< Previous20 —FOCUS 20 —FOCUS Kevin Wilson When did you attend Andrews and what did you study? How were you involved on campus? I attended Andrews University from 2009 to 2017. I graduated in 2014 with a BA in theology with a certificate in leadership and then graduated from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary with an MDiv in 2017. In undergrad I was a resident advisor in Meier Hall during my sophomore and junior years. In 2013 I was elected religious vice president of the Andrews University Student Association (AUSA) and also the religious vice president for the Adventist Intercolle- giate Association (AIA). I also helped out as a worship coordinator for the Andrews Ministerial Association for the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages. In my junior year, I joined Campus Ministries as a student chaplain where I founded “Triads,” a cam- pus discipleship initiative that spanned a few years. I also took a year off as a student missionary to serve in Beirut, Lebanon, as a Bible teacher at an Adventist high school. I was a student dean for Meier Hall to- ward the latter part of Seminary. During this time I also helped Campus Ministries with organizing and coordinating various events. Describe your current work. I am currently an associate pastor at the Oceanside SDA Church in California since graduating from the Seminary in 2017. In addition to leading the high school and young adult ministries at my local church, I lead a social media following of 168K across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook centered around storytelling through chai. Why are you doing what you are doing? How are you influencing your community? I believe every follower of Jesus has a minis- try. The apostle Paul calls this the “Ministry of Reconciliation,” which is to do all things with the ultimate intention of reducing the MattMaster When did you attend Andrews and what did you study? How were you involved on campus? I attended Andrews from 2008 until 2013 and majored in communication with a minor in English writing. I tried to take on as many extracurricu- lar activities as possible to make the most of my time at Andrews. I participated in many intramural sports and played for the University soccer team, volunteered at campus worships and club events, and represented the University on the Van Andel Millennial Board, a consortium of representatives from 13 private colleges and universities in Michigan. I also spent much of my time involved in music and worship at the University. I sang as a part of the University Singers, Men’s Chorus and University Chorale, played French horn for the Wind Symphony, and was an active praise leader on campus. I also had the privilege to serve in Campus Ministries as a student chaplain for my last three years of undergraduate. Describe your current work. Currently I work for AdventHealth, a healthcare company that focuses on whole-person care with the distinct mission of “Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.” As an Agile Product Owner, I work with leaders in our organization to solve enterprise level problems through application development. For example, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization closed all non-essential service lines to help slow the spread of the virus. This meant that many of our employees were without work, while at the same time many of our 50+ hospitals experienced surges of COVID patients. Working with key stakeholders throughout AdventHealth, our team was able to quick- ly build an application that would allow us to rapidly redeploy employees from closed service lines to facilities experiencing a surge. This app was crucial in providing care in the areas that needed it most while saving our organization millions of dol- lars in agency costs. gaps between others and God. As a pastor, I try to do this by journeying with a tribe of individuals God has entrusted to us as they pursue wholeness in Christ. As a content creator/influencer, I attempt to do this by helping people think meaningfully about their lives through storytelling. Over the course of a year, I have gained a following of around 154K friends on TikTok who are united around their love for chai and meaningful sto- rytelling. The account was featured in the New York Times, Yahoo, Forbes and other news publications within and outside the Adventist church. This platform has allowed me to build bridges with different cultures, form friend- ships with non-believers, raise awareness for social injustices, and inspire many to use their own platforms to amplify their impact. How did your Andrews experience impact your calling or your work? I came to the U.S. as an 18-year-old immi- grant, having left all of my family behind in Oman. Andrews University provided the nurturing space I never knew I needed to navigate new geographical and ideological terrain. The diversity of the student body, the mentoring relationships with my teachers, and the many opportunities to lead prepared me for the real world in ways I could not have had I gone to a different educational institution. This quote from Africa distills my view of Andrews: “A fish knows the beauty of water once it is outside of it.” By providing many spaces where I was encouraged to en- gage with the “other,” Andrews taught me to reframe my “out-of-placeness” as a precursor for self-acceptance. The education and the friendships I’d made at Andrews continue to remind me that my story is not a liability but an asset—a sacred ground from which I can meaningfully engage with the world. What