Remembering our friends

Alice Marie Snowden Adams ’38 died Jan. 18, 2008, following a long illness. Prior to her attending Anderson University, she had taught Sunday school at the age of 12, and became superintendent of Sunday school at age 16 in a church with a membership of 500. She traveled with her brother, Roscoe, singing in various churches. She was a sharp fashion designer and dresser, and worked for a major Louisville department store. Through the years, she directed school and church choirs, worked with children, and directed plays. Before her retirement, she was an interior design consultant in Sarasota, Fla. She co-pastored with her husband of 69 years, the Rev. Robert Alex Adams, in the states of Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama. She was a lifelong member of the Women of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband; a brother, the Rev. Roscoe Snowden; and three children, Robert Allen Adams, Marilyn Sue Grubbs, and Charles Douglas Adams; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

F. Kathleen “Kay” Norris Finlay Hettler ’39 died Jan. 2, 2008. While a student at AU, she married Ray L. Finlay from Grand Forks, N.D., in December 1939. They resided in Anderson a few years and then accepted a pastorate at the Church of God in Bowden, N.D. Later they accepted a pastorate at the Church of God in Grand Forks, Ray’s home church. Ray died in 1953. After Ray’s death, Kathleen continued her college education at Mayville State Teacher’s College, where she received her teaching degree. In 1957, she married Joseph A. Hettler in Grand Forks, where Kathleen taught school. They moved to Fergus Falls, Minn., where Kathleen continued her teaching career. Joseph died in 1983. Kathleen retired from teaching in 1986. Survivors include three daughters, DeLoma Finlay Combs BA ’64, Marsha Finlay, and Pamela Finlay Morris ’70; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Jack Larry VanDyke BA ’41 of Anderson, Ind., died Dec. 3, 2007, after an extended illness. He resided in Anderson all of his life. As an AU student, he played basketball and broke several records. He retired from Anderson Banking Co. as the vice president of the personal loan department after 30 years of service. He also served as a city councilman for 32 years. He was a member of Park Place Church of God for many years and East Side Church of God. He was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club and sat on the board of directors of the Hopewell Center. He is survived by his son, Larry VanDyke; daughters Janet Silvey and Jamie VanDyke; brother William VanDyke; sister Sue Ann Garrettson; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Webb) VanDyke ’44.

June Olson BS ’44 of Xenia, Ohio, died Jan. 23, 2008, losing a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She married Carl Olson Dec. 17, 1944. They moved to De Soto, Mo., in 1946 and raised their five daughters. Failing health prompted a move to Ohio in December 2003 to be nearer their daughters. Although June was primarily a homemaker, she found time to help in the family business and to volunteer for many activities in the community and in the Church of God. When her youngest enrolled in kindergarten, June began an 18-year career as an elementary school teacher, mostly in the Festus R-6 District in Missouri. In retirement she continued to be active in professional and church organizations. She is survived by her husband of 63 years; her children, Carol Lynne Usher, Nancy Howard, Sharon Collins, Jeanne Quam, and Mona Carroll; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three siblings, Norman Cima, Mary Miller, and Dru Bose; and six nephews and four nieces.

Malinda Doty ’45 of Anderson, Ind., died Jan. 19, 2008, after a brief, critical illness following a year in hospice. She had resided in Anderson since 1973. Prior to 1973, she lived in Indiana and Illinois, where her husband pastored various churches. She was a homemaker and a Christian educator. She was a member of Park Place Church of God and past officer of the local chapter of the Christian Temperance Union. Survivors include seven children, Pauline Doty, Judy Doty, F. David Doty, Mary James, Michael Doty, Doris Gleaton, and Jude Doty; a brother, Walter; a sister, Martha Igney; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Robert F. Doty, who died Dec. 24, 1998.

Wanda (Jones) Goodrick ’49 died on Jan. 11, 2008. She graduated from Fort Meade High School as the valedictorian of her class. She had an aunt who took a personal interest in her and agreed to sponsor her to attend Anderson University. She chose to major in Christian education. That pursuit was interrupted in 1949 when Lew Goodrick entered her life at AU. They were married on Sept. 4, 1949. She transferred to Oklahoma A&M College, where she graduated in 1950 with a major in English and speech. Wanda and Lew began their family in 1952 with the birth of their first daughter, Cherie, while living on a farm in northern Oklahoma. Two other daughters, Paula and Louella, were added to their family. Wanda and Lew served as youth leaders of the Caldwell, Kan., Church of God. In 1957 Wanda and Lew were called to serve as missionaries in Kenya, East Africa, where Lew became the principal of Kima Theological College and Wanda taught courses in English, speech, and Christian education. Wanda picked up the Luyia language quickly and related extremely well to the young people in the Church of God. Their first son, Stephen, was born in Kenya just before they departed the country that year. Back in the states their second son, Brent, was born in their lovely Florida home. During the period of time from 1966 to 1997, the family adjusted to life back in the states, but they never lost their love for Kenya and their missionary calling.

