in
Redlands, having been unable to care for herself for almost a year. Mary Louise had a massive stroke, and died
from complications on March 1, 2003 which would have been Mary Louise and Herb's 57th wedding
anniversary. Mary Louise loved her two daughters and 5 grandchildren very much, and was very excited about
her first great granddaughter due in June of 2003. Her family misses her very much.
JANINE PETERSON
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WYLDA GWYNN SCHARER
October 13, 1907 - September 6, 2002
SCHARER, FLETCHER H., (T.31; F.33) SC 31 RIVERSIDE, FIRST,ASST.; 32 KINGMAN; 35 SCHOOL;
36 SCHOOL; SCA 39FILLMORE; 43 LA: SANTA BARBARAAVE.; 48 SOUTH PAS; 53 SUP'T., S.BDINO.
DIST.; 55 SUP'T., TRI-STATE DIST.; 59 PHOENIX: FIRST; 68 SUP'T., PS DIST.; 74 GREEN VALLEY; PSW
77; 80 R'o; 80 (FALLBROOK, Assoc.); C-P 85 R'o
Wylda was born in Ottawa, KN as the only daughter of Arthur E.
and Lola Randel Johnson. In an account she wrote about her early life, she
showed the great sense of humor that she displayed throughout her life. She
wrote, "Columbus discovered America on October 12th, just in time for me to
be born on Sunday, October 13*! Well, there were quite a few years in
between, but it was nice to have a school holiday along with my birthday!" The
family moved to Ontario, CA. She graduated from Chaftey High School and
then went to Pasadena College, where she graduated with her BA in 1930.
There, she met Fletcher Scharer and they were married June 9, 1931 after
Fletcher earned his Master of Divinity at USC School of Religion on June 3,
1931. In July at age 21, Fletcher joined the Southern California Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and they began a lifetime team ministry,
serving their Lord in many churches and locations in the Conference.
At Conference in 1932, they were appointed to Kingman, AZ.
When they got there, every door was locked. One of the members, walking by,
saw them and asked who they were. Fletcher said, "I'm your new pastor." The man responded in surprise, "But
we sent a telegram to the D.S. telling him that with the Depression, we couldn't afford to pay for a pastor, so
DON'T send one!" Fletcher remembers the three of them talking and credits Wylda's charm and smile when she
said, "I'm sure we can work something out." The man smiled and said, "I'll go get the key to the parsonage."
And it did work out.
In 1953, Fletcher was the first D.S. chosen by newly arrived Bishop Kennedy and Kingman was in
his district! Wylda accompanied Fletcher nearly every Sunday to his preaching engagement. Numerous pastors
and wives have let her family know how she had helped them, praising her encouragement, support and wise
counsel. Fletcher and Wylda were great working together; in fact, she was his secretary when the district office
was in their home. (This was before D.S.'s had budgets to have 'regular' offices.) After that term as D.S., they
served First Church, Phoenix, which grew to 3600 members. In 1968, Fletcher was appointed as D.S. of the
Pasadena District and Wylda again accompanied him each Sunday. In 1970, Fletcher broke both arms playing
volleyball at the district pastor's retreat and, for several months, he had casts on both arms and Wylda was his
official dresser, feeder and chauffeur!
Wylda and Fletcher enjoyed travel and hosted many trips and cruises together. They took each of their
grandchildren on a special trip (including the Holy Land, a Caribbean cruise, a cruise down the St. Lawrence
Seaway and the East Coast of the USA and a cruise down the Amazon, concluding in the Caribbean).
Wylda had her own special talents. She kept herself young with healthy food, a good attitude and
exercise. At a Cabinet retreat, they were discussing exercise. Bishop Kennedy took long walks but Wylda
demonstrated how she could stand on her head! She was always up-to-date in her styles, but very old-fashioned
in her faith and values, which she has passed on to many; but, most especially, to her son and grandchildren. She
was a very talented organist, studying with some of the best teachers. She was a gracious hostess with a creative
mind and artistic eye. She is remembered as a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, a great
encourager, a special friend, filled with joy and giving of herself.
Wylda is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dr. Fletcher H. Scharer, and by her son and wife, Rev.
