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In This Issue: January Term (pg. 4) | Honor Roll of Donors (pg. 8) | Alumni Notes (pg. 13)

Volume 68, Issue 2 • Spring 2012

Moveable type to moving pictures

Visual Communications program honors the past, prepares for the future

Miranda Solsberry has a unique spring

semester schedule: Among her courses in

biblical studies, theology, psychology,

and rhetoric, she’s also studying typeface

and lettering in a new course, Typography.

“The culture one grows up in largely makes

a person who they are,” Solsberry says,

noting that one’s culture these days is

within an inescapable visual environment.

The study of typography and visual

communications integrates well with her

psychology major and her interest “in the

way images are perceived and interpreted.”

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President’s Message Campus News

The Advance is a publication for alumni, donors, and friends of Trinity Lutheran College.

For information about academic programs, or to refer a student Contact the Office of Admissions 425.249.4800, 1.800.843.5659, or admissions@tlc.edu

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An important slogan emerged from our strategic planning process last year: “Outcomes matter.” We’ve realized that tangible results should come from our mission to “develop Christian leaders …

whose lives and ministry serve Jesus Christ in church and society.” Naming and measuring

those outcomes is another matter entirely, and we often must compare ourselves with other colleges on key measurements, such as retention and graduation rates.

However, I’m struck by a dilemma: While there is data available to determine retention and gradu-ation outcomes, it’s often difficult to measure the more personal outcomes we work toward: our students’ maturity, professional preparation, potential future ministry, and their vision to serve Christ in church and society. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if data could also measure this kind of achievement, such that we could report these successes, too?

Indeed, we have set goals to improve both retention and graduation rates as critical measure-ments of institutional quality. In addition, over the past year we have launched several initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for our students – even those often difficult to measure. Here are just a few:

1. To ensure that students are getting the best Bible-centered education we can offer, our Biblical Studies Department spearheaded a reshaping of the Trinity Core curriculum.

Next fall, we will introduce this new curricu-lum (called the CRUX).

2. We instituted a new academic advising program meant to support our students and improve student retention rates. Students and faculty already report improved satisfac-tion in their advising relationships, and we look forward to how this new system will strengthen student retention.

3. We called a campus pastor to provide leader-ship in the personal and spiritual development of our students, to complement the outstand-ing faculty mentoring taking place.

4. We felt it a priority to improve the place where we worship and gather as a community. With a generous gift, we moved forward on con-structing the Brammer Chapel, now complete on our fifth floor.

Our commitment to these improvements ultimate-ly benefit our students, who we believe can and will provide strong leadership for their churches and communities, be placed in top graduate schools, find fulfilling jobs, serve the underserved, and be vessels of God’s love in a broken world. Paul writes in Colossians that we are to live in a way that is pleasing and honoring to God and that our lives produce every kind of good fruit. That is a great outcome!

This column was adapted from President John Reed’s blog, The Reed Report. Follow him at www.TLC.edu/presidentsblog.

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Campus NewsChapel, banquet celebrates December graduates

Two students named to NCCAA All-Northwest Region Team

Following a strong season for both men’s and women’s soccer, the National Christian College Athletic Association named men’s

midfielder Jesse Torres and women’s goalkeeper Kaylin Wilson to their All-Northwest Region Team.

Wilson, a freshman psychology major from Bothell, WA, helped the Lady Eagles secure a position at the West Regional playoffs November 10-11.

Torres, a sophomore communications major from Pomona, CA, was a key offensive component for the Eagles during the fall season, tallying seven goals and four assists.

President emeritus receives honorary doctorate in India

The Rev. Dr. James Bergquist, a former president of the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle (now Trinity), was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Serampore University in India in February. Bergquist also delivered the commencement address during the convocation in

which 1,500 graduates received degrees. Serampore, the oldest university in India, governs a common theological curriculum and grants degrees on behalf of 90 Christian seminaries throughout the country. Bergquist was recognized for 45 years of service as a missionary and leader within India’s theological education community, with many of the seminaries’ professors being his former students.

Bergquist, whose portrait (above) hangs in the Campus Center, was president of LBIS from 1994 to 1999. He provided leadership to the college in its transition from LBI to Trinity Lutheran College.

Six of the December 2011 graduates stop for a photo following the celebration dinner. From left: Joris Adjovi, Tomas Mulugeta, Matthew Hamilton, Kiona Daury, Eduardo Alves, and Henrik Iversen (Photo courtesy of Tracy Sisk)

Last December, Trinity held a celebration for eight graduates who finished mid-year, a move to recog-nize the growing number of students completing graduation requirements after fall semester, includ-ing a number of international students. All students are invited to attend Commencement in May. During Finals Week, the community gathered to celebrate and bless the graduates during the semester’s final chapel service. Students selected Dr. Bruce Grigsby, Professor of Biblical Studies, as the speaker, whose message about Zacchaeus integrated the biblical story with the importance of faith and values in business vocations. Kiona Daury, a Business, Leadership & Management senior, provided the student response. The following evening, the gradu-ates attended a celebratory banquet, which included music by the Chamber Choir and the chance for students and faculty to share reflections on their time together.

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January Term, the month-long interim between fall and spring semesters, affords students the chance to focus on one subject and delve into learning in a unique and authentic way. Here are several examples of opportunities students had this year:

Frank Elavsky, a freshman studying Theology & Philosophy, looks across the Thames River toward the House of Parliament in London. Elavsky travelled with the Religion in Britain course during January Term 2012. (Photo by Sam Ryden)

International courses

Three classes travelled to the United Kingdom. Academic Dean Jeff Mallinson led eight students on the Religion in Britain course, with stops at the Chislehurst caves, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, and Oxford University, where Mallinson completed his doctorate. “We studied the ways in which politics and changing global realities are making Britain and Europe a dynamic place, in terms of religion and ideas,” Mallinson said.

Dr. Betsi Little led the Good & Evil psychology course alongside Mallinson’s class, while Professor Susan Houglum took 10 students to Scotland for Children and Nature, a course to explore the nature movement emerging within childhood education.

