NOTICE BOARD ANNIVERSARY Crane, Dudley and Coraleen (Corrie) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 5.7.11 at Sheoak Lodge with relatives and friends. Corrie died on 11.4.12 at Millicent, SA (see obituary).
WEDDINGS Bush-Reynaud. Lindsay Bush, son of George and Marion Bush, and Andrea Reynaud, daughter of Robert and Thlema Wood (Cooranbong, NSW), were married 3.6.12 at Peppers Guest House, Hunter Valley. With their children and grandchildren forming the bridal party, surrounded by family and friends they committed their lives in love to each other in God’s presence. The whole day was experienced in a real family atmosphere. Wayne Krause Stahl-Palani Wari. Dietrich Alexander Stahl, son of Michael and Kristine Stahl, (Delemere SA) and Diana-Deelaney Luania Palani Wari, daughter of Rebecca and David Palani (Port Moresby, PNG) were married 4.7.11 at the University of Papua New Guinea Chapel where Diana was serving as a chaplin. They now live in South Australia where Dieter serves as a minister.
OBITUARIES Boyer, Jan Kimberley, born 4.6.1918; died 3.8.12 at Parkes,
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NSW, after a short illness. In 1955, he married Nancy Pearl, who predeceased him in 1989. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah, Suzette and Virginia and their families; including five grandchildren. Jan served with the 2/33 Battalion during WWII including Shaggy Ridge on the Kokoda Trail and was wounded in hand-to-hand combat in Borneo. Jan and his family joined the church via the tent missions of Pastor John Carter in Parkes in 1963. He was a founding member of the Gloucester church and a long time member at Taree and Singleton, retiring in Dubbo. He was a tireless ingatherer and proudly wore his ADRA lapel pin everywhere. Brunker, Phyllis Olga Eveline, born 15.11.1929; died 30.7.12 at Elizabeth Lodge, Sydney, NSW. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan, and daughter, Berris. She is survived by her children, Wendy (Blaxland East), Rhonda (Leaumeah), Owen (Mudgee), Laurel (Mogriguy), Michael (Glenfield) and Vanessa (Croydon). Phyllis worshipped in Panania church but in her later years worshipped with the little group, meeting every Sabbath in the chapel at Elizabeth Lodge, her home church. She delighted in Sabbath School and looked forward to entering into theological discussion with all who taught the Sabbath School lesson. Phyllis loved her Lord and is now awaiting His return and the Resurrection of the faithful. Chris Manthey Crane, Coraleen Rita (nee Jill), born 6.5.1931 in Adelaide, SA; died 11.4.12 in Sheoak Lodge, Millicent, SA. On 7.7.1951, she married Dudley in the Magill
Methodist Church by Reverend Davis. She is survived by her husband; and their children and their families, Judith Hann (Millicent), Martin and Peter (Mount Gambier); five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren (all of Adelaide). Davis, Verna Kathleen (nee McKinlay), born 29.8.1934 in Peterborough Hospital, SA; died 7.4.12. They were led by the Lord to attend the services of the Adventist Church in the Masonic Buffalo Lodge, Peterborough. Verna embarked on a nursing career in Salisbury, then while working at the Brighton Baby Home it was discovered that she was suffering from Scoliosis. She moved back to Adelaide where she married Martin Davis and they have four children, Dianne, Robyn, Anthony and Mike. Verna and Martin worked for the Sanitarium and were faithful members of Prospect church, serving in various positions. In October 2010, Verna was diagnosed with bone cancer and continued to display courage and unwavering faith. Though stating that she wished she could have done more in life, those who knew her would testify that she leaves an enduring example. William Grobler Draper, Ainslie, born 25.7.1940; died 28.5.12 at Harrisville, Qld. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Harrisville); his children, Naree (Tumbulgum, NSW) and Garry (Ipswich, Qld); and his grandchildren, Nardia, Mitch, Parker and Cody. Ainslie was a man of integrity dearly loved by his wife and family, his church, and his community. A man confident in the gospel and his place in God’s kingdom. Brett Townend
Everett, Ivy May Ann (nee Patrick), born 29.10.1925 in Cooranbong, NSW; died 23.7.12 at Port Macquarie (NSW). She married Milton Everett on 31.12.1942, She was predeceased by her son, Carl, in a 1973 accident and her husband, Milton in 1987. She is survived by her children, Elaine (King), Leon, Vernie and Valda (Haberfield); 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Beyond her love for her family and her Lord, Ivy will be long remembered as a member of the Port Macquarie church for a half-century, for her African Violet nursery, and for 1500 rugs she crocheted for family, friends, and charities. Joseph Maticic, Arthur Patrick Fox, Roy born 18.2.1918; died 5.7.12 at Kings Langley Nursing Home, Sydney, NSW. Soon after graduating from Avondale Roy married Joyce whom he met while working as a minister in north Queensland. For the next 40 years he taught and administered schools in North NZ, south Qld and in greater Sydney. He was a much loved and respected leader wherever he worked for his Master. They moved into Kings Langley Retirement Village where Joyce died in 2000. Even with deteriorating health, Roy continued to preach and work for the church as a volunteer. He is survived by his two daughters, Meredith and Lindley; two grandchildren; and a great grandchild. William Sleight, Alex Currie Martin, Francis Clarence (Frank), born 4.10.1926 in St Arnaud, Vic; died 17.7.12 at Bethlehem Mercy Health, Bendigo. On 6.6.1975 he
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