advice would you have for Andrews students as they prepare for life after university? Find ways to document your experiences. This time is precious and you’ll never experi- ence it the same way again. The medium does not matter as long as it allows you to have a dialogue with yourself. Creating is the best way to learn anything. The more you take what you learn and trans- form it into creative work that you are proud of, the more you will retain the information but also use it to move the world forward in obvious ways. The Way of Jesus is the best Life OS (operating system), contributing to a life that is physiologically holistic, existentially hopeful, relationally other-centered. An hon- est pursuit toward Him can be the ultimate adventure of your life.Spring 2021— 21 To view the World Changers Week evening programs, visit the Andrews University YouTube channel. Mausharie Valentine When did you attend Andrews and what did you study? How were you involved on campus? I attended Andrews from 2009–2013 to study architecture. I am highly intrigued by tech- nology, so my most fond memories of campus life were contributing to worship experiences through developing creative content for campus worship experiences. I also really enjoyed serving as a part of outreach groups on Sabbath afternoons with children, doing mission trips in the summer and designing the campus master plan as a part of our fifth-year project. Describe your current work. I currently work at Progressive AE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an architectural and engineer- ing firm that places emphasis on creative people developing strategic spaces. As an architect, I collaborate with clients and my team members to envision and create places that realize the unique potential each project embodies. This is done through creative writing, drawings, renderings, animations and developing innovative ways to connect with others in an authentic manner. When this work of planning and designing is done in an authentic manner, it has a greater chance of realizing its highest potential of being a beloved place for all people for a longer duration. Why are you doing what you are doing? How are you influencing your community? Ever since I was a young child, I have always wanted to help people. Working alongside my parents to serve others stirred up a desire to want to serve God in a manner that touched the lives of others. Over the years, that has realized itself in the way that I express myself, encour- age others and use technology to enhance the lives of others around me. I love working in my local church especially knowing that every effort I commit to God builds His kingdom and brings His return sooner. I function in a variety of roles at my local church, Bethel Community SDA, with my favorite being the media ministry team leader expanding the way we reach and engage others through digital media. At my office, I currently co-chair the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee so that every engagement our employees have is improved in the way we engage with others in our industry and our community beyond. ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program has been a delightful way of engag- ing students and youth from all walks of life to explore careers in architecture, construction and engineering. This year’s cohort was exhilarat- ing being that the students wanted to design a dignified homeless shelter for Grand Rapids, Michigan, that supports the mind, body and spirit beautifully. My favorite way to influence Why are you doing what you are doing? How are you influencing your community? I work in healthcare because I am passionate about providing care to the caregivers. By using application development to solve organiza- tional problems, I have the unique opportunity to really listen to our team members and provide tangible assistance in the form of custom applications. On a deeper level, I am able to live out the mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ by supporting healing within the workplace at AdventHealth. Through work, I am able to make a difference by providing better health- care to my community. At church, I am the minister of music and have the privilege of mentoring musicians of all ages. I am also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) which allows me to network with other healthcare administrators to both discuss and provide solutions to real problems that affect my community. How did your Andrews experience impact your calling or your work? The mentors and teachers that I had at Andrews reinforced the idea that work could be a calling. Admittedly, I did not exactly know what I wanted to do as a profession when I graduat- ed from Andrews, but my experience taught me that it was okay not to know. I learned that it is far more important to get out and do than to rely on a single plan. Not to say plan- ning isn’t important, but learning to adjust my plans and to better myself through it all has led me to where I am in my career. What advice would you have for Andrews students as they prepare for life after university? Ask questions to deepen your understanding. This applies to both your interactions with others and your interactions with yourself. Treat every interaction as an opportunity to learn from another perspective and to question your own thoughts and perceptions, and you will find both your curiosity and humility will exponentially increase. my community is through talking to students. Sharing about my path to serving others through architecture and seeing young