Closer to home

A regional offering was the Creative Writing Seminar, led by Professor Annemarie Russell, which engaged students in the creative writing process and included several day trips around Puget Sound. “After a ferry ride and discussion with poets at a Whidbey Island coffee shop, stu-dents walked quietly on a trail and observed the world around them,” Russell said. “This experience was meant to give them subjects for their poems, help spur creative ideas, and open their eyes to the rich and beautiful possibilities that language offers.”

Several on-campus courses were also offered, including Communications and Leadership, led by an Emmy award-winning communications professor, Doug

Tolmie. The class equipped students with tools necessary to facilitate leadership in a business or organization, something Tolmie believes is of importance to busi-nesses today: “Organizations are constantly fearful of standing still and having their competitors pass them by. What do you have to put in place to make your organization move forward? I teach students tools to make that happen.”

Study abroad for all

Beginning in fall 2012, students coming to Trinity will be eligible to participate in an international January Term course during their course of study – with the cost of travel included in tuition. “It’s part of Trinity’s commitment to experiential education and foster-ing a global perspective among students,” Mallinson said.

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Campus NewsIn BriefBrammer Chapel completedConstruction on the fifth floor of the Campus Center has been finished. An open house of the new Brammer Chapel was held for students and employees on March 6, with the first chapel worship service held March 7. In addition to the worship space, the floor now boasts a new visual com-munication lab, audio booth, Acorn Learning Center, faculty offices, the President’s Office, and student study and social areas. A public dedication of the space is being planned for fall 2012.

Trinity gifts Holden Village with historic letterPresident John Reed presented Holden Village’s directors with the original 1960 letter transferring the former North Cascades mining vil-lage to the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle (now Trinity). LBIS began operating retreat programs the following summer, and later created a separate corporation to grow Holden’s mission as a center for biblical study, youth leadership, and church renewal. The presenta-tion was made during Holden’s 50th anniversary celebration, held last November.

Concert raises $3,100 for world hungerTrinity raised $3,100 to support world hunger during a concert held Nov. 13 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett. Christian musi-cians Agape (David Scherer) and Rachel Kurtz performed as part of a 29-city tour to promote this summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. They were joined by Trinity’s Chamber Choir and Professor Annemarie Russell.

Events Calendar Celebration of Service Banquet and Concert

Saturday, April 21, 2012 Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 This gala evening recognizes and celebrates Trinity’s mission, vision, and values by honoring people who exemplify the Christian commitment to issues of social justice, spirituality and have modeled service in their post-graduate lives with a banquet and concert. A limited number of places are available at the banquet. To reserve your seat, contact Lance Georgeson, Associate Director of Development, at 425.249.4752. The concert features guest conductor Weston Noble and is open to the public. To learn more visit www.TLC.edu/cos.

Spring Choral Concert: The Greatest of These is Love

Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 3 p.m. Brammer Chapel, Trinity Lutheran College, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA 98201 Trinity’s Music & Worship Department presents a spring choral concert featuring Trinity’s concert choir and chamber ensemble. For more information, contact Stephen Marshall-Ward at 425.249.4773 or stephen.marshall-ward@TLC.edu.

Holden Youth Weekends

Saturday, May 19 to Monday, May 21 Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27 Sunday, May 27 to Tuesday, May 29 Holden Village, WA The Holden May Youth Weekends are retreat events for high school youth groups and their leaders, held at beautiful Holden Village, nestled in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. The program includes sessions, small group conversations, a service project, and free time activities. For more information, visit www.TLC.edu/holden.

68th Commencement

Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10 a.m. Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201 Trinity will hold its 68th Commencement ceremony to award degrees to graduating students. Parking is provided free of charge in the Trinity Lutheran College Parking Garage, located at the corner of Wetmore Ave. and California St.

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Trinity launched a new Visual Communications major last fall, giving students a host of new classes to choose from, including Digital Design Tools, Graphic Design, Drawing and Illustration, Photography and Image Framing, Multimedia Message Design, and Video Editing.

What about typography? Tucker FitzGerald,6 Professor & Chair of Visual Communications, explains that typeface is actually an ancient art form foundational to modern communication. In his course, students look to the ancient Greeks, who developed the foundation of our

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modern Roman alphabet, and Celtic Christians, who introduced space between words printed on a page – a novel concept at the time.

Evolving technology“Communication technologies have long been integral to the Lutheran Christian tradition,” FitzGerald says. “In fact, our Bible-based faith was borne out of moveable type,”3 he says, pointing to Johannes Gutenburg and the 15th-century invention that led to the mass production of printed materials. The innovation, of course, fueled Martin Luther’s ability to stir debate within the Christian church in the early 1500s. The rest (as they say) is history, and for 500 years the printed word has been the primary mechanism for recording

and sharing information – in the realm of faith and far beyond. But, times are

again changing.“We were so enthusiastic about the written word that

we may have neglected the capacity of visual

images to carry and convey meaning,” FitzGerald says.

He notes that prior to the

1500s, faith was largely conveyed through visual images, by way of stained glass, frescoes, and paint-ings, perhaps the only thing that made sense to the average worship-per, given that priests conducted liturgies in non-native Latin. “We might have underestimated the meaning that pictures and moving images can hold, which words alone cannot,” FitzGerald says.

Cultural fluencyThe goal of the Visual Communications program, FitzGerald explains, is to provide students with the creative skills necessary to be fluent in the modern visual culture. FitzGerald himself has years of experience in both corporate and nonprofit arenas, including work with Microsoft and Nintendo, and teaches courses in drawing and illustration, photography, and digital design. Doug Tolmie,5 an Emmy® award-winning television producer, teaches courses in video production and storytelling. Students also have the opportunity to integrate courses offered in the Communications major, including Basic Broadcasting, Public Relations, and Media Writing and Analysis.

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“We were so enthusiastic about the written

word that we may have neglected the capacity

of visual images to carry and convey meaning.”

