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For Edlund family, roots to PLU run deep One might say Phil Edlund’s passion for PLU began with a lawn service. As a 16-year-old, Edlund ’00, ’06, mowed the lawn of Thora Larson, one of the first members of Q Club. “She told me to go down and sign up at Q Club as a junior member, so I did,” Edlund laughed. Of course, Edlund received a bit of a nudge from his family, who lived near the university at the time. His mother Kathleen (Kathy) Taylor Edlund ’64, ’72 and sister Jenna Edlund ’96, ’99 are alums. Edlund’s father, Larry, did not attend PLU, but has strong connections to the university through his friends and interests. Edlund’s grandmother attended then Pacific Lutheran College in the 1930s, but had to dropDout due to financial reasons during the Great Depression. However, when it came time for her daughter, Kathleen, to go to college, “It was either PLU or nothing,” Edlund laughed, recalling the story. “Pacific Lutheran University has long been an area of passion with my family,” he said. “We strongly believe in what PLU provides, which is preparing the next generation of leaders and honing critical thinking skills.” Edlund, along with his family, agreed to provide $25,000 to help build the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. Edlund’s parents chipped in $15,000, while he and his sister donated $5,000 each. Edlund has made a provision for PLU in his will and has generously given to both Project Access and Q Club. Edlund, 31, earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2000, and then followed up with an MBA with an emphasis in technology and innovation in 2006. He now works in Tacoma for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as the regional congregational relations manager. As such, he helps build relations with key congregations and constituencies in the Puget Sound area.
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Phil Edlund
Charles Jones, LC Christopher ('76) and Janelle Jones, Q Deborah and David Jones, LC Ingrid ('83) and David Jones, LC Mark and Mei Jones, LC Richard ('78) and Teresa ('80) Jones, Q Ronald and Linda Jones Sally ('68) and Thomas Jones, Q Scott Jones and Lori Messenger ('91), Q Shirley ('53) and Preston Jones, Q, QTen Stephanie ('99) and Lee Jones Tanya ('02) and James Jones, Q Traci and Jeffrey Jones, LC LeAnne Jones-Wiles ('02) and Kristian Wiles ('02), Q Eric Jordahl ('58), H, L Jenine and Paul Jordahl Peter ('60) and Karen ('61) Jordahl, H, L, QC, QTen Esther Jordan, Q Paul ('56) and Frieda Jordan, L, QC, QTen Dwayne ('52) and Diane Jorgensen, QC, QTen Jessica ('08) and Michael ('08) Jorgensen, LC Kim Jorgenson ('71), LC Ronald ('59) and Jeri Jorgenson, QC Tareena Joubert ('90), LC Joy Lutheran Church, Eagle River, AK, QC JP Morgan Chase & Co, L, LC, Q, M, I Ann and Silvester Juarez, Q John and Teresa Judd, Q Janet ('58) and Robert Junell Jessica ('02) and Tyler Jurasin, Q Phyllis Jurkovich ('50), QC
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K. P. Painting, LC Bruce and Barbara Kadden Ellie and John Kahelin Lynn Kahle ('75) and Debra Eisert ('75), Q Jason ('99) and Veronica ('00) Kaipainen Leighton ('72) and Patricia Kalapa, Q Jim and Carol Kaliamos, Q Jim and Vera Kalkwarf, LC Thelma and Ralf Kalms Linda ('03) and James Kammerer, Q Emma Kane Hee ('92) and Ihn Kang, Q David ('86) and Julie ('86) Kangas, Q Cory Kantorowicz ('05), H, QC Monty and Gail Kantorowicz, Q Carolyn and Steven Kanuch, Q Dennis ('75) and Leslie ('77) Kanzler, Q Gregory ('67) and Carrol ('67) Karlsgodt, Q, QTen Karleen Karlson ('64) and Kingsley Greene, Q Frank ('55) and Carol ('53) Karwoski, L, QTen Beverly Kasper ('68), QC Gary Kasper ('69), Q Carroll ('54) and Delores ('49) Kastelle, Q Melanie Kasting ('93), Q Eugene Kato, LC Marilyn Katz ('57) Rachel ('95) and Chris Kauffman, Q James ('53) and Lee Kauth, L, QC, QTen Cindy and Gaylord Kavlie, LC Rocco and Rogene Kay, Q Alice Kayser, L Anne and Jeff Kayser Cathy Kayser ('92), Q Linda ('73) and John Keating Carolyn Keck ('62), Q Marva and Dale Keefer, LC Jacqueline Keeler ('94) and Galen Hamilton, Q Keenan Insurance Services, Inc, LC Michael ('87) and Georgina Keene, Q