Paul and Dorothy Scharer and three grandchildren: Philip, Stephen and Elyse Scharer. Her oldest son, Randel
Scharer, preceded her in death in 1967.
FLETCHER and PAUL SCHARER
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MEMOIRS — 2003
ESTELLE AUGUSTA SMITH ROBINSON
February 23, 1924 - April 6, 2003
SNITH, LAWRENCE E., SR., C-P; DIED 11-2-71
"We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is
right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on
God. " (DeSales)
Estelle Augusta Holsey (Smith) Robinson found rest on Sunday,
April 6, 2003, ending a four month illness. Her courageous acceptance of
difficult medical experiences was made possible by her trust in God. She was
an illustrious educator, influential churchwoman, and a devoted wife, mother
and sister.
Augusta was born on February 23, 1924, in Baltimore city, the third
of five daughters of Estelle Peaker Holsey and Augustus Johnson Holsey.
Named thusly for her parents, she was both lovable and spoiled. She had her
parents' initiative, her mother's wit and conventional talents, her father's
alertness and demand for accuracy. "Gussie", the spirited! "Gussie", the free
spirit! Augusta attended Garnett Elementary School, Booker T. Washington Jr. High and Frederick Douglass Sr.
High , receiving her professional training as an elementary school teacher at Coppin Teachers College in 1945
and obtaining a Master of Arts, with specialty in drama, from New York University in 1951. While at Coppin,
she and some friends collaborated on the writing of a smash hit, "Let's Say Seven." Augusta was a member of
Sharp Street UMC in Baltimore. She developed her career in Prince Georges County, in the Bronx and in the
suburbs of Los Angeles. Augusta taught at Turbman Elementary, Banneker Elementary and James Mosher
Elementary in Baltimore, retiring in 1986.
As a capable churchwoman through her first marriage on June 16, 1951 to the Reverend Lawrence B.
Smith, she was first lady of churches in the Washington, New York and California-Arizona Methodist
Conferences from 1951-1971. Four sons were born of that union: Jonathan, Lawrence II, Kevin and Timothy.
Following the death of Rev. Smith in 1971, Augusta and her sons relocated from Pacoima, CA to Baltimore
County. "Mom" was "always there," following their progress every step of the way. According to one son, she
was "all you could hope for in a mother."
Through the Douglass Class of 1941, she and Andrew Myles Robinson were wed July 1, 1978. The
two had been classmates in junior and senior high school and she was "First Mate" to Andrew while both were
members of the Neptune Yacht Club. They spent many weekends cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Myles was
attracted "by her honest face" and many respected her judgment of character. Blessed with style and grace,
Augusta also possessed a quiet strength, responding to events and people around her in a helpful way. Overall,
she was a virtuous, classy lady. Over the years, many new teachers regarded her as their mentor, observing her
fine-tuned skills and frequently drew praise from former students. Augusta was a talented leader of Boy Scout
Camps, at missionary leadership training school, and a speaker and dramatist, known for her poetry, her
classroom skits and graduation plays. She excelled in depicting and analyzing events poetically and could turn a
dull, historical event into an action-packed play for students.
These and other memories will be shared by her family and friends. She is survived by her caring and
faithful husband, Andrew Myles Robinson, her four sons, a stepdaughter Sharon R. Dow; sisters Charlotte,
Juanita and Marian; stepsisters Gwendolyn, Gloria, Frances, Nancy, Ruth and Joyce; daughters-in-law Kathy and
Sondra; brother-in-law Alexander; grandchildren Jacqueline, Lawrence III, Lauren, Jordan, Kevin II, Kristopher,
Stephen, Stanford; nieces Cheryl, Sharon, Muriel, Sheridan; nephew Dallas, first cousin Dr. William F. Holsey
of Tucson, AZ.