Course SamplesARTD 203 Typography The quiet and powerful artform of shaping the very letters that form our written language has experienced an explosion of activity with the introduc-tion of computers. Students explore readability and tone as they look at elements that add up to exquisite—or disastrous—typefaces.

COMM 205 Digital Design Tools 1 Provides hands-on training with digital design software covering basic con-cepts, including layout and typography, and explores techniques widely used in the digital design and production industry.

COMM 371 Multimedia Storytelling Production Gives students hands-on experience in the production of stories for video, web, and live events, while examining the work of multimedia professionals in proposal writing, storyboarding, interviewing, videography, editing, audio design, and more.

Photo creditsCover photo and 16 by Kevin Russ; 2 by Andrew Beierle; 3 istockphoto.com; 47 by Anne Reinisch; 58 submitted photos.

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Student perspectivesFreshman Christian Paige1 is interested in pursuing a career as a graphic designer, perhaps for a large company or even starting his own. He enjoys the opportunity to explore his creative side and finds the classes different than previous classroom experiences. “This program is one of the most exciting things I’ve done in school,” Paige says, adding that FitzGerald is “one of the best professors” he’s ever had. Joanna Pohopin came to Trinity last fall to boost her professional skills after many years in the working world. “Employers weren’t looking at me because I didn’t have a bach-elor’s degree,” she says. Now she’s gaining hands-on skills, hoping to eventually work with a nonprofit or ministry organization in marketing and communications. “I’m waiting on God for direction,” Pohopin says. “I just want to use visual communi-cations for a greater good.”

Practical skillsThe program invites students to put their learning immediately into action. Several students have produced videos that

convey messages about social justice or tell personal stories, and Zach Leonard,8 a junior Communications major, has been producing on-screen video for the Everett Aquasox, the local minor league baseball team. Others have honed their skills while in service to local organizations, including Pohopin, who recently designed flyers for a local nonprofit, and Paige, who joined another student in redesigning a church’s website.

A center for creativityThe program also boasts a new home: A high-tech classroom7 was opened in March as part of the Campus Center’s fifth floor remodel project, which now houses the Brammer Chapel and Center for Art and Communication. Students have their own computer design stations to work on projects,4 and windows provide a panoramic view of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains. For more information about the Visual Communications program, visit www.TLC.edu/viscom, or contact Professor Tucker FitzGerald at 425.249.4734 or tucker.fitzgerald@TLC.edu.

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Supporting the MissionHonor Roll of DonorsTrinity/LBI has enjoyed a history of faithful, generous support from individuals, congregations, organiza-tions, and businesses. In making financial gifts, regardless of size, these donors demonstrate their support of Trinity’s mission to prepare Christian leaders for lives of service in the church and the world. The students, faculty, and staff of Trinity extended gratitude to those listed here who have made a gift between January 1 and December 31, 2011.

If we have omitted your name or made an error, please accept our sincere apology and bring it to our attention by contacting Marilyn Grotzke, Development Assistant, at 425.249.4754, 1.800.843.5659, or marilyn.grotzke@TLC.edu.

Gifts from Individuals

Generous giving from individuals is a significant source of support for maintaining and growing our college’s mission. We thank the following individuals who have made a contribution of record in the past year.

$5,000 and aboveGeorge and Jackie BrammerErdie and Charles BrodahlAlice CulbertsonLeila EllingsonBeth Elness-HansonErnest Fosse and Linda Staswick

Marlice and John GilmoreNorman and Evangeline Hagfors

Estate of Milton D. HalvorsenWinfred HawxhurstEdwin and Noriyo HawxhurstEstate of Bernice LavikMel and Dorothy LofgrenMarian OlsenLawrence and Wilma PetersonDonald PostMatthew and Brittney PostMona QuammenErnest and Vivian SmithEstate of Alice T. TobiasonEstate of Viola M. Van GilderEstate of Rey Wicklund

$1,000 to $4,999Ruth E. AndersenTana and Gunther BaumlerJohn and Debra BruihlerVirginia BuchfinckEstate of Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Burgeson

Estate of Ethel and Bjarne Byberg

David and Anita ChristianRhoda G. ChristianRuth and Les CopenhagenJeff and Monica CornishSteve and Karen CroftonPaul and Rhonda CrossKathryn and Herbert Eckmann

David and La Rae EllingsonDavid and Heidi FrancisEstate of Dorothy I. & Nils I. Fredrickson (Baker)

Dan GardJim and Joanne HallettSteve and Cynthia HolmbergRichard F. HolyRyan and Heather IngersollWilliam R. IrgensGuy E. JordanJosee A. JordanFrieda and Paul JordanAnna Marie and Donald KleinMavis A. KyllonenSteven Lansing and Bonnie Valiton

Richard and Helen LodmillTwyla and Tom LucasDick and Ruth MandsagerRonald and Marilyn MartinsonGayle and Jaysen MathiesenMarlys MorlandMay and Maurice OlsgaardPaul and Carol OnerheimDonel J. PedersonLinda and Steve PetersonJohn W. ReedArmand L. RivenessEstate of Richard and Mildred Schneider

Estate of Muriel SealNeal and Judy SniderDale SodenStanley and Dagny SollieHerba SolstadEstate of Jarl A. SonstengRobert and Sharon SparlingDeborah and Daniel SquiresJohn and Elaine StammLowell and Dianne StimeRobert and Joyce StrandHazel B. Swenson

Sue and Mario TaylorDaniel and Doris TchobanoffMark and Helen Wikstrom

$500 to 999Terry AbellChris and Terrie Rae AndersonBarbara Andrews and Greg Schieferstein

Jodi and Mike AnkromEstate of Ronald S. BakkenEstate of Mable BensonLes and Connie FossCurtis and Doris FoxJanet S. GwinGenevieve HedmanCharles L. HeimbignerHelen and Peter JensenSandra JerkeEileen M. JohnsonMarilyn and Dwight JohnsonBecky and David JohnsonC. Elisabeth JohnsonDianne and Jeff JohnsonC. Thomas and Jane KangasErnest J. KersgaardPaul and Janet LabesEvelyn L. LanghusMartin and Kathy LindekeJeff and Stacie MallinsonSandy MaysJonathan and Sandra MollerupWalter MummCharles and Lois NelsonEileen NissenJames and Carolee NyborgLinda and Mark NygardForest and Katie PaulsonTimothy and Julia PearsonTom and Mary RamseyRichard N. RasmussenDeanna RayBernice Severson