minds ready to take up the challenge is in itself inspiring. How did your Andrews experience impact your calling or your work? Andrews University has and may always play a pivotal role in the person I am continually becoming. I chose the Andrews University School of Architecture due to its emphasis on developing communities for people. My engagement with my professors and mentors on campus expanded my mind to unique ways of helping others and engaging in meaningful ways. Some of my favorite ways of serving others and the body of Christ are skill sets I garnered in the architecture program as well as being a part of the Pioneer Memorial Church media team. Andrews has not stopped being a place of education for me as I continue to learn from the leaders and world changers still on campus expanding the minds of young adults. What advice would you have for Andrews students as they prepare for life after university? If I were to write a letter titled “Dear Younger Me,” three things come to my mind that I would want to encourage myself and my peers. Strive to be your authentic self. YOU are the only you, and God has a unique calling on your life. Emulate Christ, glean wisdom from your el- ders and press forward to the high mark of your calling (Jeremiah 29:11). Be courageous. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:9). If God be for us who (in all the entire universe) could be against us? (Romans 8:31). The answer: no one. Courage is best seen during trial and diffi- culty when our faith is being tested. There is in fact a time for everything, includ- ing joy along the journey. “ … He has made everything beautiful in its time … He has also set eternity in the human heart … and [to] find sat- isfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God” (Ecclesiastes 3:9–14).Fay Bradley received the Spirit of Philanthropy award in 2015. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRADLEY FAMILY 22 —FOCUS 22 —FOCUS ANDREWS UNIVERSITY IS HONORED TO announce the renaming of the Harvest Run to the Bradley Family Harvest Run beginning in 2021, thanks to the generous endowment by Dr. Fay Bradley, a friend of the University. This gift will enable us to continue offering the Brad- ley Family Harvest Run to the Andrews University and Berrien County, Michi- gan, community for years to come. Fay Bradley, JD, MD, a veteran who was employed full-time as a physician before his retirement, was an avid runner who redefined what is possible for masters running. At age 45, he raced a 2:26:45 marathon in the 1983 Boston Marathon. Two years later, Bradley won the Lombardi 10k in Washington D.C. In 1990, he ranked sixth in the master’s mile, racing a mile in a blisteringly fast 4:40.08, two seconds ahead of seventh-place James Ryun who was a silver medalist in the 1968 Olympics and widely considered the world’s top middle-distance runner for years. Bradley excelled in his younger years as well, starting his running career as a hurdler and quarter-miler. Decades later, he would fondly speak of his first two pairs of running shoes, reminisc- ing about his black and white high-top Converse All-Stars. Bradley finished in second place in the Kansas State High School Championships in the high and low hurdles as well as on the 4x440 relay team. In 1958, Bradley won both the high and low hurdles at the junior college national championships and was the Kansas Relays high hurdles champion in 1959. It wasn’t until his mid-30s when Bradley became compet- itive at distance road racing, however, attributing his brother Earl (a 24-time Boston Marathon finisher) with getting him into running. Bradley qualified for his first Boston Marathon in 1975, racing an impressive 2:51 marathon at the age of 37. In total, he raced the Bos- ton Marathon 34 times—an astounding accomplishment, as those who know the difficulty of earning a spot into the Boston Marathon can attest! He finished third in the men’s 50-and-over com- petition in 1991, placing 275th overall By Laura Malcolm Bradley Family Harvest Runand earning mention about his accomplishment in the Wash- ington Post. In 1994 he raced a 2:39:47 marathon and was ranked among the top three or four 55-to-59 competitors in the United States. In addition to his many im- pressive running achievements, Bradley had a heart for others and made a point of giving back to both the running community and to Andrews. He served as the president of the American Running and Fitness Association for years and wrote articles on injury preven- tion for runners. In 2015, he was given the Andrews University Spirit of Philanthropy award. He was quoted as saying, “My interest and focus at this time is to promote an ac- tive lifestyle for the general masses. Everyone should have a regular physical activity to participate in” (Running Times, March 1995). Bradley passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, one day after his 83rd birth- day, after a battle with cancer. We are so grateful to Dr. Brad- ley for his interest in promoting running within our community and are proud to now introduce the Bradley Family Harvest Run. Laura Malcolm (BBA ’11) is associate director of the Office of Alumni Services. In total, he raced the Boston Marathon 34 times—an astounding accomplishment, as those who know the difficulty of earning a spot into the Boston Marathon can attest! Save the date—September 26, 2021 alumni.andrews.edu/run THE ANNUAL HARVEST RUN, NOW THE Bradley Family Harvest Run, has been hosted on the campus each fall during Homecoming weekend, when a group of athletes gather in the crisp air behind