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In Sympathy AAPC members and the association office extend deepest sympathy to the following AAPC members and their families:

 

The Rev. Robert B. Haight, husband of AAPC Diplomate Rev. Emily S. (Demme) Haight, Ph.D, died suddenly on August 3 in his Solon, IA home after a valiant 3 ½ year battle with a rare form of thyroid cancer.  Beloved husband of Emily for 34 years, and the devoted father of David L. Haight (Megan) of Dallas, TX and Daniel B. Haight of Solon. Bob graduated with a B.S. degree in chemistry from Iowa State in Ames and with a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. He worked as a psychiatric technician at Evanston Hospital before entering the United Methodist ministry. He served as a dedicated parish pastor of churches in Wilmette, Sheridan and Norway, Evanston, Elmhurst, Ingalls Park (Joliet), Oak Forest, and Orland Park, IL for a total of 34 years. He was a consultant in the use of computers for church administration and electronic media for contemporary worship. A memorial service officiated by Rev. Carol Kress will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7th at the Solon United Methodist Church at 3 pm with visitation beginning at 2 pm. His life and ministry will also be celebrated at Faith United Methodist Church in Orland Park, IL on Saturday, Aug. 27th at 11 am with visitation beginning at 10 am. Memorial contributions honoring his values and interests may be made to Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Habitat for Humanity, or Bread for the World.

Mrs. Felicia Radillo, 90 years old,  Mother of AAPC Fellow Rebecca Radillo died on June 26 in Miami Florida.

Robert H. Grizzard, AAPC Fellow. passed away on June 21, 2011 at his residence in Normal, IL. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblersmith.com.

Robert Francis Davenport, AAPC Fellow/Retired. Died April 9, 2011DAVENPORT, Rev. Dr. Robert Francis "Bob" Died April 9, 2011, at Hospice, Donegal County, Ireland. Bob was born in St. Petersburg, third generation member of First Presbyterian Church where he was ordained. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School in the class of 1953 and from University of Florida, Union Seminary, Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and Yale University. He earned a Doctorate of Ministry from Vanderbilt. Bob served many years as pastoral counselor and chaplain, first at St. Andrew's College, NC; later for almost 40 years in the Annapolis area. Bob served as chaplain to Ginger Cove Retirement Community, Annapolis and Buckingham's Choice, Buckeystown, MD. Bob served as interim pastor in Peace River Presbytery, then Tampa Bay Presbytery at Lake Seminole, Trinity Church of the 7 Springs, Northwood Presbyterian and Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. In 2009, Bob and Marcia moved to their home in Bruckless, Ireland where Bob continued to share his wisdom and faith with his 'Irish' family. Bob is survived by The Rev. Marcia Davenort, his wife; his brother Bill, his wife Sandy; his two daughters, Greta and Julie; his 'shared' daughter, Tory; two stepchildren; many grand-children; nieces and nephew. Bob's presence, counsel and advice will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bob requested that any contributions be made in his name to the Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation/Bob House in Uganda, Africa where Bob and Marcia volunteered. Checks may be sent to: Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation, 1233 Vestivia Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, 11 am, Monday, April 25.

 

Robert E. Johnston, AAPC Diplomate died peacefully at his home in Lake Norman, NC.