Peter and Jane ShenJoyce and David SkotdalKenneth SorestadArthur and Janice StameyJon and Janette StonemanNancy SundbyAnn and Larry ThomasMorris and Grace UlringWarren and Esther UnzelmanEstate of Oletta WaldClifford and Kaye WeimerArlouine and Ed WilliamsWilliam and Sylvia Worth

Up to $499Rosalyn and James AlaspaRobert C. AmbersonCarol J. AmundsonMichael and Patricia AndersonFaith and Philip AndersonStanley and Lola AndersonCarla Y. AndersonChris and Jeanne AndersonLeRoy and Carole AnensonCarol ArendsLaverne K. AslesenJens L. AstrupRonald and Jill BakkenRobert and Elinor BarnesRod and Mardean BartlesonKevin and Marcia BatesPhyllis BauerWalter and Wanda BaumbachLouis and Agnes BeckerLucille BeckerWayne and Esther BeilmanChristopher and Doris BemisSara and Joe BenderLucile BennettAllen BensonPaul and Dorothy BergemJack and Inez BerkeyAnna W. Bero

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Frank and Elizabeth BestorEvangeline M. BillingsleyAnnabelle BirkestolGrace BirkestolCorey and Beverly BjertnessKris and Scott BjorkeJohn and Gay BlackwoodRoy BloomquistDaniel and Karen BloomquistNancy Bockelie-CaddyVivian BoergerWayne BohlingGary and Gretchen Brandstetter

J. Bernhard and Hildur Bretheim

Rebecca and Gale BrittLynn and Chris BronsonNorman and Carlene BrownDaniel L. BrunnerLouis and Glenna BrunnerWray and Dorothy BuckKaren and Ralph BuehlmaierConnie and Allen CampbellPerdy CarlsonWayne and Mildred CarlsonDorothy M. CarlsonJanice and Ronald CarpenterMary E. CarterBarbara Stedje Chapin and Skip Chapin

Scooter and Loretta ChapmanRebecca and Stephan CharlesLee and Chris ChasePaul D. ChristensenJennifer and Sky ChristensenJason N. CliftonLeah K. CoffeyRaymond and Sally CollinsMarsha and Dan ConcesJohn and Mary CooleyJohn and Toni CorkranAlice M. CromDebbie and Craig CummingsAnn M. CurranMargaret K. DakanSusan and Steve DalgleishCecil and Helen DammenAnthony J. De GhettoRuth De LapKarlene and Arthur DennyDavid and Cheri DetersMark and Corinne DexterGregory A. DiasPaula S. DinnelMark and Lois DockenMarlayne and Roger DomyahnLorene and Daird DrayHarley and Patricia DrollingerShanine DrummenRuben and Jean DuranTrixy DyasGorden and Virginia DyrudThelma Eggleston

Paul and Lois EidRobert and Geneva EllerbyElaine and S. Jerome ElnessJoyce EmilsonMartha and Bob EngLuther EngelbrechtEarl and Laura EricksenHartman and Ruth EricksonVerna M. EriksDaniel and Karen ErlanderMarion and Edward EskildsenHelen and Gale EstergreenRobert and Lola FeddeDorothy and Carl FehringAlmer and Corinne FennerMargie Fiedler and Robert Riendeau

David C. FinstadElizabeth and James FischlMarvin and Audrey FisherCecelia L. FjellmanDouglas and Sharon FlatenBeatrice R. FlatnessJustin and Melissa FoltzPeggy A. FonssCynthia F. ForfangGlen and Arline ForsDonald and Carol FossumFreda FrancisVance and Elois FredricksonStanley and Dennise Fredrickson

Kimberly and Keith FreemanNorma FretheimMae M. FritschelKaren and Spencer FuentesCarl and Ingrid FynboePaul and Karen GabrielsenRobin J. GantzertPhyllis and Grant GardPatricia A. GardnerJeffrey and Debra GaustadLance and Tina GeorgesonGwen GilbertsonNorma B. GillespieJudy and John GlennRuth and Warren GoodGilbert and Yvonne GoodwaterGary and Mim GouldLinda and Darryll GraberJohn and Elise GraberJohn and Eunice GrahamMark Gravrock and Peggy Ellingsen

Lauren GrayKenneth and Gretchen Graybeal

Marigold B. GroatKenneth and Molly GrossBeverly and David GruberJudy E. HaakonsWayne and Tamara HaasHazel HagenArnold Hagen

Maxine A. HagensenJean HaggArthur and Lillian HaggJames and Sonja HalvorsonClaire HamptonRory and Barbara HamreLorraine and Charles W. HanksHarold and Doris HansenTim and Karen HansenDarleen HansenMarilyn G. HansonRuth V. HansonRay and Carol HarboltOlive HarrisHeide and Edmundo Hassenteufel

Mavis HatlenWallace and Kristin HauganTorval and Marilyn HaugenPaul and Candy HawkinsonHeather L. HelgesonElise and Scott HellandEloise and Wallace HelsethJohn and Jobyna HermanSarah J. HesterLeonard and Ramona HildahlDavid and Elaine HoganRuth HollandWalter HolmesJames and Carolyn HolmlundPamela Holsinger-Fuchs and Thomas Fuchs

Beulah M. HoltCharles HouglumSusan and Mark HouglumRonald and Lori HoyumCarl and Beverly HuberLois J. HusebyMark and Colette JacksonPhyllis J. JacobsonLois and Howard JacobsonKaare P. JacobsonEileen and Charles JacobsonLorraine JacobsonRachel JamesGary and Ann JensenAllen D. JohnsonAnton and Lyndall JohnsonEstelle JohnsonMarian L. JohnsonPaul and Vivian JohnsonStephanie J. JonesSherry and Gary JoskiJanet L. JurgensenPatricia and Paul KaaldJan and Van KadieskyJames D. KempAlvin KesselCynthia and Hans-Ulrich Kessler