a starting line. These athletes are a di- verse combination of Andrews students, employees, out-of-town alumni and local community members. They are a mix of young and old, fit and not, confident and nervous, experienced runners and first- time racers. Some will blow away their competition with a blistering sub-6-min- ute/mile pace, while others will walk the course chatting with friends. Nearly every single one of them will cross the finish line with a smile on their face, celebrating their personal accomplishment and full of en- dorphins from the exercise and beautiful early-autumn scenery. This is the annual Harvest Run, hosted on the campus of Andrews University by the Office of Alumni Services for over 30 years. The race started off as a simple 5k around the campus perimeter. In recent years it has evolved into an event with 5k, 10k and 1-mile (walk) options. The goal is to impart a joy of running and wellness by providing a well-organized, chip-timed local race opportunity that’s easily acces- sible to students and visiting alumni while visibly opening the doors of Andrews University to others in Berrien County. The 5k and 10k routes both feature the picturesque center campus of Andrews University and pass all the iconic spots: the Globe, J.N. Andrews Sculpture, Flag Mall, the Clock, the ULC (Buller/Neth- ery) Arch. The 10k, however, provides a unique challenge to runners as the route transitions to the hilly single-track trail system behind University Towers and the Pathfinder Building. Relatively few people are aware that with 11+ miles of maintained dirt trails, Andrews Univer- sity boasts one of the most technical, challenging and scenic trail systems in southwest Michigan. The 10k gives a tantalizing taste of the challenge this trail can bring as runners tackle the smallest loop before heading back up Dairy Hill toward center campus and the finish line. With this mixture of scenic flat pavement and hilly trails, the Bradley Family Harvest Run truly has something to offer everyone, whether it’s your first-ever 5k or you’re a serious runner looking for a challenge. We hope that you will join us on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, to help celebrate this event’s new chapter as the Bradley Family Harvest Run and to challenge yourself in (although admittedly, we are biased!) the best campus 5k/10k/1-mile event in southwest Michigan. Spring 2021— 23HONOR CLASSES: 1950, 1951, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021 Save the Date for Homecoming September 23–26, 2021 Stay informed at alumni.andrews.edu/homecoming AUGUST 8 Summer Commencement 2021 Andrews University Visit andrews.edu/graduation to learn more and for a schedule of events 22 Lend-A-Hand at Freshman Move-In (Tentative) 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Lamson Hall Andrews University 8585 University Blvd Berrien Springs, Michigan Sign up at alumni.andrews. edu/lend-a-hand 27 Alumni Mentoring BBQ for Freshmen (Tentative) Andrews University Contact alumni@andrews.edu to learn more SEPTEMBER 23–26 Alumni Homecoming 2021 Andrews University Visit alumni.andrews.edu/ homecoming for more information Upcoming Regional Events Please note that Andrews regional events are postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit alumni.andrews.edu for event updates and for details once we are able to plan a regional event near your area again. You may also contact the Office of Alumni Services at alumni@ andrews.edu or 269-471-3591. 24 —FOCUS Alumni Calendar Build your network. Offer mentoring assistance or find a mentor. Join a variety of regional and interest groups. Post or search for jobs. Join the brand-new Andrews Network to fully embrace the possibilities that the Andrews community can offer you. Join today at alumni.andrews.edu/network STUDENTS Find a mentor from among our experienced alums. Learn industry advice, ask for tips on career transition, and benefit from the advice of alums. Connect with Andrews alumni, students, faculty/staff and potential employers. Explore jobs that are posted specifically with Andrews students in mind. Join a variety of regional and interest groups. ALUMS Post job openings for easy access to Andrews students. Share your expertise and advice through mentoring, or find a mentor more advanced in his/her career. Network with classmates and other alums from your area and around the world. Share industry advice, resume feedback, interview tips and other tips you’ve learned. Join a variety of regional and interest groups.1950s Marion E. Kidder (BA ’56, MA ’59) is looking forward to his 90th birthday on Aug. 25, 2021, as well as his 69th wedding anniversary on Aug. 17, 2021. Lee A. Davis (BS ’50) graduated from An- drews with a degree in agriculture. 1970s Bruce N. Cameron (BA ’73) is the Reed Larson Professor of Labor Law at Regent University School of Law. Along with Thomas Haggard, Bruce authored the new third edition of the law school textbook “Under- standing Employ- ment Discrimination Law.” Bruce is also on staff with the National Right to Work Legal Defense and Education Foundation. Bruce and Margie (Brennan) Cameron (BA/BA ’74) reside in Chesapeake, Virginia. They have two children and three grandchildren. Following graduation from Andrews, Raymond Richard Baker Jr. (MDiv ’77) worked in the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for seven years. His assignments included churches in Tampa, Florida, Albany, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. Raymond joined the United States Navy in 1984 and became chaplain to Marines in Japan and sailors aboard USS WABASH (AOR-5) in California. In 1987, he received an honorable discharge and became a clinical pastoral education student at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He continued clinical pastoral education in medical centers in Houston, Texas, and Washington D.C. In September 1991, Raymond became a student at Columbia University. He graduat- ed in 1993 with a Master of Science in social work. He became an employee at the New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center and worked as a licensed clinical social worker in that institution until he transferred to the Port- land, Oregon, Veterans Affairs Medical Center in January 2012. He served there as a social work supervisor until he retired from federal service on Nov. 30, 2017. 