Inspire, Spring 2012

Judith Ann (Dadisman) Pearce ’63 of Stanwood, Washington, passed away on December 19, 2011. She taught elementary school for years in both Ohio and Washington. She enjoyed her family, traveling, and playing the piano. She was a deaconess and church organist. Judith is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Linda), Timothy (Kathleen), James (fiancée, Melissa Ellsworth); beloved grandchildren; siblings, Marlea Dadisman and David Dadisman (Bonnie); and many loved in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Dorothy (Lightly) Davidson ’65 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on March 29, 2011. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, driving her John Deere tractor, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Donald ’65 ; her children, Dennis Davidson and Debra (Davidson) Berlie ’96 ; five grandchildren; her mother, Ione Lightly; and her brother, Douglas Lightly ’67 (Jane Hess ’69) . Barbara (Roth) Rohde ’79 of Secor, Illinois, passed away on July 14, 2011. She received a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in reading from Illinois State University and homeschooled her four children. She enjoyed volunteering in Awana, 4-H, and youth soccer. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, Sr. ’79 ; two daughters, Sherrie and Amanda; two sons, Joseph, Jr., (Sarah) and Matthew; two brothers, John F. Roth, Jr., and Bill Roth; three sisters, Dawn Reichelt, Cheryl (Roth) McLeod ’81 , and Esther Schneider; and several nieces and nephews, including Joshua McLeod ’12 . Deborah L. Nash ’84 of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on November 25, 2011. She worked for several accounting firms as well as H&R Block. While at Cedarville, she traveled with an MIS team to Australia led by Harold Green, a highlight of her life. In spite of her physical condition, she lived a full, influential life to the end. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Janice Nash, a brother, a sister, a special caregiver, and her beloved cat. The family would like to thank Cedarville for the provisions that made it possible for Deborah to attend. Friends for Life Cruise February 3–10, 2013 Cruise the Caribbean for a week on the Norwegian Pearl. Rooms start at just $449 per person. cedarville.edu/cruise 1-800-837-2566