Category: People
Rev. Webley J. Simpkins Jr.
Rev. Webley J. Simpkins Jr. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Webley Judson Simpkins Jr., age 88, who died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at J&K Assisted Living in Palm Bay, Florida. Webley was a Retired Elder of the Michigan Conference who served at Birmingham: First, Midland: First, Pigeon: First, Marquette: First, Marysville, and… Continue Reading Rev. Webley J. Simpkins Jr.
Janet E. Pool
Janet E. Pool Janet Eileen Pool, prior employee of the former West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church, passed away on September 4, 2019 at the age of 63 years at Masonic Pathways Nursing Home in Alma, Michigan after nearly eight years of illnesses. Janet was born at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma on December… Continue Reading Janet E. Pool
Mary E. Ten Have
Mary E. Ten Have Mary Etta Ten Have of IN, formerly of Eaton Rapids, was carried by the angels into heaven on August 31, 2019 at the age of 91. Mary was born in Howell, MI, November 7, 1927, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Whittaker) Shaffier and foster daughter of C. Earl and Ruth Champlin. She… Continue Reading Mary E. Ten Have
Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw
Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw The Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Clark on Keller Lake. He was born in Albany, NY on June 2, 1934. Ken attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. He retired from Kalamazoo First UMC in 2000, after 42 years in… Continue Reading Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw
Pastor Owen L. White-Pigeon
Pastor Owen L. White-Pigeon Pastor Owen L. White-Pigeon, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital. Owen was born on January 21, 1957, in Parker, AZ, the son of Lester, Sr., and Almeda (Pierce) White-Pigeon. He was a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. He married… Continue Reading Pastor Owen L. White-Pigeon
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Garrod
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Garrod Rev. Dr. Charles “Chuck” Garrod passed away on Thursday, July 25 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 89. He was born October 7, 1929 to Fred and Edith Garrod in Lawrence, MI. His family was very involved in the Lawrence United Methodist Church, and… Continue Reading Rev. Dr. Charles F. Garrod
Kristen Coristine
From: Heritage District — Blissfield: First UMC To: Northern Waters District — Reed City UMC. This full-time appointment began July 1, 2019.
Rosemary DeHut
From: Northern Skies District — White Pine Community UMC To: Northern Skies District — White Pine: Community, Bergland, and Ewen UMCs. This full-time appointment began July 1, 2019.
Joan VanDessel
To: Midwest District — Grand Rapids: First UMC. This Associate Pastor Appointment began July 1, 2019.
Charles Williams
From: Northern Skies District — Houghton: Grace UMC To: Northern Skies District — Houghton: Grace and Painesdale: A. Paine Memorial UMCs. This full-time appointment began July 1, 2019.