1980s Richard E. Kuykendall (MDiv ’80) published his new short biography of Ellen White, titled “The Dreamer and the Two Men She Loved” (Trafford Publishing), in February 2021. It ex- plores Ellen’s life and work with James White and then her special friendship with an actual marriage proposal from Stephen Haskell. Anthony Spence (att.) recently published “Line in the Sand” and has a number of other books available on Amazon. He enjoys writing and editing and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Steven Sherman (BA ’85, MDiv ’89) mar- ried Nadine Philip (att.). He is currently the associate pastor at the Forest Lake Church in Orlando, Florida. He is the son of Carol and Walter Sherman (BA ’59, MA ’60). Surangel Whipps Jr. (BBA ’88) won the pres- idential election in Palau on Nov. 21, 2020, becoming the 10th president of the beauti- ful Pacific nation. Whipps was sworn in as president on Jan. 21, 2021, during the inauguration cere- mony at the Palau National Capitol. Whipps continues to be an active member of the Koror Seventh- day Adventist Church in Palau. His church leadership roles include church dea- con, member of the Guam-Micronesia Mission Executive Committee, board member of the Guam Seventh-day Adventist Clinic, and chair- man of the Palau Adventist School board. Frank M. Hasel (MA ’89, PhD ’95) currently serves as an associate director of the Biblical Research Institute at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, Maryland. Frank and his cousin Michael G. Hasel (BA/BA ’91, MA ’92) were the principal contributors for the Adult Sabbath School Quarterly on “How to Interpret Scripture” (II/2020) and have also co-authored the companion book “How to Interpret Scripture” (Pacific Press, 2019). Frank has recently published the following book: “Living for God: Reclaiming the Joy of Christian Virtue” (Pacific Press, 2020) and edited a major new book on Biblical Interpretation: “Biblical Hermeneu- tics: An Adventist Approach” (Silver Spring, MD: BRI/Review & Herald Academic, 2020), where 12 Adventist scholars (several from Andrews University) explore crucial aspects of biblical interpretation from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. This book is an essen- tial guide to the understanding of Adventist hermeneutics and a valuable resource for any- one wanting to better understand the Bible. 1990s Larry T. Councell (BT ’94) recently retired after 26 years of service as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. He and his wife Bar- bie Edler-Councell (BS ’96) have two sons, recent graduate Jordan (BS ’21) and Keaton, Spring 2021— 25 Class Notesa sophomore data science major at Andrews University. Larry has accepted a position with Lockheed Martin and will be their Business Development senior manager in Fairborn, Ohio. Bradley Fisher (BSIT ’95) & Jennifer (Inman) Fisher (BS ’95) moved to Collegedale, Tennessee, after graduation. Brad is the CEO and co-owner of The College Press in Collegedale and works with Adventist organizations around the world. Jennifer is an associate professor in the graduate nursing program at Southern Adventist University (SAU) as well as a practicing nurse practitioner at a pediatric urgent care in Chattanoo- ga, Tennessee. They have two children. Their daughter is a nursing student at SAU and their son is currently attending Andrews University as a student in the aviation program. Wendell Gaa (BS ’98) recently began the newest chapter in his life as an economic and administrative assistant at the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. This is his second diplomatic assign- ment since he joined the foreign service in 2003. He graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor of Science in jour- nalism and mass media. He writes, “The communication and English courses which I took definitely benefited me in my professional career ... I am also grateful to have learned more of the rich indigenous cultures of our world from Øystein LaBianca who was my professor in my Cultural Anthropology class. His teachings ultimately encouraged me to view the globe as my international classroom, leading me to take diplo- matic and history courses at the government Foreign Service Institutes in Malaysia and India, the University of Debrecen in Hungary, and then finally at the National University of Ireland in Galway where I earned my master’s degree in international migration and refugee law and policy in December 2020.” 