alumnews JUNE 2012
1960s
Richard Bruce Jarvis (’60) and his wife, Mildred Wier-Jarvis (’55), moved to the central Oregon coast following Richard’s retirement from 26 years of service with the California Department of Corrections. He opened a clinical hypnosis practice and began teaching at the local community college. In 1997, they shifted their focus to volunteer work with the Oregon State Police and have remained active with the organization. Dr. Curtis E. Smith (‘62) published two new books: “See, Point, and Say,” a communication guide book designed to be used by individuals working with speech, hearing and writing impaired, handicapped persons; and “When It’s Time,” which explores terminally ill patients’ struggles with life, death and spirituality. Reva Reece (nee Strickland ’62) is director/administrator at Fallbrook Child Development Center in Fallbrook, CA, where she has served for 25 years. She went on from CBU to study child development and early childhood education at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. Reva also holds a lifetime Texas teaching credential and a lifetime California teaching credential, both for grades K-8. Carrol Whisler (’62) went on to graduate from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in 1966. He then pastored two churches bi-vocationally: Mission Hills Baptist Church in Fremont, CA (1966-1968) and Gualala Baptist Church in Gualala, CA (1969-1981). While pastoring at Gualala Baptist Church, he was commissioned and served as USAF Auxiliary Chaplain at the 776 Radar Base at Point Arena, CA. He and his wife, Virginia Charlene (nee Netherton ‘62), were selected as home missionaries in 1982, and Carrol served as director of missions for Mendo-Lake Baptist Association until he retired in 1994 to do volunteer mission work. Carrol and Virginia volunteered at Jenness Park on several occasions and served on staff there from 1997-1998. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 2008. Randy Thompson (’67) serves as superintendent of the Woodcrest Christian School System in Riverside. He has been with Woodcrest for more than 40 years. Randy went on from CBU to earn a M.A. in educational administration from Pepperdine University in 1975. He and his wife, Phyllis (nee Kirby ’68), have been married for 44 years. They have two grown children, Julie and Kirby, and seven grandchildren.
1970s
Sharon Squyres (’71) and her husband, Dewey F. Squyres (’71), have two children, both of whom attended CBU, and eight grandchildren. She works at Santa Clara University and is studying American Sign Language. Jeanie Garrett (nee Chism ’72) worked for Salinas Christian Schools, Lyon County (NV) Schools and was the assistant librarian for Lyon County, NV. Jeanie is married to Robert 26 I 27
Garrett and is employed by Garrett’s Sierra Machinery. She became a licensed real estate agent in 1997. The Garretts have four children, ages 31, 30, 28, and 26. Jeanie and Robert attend Yerington Vineyard Fellowship, and Jeanie sings on the worship team. Harold L. Hendricks (’72) serves as president and CEO of Christian Asset Resource Educational Services in Tulsa, OK. After graduating from CBU, he went on to study Biblical studies and counseling at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He has published a book titled, “So You Think You Want to Follow Jesus: 7 Lessons to Help You Decide.” Roberta (nee Roth ’72) and Fred DeBerry (’74) met while attending CBU and were married in 1973. Fred went on to attend Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. They make their home in Renton, WA, where Fred has been the pastor to the deaf at Calvary Baptist Church since 1978. Roberta is a retired kindergarten/preschool teacher. Their son, David, attended CBU and met his wife, Karen (nee Castle ’04), while they were both students. David and Karen live in Norco, CA. Their daughter, Laura, graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with her teaching degree. Laura and her husband, Adrian Inzerillo, make their home in Vancouver, WA. Teri Goree (nee Thompson ‘74) finished recording a new album of hymns in 2011. “Hymns from a New Heart,” along with all of Teri’s other works, are available on her website at www.terigoree.com. David Iverson (’74) assumed the position of executive director of Columbia County Cares Inc. in October 2011 after serving with the Red Cross Disaster Services for two years. Columbia County Cares is the primary food pantry in Columbia County, GA, servicing more than 580 families (more than 1,500 individuals) each month. Diane Rowe (nee Armstrong ’75) lives in Oklahoma and works for Seagate Technology. She completed a degree in 2004 at Mid-America Christian University. Z. Gordon Davidson (’76) went on to complete a master of divinity degree from Biola University in La Mirada, CA, and a certification in turfgrass management from the University of California, Riverside. He has earned additional certifications, including: certified arborist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA); certified commercial pesticide applicator, California Department of Pesticide Regulations; and certified landscape irrigation auditor from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Gordon now serves as president of Z. Gordon Davidson & Associates Inc., Golf & Resort Properties. Virginia “Ann” Pedroso (nee McDoniel, nee Crotinger ’77) has retired from the Yucaipa-Calimesa Unified School District. After graduating from CBU, she went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Cal State San Bernardino. She and her family reside in Yucaipa, CA.