Estate of Erich P. KienowStacy Kitahata and Diakonda Gurning

John and Marion Korpi

Eva KragnessHilmer and Laura KrauseEvelyn KulmDavid and Peggy KurtzRuth and Chris LaBergeSean and Kim LacyKarl and Inge LambergJames and Helen LancasterCharles and Beverly LandgrafThomas and Anne LarsenChad and Natalie LarsonArthur and Judy LarsonEileen LarsonRobert E. LarsonMaria K. LarsonNorma and George LarsonClarence and Elaine LaufmannDan and Joyce LavikJane LawsonKendall and Mary LawsonLeonard and Joan LeachKristine LeanderPatricia and John LeePatricia LelvisLucille and Marvin LemkeHans and Leona LenschowHarriet and William LewisJoel and Margaret LeyCameron and Luella LiebenowRachel L. LiebenowKenneth and MarJean LindahlDavid and Lorraine LindseyBernice LinvogBarbara LippertSidney and Karin LobergNancy and Jim LoftisMargaret R. LoweStanley and Gailya LudviksenClifford and Jennifer LuebbenAnne M. LundCordelia LundquistJohn and Louise MaakestadPaul and Sheryl MagelssenRaymond and Ardyce MaiKarl and Magdalena MaierHoward and Florence MakiMarjorie A. MalkamesDelores A. MarstonMargot J. MasseyRichard and Candace MathesLeon and Violet MatsonBenjamin F. MatterJoan MattesEsther MayesMelody D. MayfieldJoy and John McCallBen and Annie McCrackenPhil and Marilyn McDonaldJohn and Judy McNaughtonPaul and Jorun MeierdingGrant and Lucile MeinerLinda and Bob MeischLoren and Karen MellumFred and Aini Messmer

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Lyle and Sonja MillerLorraine MolzahnPatrick and Erika MonanAlan and Jane MonroeBill and Bev MonroeGregory and Janice MonroeMarilyn and Marcus MorkEstelle B. MorleyJohn and Judi MouwRobert and Patricia MoylanGeorge and Harriet MuedekingPaul and Mildred MyhreEunice O. NelsonIrene A. NelsonSteven Nelson and Colleen Walker-Nelson

Violet M. NelsonThelma NelsonEthyl Mae NelsonClayton M. NelsonRonald and Nadean NewgardSandra and Harvey NewtonVernon E. NielsenStella NiemanRobert J. NilsenJeffrey R. NorrisLinda NouGeorge and Phyllis NowadnickDonna M. OatfieldRodney OdegaardBarbara OistadAlvin and Gloria OkesonGladys and David OlsenBruce and Pamela OlsenSteve and Nancy OlsenRoselyn OlsonCharlotte OlsonDarrell and Phyllis OlsonMarlin and Susan OlsonPatricia and Lowell OlsonNorman and Maizie OrthErvin and Sylvia OverlundDavid and Carla ParksRoger and Arlette PatrowRuby PatzoldMarian R. PaulsenPeter and Angela PearsonAlbert and Judith PerainoGary L. Peters

Dean and Elaine PetersonMerlin and Denice PetersonLaVerna and Myrle PetersonRalph G. PetersonMegan and Bradley PetersonNancy and Doug PetersonBecky S. PhillipsE. Holle and Carol PlaehnGary and Betty PortThomas and Linda PriorDavid D. ProctorLawrence and Miriam PuffertShanna and Jeremy PyzerA. William and Winifred Ramstad

Ken and Carole RamstadNels and Winnie RasmussenMarie ReitzLorne S. RiceConnie H. RichardsonMark and Elizabeth RickertsenTodd and Cheryl RiggsJames and Carol RismillerJon and Tammy RismillerRuth I. RobertsJoanne RoddisRichard and Helen RogersArleth M. RuePhilip and Mary RueMargaret and Douglas Rutherford

Curt and Vivian RydenAlf and Mardelle RyghWesley and Dorothy SackmannChuck and Karen SagedahlMyron Sandberg and Marva Dawn-Sandberg

David M. SasakiMildred E. SatrumMichael and Karen SchaeferBeatrice L. ScheeleJohn Paul and Marlene SchiotzAlexander and Stacey SchmidtDorothy SchnaibleMarcia and Dale SchoenbornJohn and Katie SchraanEv and Karen SchraanOlive SchulerDavid and Tisha Schulz

Alfred and Esther SchulzJames and Donna SchwandtJoseph and Barbara Schwanebeck

Steven and Laurie ScottLudmila SealeCarolynne D. SelzerLois SetterholmDaniel and Cathy ShacklefordHerb and Akiyo ShaoDel and LaVonne SheltonJane and Peter ShenDeborah Sherrock and Charles Allen

Evonne F. SiguenzaValerie L. SilvaTracy SiskTrygve and Ruth SkarstenShirley and Leroy SkonhovdLynn and Tim SmytheHenry and Lillian SolbrackNeil and Clarice SolvikJean and Jack SorensenAlan and Marilyn SorensonArne and Ellen SovikJohn and Gretchen SpangbergGloria and Evan SpanierBarry and Lisa SpomerJuanita StalwickMirth StedjeOrville and Bea StenersonWayne and Cherie StevensRandy and Christine StimeHal and Virginia StoaPhilip N. StoaNorris W. StoaHoward and Rita StoessRichard and Elvia StrauchLillian and Eugene StrindenRandi StromLillian StrommeMerton and Irene StrommenKarla K. StrutzelDoris G. StuckeAndrew and Elizabeth SubcleffValerie and Lynn SulerudLois SwansonRuth SwansonPaul and Marla Swenson

Memorial and Honor GiftsIn Memory of Richard Arneson Laverne K. Aslesen Daniel and Karen Bloomquist Dorothy M. Carlson Paul D. Christensen Paul and Lois Eid Beth Elness-Hanson Hartman and Ruth Erickson Arthur and Lillian Hagg Jean Hagg Leon and Violet Matson Clayton M. Nelson

