Obituaries

Baker, Joy, born 26.1.1931 at Haberfield, NSW; died 12.3.10 at Cessnock. On 20.2.1954, she married Merv. She is survived by Graeme, Wayne and Ian. Joy looks forward to the day the Lord appears.
Mark Venz

Brown, David Leon, born 18.9.1937 at Rylestone, NSW; died 9.1.10 in AdventCare Whitehorse, Nunawading, Vic. On 26.7.1959, he married Faye (nee Freeman). He was predeceased by his siblings, Sylvia Sammon, Norman and Trevor. He is survived by his wife; his siblings, Letty Warren, Wilfred and Beverley Fleming; his children, Judith Jones, Richard and Jillian Mouser; his grandchildren, Ashley, Brieanne, Scott, Andrew, Leigh, Emma and Patrick.
Tony Campbell, Morrie Krieg

Brunger, Peter Leslie, born 7.6.1936 at Palmerston North, NZ; died 5.11.09 at Taihape. Peter is survived by his wife, Barbara; his stepfather, Ralph; children, Pieta James (Townsville, Qld), Paul (Hawke’s Bay, NZ), Lisa Pederson (Takanini), Stephen (Hawera), Andrew (Henderson), Mark (Onehunga); brother, Barry; and nine grandchildren. Peter and Barbara are the last remaining Adventists in Taihape and have kept the church going for the past five years. Peter was a tireless worker for God and became an integral part of the Taihape community and a friend to the other denominations where he was at times called upon to preach.
Marilyn Pasione

O’Rance, Melba Jean (nee Squire), born 6.1.1925; died in Werris Creek. She married Albert Peter O’Rance, who predeceased her. Her son, Peter, also predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Carol, Robert, Gregory and Donald. Melba was a caring, genuine Christian lady, blessed with the gifts of kindness, hospitality and faithfulness. She knew in whom she had believed.
David Fletcher, Bill Blundell

Parker, Dora Thorburn, born 17.8.1916 at Colac, Vic; died 11.3.10 at Box Hill. In 1938, she married Frank Parker, who predeceased her in 1977. She is survived by her daughter, Marlene and Don McMahon (Nunawading); her granddaughters and their families, Mandie and Jamie Hegarty, Thomas and Sarah (Ferntree Gully), Jill and Ivan Lesic, Josephine, Joshua, Lucy and Annabelle (Canterbury); her sisters, Gwenda (Colac) and Jean (Anglesea); and many nieces and nephews. Dora had a deep and abiding faith in God. She was a kind, gracious and family oriented lady and will be greatly missed.
Joseph Maticic

Rosendahl, Lila (nee Mudford), born 16.1.1931 at Dungog, NSW; died 22.3.10 at Toowoomba, Qld from a cardiac arrest. On 14.8.1951, she married Noel who predeceased her in 1992. She is survived by her children and spouses, Shirley and Warren Westacott (Cairns, Qld), Barry and Delmai Rosendahl (Toowoomba), Janelle and Malcolm Edser (Toowoomba), Yvonne and Wayne Foster (Port Macquarie, NSW); 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Lila will be remembered for her friendly smile and her care and visitation of the elderly members.
Joseph Maticic, Danny Milenkov

Russell, Norman, born 4.8.1926 in Newtown; died 16.2.10 in Gilgandra hospital. He was the dearly loved husband of Betty Russell. He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters; Lilly, William, Ernie, Dot, Lou, Elaine, Joan and John; and his children, Robert and Ron.
Roger Ward

Smith, Gordon Allan, born 20.8.1919; died 3.10.09 at Gosnells, WA. On 7.10.1978, he married Hilda. He is survived by his wife. Gordon served as elder of Busselton church, which he helped to build. He loved the Lord and the Adventist church.
Calvin Sheldrick, Gervais Cangy

Woods, Francis John (Frank), born 16.8.1918 at East Brunswick, Vic; died in Princess Alexander Hospital, Qld. He was predeceased by Jessie Adeline and Francis Robert. He is survived by Harold, Helen Upward, Anne Washington (all of Qld), Judith Wilmot, Lynette Gunter (both of Vic) and Sylvia Boyle (NSW).
R E Possingham

Woolley, Douglas George, born 23.4.1917 at Glen Huon, Tas; died 2.4.10, aged 92, in Hobart. On 9.3.1943, he married Molly Fleming, who predeceased him in 1973. He married Irene Wuetschner on 8.1.1981. He is survived by his wife; his children, David and Rodney and Joylene Lee, and partners; step-children, Esther, Carina, Rodney and Lyndon, and partners; 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran having served in the Middle East. In 1946 he found lasting peace in Jesus who he trusted faithfully. He was a kind, hardworking man who provided inspiration and support for all his large family.
Graeme Brown, Rodney Woolley