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1940s

Wallace and Eleanor (Holderman) (’45) Turnbull

returned to Haiti where they have served most of the last 70

years of their life.

eleanort@Tbull.com

Sherwood ’45 and Muriel (Yates) (’46) Taylor

ministered

to congregations for 34 years with the West Brazil Mission of

the Presbyterian Church. After returning to the United States,

Sherwood was pastor of a small church in Alabama, before

they retired in Georgia where they teach Sunday school and

Bible studies. They have fond memories of their years at CIU

(Columbia Bible College at that time), and hope that at least

one of their 15 grandchildren or their two great-grandchildren

will be led by God to study at CIU.

mursherty@gmail.com

Sarah Overstreet Midyett (’49)

praises the Lord for the

publication of the book about her late husband,

JT Midyett

(’49)

. “JT Another Mighty Midyett” is a moving tribute

by nephew, Randy Somers. It depicts the sacrifices and

challenges JT faced in war and on the mission field, but also

recalls his awareness that God was always at the forefront,

leading his path.

somidyett@sc.rr.com

1950s

Ed (’51) and Mary Lee (Fry) (’52) Walker

served in Haiti for

23 years, equipping national leaders and building a vibrant

radio ministry. After returning to the United States, Ed

served as World Team’s U.S. director for seven years, before

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continuing his research and writing on missionary issues. In his

memoir, “Astonishing Grace: A Mentor’s Ministry in Haiti and

Beyond,” Ed presents the story of the way the Lord met him

throughout his life. The book is a great read for missionaries

and mission committees, as well as pastors, church/ministry

leaders, and theology students.

edwinwalker@earthlink.net

Juanita Elwood (’55)

has served in Switzerland and

France with l’Abri Fellowship for 30 years. She now lives six

months of the year in a small Alpine village in France where

she shares Christ with neighbors and friends, and the other six

months in Ithaca, New York.

Juanita.elwood@gmail.com

1960s

Barbara (Ardis) Coker ’62

lives in Sumter, South

Carolina where she is active in her home church, Faith

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Barbara prepares

the worship bulletins and serves as substitute pianist/organist

barbaracoker@ftc-i.net

Gordon (’69) and Andrea (Steelman) (’69) Simms

serve

with Interim Pastor Ministries where Gordon is director

of coaching. Gordon is also interim pastor at Windhaven

Church in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. He and Andrea have three

children and have their permanent residence in Factoryville,

Pennsylvania.

gdsimms@live.com

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