2000s Elton DeMoraes (MDiv ’05, DMin ’16) was recently elected president of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Alvarado, Texas. DeMo- raes spent many years working in the Texas Conference before accepting the position of vice president for min- istries for the Southwestern Union of Seventh-day Adventists in Burleson, Texas. He completed a Master of Di- vinity in 2005 at the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Theological Seminary as well as a Doctor of Ministry in 2016. Elton and his wife, Alessandra, have one daughter, Isabella, and reside in Burleson, Texas. Kimberly (Smith) Shumaker (BSELED ’04) is currently working in Greeneville, Tennessee, at Greeneville Adventist Academy as the seventh and eighth grade homeroom teacher. While at Andrews, she worked as a lifeguard/teacher at the pool and as a reader for Professor Atkins. She says, “Andrews was a highlight for me. Some of the best memories and life experiences … Andrews helped to grow my love for teaching by the jobs I held on campus.” Ruth Marquez (BS ’08) is happy to announce that she is approaching her one-year anniversary of starting her own pediatric speech therapy private practice, Be Brave Speech Therapy. She says, “It’s been a dream of mine come true! I’m hopeful that I will continue to serve more families as the years continue.” 26 —FOCUS Class NotesSpring 2021— 27 Life Stories Helen Ruth Hyde (DIP2YR ’43, BS/BS ’71, MAT ’79) died on April 19, 2021, in Collegedale, Tennessee. Helen was born to Ruth and Freeman Lunz, the second of six daughters, on July 23, 1923. She grew up in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where her parents were dairy farmers. After graduating from Bethel Academy, she attended Emmanuel Missionary College to become a teacher. She grad- uated in 1943 with a two-year elementary teacher course and taught grades 1–8 at Clear Lake, Wisconsin, for one year. On June 14, 1944, Helen married L. Wayne Hyde (BA ’45). She taught school for one year in Benton Harbor, Michi- gan, while Wayne finished his ministerial course at EMC. The following fall they both taught school in Muskegon, Michigan. The next 18 years Helen spent raising their four children and assisting Wayne in his pastoral duties in towns in upper-lower Michigan. Beginning the summer of 1964, Helen and Wayne faced medical challenges that caused paralysis of Wayne’s legs from the knees down. A few months later after spending the winter recuperating in Winter Haven, Florida, Wayne recovered use of his legs. During the next four years Helen taught at Midland Adventist Elementary School for one year and then was hired as a teacher at the Jackson Adventist Elementary School in fall 1966. While teaching, Helen took numerous exten- sion courses, correspondence studies and attended several summers at Andrews Univer- sity. She graduated with a BS in elementary education in 1971. During this time they had two children, Jeanette and Elwyn, in elementary school, one child, Christine, in acad- emy, and the oldest, Karen, at Andrews University. Wayne was hired as a social worker by the Michigan Department of Social Services in 1969, where he worked for 22 years. Helen continued teaching at Jackson, going to summer school at An- drews to renew her teacher’s certification and receiving an MAT in 1979. Helen taught full- time for 17.5 years, 14 of those at Jackson. Additionally, there were years of music classes and substitute teaching. Helen was very active in her church serving in positions including treasurer, Personal Ministries secretary, Sabbath School leader and church school fundraiser. S. Clark Rowland (MDiv ’78, professor emeritus), who taught physics at Andrews University for 48 years, died on Feb. 23, 2021, at 82 years old. He fell in early January, developed pneumonia twice and died of acute respiratory failure. Clark was born in 1938 and grew up in Turlock, California, attending Modesto Union Academy and working summers at his grandparents’ cattle ranch in Doyle, California, to fund his studies. Clark followed a call from God to study science, graduating from Pacific Union College in Angwin, California, in 1960 with a BS in physics. In 1961, Clark married his college sweetheart Bonnie (MAT ’72, MSA ’95). He earned his PhD in materials science from the University of Utah in 1967. During graduate school, in a series of providential encounters, Clark found the property in Salt Lake City where he and Bonnie helped build the Wasatch Hills SDA Church. In 1967 Clark joined the physics de- partment at Andrews University. While teaching at Andrews, Clark studied at the Seminary and he and Bonnie had two daughters, Brenda and Barbara. Clark mentored many, providing research opportunities for students and, by his words and example, demonstrating that God uses people in science, engineering, technology and business to spread the Gospel. In addition to physics classes, Clark taught a class in Faith and Science and worked to bring speakers including Richard Bube and John Polkinghorne to Andrews. His physics colleagues and alums remember him for his research goals, academic excellence and reconcil- ing science with Christian faith. After retiring in 2005, Clark contin- ued to teach at Andrews University as an emeritus professor. Diagnosed with PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy) in 2013, Clark worked daily to follow diet, exercise, speech and physical therapies to maintain strength and delay the onset of symptoms. He was successful and unusual, giving his family years to enjoy his company. In 2015 Clark and Bonnie moved to Davis, California, to be near their daughters and grandchildren. In retirement Clark and Bonnie traveled, participated on mission trips with Maranatha Volunteers International and enjoyed being grandparents. While Clark took his days, as he said, “one foot in front of the other,” he thought deeply and continued to share ideas from