Alumni Obituaries- August 2015
David Lee DeHoog, (M.A., 1995), 54, of Mount Dora, Fla., died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2015. David had ugly toes and a tender heart, (prematurely) white hair atop a boyishly handsome face, and a smile that could light the moon. He was snatched from us way too soon. Only God knows why. Many knew David the accomplished musician, teacher, former minister of music or even David the skilled wood artisan, who was just beginning to realize his dream of selling those precious, hand-crafted works. But he would want to be remembered most as the proud father of David of Anchorage, Alaska; Rachel of Gallatin, Tenn., and the late Gerrit. His children were everything to him. In fact, they were planning to stand up for him as he married the love of his life, Amy Campbell of Mount Dora, in December. David didn’t like traditional rules: “Who needs one best man when you can have two best kids?” And that’s what made so many love him, including his students. He was filled with love after the college’s commencement ceremony this spring when he was told by at least two of them that he was their favorite teacher, by far, and that they would miss him more than anything at the school as they moved on. His classes were fun, but that’s not to say learning wasn’t going on. His idea was not only to teach but to instill a life-long appreciation of music. David was involved in music all his life, starting with the second-hand clarinet he got in elementary school. He conducted a large variety of musical groups, both instrumental and vocal, from full choir and orchestra productions to small auditioned professional groups. In addition to clarinet, he played the sax (his favorite), flute and some piano (although he referred to himself as just a chord banger).
David earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Florida Atlantic University, as well as a master’s degree in church music from Asbury Theological Seminary. In addition to his children and fiance, David is survived by his mother, Jean DeHoog of Lake Jem, Fla.; sister, Jeri Lynne Bouterse (David) of Ohio; brothers, Mike (Debbie) DeHoog of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Ron (Tessie) DeHoog of California; as well as nephews, Brian (Jackie) Heath of Ohio and Brad (Lisa) Heath of Pennsylvania. He had a special place in his heart for his adorable nieces, Audrey and Corgan DeHoog. He was preceded in death by his father, William DeHoog. David will be missed tremendously by his great group of friends, Ester and Larry Burns, Mary Ann and George Czyz, and Chrissie and Alec Hawkes. He and Amy found the perfect mix with them. The four-legged set loved him, too. His dog, Dartel, had been by his side for as long as anyone can remember, and he was irresistible to Amy’s cats Sam, Luna Lovegood and Mrs. Thomas, as well as his Lake Jem kitties, Winnie, BooZoo and Lilly.
Rev. Thomas E. Dunn, (B.Div., 1961), 83, went to be with his Lord July 11, 2015. Tom was born April 13, 1932 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He married Barbara (Mulholland) in 1958. Tom served in the Air Force, graduated from Greenville College, and attended Asbury Theological Seminary. He pastored at First Free Methodist Churches in Clarkston, Owosso, and Oxford, retiring in 1994 after 33 years of ministry. He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, playing tennis, taking endless photos, watching sports, and he loved to study biblical prophecy. Tom was a kind and caring person, with a great sense of humor who always put others’ needs first. Tom is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Glen (Darla) and David (Connie); grandchildren Andrew (Ashley), Danielle and Garrett; brother Glen (Betty), sister Elizabeth (daughter Alix Murray), and children of sister Linda; Michael, Cheryl, Donnie, Renee, and Mark. He was predeceased by his sister Linda Cline.
Jual H. Evans, (M.Div., 1951), 91, – Jual H. Evans went to his eternal home on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Jual was born to Cecil and Anna Evans on May 31, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1942. Jual attended Taylor University and was then called to service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Following service he returned to Taylor and graduated in 1948. Jual graduated from Asbury Seminary in 1951 and was ordained as a Methodist pastor. Jual began his journey in the ministry at Morningside Methodist Church from 1951-1953, followed by other Northern Indiana Methodist congregations, including Yorktown United Methodist Church from 1975 -1982. He retired in 1991 after forty-five years. Jual married Dorothy Thompson of Detroit on August 21, 1948. She preceded him in death in 1989. They had two daughters, Judith (Phil) Blackwell of Mount Dora, FL and Linda (John) Maher of Marion, IN. He later married JoElla Bowen of Bluffton, IN on April 29, 1995. JoElla preceded him in death in January, 2011. JoElla had one son, Mike (Sharice) Bowen of Uniondale, IN and one daughter, Tina (Phil) Baumgartner of Bluffton, IN. Surviving are two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jual was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bluffton, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the American Legion and several other civic organizations.