"Bob" Johnston died peacefully at his home at Lake Norman on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Born in Statesville on Dec. 5, 1930, to the late James William, Sr. and Mary Johnston Johnston, he was predeceased by his brother, James William Johnston, Jr. He grew up in Statesville, graduating from Davidson College in 1960 after attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University and serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Russian language expert in the Army Security Agency. He began attending Columbia Theological Seminary in 1960 and was ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.(now PCUSA) in 1964. He went on to receive a Master of Theology and a Sacred Doctor of Theology in pastoral care and counseling from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1978 and was certified in Object Relations Theory and Therapy at the Washington School of Psychiatry in 1991. He served two churches: as student organizing pastor of First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, Fla. and as organizing pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Chamblee, Ga. He served as Director of Training for the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care in Atlanta, Georgia from 1971 to 1977, before returning to North Carolina and serving as Executive Director of the Presbyterian Family Life Center in Charlotte, from 1977 to 1986. In 1986, he established Advacare, Inc., through which he provided training services for professional counselors, and he provided counseling and referral services for pastors in the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, all the while continuing his practice of marriage and family counseling which ended just two weeks prior to his death. Also, for 15 years he directed and taught an AAPC Pastoral Care Specialist Program at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, for medical and church professionals, ending in 2010. From 2003 to 2006, he participated in a professional writing program through the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, during which he wrote Itchy Bump, a Kinda Wild Thing, a children's book set in Statesville. He is survived by his wife, Jean Medearis Johnston, whom he married on June 17, 1961; his daughter, Libby Johnston Strahan and her four children, Liza (17), Jacob (15), Addie (14) and Ethan (12) Davis, of Cornelius; and his daughter, Kathryn Johnston Tart, and her husband, Joey Tart, and their two children, Joseph (6) and namesake, Robert Tart (10 months). The great joys of his life were his relationships with God, his wife, his family, his dogs and people. He never met a stranger. He also loved golfing, boating, fishing, traveling, learning and physical exercise, especially walking with his dog Tops in his neighborhood and on Sunset Beach. Among his favorite things was cultivating his own special style of dressing, which he wore with pride as he drove around town with the top down in his convertible, his faithful companion, Tops, at his side. Also, Bob's passion was providing counseling and psychotherapy for people in need. There will be a service to celebrate Bob's life at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on Monday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service in the Congregation House on Concord Road in Davidson. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Lake Norman, especially Ben Sandiford, who went well beyond the call of duty to provide care to Bob. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Hospice of Lake Norman at 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036; Davidson College Presbyterian Church at P.O. Box 337, Davidson, NC 28036; and The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Practicing Pastoral Counselors at P.O. Box 2227, Welcome, NC 27374.

 

Published in Statesville Record & Landmark on January 29, 2011
 

 

Melvin L. Jennings, retired AAPC Bookkeeper for 26 years died on January 17 in Stafford, VA.  We recognized Mel's many years as a valued member of our staff.  He was involved with all aspects of the annual conference and very much enjoyed working the registration desk and connecting with old and new members and friends.

Dr. Susan Nelson, wife of Rev. David Lutz, AAPC Fellow, died November 4 in Pittsburg, PA.

Reverend J. John Edgerton, AAPC Fellow (Inactive) died November 15. A longtime director of WakeMed’s Spiritual Care department.  John passed away this morning upon arriving to work.Reverend Edgerton joined WakeMed in 1988, and over the years, he has developed the Spiritual Care department into one of the most well respected hospital chaplaincy programs in the state.  His work has touched many patients and their families over the years, and many of you will remember John for the numerous heartfelt and meaningful invocations and blessings he has provided over the past 22 years at WakeMed events. A memorial service will be held on the Raleigh Campus, check locally for details.

Fred Walz, AAPC Fellow (Retired) 73, died June 21, 2010 in Pueblo, CO.

Dorothy Martin Wilson, mother of P.T. Wilson, D.Min., AAPC Fellow, died on September 5 in Evansville, IN.

Eldon L. Brown, AAPC Fellow (Retired)72, died unexpectedly in Prescott, Arizona on July 19.  Eldon was a United Methodist Minister and Pastoral Counselor.  His loving, accepting and wise influence has touched thousands of people.  He is survived by his loving wife, Laurie, with whom they shared 25 wonderful years together.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Diane Brown; son, Brian Brown; daughter, Kathy Kirkendall; son, Jim Kirkendall; two granddaughters and three grandsons. 

Eldon led his life as if it were a big adventure – always exploring, learning, taking on new challenges, enjoying each day to its fullest.  Living this way was extremely important to Eldon, and he taught his children how to lead their lives in a similar way.  Today, each of his children are deeply grateful for all of the adventures they’ve been able to experience, and will continue to experience in their lives as well. 