L . . . . . . . . Lifetime Giving Society H . . . . . . . . Heritage Society Q . . . . . . . . Q Club Supporter QC . . . . . . Q Club QTen . . . . Q Club 10 Years M . . . . . . . Matching Gift Program I . . . . . . . . . Independent Colleges of Washington LC . . . . . . . Lute Club Scott Keeney ('80), Q Denton ('64) and Gail Kees, H, Q William ('65) and Carolyn ('66) Kees, H, QC Cynthia ('83) and Klaus-Peter Keese, Q Michael ('86) and Sari ('87) Keim, LC David and Noel Keith, LC Ann Kelleher, QC, QTen Dale ('53) and Joan ('53) Keller, L, QC, QTen Dan and Barbara Keller JoDee Keller and William Rasplica Kari Keller ('02), QC Larry and Karen Keller, QC Molly Keller ('08) Robert ('55) and Betty ('58) Keller, H, L Wayne Keller ('82) and Lynn Tschantre-Keller, Q Estelle Kelley ('82), L, QC Karin Kelley Patricia Kelley, L, QC V. Kelling Lisa Kellogg ('01), Q Brian and Susan Kelly, Q Gurn and LaCinda Kelly, LC Ryan Kelly, LC John and Pam Kemmick, Q John Kemmick ('07), Q Theresa ('76) and Robert Kenck, Q Ryan Kennard ('06), Q Carol ('69) and James Kennedy, Q Cynthia ('81) and Daniel Kennedy, Q Daniel Kennedy ('79), Q Julie ('63) and John Kennedy, Q Kjirsten Kennedy ('07), QC Marilyn and Richard Kennedy, LC Kimberly Kennedy-Tucker, Q Darren Kerbs ('96), H, QC, QTen Dan Kerns, Q Patricia Kerns, Q, QTen David ('76) and Kathleen ('77) Kerr, QC, QTen Jennifer ('00) and Avery Kerr, Q Nathan Kerr and Donavan Burkert-Kerr Darlene Kerwin, Q Kessler Rentals, LC KeyBank Foundation, L Edward and Elizabeth Keys, Q Michael and Barbara Keys, QC Lori ('83) and Brad KeyserBoswell, Q Thomas ('70) and Brenda Kidd, Q Kiersey & McMillan, Inc, LC Winifred Kildahl, Q Patricia and David Killen, L Michael ('91) and Amy ('92) Kim, Q Erik ('79) and Christine Kindem, Q King Of Glory Lutheran Church, Boise, ID, QC Andrew ('72) and Larraine King, H Bradley ('85) and Jodie King, Q Greg ('98) and Tasha King Kimberly ('90) and Joseph ('92) King, Q Lan and Richard King, Q Mary ('68) and James King, Q Steven King ('78), QC, QTen Theresa and Larry King, Q William King, Q Louise King-Taylor ('90) and Michael Taylor, Q Andrew and Valerie ('04) Kinman Donald Kinsey ('09), Q Jon Kintner, LC Jenae ('88) and Patrick ('88) Kirby, Q Stephen Kirk ('82) and
Deborah Feste-Kirk ('84), Q Clayton Kirking ('71), Q Douglas ('79) and Elizabeth ('79) Kirkpatrick, Q, QTen Terry Kirkpatrick ('77), Q Karen ('62) and Richard Kirsch, Q Sally Kirschner Paul and Jami Kisling, Q Lawson Kita ('99), Q Ronald and Joanne Kitajo, Q James Kittilsby ('60), L, LC, Q, QTen Kim Kittilsby ('84), Q Timothy ('84) and Lisa ('84) Kittilsby, L, LC, QC, QTen Jason Kittredge ('01), Q Christine Kjenner ('85), Q Ellen Kjesbu Erik and Marcia Kjesbu Paul Klavano, Q Robert ('69) and Byrna ('70) Klavano, Q, QTen Cynthia ('76) and Robert Klein, L, QC, QTen Joanne ('63) and Richard Klein, L, QC, QTen Kirsten Klein ('95), Q Stephen Anthony ('83) and Colleen Klein, LC Thomas ('77) and Karen Kleiv, Q Ken Klemke ('90), Q Edna and Gordon Klett, H, L, QC Joel ('74) and Barbara Klett, L, Q, QTen Cindy Klettke ('77), Q Chad ('96) and Jennifer ('97) Kleven, Q Lev Kline Marian Klingensmith, H, Q, QTen Mary Colleen ('87) and Judd Klinger, L, Q Kathryn ('86) and Philip Klintworth, L, QC, QTen Marla ('93) and Alec Klipper, Q Charlene and Gary Klopp, LC G. Lee ('69) and Pamela ('69) Kluth, QC Dennis and Gail Knapp, LC Don and Ruth Knepper Claire ('66) and Ken Knight, Q Donald Knipp Tara Hummer Knitz ('05), Q Jamie Knoblauch ('05) and Anthony Behrend, LC Stephen and Mary Knoff Gary and Penny Knowlton, Q, QTen Karl Knudsen ('58) Laurence Knudsen ('74) Gerda ('57) and Theodore Knudson, Q Katherine Knudson ('69), Q Mark ('70) and Sue ('70) Knudson, H, L, QC, QTen Carmen Knudtson ('51) G. ('81) and Debra ('81) Knudtzon, Q Evelyn Knutsen, QC, QTen Lowell ('51) and Shirley Knutson, Q, QTen Marilyn Knutson ('59), H, L, QC, QTen Matthew Knutson and Rosary Lombardo, Q Richard ('55) and Beverly ('55) Knutzen Michelle ('87) and David Koblas, Q, QTen Debra Koch ('99), QC Don Koch, Q Gary and Mavis Koch, H, L, QC, QTen Robin Koch ('94) and Richard Seeger, L Wilbert Koch ('52), H, L, QC, QTen Michelle ('00) and Tobias ('00) Kock, Q Kyoko and Nobuyuki Koda, Q Charlotte Koebel ('60), Q Thomas ('81) and Katherine Koehler, LC
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