Stephen L. Harms, 68, of Azle , formerly of Tyler, passed away June 19, 2015, after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Steve was born in Sterling, Illinois, on Oct. 27, 1946. He was raised on a dairy farm in Illinois. Steve married Connie in 1967 and graduated from Platteville State University in 1969 with a degree in agriculture/business and later attended Asbury Seminary to further his knowledge of Christ. His passions were discipleship ministry and marriage ministry. Steve and Connie moved to Texas in 1975. He was owner of Harms Way Carpet Cleaning in Tyler where he resided for 34 years. He was preceded in death by grandson, Dyllan Harms, and father, Kenneth Harms. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Connie, children: Stephenie Harms, Sherry Burgess (and her husband Aaron), Luke Harms, Josh Harms, and his wife Candice. Grandchildren are Sylas Sandefer, Zachary Harms, Blake and Hadley Burgess, Summer Harms, Madyson and Kaleb Smith, and Kaiden Hodges Harms. Stephen’s mother is Betty Harms of Illinois. His siblings are Stan Harms, of Colorado, Sharon Harms of California, Joe and Ron Harms of Illinois, and numerous extended family members and friends.
Rev. Dr. Otto Edward Kinzler, Jr.- a.k.a Ed Zinzler, (B.Div., 1953), 90, of Larimore, ND passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Born on September 14, 1924 in Norma, ND the son of Rev. Otto Edward and Hellen Beatrice (Garriot) Kinzler, he was the second of five children. Ed was active in all sport and musical activities in Fairmount, ND where he graduated from High School. In June, 1943, he was drafted into the U. S. Navy and served as a sonar operator on a sub chaser in the South Pacific. In the summer of 1945 he was appointed to go to Navy Officer Training School at Oregon State University. In 1946 he was released from the Navy.
Ed entered Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky in the fall of 1946, graduating 1949, with a BA degree. He served as pastor of the Methodist Church in Casselton, ND from 1949 to 1951. In 1951, he entered Asbury Theological Seminary and graduated in 1953 with M-Div degree and was ordained an Elder in the Methodist Church.
In 1949, Ed married Lois Lane of Minneapolis (names of children below). The marriage was terminated in 1972 in a divorce.
Rev. Ed entered the Navy as a chaplain in 1953. He served in Korea and Viet Nam with the Marine Corps. He was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Viet Nam. While stationed at Naval Air Station in Puerto Rico he was also adjunct professor of Inter American University in San Juan, teaching courses in Religion and Speech at the air station.
Ed retired from the Navy in 1971 with the rank of Commander. He earned a D-Min degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1980. He retired from the ministry in 1986 while serving as pastor of the Devils Lake United Methodist Church. He married Beverly Nelson Oberlander in 1973.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mabel. He is survived by his wife Beverly, one sister, Jean Englerth of Hastings, MI, two brothers: Rev. Francis (wife Velma) Kinzler of Lidgerwood, ND and Rev. Wally (wife Betty) Kinzler of Ames, IA. He has two daughters: Chris (husband Herb) Burton of Rowlette, TX and Eunice (husband Gordon) Harring of Ashlund, VA, and three sons: Dan ( wife Mary) of Jacksonville, FL, Phil (wife Karin) of Sagle, ID, and Paul (wife Tiffaney) of Nampa, ID. He is also survived by one step-son: Rick (wife Margaret) Oberlander of Bismarck, ND and two step-daughters: Valarie (husband Vaughn) Johnson of Perth, ND and Renae (husband Wayne) Ash of Sydney, MT. He is also survived by the 24 best grandchildren and 28 best great grandchildren in the world. Ed is also survived by special friends Howard and Liz Kyllo of Larimore.
Mulholland, Gary R, (M.A., 1988), 53, “Pastor Gary” passed away February 10, 2015 at U of M Hospital-Ann Arbor. Gary was born in Flint, MI on March 11, 1961, son of Richard and Bonnie Mulholland. He married Susan Rose on June 4, 1983. Gary had a big heart for people. He worked as an Associate Pastor at Davison Free Methodist Church. He deeply loved his wife and children and loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing, playing and coaching sports with his boys, especially soccer. He loved to laugh, tell stories and had a great sense of humor.Gary‘s love for the Lord was evident in every aspect of his life. Gary is survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan, four sons, Josh, Aaron (wife Haley), Justin, and Caleb. He is also survived by his mother Bonnie (husband Russell) Mulholland– Kinnaman, his brother, Roy (wife Dawn), sister, Annette (husband David) Juhlin, and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com