He was born in Corydon, Indiana on June 14, 1938, where he spent his childhood years.  One of Eldon’s earliest memories is of standing on one of the back pews in church and trying to sing along with the hymns.  Singing his faith has served as a profound means of grace ever since.  After a large tree fell on his head at age 15 without killing him, he went to church camp and answered the “call” to ministry.  With Billy Graham as his role model, Eldon soon began preaching in the small country E.U.B. churches in Southern Indiana.  Through much of college and seminary he served as a student pastor.  He then received his Master’s in Pastoral Counseling at Boston University School of Theology.  He served in the Southern Indiana United Methodist conference for 13 years in Independence, Brick Chapel, Union Chapel and Paoli. 

 

In 1978 he began his Ph.D studies at Claremont School of Theology and afterwards began pastoral counseling in San Diego. 

In 1986 he moved to Mesa, Arizona, to continue his counseling and become a supervisor of other counselors.  In 1990, he formed East Valley Interfaith Counseling Center, which then became Arizona Interfaith Counseling.  

In 2004 he moved to Prescott, Arizona, and continued part-time counseling at Prescott UMC.  One of his passions was four wheeling with the Mesa 4 Wheelers. He also loved reading, studying, photography, cars, and outdoor activities and painting. 

A celebration of Eldon’s life will be held at Prescott United Methodist Church on July 24 2010 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Eldon’s name to United Theological Seminary at 4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton, OH 45426.

Charlses Charlton Short, AAPC Fellow (Retired) June 19, 2010, was precedeeded in death by his beloved wife Eunice Short.  Charles Short was born Octorber 23, 1920 in Spokance Washington.  He was born into the family of Abbie and John Short and the second of 4 children; Barbara Lou Curtis and two younger siblings Emma Jean Mann and Stanley Short who have preceeded him in death.

     Charles had a full and long life with numerous vocations and experiences. These included being a Veteran of WWII: raido operator for the Marine Corp on Guadal Canal; owned and operated his own boat as a commercial fisherman in Kodiac Alaska; Fuller Brush Salesman; graduated from College with a BS and went on to get his Bacherlors of Divinity for the Christian Ministry.  He spent over 30 yeras in the service of his Lord as a Christian Minister(American Baptist), Pastoral Counselor (Member of AAPC) and Chaplain for the VA in White City Or (Domicilary) and Walla Walla Wa. Upon his retirement with his wife he lived on the family farm and participated in Habitat for Humanity and other Organizations.  He will be remembered for his deep committment to the Christian Faith; helping people grow in their Christian walk.

 

Dr. Andrew D. Lester, Ph.D., AAPC Diplomate (Retired) died on June 10, 2010 from pancreatic cancer. The memorial service for Dr. Lester will be Sunday afternoon at Broadway Baptist Church. The time has not yet been set. An opportunity to be with the family will likely be Saturday afternoon. Information about both these things will be posted as it becomes available on the Brite website. If you wish to communicate with Dr. Lester’s wife, Judy, you may write her at 6212 Edwards View Ct. #1918 Fort Worth, TX 76132

Dr. Lucinda E. Wilcox, Ed.D., AAPC professional affiliate (ret.) died on April 20 from pancreatic cancer.  She worked for many years at Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center and later was instrumental in organizing and establishing the Pastoral Counseling and Family Therapy group in 2006.  (Rochester, NY)

She was an approved supervisor and member of AAMFT, a NYS substance abuse counselor, a NYS-licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.

She is survived by 3 daughters and their husbands, 6 grandchildren, a brother and sister and their spouses, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends and colleagues.  Her interests included being part of longtime groups in dream work and quilting.  She was a long-standing member of and elder in the Penfield Presbyterian Church.  Her funeral service was held on Saturday, April 24.

Dr. David L. Blackwelder, AAPC Diplomate-Retired, died on January 13 in Millsboro, Delaware.

Edward William Smith, 84, father of Jean Pruett, AAPC Fellow, father-in-law of James Pruett, AAPC Diplomate, died January 30, 2010, one day after celebrating his 66th wedding anniversary.