reading and conversation, including in 2020 sharing with his family, “Polking- horne says the promise in Revelation is the promise of new physics, where death is no longer the end.” Clark’s family has been blessed by his testimo- ny of God’s providence in his life. Clark is missed by many including his wife Bonnie, children Brenda (BS ’90) and Kenneth (BA ’89) Weiss and Barbara and Kevin Goodman, grandchildren Adrienne, Ashton and Corbin Weiss, and Elinor and Galen Goodman, and sister Beverly Sandquist.28 —FOCUS Life Stories Helen is survived by her children: Karen Simpson (BS ’69, MA ’81), Christine Herr (BS ’72), Jeanette Teller (BSD ’76) and Elwyn Hyde (AA ’78, BS ’80, MAPM ’19); 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wayne, who died July 6, 1995. Irene Lois (Friesen) Farver (BS ’50) died on April 16, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was born Oct. 20, 1923, to Henry and Marie Friesen in Salina, Kansas. She grew up during the Great Depression of the 1930s and dust-bowl years in Southeastern Colorado, 30 miles from the nearest town. Irene was raised with a strong belief in God, education and hard work. Irene studied pre-nursing at Southwestern Jr. College (now Southwestern Adventist University) in Keene, Texas. After graduating she contin- ued nursing education at the Boulder SDA Sanitarium and Hospital, receiving an RN. She met PFC William Farver (BA ’50, MA ’61) while working at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado. After only a few weeks of dating, Bill was shipped overseas to serve in WWII. Bill returned 2½ years later in January 1946. They married on June 2, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado. They were married 69 years and five months. They had two daughters, Janis and Lahna. The day after their marriage they traveled to Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews University) where Irene com- pleted her bachelor’s degree in nursing education. Bill and Irene graduated together in 1950. Irene’s 40-year nursing career was spent working in hospitals in Michigan, Georgia and Florida. She was also the school nurse for Cedar Lake Academy (GLAA) in Michigan and Blue Mountain Academy in Pennsylvania. Besides nursing, which Irene greatly enjoyed, she liked entertaining and could prepare delicious meals on a moment’s notice. She loved people and delighted in helping them, especially those in need. During their retirement Irene and Bill traveled ex- tensively to see friends and relatives and also volunteered for Maranatha. Irene was involved in church activities all of her life. She continued in the Cottonwood church by playing the piano for the children’s divisions, was a member of the church orchestra (saxophone), sang in the choir, helped with Sabbath potlucks and was the parish nurse. In her declining years, though losing most of her eyesight, hearing and memory, Irene rarely complained and frequently sent Jan and Lahna into gales of laughter with her sense of humor. She kept her strong faith in God, talking with Him several times a day and praying for many people. She is survived by daughters Janis Farver and Lahna Farver and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. John F. Neumann (BA ’51), 99, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, died April 6, 2021, at his home. John was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Auerbach, Saxony, Germany, the youngest of eight children of Emil and Ella (Bochmann) Neumann. He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army, where he was trained as a medical lab technician. After the war, he married Lora G. Wasenmiller (BA ’42) on May 12, 1946, in New York City. That fall they moved to Berrien Springs for John to pursue his education under the G.I. Bill at Emmanuel Mis- sionary College (now Andrews University). He decided on a business major and also worked in the business office. When he graduated in 1951, he was offered a junior account- ing position, later became assistant accountant, and then accountant until his retirement in 1987. He also served as a Notary Public, and directed ticket sales for the Concert- Picture Series for 30 years. John was a longtime member of Pioneer Memorial Church, serving for over eight years as treasurer and nearly 30 as a deacon. He is survived by his daugh- ter, Karen (DIP2YR ’68, BS ’70) (Jim) Allred; his son, Ron Neu- mann (CERT ’74, former staff); three grandchildren: Kim (Bill) Dustin, Kelley Allred, Jimmy Allred; and four great-grand- children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lora; his parents; and seven siblings. Anna May Harkness Damazo (major donor), 94, died in Frederick, Maryland, on March 13, 2021. Ann, as she was known by most, was born on Nov. 26, 1926, in Latrobe, Pennsylva- nia, the daughter of Elmer C. Harkness and Elizabeth Jane (Russell) Harkness. While training as a nurse she met and fell in love with a young intern, Frank S. Damazo (DIP2YR ’44, BS ’47). They were married on Sept. 4, 1948, and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. In 1956 they selected Fred- erick, Maryland, to be their lifelong home and became ac- tive members of the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through the years, Ann served her beloved church congrega- tion in multiple roles—church treasurer, finance coordinator, and worthy student program administrator. After a devas- tating fire that destroyed the church building in 1993, Ann worked tirelessly as part of the building committee to acquire land and build the present church and school complex. Ann is survived