Life Stories

Death of Jess Oliver

   Life Stories | Posted on July 2, 2024
Jessie, or Jess as she preferred, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 6, 1933, to the late Robert and Mary Duns. Jess lost both her parents before she turned six and found love and care in the... read more

Death of Doug Popp

   Life Stories | Posted on July 2, 2024
Doug Popp, husband of Tari Popp, director of Planned Giving & Trust Services at Andrews University, passed peacefully to his rest on June 10 after a seven-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.  A memorial service is planned for... read more

Death of Duane M. Corwin

   Life Stories | Posted on June 12, 2024
Duane Meade Corwin of Roseburg, Oregon, was born February 13, 1930, at Loma Linda, California, and went to sleep in Jesus on May 1, 2024.  He was the youngest of three sons born to Walter and Leila Corwin.... read more

Statement on the Passing of Arne P. Nielsen

   Life Stories | Posted on June 3, 2024
We are very sad to report the passing of Arne P. Nielsen, PhD, who in addition to his leadership role at the North American Division (NAD) was an advisor to the Andrews University Board of Trustees and chair... read more

Celebration of Life for Ivan T. Blazen

   Life Stories | Posted on February 22, 2024
A celebration of Ivan T. Blazen's life will take place this coming Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. PST/5 p.m. EST in the Loma Linda University Church. The service will be livestreamed at lluc.org. In... read more

Death of Malcolm Everett Hutchinson

   Life Stories | Posted on February 2, 2024
Hutchinson was born in Claremont, NH to the late Malcolm Everett Hutchinson Sr. and Ruby Esther Woodard Hutchinson. He passed away in Wewoka, OK He was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Academy, Atlantic Union... read more

Death of Donna Mae Wheeker

   Life Stories | Posted on February 1, 2024
Donna Mae (Winslow) Wheeker, 101, died on Christmas day, Dec. 25, 2023, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Donna was born on Jan. 9, 1922 in Imlay City, Michigan to... read more

Death of Donald H. Rhoads

   Life Stories | Posted on January 25, 2024
Don was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to James and Mary Rhoads on Sept. 17, 1937. He was the youngest of three sons, Berton and Gayle being his older brothers. His father, a pastor and denominational worker, moved... read more