Inspire, Spring 2011

If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please e-mail us at alumni@cedarville.edu . We’d be glad to put you in touch. Finding a New Way to Serve “Life is an experience you build on,” said Jeff Subra ’83, and he follows his own advice. A metal fabricating business owner in Paradox, New York, Jeff is also a volunteer firefighter and critical care emergency medical technician (EMT). And he is in his final semester in school to become a registered nurse (RN). Not bad for a man who used to wince at the sight of blood. Jeff’s interest in health care is leading him toward his ultimate goal — missions. He traveled with an ABWE international health care ministry team to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. Among his team of nine, he was pleasantly surprised to find two other Cedarville alumni, Beth (Wittlinger) Pfuelb ’85 and Lois (Brooker) Tejada ’66, both RNs. The team held clinics in two remote mountain villages in partnership with the Baptist Haiti Mission, where one of the few functioning hospitals remained following the quake. In January 2011, Jeff spent nine days in Honduras doing similar work with a group of medical students from the University of San Diego. His team saw 1,500 patients in six days. The trip provided Jeff with valuable insight as he realized how extreme poverty limits people’s access to basic health care. As a result, his desire to pair his nursing skills with his heart for ministry has deepened. Jeff’s wife, Cheryl (Schuler) ’83, is also a trained EMT, and together they plan to seek more opportunities to volunteer with medical missions teams. “You never know how God will use you and your experience,” he said. “When I see people in immediate need, it’s satisfying to know I can help.” You may contact Jeff at jsubra@specialtystainless.com. alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight In Memory We extend our condolences to the families and friends of these dear loved ones. Joyce Rudduck ’66 of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away after a brief illness on November 24, 2010, at age 67. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian education from Cedarville and a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in elementary education from Eastern Michigan University. Joyce was an elementary school teacher in Jackson, Michigan, from 1966–74, and then she served as an ABWE missionary to Bangladesh from 1974–2009. Robert G. Austin ’72 passed away on October 29, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Bergen County, New Jersey. Robert was the former president of Roofers Supplies/ Atlantic Group. He is survived by his children, Ashley, Chelsea, and Harrison; parents, Robert and Claudia; and sibling, Velda-Rae Lay. Rebecca Bittner ‘72 passed away on September 16, 2010. While at Cedarville, she was an involved student athlete and a member of the Varsity C club. She made her home in Florida and is survived by her father, eight brothers and sisters, a son, and a grandson. Valerie (Totman) Hull ’78 of Cincinnatus, New York, passed away at the age of 54 on November 12, 2010, at home surrounded by her family. Valerie was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus, where she helped with Sunday school, junior church, and other programs. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian ’79 ; parents, Elsie and Clarence; and siblings, Sharon Diaz ’76 , Phillip, and Bradley. Will Pratz ‘84 passed away on March 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Josalyn Snyder, Zachary, Elysia Jacobs, Gabrielle, Alexandra, Noah, Mia, and Rory; and grandchildren, Sean, Halle, Emma, Kamryn, and Lilly. “His team saw 1,500 patients in six days.” Send us your news! Deadlines are December 15 for the spring issue, April 15 for the summer issue, and August 15 for the fall/winter issue. The editorial staff has full discretion regarding submissions. Submit your updates to Inspire, Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, or cedarville.edu/inspire . Cedarville University 39 a lumnotes