Inspire, Summer 2000

New York. Crystal is a counselor at Huntington Family Center, and Brian is an admissions evaluator at the Benjamin Rush Center. Amy Anderson'97 and Greg Wheeler were married December 18, 1999. The wedding and honeymoon took place in Cozumel, Mexico. They reside in Clifton Park, New York. Andrew Seefried '97 and Tracy Weber'98 were married in December 1998. Andrew is a third-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati, and Tracy is a nurse at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Amy Wannemacher'97 and Todd Kahler were married November 27, 1999, in Beavercreek, Ohio. The couple lives in Lynchburg, Virginia, where Amy is the short-term coordinator for a mission organization that sends people to east Asia. Todd owns a repair and used car business. Eric '98 and Kim Bell Crawford '97 announce the birth of Ethan Aaron David on July 14, 1999. He joins his sister, Kayla (2), in Warsaw, Indiana. Eric is working on his master of divinity degree at Grace Theological Seminary. Michael Gribbin '98 is the education coordinator at Mainland China Mission International in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rebecca Lakes'98 graduated from Belmont University (Nashville) on May 13 with a master's degree in flute pedagogy. Rob'98 and Genny Opperman McDole'98 announce the births of their two children. Abigail Ruth was born on December 16, 1998, and Alexander Ivan arrived on March 3, 2000. Rob and Genny are houseparents for the Ben Lippen School high school boarding program. This is associated with Columbia International University (South Carolina), where Rob is attending seminary. Aaron Lynn '98 and his wife, Brenda, announce the birth of Annalee Jane on April 9, 2000. Aaron was awarded an assistantship at Wright State University (Ohio) and will be pursuing his master of arts degree in history beginning in the fall. 26 Spring Ben'98 and Holly Barnett Nordaas'98 announce the birth of Daniel Paul on January 24, 2000. They reside in China. Jesse DeOnto'99 is a staff writer in the editorial department of the Xenia Daily Gazette. He is responsible for news coverage of Xenia, Ohio and community schools. John Glick '99 and Heidi Mountz'99 were married December 18, 1999, in Williamstown, Ohio. After a honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, they have settled in Yucaipa, California. They both teach at Yucaipa High School. 2000s Arik '00 and Krista Keesling Akerberg '96 announce the birth of Aryn Ann on August 17, 1999. She was welcomed home by her brother, Arik Robert(4), in Cedarville, Ohio. Rachel Stewart'OON is the managing editor of the Christian Citizen USA newspaper in Dayton, Ohio. She is currently finishing an English degree at Wright State University, teaching piano lessons, and preparing to compete in the 2000 Miss Ohio pageant. In Memory Of Former Dean Goes Home Richard T. Mdntosh '81H went home to be with the Lord April 7, 2000. Services were held at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville on April 11, and burial was at North Cemetery in Cedarville. Richard served the College as dean of students from 196019/0 and associate professor of Bible and theology until 1984. He belonged to many professional organizations, including the American Red Cross, Evangelical Baptist Missions, and the establishing board of Kyle Medical Center. He pastored Grace Brethren Church from 1952-1954. Surviving are Richard's wife of 48 years, Barbara, three sons, nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and one sister. Contributions in Richard's memory can be made to the Dimon of Christian Ministries at Cedarville College or Evangelical Baptist Missions Our Loss, Heaven's Gain Sharon L. Eimers, associate professor of education at Cedarville College, graduated to glory April 15, 2000 at her home in Xenia, Ohio following a battle with cancer. Sharon is survived by Lee, her husband of 38 years, who is professor of physics and mathematics at the College. Also surviving are Sharon's mother, six siblings, three daughters, and four grandchildren. Concerning Sharon's last earthly moments, Lee shared,"Our three daughters, all of Sharon's brothers and sisters, and several close friends celebrated her life with memories of how she had touched lives, stories of events she had been a part of, and singing of songs, hymns, and choruses. Sharon had been unresponsive ... hut we could tell by the expression on her face and sounds she would make that she was aware of what was going on. When we sang, we could tell she was trying to sing along with us. It was a sweet time of sharing and celebration of her life lived for her Lord." An educator at Cedarville since 1981,Sharon was remembered at a celebration of life service held April 19 in the Dixon Ministry Center. Dr. Paul Dixon and Rev. William Wheeler officiated. The many who were touched by Sharon's life commented on her energetic style, prayerful heart, sacrificial attitude, and her special desire for teaching. The Sharon Eimers Scholarship Fund has been created to celebrate Sharon's memory. Contact the Cedarville College Office of Gift Planning at 1 800 766-1115 for more information about the fund. LaVerne Whipp'40 passed away January 27, 2000. He was a retired English teacher in Tucson, Arizona, where he lived with his wife, Margaret. Donald Nock '51 passed away at the age of 71 on March 2, 2000. He had retired from teaching in 1980, having taught for 30 years. He was very active in the community of Jamestown, Ohio. We extend our sympathies to his wife, Rosemary Elam Nock '51, and other family members. Stacey Wilkinson Meidel'96 passed away May 24, 2000 after a struggle with cystic fibrosis. She is survived by her husband, Eric; parents, Billy and Marsha Wilkinson; her sister, Stephanie Wilkinson Spangler '91; a brother-in-law, Shawn Spangler '90; and a niece and nephew. Funeral services were held May 27 at the First Baptist Church of Danville, Illinois.