Barbara SwensonClaris SyrenPaul and Gail SyversonBeverly Taylor and Chuck McCoy

Chester and Juanita TemplinErnest ThompsonGary and Laurel ThompsonWilliam and Lois ThompsonEnoch and Madeline ThorsgardDon and Jo Ann ThuringLaVerne A. TiedemanRichard D. TollefsonJerome and Mavis TrelstadJack and Donna TretheweyRoy and Edith TribeMelinda and Richard TrobergAlvin and Mavis TronstadDonald and Ruth TruedDorothy TuveyWilliam and Deborah TwetenCynthia J. TwiteErman and Betty UelandSteven and Peggy UlvestadMarvin and Opal UndsethBetsi and Brian VanFossenJohn and Audrey VarlandWilliam L. VaswigC. Emerson and Marion VedellSylvia M. VigorenJudy and Ray VoellerHoward and Rena WagnerRobert and Jeanne WardJoy and Jerry WattsElse WelchNora WeltzinBarbara and John WendelRichard and Paulina WendtDeb and Dave WendtKristin M. WeswigPhilip N. WigtilBruce and Judy WilliamsStina and Bryant WilliamsJerry and Vickie WinslowJudy and Victor WirkkalaPatricia and Don WodrichIrma V. WoiteTrista and Matthew WynneBetty A. Youngquist

Nancy and Doug Peterson Lorne S. Rice Mildred E. Satrum Shirley and Leroy Skonhovd Jerry and Vickie Winslow Betty A. Youngquist

In Memory of Frank Brancato Estelle B. Morley

In Memory of J. Bernhard Bretheim Robert and Patricia Moylan

In Memory of Janice Repp Christensen Sylvia M. Vigoren

In Honor of Susan Dalgleish Jason N. Clifton

In Memory of Luther Gabrielsen Paul and Karen Gabrielsen

In Memory of Eric Hanson Corey and Beverly Bjertness

In Honor of Ray and Carol Harbolt Deanna Ray

In Memory of Marian G. Haugen Rory and Barbara Hamre Barbara Oistad Marcia and Dale Schoenborn

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Gifts from Congregations, Businesses, and Organizations

A number of congregations, church-affiliated organizations, and businesses have joined Trinity’s educational ministry by providing financial support. In addition, Trinity receives matching gifts because donors were able to match gifts through their employer or fraternal benefits association. We thank the following organizations for their financial gift in the past year.

$500 and aboveAgron, Inc., Los Angeles, CABethlehem Lutheran Church, Marysville, WACentral Lutheran Church, Everett, WAChrist Lutheran Church, Lakewood, WAELCA Alaska Synod, Anchorage, AKEmmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla, WAErnst & Young Foundation, New York, NYFirst Lutheran Church, Bothell, WAGlendale Evangelical Lutheran Church, Burien, WAGloria de Cristo, Yuma, AZImmanuel Lutheran Church, Seattle, WAIntermec Foundation, Everett, WALakewood North Soccer Club, N. Lakewood, WAMicrosoft Corporation, Redmond, WAOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Bremerton, WAOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Stanwood, WAPeninsula Lutheran Church, Gig Harbor, WAPrince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett, WASaint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WAShepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Issaquah, WASnohomish County Master Gardener Foundation, Everett, WASt. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows, Tacoma, WAThe Ironman Foundation, Inc., Tampa, FLThrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WIWheat Ridge Ministries, Itasca, ILZion Lutheran Church, Kent, WA

Valerie and Lynn Sulerud Paul and Marla Swenson

In Memory of Anna Hoiland Ann M. Curran Marvin and Audrey Fisher Stanley and Dennise Fredrickson Anton and Lyndall Johnson Stella Nieman Ken and Carole Ramstad Beverly Taylor and Chuck McCoy

In Honor of Mark J. Jackson Leah K. Coffey

In Memory of Dorothy Jacobson Lillian and Eugene Strinden

In Memory of Erich P. Kienow CJ Barnes

In Memory of Edith Kloss Estelle B. Morley

In Memory of David Knode Barbara Andrews and Greg Schieferstein

In Memory of Evelyn L. Langhus Estelle B. Morley

In Memory of Bernice Lavik Ascension Lutheran School Gwen Gilbertson

Up to $499Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, WAAscension Lutheran School, Thousand Oaks, CABethel Lutheran Church Women, Shoreline, WAThe Boeing Company, Princeton, NJCentral Lutheran Church Women, Everett, WAChrist Lutheran Church Women, Odessa, WADenny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle, WADenny Park Lutheran Church Women, Seattle, WADuke Energy Foundation, Charlotte, NCEmanuel Lutheran Church, Ritzville, WAEvergreen Youth Television, Edmonds, WAFaith Lutheran Church, Seattle, WAIsrael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paris, OHNovember Thanksgiving Foundation, Everett, WAOur Savior Lutheran Church, Issaquah, WAOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, Everett, WAOur Saviour’s - Esther Circle, Bremerton, WAOur Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Women, Bremerton, WAPeace Lutheran Church, Silvana, WAPeace Lutheran Church Women, Silvana, WARichland Lutheran Church, Richland, WASnohomish County Mycological Society, Everett, WASt. Peter’s Lutheran Church Women of ELCA, Clinton, WAThrivent Financial for Lutherans - East King County Chapter, Bellevue, WA

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WATrinity Lutheran Church Women, Tacoma, WATuohy Minor Kruse PLLC, Everett, WAYMCA, Everett, WA

Barbara Lippert Estelle B. Morley Ervin and Sylvia Overlund Margaret and Douglas Rutherford Philip N. Stoa

In Honor of Patricia Lelvis C. Thomas and Jane Kangas

In Memory of Virginia (Moylan) Levitch Robert and Patricia Moylan

In Memory of Judy K. Odegaard Paula S. Dinnel Charles and Beverly Landgraf Robert and Patricia Moylan Rodney Odegaard

