Inspire, Summer 1994

Sara Blackburn Larson'85 and her husband,Marty '89,are the delighted parents ofTabitha Ann,born October 26, 1993.Shejoins her sister,Lydia Jane(2),at home.Marty is a financial analyst at Mercy Health Systems in Springfield,Ohio. Richard Manuel'85 and his wife,Ellen,celebrate the arrival of their first child,Luke Dalton,on March 6, 1994. Rick is a defense contractor in the Omaha,Nebraska area,and Ellen is a homemaker. Neil Sergeant'85 and his wife, Zulma, praise the Lord for their baby,Elizabeth Suzanne,born January 29, 1994.Living in Cleveland,Ohio,Elizabeth is welcomed by Jennifer(6)and Neil II(4). Curt'86and Wendy Grady Critcher'87 celebrate the birth of their first daughter, Victoria Grace."Tori" was born January 30, 1994,and joins her parents in St.Paul, Minnesota. Wendy is the assistant vice presidentfor commercial lending at Mid-America Bank,and Curt is a project managerfor Harmon Contract. Nancy Huddleston Custodio'86 and her husband, Robert'87N, proudly announce the addition of Camille Brooke, born September 5, 1993. Camillejoins sister Caitlyn(4) and her parents in Lakeland,Florida. Mike'86 and Jennifer Reeves Donahoe'87 welcome Janelle Nicole, born December 23,1993.Janellejoins her sister, Kaylee (3),and parents in Brunswick,Ohio.Mike is employed at Humility ofMary Health Care Corp.as a system international auditor. Jennifer is a part-time CPA with Card,Palmer,Sibbison,&Co. Gary'86and Lori Brown Nonnemacher'88 praise God for the birth ofKara Ann on October 13, 1993.The Nonnemachers reside in Irwin,Ohio. Christina Chase Schwartz'86 and her husband,Michael,thank God for his precious gift of Joshua Chase,born December5,1993. Christina was an elementary teacherin WestPalm Beach, Florida for seven years. She now works full-time at home as a wife and mother. Michael is the senior editor at a local ABCTV station. Christina and Michael were married December 8, 1990. Rich Tavierne'86 and his wife,Deb,are thrilled to announce the arrival ofKim Marie on December 11, 1993.She is warmly welcomed by her sister, Amy(4), and brpther,Tyler(2). Deb shares,"Now ourfamily members can be counted on one hand...the hand ofGod!" Don'86 and Diane Ottaway Thacker'86 are the proud parents ofCassandra Nicole,born September 15, 1993. The Thackers are living in Uniontown,Ohio. Donna Thomas Adams'87and her husband,Tom, joyfully announce the birth oftheir daughter,Hannah Elizabeth. Hannah arrived on December 23, 1993 tojoin her parents in Wadsworth,Ohio. Scott'87 and Janet Garmatter Howder'87 welcome the arrival ofa daughter,Rebecca Sue.Rebeccajoined her brother,Benjamin(2),on March 12, 1994.Scott is systems analyst for computer services at Cedarville College. Janet Wittekind Partlow'87 and her husband,Scott,are pleased to welcome Ryan Nathaniel, born March 4,1994. Janet will be returning part-time to her position as a registered nurse in day surgery. Janet and Scott are living in Richmond,Texas. Eric'87N and Tracy McCoy Shrum'87joyfully announce the birth oftheir daughter, Victoria Lynne. "Tori" was born December 22, 1993 andjoins her parents living in Troy,Ohio. Ethel Yoder Zook'87 and her husband,Bob,are pleased to share the birth oftheir first child,Michelle Amber. Born January 12, 1993,Michellejoins her parents in Lancaster,Pennsylvania. Julie Miller Carter'88 and her husband,Richard, announce the birth oftheir first child,Emily.Emily was born February 10, 1994 and joins her parents living in Palmyra,Pennsylvania. Valerie Teed Christensen'88 and her husband,Joel'90N,are thrilled to share the birth oftheir first child, Adam Joel. The proud father is a mechanical engineer for Marion Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical,Inc. After a five- year career in accounting, Valerie has been promoted to full-time mom.The Christensens are living in Olathe,Kansas. Diana Phillips Edwards'88N and her husband,John, joyfully share the birth ofNathan Drew,born January 20, 1994.Diana is a happy homemaker,and John is an alarm technician working with security systems. Lisa Ford Johnson'88 and her husband, Mark,are proud to announce the arrival of Mark Andrew Johnson, II. He was born January 31,1994 andjoins a sister, Sarah(2).The Johnsons are living in Ottawa,Illinois. Kim Eimers Burns'89 and her husband,Jim,celebrate the birth oftheir first child,Brock William,on March 11, 1994. Rockyjoins his parents living in Jamestown,Ohio. Steve'89 and Renee Brown Coffman'89 are pleased to share the birth ofa daughter,Jennifer Ashley.Jennifer was born March 24,1994 andjoins sister Megan (3). Steve is a lead-analyst for Ear° Marketing Company in Springfield,Ohio.In May 1993, Renee completed her master's degree in counseling from Liberty University. Brad'89 and Shaela Park Schmidt'92N share theirjoy in the birth of Austin Eugene on February 11, 1994.The Schmidts are living in Binghamton,New York,where Shaela is a registered nurse. Bryan'89 and Sandy Gilbert Schroll'89 are the proud parents ofLaura Emily,born January 26,1994.The Schrolls are living in Haddonfield,New Jersey, where Bryan is practicing law. BartSheridan'89N and his wife,Sandra, welcome Emily Suzanne,born November 18, 1993.The Sheridans are living in Cedarville,Ohio. Kimberly Cox Anderson'90and her husband,Keith, celebrate the birth of Keith Michael,Jr.,on March 10, 1994.The Andersons are living in Columbus,Ohio. Kerry'90N and Sandy Schwartz Kendrick'90 are excited to announce the arrival of Katelyn Joy on November 18, 1993."Katie"joins her parents in Beckley,West Virginia, where Kerry is practicing dentistry. Cindy Huber Maxson '90 and her husband,Dan'91, welcome the arrival oftheir second child,Jessica Nicole. Jessicajoined her brother,Curtis (1),on December 22, 1993.Dan is a probation officer with Montgomery County.Cindy is employed at a daycare center and maintains their home in Xenia,Ohio. Christine Rober Strutz'90 and her husband,Wendell '91N,joyfully share the birth oftheir first child, Wendell James,II, born January 7, 1994.Christine and Wendell were married in June 1991 and are living in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Valerie Baise Harmon'91 and her husband,John,are the proud parents ofa daughter,Sarah Katherine. Sarah was born on April 1, 1994.The Harmons are living in Xenia,Ohio. Brad'91 and Shannon Wilson Krater'93N are pleased to welcome their first child,Jared Alan,born February 3, 1994. Brad works as a service department managerfor Krater Electric Service,and Shannon is a homemaker. Lisa Armstrong Nielsen'91 and her husband,David,praise God for the gift oftheir daughter, Lauren Amber,born on January 20,1994.Lisa teaches kindergarten in a local Christian school. David is the operations manager at Nielsen's Xerographic. Chris Hartenstein'92and his wife,Ruth,are thejoyous parents ofRobert Jacob,born March 20, 1994. Chris and Ruth were married in June 1992and have settled in Miamisburg,Ohio. Chris is assistant to the president at Hartco,Inc., a vinyl manufacturing company. Barry'92and Beth Smith Malek '92announce the arrival oftheir first child, Angela Nicole,on December 29,1993.Beth maintains their home in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is a part-time weight loss counselor for Jenny Craig,Inc. Barry is employed by Paine-Webber as a stockbroker and investment advisor. Troy'93and Gennifer Creviston Eaton'93 praise God for the birth ofTaylor Alan on March 21,1994.The Eatons are living in Rochester,Indiana.The proud grandparents are Gary'71 and Sharon Lewis Creviston '73N of Xenia,Ohio. Travis Baise'94N and his wife,Tawnya,celebrate the birth ofa daughter,Brianna Marie,born February 27, 1994.Travis is employed at Knisley's Construction in Xenia,Ohio. INP I Focus ON THE FIELD Joe'68 and Sharon Tallman Hollaway'68 have begun their ministry on the western coast ofIreland in the city of Galway.Because the majority ofthe people are Roman Catholic,the Hollaways will focus on sharing the gospel and encouraging the people to study the Word ofGod and perceive for themselves what God teaches. Kenneth Cole'70 and his wife, Alice, will be returning from The Philippines in June for-a one-year furlough. Sam'71 and Carol Bo McMillen'73N are serving with Evangelical Baptist Missions in Beauvais, France.The McMillens have seven sons! Timothy Bos '78 and his wife Donna began their first term in Romania in December 1993.They are serving with Evangelical Baptist Missions. Lisa McClure'79returned to the United States in March because of political unrest in Colombia.Lisa has settled in North Carolina to complete the school year for the missionary children she was teaching in Bogota.She hopes to be able to return to Colombia in the near future. Francisco de Souza'80 ministered to 100 Brazilians of Japanese ancestry at the Okutama Bible Camp in Japan last December and January.The Souzas hope to leave for Brazil in June as missionaries with Fellowship International Mission. Temple'86 and Beth McKibben Knowles'86 are missionaries to the Samburu tribe in Kenya, East Africa.The Knowles help with Sunday school teaching, Bible studies, and church leadership. Temple is also in charge of making sure things run smoothly on the mission station. Beth enjoys homeschooling Trevor(5)in kindergarten, while also caring for Tyler(4),Morgan(3),and Timothy(1), with one more on the way! Terri Crouse Harmon '92and her husband Robert plan to leave in the fall for Senegal,West Africa. As associate missionaries with New Tribes Mission,Terri will be a first and second grade teacher at Fanda Missionary School,and Robert will be the cook. The Harmons have a daughter, Kathryn Ann (1). Iv DEATHS 111111111111 Thelma Deacon'24 went home to be with her Lord on March 17, 1994 at the age of91.She was a schoolteacher in Parma,Ohio for 37 years. Until her passing,she was recognized as Cedarville College's oldest living alumna. Byron Nelson'35N passed away in November 1993. For mostof his life, he was a chemical engineer with National Cash Register Company.We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife and two sons living in Miamisburg,Ohio. Verna Glander'66joined her Savior in November 1993 after battling cancer for three years. Memorial services were held on November 14 at Canyon del Oro Baptist Church in Tucson,Arizona. Verna served as a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators for many years. David Bush'83N wenthome to be with the Lord on April 6,1994 as the result ofa car accident.Dave was the pastor ofBerean Baptist Church in Winchester, Kentucky for three years.Our heartfelt condolences are with his wife,Renee,and their three young children. Send It In! The Alumni Association is intk.‘k.ssted in YOUR news! Why not -paint the rock- ss ith happenings in your life? Send information on acti‘ilk:\ that \ou \\ ant to share with fellow classmates. Maybe \ on have just finished graduate classes. participated in \ our church's vacation Bible school program. married N'our sweetheart. added a new member to the family, performed in a community play. published a hook.changed jobs. moved across the country. taken a missions hip,or done something else of interest that you want to share. Just drop us a note at P.O. Box 601. Cedarville.OH 45314.e-mail us via Internet at "alumniq,cedarville.edu,- or give us a call at 1-800-837-2566. Then check the -Alumnotes- column in the next Inspire for your exciting news! 11SUMMER'94