The Rev. Alfred “Bud” Cain BTh ’50 passed away on July 28, 2007, in his home in Upper Marlboro, Md., following a short illness. After graduation from Anderson University, he attended Bone Brook Seminary. He was a veteran of WWII. He pastored in the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland. His last pastorate was in Accokeek, Md., where he served more than 30 years, along with supplementing his income as cafeteria manager at Sears and Andrews Air Force Base. He was also a mechanic for the Prince Georges School District buses. Bud loved people and pastoring and helping others in any way possible. Cain’s wife, Naomi Ethel (Hunter) Cain BS ’46 served at his side for 59 years. She preceded him in death on Aug. 9, 2006. She worked her way through Anderson College during WWII. Naomi, along with being an active pastor's wife, taught kindergarten in Prince Georges County, Md., more than 20 years. She was very active in the Sunday school program and the Missionary Society. She also taught piano, enjoyed bookkeeping, and most of all caring for her family. They are survived by three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild whom neither of them was able to meet.

Dr. Charles O. Bates, Jr., BA ’57 died Nov. 28, 2007. He taught at Warner Southern College for 28 years, coming there from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and preceding that, Anderson University. At Warner Southern College, he founded and chaired the Teacher Education Department. Several hundred teachers throughout Polk County came under his tutelage. He was instrumental in acquiring accreditation for Warner Southern College and was honored by the college as professor emeritus. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Hensley Bates; his daughter, Linda Steadman; his granddaughter, Denise Shelton; his grandson, Brian Poore; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Dr. W. Malcolm (Mac) Rigel BA ’68 of Lake Wales, Fla., died peacefully at home on Jan. 25, 2008. A north Alabama native, he was the 11th of 13 children. As a Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific during WWII. He was a pastor, evangelist, professor, counselor, builder, songwriter, and mentor. He was instrumental in the founding and development of Warner Southern College. He built and pastored churches in six states and preached at numerous state youth conventions, camp meetings, and revivals. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Dale Rigel, in 1953, and a grandson, Joshua Kester Rigel, in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha H. Rigel; children William Malcolm Rigel, Jr., Jim Rigel, Paul (P.G.) Rigel, Robin Rigel Snyder, Angela Rigel Flickema, and Michael McIntosh Rigel; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Deborah (VanNess) Seward BA ’74 of Anderson, Ind., died unexpectedly Jan. 14, 2008. She was a music teacher with Anderson Community Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was the minister of music. She was past president of Anderson Symphony Orchestra Women’s Guild. Survivors include a sister, Pamela Meredith; a nephew, Robbie Henderson; a niece, Kathryn Henderson Caufield; two great-nieces, Arianna and Jesslynn; one great-nephew, Gavin; and several nieces and nephews by marriage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald William Seward, on Nov. 22, 2004, and parents, Frederick E. and Elizabeth (Sage) VanNess.

Angela “Angie” Rose Chappell ’96 died Dec. 14, 2007, after battling leukemia for 22 months. Angie was baptized and confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church in Anderson, where she participated in Youth Club and played in the handbell choir. She was a 10-year 4-H member accomplished in cooking and clothing construction. She graduated in 1994 from Highland High School in Anderson and attended Anderson University, where she played varsity volleyball. She also attended Ball State University in Muncie. In 2006, Angie raised over $5,000 for the Light the Night, Leukemia Lymphoma Society. She was employed most recently by Bennigan’s, 96th Street, Indianapolis, but also had worked at Lone Star Steak House in Anderson and at Loon Lake Lodge in Indianapolis. Survivors include her son, Aaron Winebrenner; her fiancé, Adam Wolfe; her parents, Mike and Cathy Chappell and Susan and Jim Hughey; a sister, Rebecca Chappell; a brother, Matthew Chappell; a stepbrother, John Johnson; a stepsister, Ashley Johnson; grandparents, Evelyn Chappell and Charles and Rosemarie Scheib.