In Memory of Robert E. Olsen Gregory and Janice Monroe Bruce and Pamela Olsen

In Memory of Gail Peck Estelle B. Morley

In Memory of Nancy Post Mark and Elizabeth Rickertsen

In Memory of Morris Rice Jan and Van Kadiesky

In Memory of Solveig M. Schweiss Phyllis Bauer

Earl and Laura Ericksen Ernest J. Kersgaard Estelle B. Morley Robert and Patricia Moylan Joyce and David Skotdal

In Memory of Edwin O. Silrum Mark and Lois Docken

In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. John Stamm John and Toni Corkran

In Memory of Morris Stromme Lillian Stromme

In Memory of Laverne Swanson Lois Swanson

In Memory of Mildred M. Thompson Ernest Thompson

In Memory of Emery O. Thorpe Alf and Mardelle Rygh

In Memory of Otto C. Tollefson Robert and Lola Fedde Neal and Judy Snider Richard D. Tollefson

In Memory of Wilma C. Walker Estelle B. Morley

In Memory of Orin Wechsler Estelle B. Morley

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AlumniWhat’s happening in Alumni Relations?We took a few minutes to catch up with what’s been happening in Alumni Relations. Here’s our recent conversation with Stacie Mallinson, Alumni Relations Coordinator.

Advance: So, what did you see in your first year of your position?

Stacie Mallinson: Where do I start? I had many great conversations with former students of all different ages and years. It is always exciting to learn how God is working in their lives. It’s also important to realize I’m not only connecting with Trinity/LBI former students, but also those from the Minneapolis, Teaneck and California campuses as well. This college has a rich history, and it’s been fascinating to learn about its past and see how that has made us into who we are today.

A: What’s been the best way to reach people?

SM: Let’s be honest – people are busy, and one of the best ways we’ve been able to connect is through e-mail. I try to be prompt in replying, but it really makes my day when people drop me an update or share about another former student’s life. I especially love photos, as they are a great way to capture what college life was like for others.

A: What about the Facebook page and the Alumni E-news?

SM: In addition to Trinity’s website and the Advance Magazine, these are other ways people can keep up with what’s going on. The Alumni E-news, with the help of Heidi Francis (‘84), allows us to periodically update former students (whose information we have) with current college news and events, as well as feature stories about our alumni. Our Trinity/LBI Alumni Facebook page offers another way to look in on the college. It’s been a great way to post photos from the past and let everybody fill me in on what’s happening in the picture.

A: What are you working on right now?

SM: Three words: The Inspiration Initiative. It’s become apparent to me that our former students are doing amazing things in the world and that our current students (and others in our community)

appreciate hearing their stories, often taking inspira-tion from them. So, we are working to capture these stories so they can be shared and preserved. The goal is to have something put together in time to honor the college’s 70th anniversary – just two years away! Be on the lookout, as I want to hear your stories. There will also be opportunities in the coming months for alumni to become part of the new Brammer Chapel and our worship services, which is exciting.

A: What’s your hope for former students of the college?

SM: Some time back, one of our emeritus professors reminded us that LBI was a movement, and I wish that anyone who’s been part of that movement—no matter the campus or number of classes— would keep in touch with us. Former students and current Trinity students are connected by a common mission, and both benefit when they learn about each other.

A: Anything else you’d like to add?

SM: Just a reminder that alumni are always welcome to visit campus—and can take advantage of our free course audit program!

Keep in touch! Stacie Mallinson can be reached at 425.249.4758 or stacie.mallinson@TLC.edu.

To join the Trinity/LBI Alumni Facebook page visit www.facebook.com/trinitylbi.

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AlumniClass NotesYear noted is graduation date or last year attended. State abbreviation indicates current residence.

1960s

Carol (Berg) Melver (’64, WA) and her husband, Ronald, live in Greenbank. Carol is a registered nurse and Ronald is a retired pastor. They have four grown children: Erik, Kirsten, Matthew and Naomi.

1970s

Mark Gilderhus (’72, OR) served as a chaplain and officially retired from the Army in October. He is currently serving as Interim Senior Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene.

Ronald Irvine (’73, WA) lives in Chehalis and is a Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer at Green Hill school. He ran his own business for eight years taking care of senior adults and is author of four books.

1980s

Steven and Kimberly (Tarvestad) Flo (’80 & ‘83, MO) celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in October. They attend Grace Lutheran Church in DeSoto, where Steven has been Pastor since 1990. They have four children: Kaari, Kaia, Paul and John.

Gloria (Larsen) Imamura (’80, HI) lives in Honolulu with her husband, Al. She is a stepmother to two sons and a grandmother of two. She completed a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, and in 2010 joined the staff of Central Union Church in Honolulu, a United Church of Christ congrega-tion. She was ordained last October and serves Central as Associate Minister of Children and Their Families.

Mark Olson (’83, MA) lives in Arlington and is Assistant Director of Bands at Harvard University. He attends St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Kathy (Hagen) McReynolds (’84, MN) and her husband, Lee, are proud of their three daughters: Katie graduated from cosmetology school last April; Allie is a high school senior, though has com-pleted a year of college courses; and Bre is a high school freshman.

Jennifer (Nelson) Walz (’89, ID) lives in Boise with her husband, Eric, and daughter, Chloe. Jennifer owns her own daycare and is a Mary Kay consultant. Eric is a Certified Ophthalmic Technician at Intermountain Eye Center.

Dawn Youngner (’89, MN) and her husband, Warren, live in Apple Valley. She is Secretary at Christus Victor Lutheran Church and they have two daughters, Emily and Sarah.

1990s

Jeff Hoverson (‘90, ND) and his wife, JoAnn, live on a hobby farm southeast of Minot. Jeff has been a pastor since the late 1990s and has served in Lutheran Brethren, Covenant, and ELCA churches in North Dakota and Minnesota. He currently serves as Pastor at Living Word Lutheran Church in Minot. They have six children: Caleb, John, Kristian, Lydia, Victoria, and Ezekiel.