ANDREW MYLES ROBINSON
MEMOIRS — 2003
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ADELAIDE SNEED
January 15, 1908 - March 27, 2003
SNEED, J. RICHARD, (NEW ENGLAND; 34 P, 36 F) 34 BRYANTVL W. DUXBURY, IOWA; 36 HIGHLAND,
SHENANDOAH, N. ILL; 42 ROCKFORD COURT, C-P; 48 LA FIRST, 63 WHITTIER FIRST, DSW; 68 SAB, C-P
68 SAB, 69 RETIRED, DIED JUNE 28, 1977.
CARING HUMOROUS PATIENT LOVING
Back in the 1930's, Adelaide's mother always invited any 'guest
Pastor' of their little Searsboro, Iowa church to dinner. J. Richard Sneed came
to dinner and he and Adelaide fell in love and their life was of service to our
Lord. There were so many ways to serve at the Los Angeles Methodist Church
and she was often helping in the church office and in the many volunteer
projects going on.
She would often invite the Young Adult Group for homemade
vegetable soup and an evening of playing games. She established a Visitor's
Tea to welcome and get to know the new people visiting our church.
Two young girls, in our Adult Young Group, were trying to get
established and find work and get on their feet. So, on two separate occasions, Adelaide took these young girls
into our home and helped them get established. She would visit with the sick. She always had a smile to give
others. Her love for our Lord shined brightly through her.
Adelaide loved the hymns, especially "In the Garden" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." She
also loved the passages of John:3-16 and the 23rd Psalm.
Some of her favorite foods consisted of creamed eggs on toast, homemade vegetable soup and
homemade applesauce cake.
Adelaide played violin and piano. In her earlier years, she taught music as a school teacher.
She was always interested in Chapel and Church symbolism. She acquired a large and varied
collection of church symbols as part of her Fine Arts and Music courses at Boston University. Several times a
year, new members were given a special period of instruction by her in our church symbols and she would present
the symbolism to older church members as well.
When she was at Court Street Methodist Church in Rockford, IL, she wrote a little booklet called 'Our
Symbolism" describing the Triangle, Circle, Latin Cross, Greek Cross, Trefoil, Quatrefoil, etc. She made patterns
of the symbols and was often asked to speak about them.
Adelaide is survived by two daughters: Barbara Hernandez and Carol Hinds; two granddaughters:
Linda Moca and Laurie Schuyler; and two great-granddaughters: Catherine Moca and Victoria Moca.
BARBARA HERNANDEZ
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MEMOIRS — 2003
KATHLEEN ELEANOR WOODWORTH
May 21, 1933 - May 26, 2002
WOODWORTH, CHARLES E., (P.68; F.71) SCA 68 HEMET, Assoc.; 69 ALHAMBRA, FIRST, Assoc.
71 WALNUT; 72 SAN PEDRO: GRANDVIEW; 76 No. LAS VEGAS: WESLEY; PSW 77; 78 ALHAMBRA:
GRANADA PARK; 81 L/A; 83 GLENDALE: WESLEY(LFT); 84 TEMPLE CITY; C-P 85; 90 GARDENA:
ALONDRA PARK; 93 R'o. (f 452.2c).
Services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church for
Kathleen Woodworth, 69, who passed away May 26,2002, in a local hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations were requested for the United Methodist
Children's Fund, Heifer Project International or the American Cancer Society.
Kathleen Eleanor Woodworth, nee McDonnell, was born May 21,
1933 in Couer d'Alene, Idaho, to James Patrick and Gladys McDonnell. She
and her sister, Esther Ann McDonnell, were raised in Portland, OR. She
married Charles Howard Cortright in April, 1952, who was born in Oneida,
KN on June 9,1930. Charles was raised in Baldwin City, KN with his brother,
Donald, and sister, Rosalie. The marriage ended in 1965.
Kathleen met Rev. Chuck Woodworth at a Parents Without
Partners dance in 1981. They were married Oct. 1, 1982 with Sidney Morse,
CEO of the Mart, giving her away. Chuck and Kathleen served churches in Pasadena, Temple City and Gardena
before retirement in 1994. They moved to Bakersfield that year and set up housekeeping on a 1/3 acre lot in
Southwest Bakersfield where they enjoyed their gardening.
Several years later, Rev. Chuck accepted a call to be pulpit supply for St. Andrew's UMC and
Kathleen became the church organist. Most recently, husband and wife, with help from the youth of 1st UMC,
provided a Lenten V.D.B.S. for the neighborhood children.