by her beloved husband Frank and their four children, Fran (T.J.) Damazo-Mullin Spring 2021— 29 Life Stories of Davis, California, Donna (Dan) Butler of Woodsboro, Maryland, Frank L. (Bonnie) Damazo of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Nancy (John) O’Donnell of Frederick, eight grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers Elmer, Reu- ben and Donald; and her sister Jane Kovak. Marcy Renee Korf Chang (BA ’94), 50, of Laurel, Maryland, died on March 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. Marcy was born on Jan. 20, 1971, to Larry and Maris Korf in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from Hudson- ville High School in 1989, she went on to earn her degree in communication at Andrews. After graduation, she worked in fundraising and development for over 20 years. Marcy loved working with non-profit organizations and was proud of what she did for a living. In 1992, Marcy met Ji Chang (BT ’94) and they wed on Sept. 13, 1998. Together, they have two sons: Carson, born in the spring of 2003, and Colin, born in the summer of 2004. She was passionate about volunteering her time. It gave her great joy teaching Kin- dergarten Sabbath School for Spencerville Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church, leading Home & School at Beltsville Adventist School, and participating as a school board member at Spen- cerville Adventist Academy. Marcy was predeceased by her younger sister Tracy. She is survived by her husband, Ji; children, Carson and Colin; fa- ther, Larry; and mother, Maris. Lázaro Falcón (former staff), 87, died on Feb. 20, 2021, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Lázaro was born to Alfon- so Falcón and María Isabel González, on Nov. 14, 1934, in Havana, Cuba. At an early age, Lázaro began an apprentice- ship in carpentry, which led to his lifelong dedication to the trade. He was meticulous with his work and enjoyed shar- ing his woodworking talent through various projects. He married Carmen R. Guerra on Dec. 27, 1956. Together they created a happy and sheltered home for their daughters, Clemen and Car- men. When the dark clouds of political strife covered his be- loved island, Lázaro purposed in his heart that his children would live in a free land. To achieve this goal, Lázaro left everything behind, sacrificing all to give his daughters a life filled with opportunities. On Aug. 3, 1970, the little family arrived in the U.S. with nothing but a few clothing items in two duffel bags and the desire to succeed through hard work and determination. From that moment on, one of Lázaro’s favorite expressions became “God bless America!” They began life anew in Queens, New York, where Lázaro and Carmen resided for 27 years. After retiring from his job, the couple moved to Berrien Springs to be closer to their daughters. A two-year hi- atus signaled to Lázaro he still had much to contribute, so he worked another five years in the maintenance department at Andrews University. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, dedicating countless hours in service to others. His diligent dedication was recog- nized through various awards and the many friendships garnered in the process. Lázaro is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carmen R.; daughters Clemen (BA/BA ’81, MA ’96, former staff) and husband Bradley (BA/BA ’82, MA ’87, PhD ’11) Shep- pard and Carmen (BS ’83) and her husband Anthony (BS ’99, MSPT ’00) Escotto; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons; brother Antonio Falcón; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Lázaro was predeceased by his parents and his brother Ibrahim Falcón. Max Anthony Pean III (att.) died on Feb. 9, 2021, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Maxito Pean and Judith Jean-Michel on Dec. 30, 1988. Max was the second of Judith’s five children, the four siblings that he loved very much and had an unbreakable bond with: Chris, Rudy, Brianna and Saskia. From childhood Max was full of a special kind of love for life. Everywhere he went he touched the lives of those he came in contact with. Max had an amazing ability to make everyone feel special and made friends from all walks of life. Max excelled in his stud- ies and attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Max left an example of how even in a short life there’s no limit to how many lives you can touch simply by having a listening ear, being a friend to talk and spend time with, sim- ple acts of kindness, laughter and affection. He is survived by his imme- diate family, his brothers Chris and Rudy, his sisters Brianna and Saskia, his sister-in-law Coryly and his niece Amirah and new nephew Princeton. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and too many friends to count. Don Dockerty (BA ’67, former faculty) died on Feb. 9, 2021, at Woodland Terrace of Bridg- man, Michigan. Don was born March 3, 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, to Grace and Hillis Dockerty. Don graduated from Indiana Academy in Cicero in 1963. In 1967 he received his bache- lor’s degree in religion from Andrews University. To help pay for his tuition he began his entrepreneurial skills by starting Don’s Painting Service. After graduation from An- drews, he taught math, music, history and religion for grades 7–10 at Kalamazoo Adventist Junior Academy. While teaching in Kalama- zoo, he met Mary Ladd, a nurse in Battle Creek, and they were married on Dec. 22, 1968. In 1970 Don realized he had a desire to pursue a career in business and returned to college at Western Michigan Next >