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IN MEMORIAM • 1940s
James Ray Shadowens, Sr. ’41 went
to Heaven to be with his Lord and the love of his life, Dorothy, on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Ray and his twin sister, Mae, were born in Carterville, Ill., August 20, 1918. Ray James and Mae were the Shadowens, Sr. youngest of nine siblings. On September 5, 1940, Ray married the most wonderful woman in his life, Dorothy Lewis. Following graduation from Olivet, he was among the first class of graduates from Nazarene Theological Seminary. Ray was a devoted minister and pastor for more than 45 years. Phyllis M. (Jolliff) Bottles ’43 passed
away February 8, 2012. Phyllis was born January 15, 1922, in Cooksville, Ill. While at Olivet, she sang in a trio with Grace Hodges Dillman and Veda Starr. She taught school for over 30 years in the Phyllis Bottles Bettendorf, Iowa area and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene. She was living in Grace Presbyterian Village, Dallas, Texas. She had been an active resident, serving on the newsletter committee and in the choir.
• 1950s
Carl L. Vastbinder ’51 passed away
January 24, 2012. He was born November 8, 1926. He and Faye (Jarvis) were married for 56 years. They had two children who also attended Olivet.
treasurer. He worked most of his life as an accountant for World Relief Corporation, Hostmark Hospitality Group, Lake Lawn Resort, and most recently as vice president of accounting and finance for CCB, Inc. (Consistent Computer Bargains). His family meant everything to him. They loved to camp, hike and attend ballgames together.
for 20 years at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago in various positions, but most recently, as front office manager and tour guide. He loved traveling, his church family and the theater. He was a member of the Chicago First Church of the Nazarene. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War.
Jamie Christine (Clark) Orr ’99 lost her two-year battle with breast cancer April 3, 2012. Jamie was born
• 1960s
October 11, 1977. She received a degree in psychology from Olivet. During her battle with cancer, she never asked “Why me?” but chose to think “Why Jamie Orr not me?” She was a fighter and never gave up. The hardest thing for her was not what the cancer was doing to her own body, but what it was doing to those she loved. She was an inspiration to many and loved by all who knew her.
Marilyn Sue (Leary) Mund ’62
passed away January 25, 2012.
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• 1970s
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Jonathan Dean Welch ’73 passed
away in his home in Santee, Calif., on March 17, 2012. He was born February 2, 1951, in Kankakee, Ill. Growing up, he was a resident of Bourbonnais, Manteno and Danville, Illinois. Jonathan Welch He met his wife Ilona (Cadle) ’73 at Olivet Nazarene College, and they were married in College Church of the Nazarene on June 2, 1973. They served as song evangelists in the Church of the Nazarene from 1975–1984 when Jonathan won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Competition, after which they moved to New York City. Jonathan enjoyed a successful operatic career that took him to all corners of the globe. He and his wife continued their ministry in song throughout their entire marriage of 38 years, singing at several General Assemblies for the Church of the Nazarene. They always held hands when they sang.
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• 1990s Carl Vastbinder
Venice B. Robbins ’54 died February
14, 2012. She was born February 15, 1919, in Benton County, Ind. She and Forrest D. Robbins ’57 were married December 24, 1940. V e n i c e g r a d u ated from Olivet with Venice Robbins a degree in elementary education. She taught school in Indiana, and Bradley, Naperville, Danville, and Limestone in Illinois. She served faithfully alongside her husband, who was a minister in the Church of the Nazarene, where she filled the roles of pianist, Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school coordinator/director and missionary president. Forrest was employed at Olivet as the custodial supervisor from 1974–1979. He preceded her in death.
Kip Douglas Blair ’93 passed away
January 20, 2012. Kip was born January 3, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kip graduated from Olivet with a degree in accounting. It was there that he met the love of his life, Dawn Ellen Kip Blair Ludwig ’92, and they married March 20, 1993. Kip was a loving father to Nic, 12, and Abigail, 10. Kip was a member of Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church, where he was an elder and the church
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Joseph W. Bennington ’59 passed
away February 25, 2012. Joseph was born December 22, 1930, in Washington, Pa. He married his beloved wife, Mary Ann, July 8, 1954. Joseph was a devoted husband and avid theater buff. He taught English in the Joliet school system for 32 years. After retiring, Joseph worked part time
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