Kathy Woodworth was an outstanding associate at the California Mart Executive Offices for 17 years.
She was a champion of our tenants and management alike, respected and admired by those who worked with her.
She was so straight forward and was relied upon for her sense of fairness and integrity - a warm and kind friend
to all who worked with her - a kind and caring person whose sense of humor was well known as was her diligent
follow-up to her tasks at hand. Self-directed, self-starting and sincere. She will always be in our minds.
Kathleen was employed for six-and-a-half years by Trinity United Methodist Church as their
Administrative Assistant until September 2001. She was greatly loved by the people of the church for her
pleasant manner and efficient management. Her hobbies were reading, cooking, playing the piano and organ, bird
watching, photography, and - when she was able - jogging and then, walking. Pastor Kuyper would echo the
remarks of Sidney Morse, CEO of the California Mart.
During their life together, the Woodworms traveled extensively, visiting Hong Kong and China,
Hawaii, Israel, Rome, Niagara Falls, Mt. Rushmore, Nashville, The St. Lawrence Waterway and, most recently,
the Panama Canal. These years together would come to be called "The Best Years of Our Lives."
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Charles Woodworth; three children, Nancy K. Rafter, Steven D.
Cortright and Sandra J. Turner; sister, Esther A. Cardakll; two grandchildren; stepchildren, Charles Woodworth,
Jr., Allyn L. Woodworth, David E. Woodworth and Matthew W. Woodworth; four step- grandchildren; two stepgreat grandchildren; cousins Beth and Dave Leehy and Christopher Cardall; and numerous other relatives and
friends.
"In every heart she touched,
in every life she changed,
in every thought she inspired,
her love lives on."
CHARLES E. WOODWORTH
MEMOIRS — 2003
GAIL CLAYTON PAIN
September 13, 1941 - May 10, 2003
PAIN, JAMES H., (T.51; F.55) SCA 51 SCHOOL; 56 DIR. OF REL. LIFE & ASST. PROF.,
DREW UNIV.; 63 SCHOOL; 66 PROF., DREW UNIV. PSW 77 CHRMN. & Assoc. PROF.,
DREW UNIV.; C-P 85 DEAN OF GRADUATE SCHOOL, DREW UNIVERSITY,
MADISON, NJ; 2000 RETIRED
HARU TANABE
January 19, 1911 - May 5, 2003
TANABE, SHIGEO, (T.33; F.35) MISS'Y PAC. JAPANESE MSN.;
JAPANESE PROV.; SCA 67 HILO; 74 R'o; PSW 77; C-P R'o
FANGAILUPE LESIELI 'ULU'AVE
September 9, 1929 - May 14, 2003
ULU'AVE, SIONE, 88 KHUKU; C-P 4-10-2000 DIED.
John N. Strout
July 12, 1915-June 3, 2003
STROUT, JOHN N. (T.41; F.43) N.E.Omo; SCA 57 POMONA: TRINITY,
MIN. OF ED.; 64 SCHOOL;
66 No. GLENDALE, MIN. OF ED.; 69 SEMI, Assoc.;
PSW 77; 78 (JUN. 30) D/L; 81 R'o; C-P 85 R'o
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MEMOIRS — 2003
THOMAS ROY PENDELL
MAY 28, 1912 - JUNE 28, 2003
PENDELL, THOMAS ROY (T.35; F.38) SC 35 SCHOOL; 36 LA: UNION AVE.; 37 LA: FIRST, DIR.
OF BOYS' WORK; 38 EXEC. SECY, NAT. COUNCIL OF METH. YOUTH; SCA 39; 40 (OCT 1) SCHOOL (SUPPLY
ELGIN, ILL., FIRST, ASST.); 41 HOLBROOK; 44 SD: LINDA VISTA; 48 NEWPORT BEACH; 54 SD: WESLEY;
61 SAN GABRIEL; 64 ANAHEIM: FIRST; 68 SHERMAN OAKS; 71 RIVERSIDE: WESLEY; PSW 77; 82 R'o.
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