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2010s Dale Lempa ’10 and Jill Olley were married on July 24, 2011. They reside in Raleigh, North Carolina, where Dale attends Shepherds Theological Seminary. Jason Bender ’11 and Torrie Pepper ’10 were married on August 21, 2011, in Holland, Michigan. Jason is in graduate school at Pittsburgh University working on his master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics, and Torrie is a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. They live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Michael Clouse ’11 recently accepted the position of general assignment reporter and 10 p.m. producer for WTHI, News 10, in Terre Haute, Indiana. In Memory We extend our condolences to the families and friends of these dear loved ones. William P. Ambrose of Coos Bay, Oregon, passed away on August 26, 2011. William was a member of the Cedarville College faculty from 1953–58 and loved teaching music. During his time at Cedarville, he formed a traveling choir and coached tennis. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelin Mae Kimpel Ambrose, seven children, 21 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Beryl Brown passed away on June 10, 2011. She served as secretary to former Cedarville president and chancellor, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, from 1964–1971. She was faithful to the Lord’s service as a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great- great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Junia (Brown) Olson ’70 (Steven ’71) ; her son, Jonathan Brown ’68 (Carolyn Homan ’69) ; and many grandchildren and their spouses who are also alumni. Eldon Gillespie ’40 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away on October 14, 2011. After graduating from Cedarville, Ed served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Pacific Theatre. He worked for 25 years at General Motors and was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and American Veterans. He is survived by sons Dennis and Jeffrey and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Alta. James A. Varga ’54 passed away on November 13, 2010, in Cleveland, Ohio. He served as a pastor for several years after graduating from Cedarville. He and his wife loved to dance and be active. James retired from Western Electric after 32 years of service. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; daughter, Cindy Waller (Bruce); grandchildren, Adam Waller (Melinda), Matthew Waller, John Waller (Erika), Anna Klein (Cody), Sarah Wilmot (Tim), and Becky Waller; and several great-grandchildren. Dean K. Langford ’56 passed away on February 4, 2011. He was from Greentown, Indiana, where he taught at Eastern Howard School Corporation. Dean received his master’s degree from Marian College and completed graduate work in elementary administration at Ball State University. He enjoyed doing yard work and playing the piano. He is survived by his son, David Langford (Susan); adopted son, Dr. Daniel Toweh (Margaret); adopted daughter, Willa Grace Goeh (Henry); a sister, Kathryn Cullom (Glen); brother, James Langford; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, J. Statia. Clifford W. Boessel ’59 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on June 16, 2011. He was the founding pastor of First Baptist Church of Kouts, Indiana, and was retired from full-time pastoring at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth, in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Jill (Roth) Boessel; children, Robert, Thomas, Debbie Walker, and Rebecca Kovatch; and many beloved grandchildren. If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please email us at alumni@cedarville.edu. We’d be glad to put you in touch. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 37 a lumnotes