April (Banter) Hamilton (’91, WA) and her husband, Brian, live in Olympia. April is a daycare pro-vider and owns her own business, April’s Daycare. They have two children, Morgan and Logan.

Dave and Lydia Lathrop (’91, WI) announce the birth of their second child, Anna Sophia, born October 14. Last August, Dave began serving as Pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Edgar.

Loren and Karen Mellum (’91 & ’91, MN) live in Moorhead with their two children, Liam

Tom and Mary Holman (’79 & ‘79, West Africa) have been with Wycliffe Bible Translators since 1980. In November, they returned to Ghana (where they have worked since 1981), with their primary assignment as training a team of Christians to translate the New Testament and portions of the Old Testament into their language, Anufo. The New Testament translation was dedicated in 2007. The churches in the Anufo area have been asking for more of the Bible, so the Holmans invite prayers for both adequate resources and for the translation team to master the Hebrew language in order to complete the Old Testament translation. The couple has also served as translation consultants in both Ghana and Nigeria and will soon join an effort in northeastern Nigeria to develop writing systems and train translators for eight languages.

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and Annika, where Loren serves as Senior Pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Last May, he completed a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Mission and Leadership at Luther Seminary; his thesis was titled, "Let Your Light Shine: Assessing Missional Capacities in the Worship Life of a Congregation."

Lisa (Buchkosky) Schaefer (’91, TX) and her husband, Mark, live in Frisco with their two sons, Matthew and Nathan. Lisa is a teacher at Grace Covenant Academy and Mark is Pastor at Water’s Edge Lutheran Church.

Karla Halvorson (’92, CA) lives in Oceanside and currently serves as Pastor at San Marcos Lutheran Church. She has three children: Kristopher, Anna, and Elsa.

Amy (Redfield) Morinville ('92, OR) lives in Portland and has three children: Alex, Tyler and Rebecca.

She is currently a Middle School Reading Specialist with the David Douglas School District.

Julie Mitchell (’93, AK) and her daughter, Ashley, live in Willow, where Julie is a librarian.

Carl Kaye (’94, Thailand) and his wife, Grace, are in a job transition and discerning their future minis-try. They returned to Thailand in January, where Carl served with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as strategic mission devel-oper. His responsibilities included supporting local Thai congrega-tions in human care and outreach ministries. Their third-grade son attends Grace International School Chiang Mai.

Nancy Hunter (’95, CA) lives in Pasadena and attends Harvest Rock Church. She works for Amgen as Senior Marketing Manager.

2000s

Kristin Weswig (’01, WA) lives in Auburn. Last September, she accepted a position as Employee Engagement and Retention Specialist at World Vision’s inter-national headquarters in Federal Way.

Damon Frutos (’06, OR) and his wife, Brooke, live in Sisters with their two children, Brennan and Mackenzie. Damon is a Firefighter-Paramedic with Willamette Valley Fire and Rescue Authority.

2010s

Jon Wilhoft (’10, KS) and his wife, Courtney, announce the birth of their son, Atticus Elijah, born February 23.

Justin and Melissa Foltz (’11 & ’11, WA) announce the birth of their daughter, Ánelie, born November 28.

In Memoriam

Helen Louise Estergreen (’55), Jan. 10, 1935-Oct. 6, 2011, of Bend, OR. She married Gale Estergreen in 1956 and they operated the Gazebo Bed & Breakfast in Bend, OR. She was an avid seamstress, passionate about quilting for the last 25 years. She also enjoyed woodworking, stained glass, and gardening, and lived a life of love, service, and faith in Jesus Christ and strove to share that faith with her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, a son, Steven (Rise), daughters Sharon (Tad) Bruns and Signe (Scott) Kaber, and five grandchildren.

Donald Fladland (former faculty, 1969-1989), March 7, 1928-Dec. 10, 2011, of Lake Stevens, WA. Don was instrumental in establishing the youth ministry degree program at LBIS and was named Professor Emeritus in 2003. He had a heart

Tom and Laurie Summerfield (’98 & ’98, IA) and their family have served as missionaries with the World Mission Prayer League in East Africa and most recently in Bolivia, South America. Tom taught Latin American mis-sionaries at a missionary training center and launched graduates to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Their children, Arianna and Jacob, finished high school, so their family returned to the United States last June. They moved to northwestern Iowa where they served as missionaries-in-residence at the Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp on West Lake Okoboji. Last October, Tom became Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven, a rural Iowa commu-nity. Because he studied urban

missions, Tom says, “One might think that I'm not using any of what I studied, but nothing is wasted in God's economy. Our family has experienced many of the community dynamics in a rural setting that one might find in inner city environments.”

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for evangelism and reaching out to youth through youth teams, Bible conferences, camps, and youth rallies that drew hundreds to LBIS’s campus. Following his tenure at LBIS, he served 13 years as President of the Lay Ministry Training Center International in Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Vi, and four daughters.

Beth Ann Hedin (’73), July 22, 1953-Jan. 28, 2011. Beth passed away after battling cancer for nearly 25 years and leaves a legacy of faith and determination that will be remembered for years to come. She began documenting her journey in 1991 in what was to become a book of not only trials and tribulation, but incredible faith and patience in God’s divine healing. For information on the book’s forthcoming release, visit www.bethhedin.com.

Rebecca (Nelson) Johnson (’73), of Lakeville, MN, passed away Dec. 28, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. She was a student at LBIS in the early 70’s, as was her husband, Greg. She was a niece to LBIS founding President Eugene Stime and a cousin to Professor Academic Dean Emeritus Lowell Stime. She was a positive witness for Jesus Christ as well as an energetic, fun-loving, caring person. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband, Greg, and her children.

David Leslie Knode (former board member, 2003-09), Jan. 24, 1952-Oct. 21, 2011, of Bellevue, WA. David served 20 years as an Air Force C-130 pilot and staff officer, retiring in 1992 with the rank of Major. He was an active member of numerous service and professional organizations and groups throughout his lifetime and loved to serve others, evidenced by his Air Force career and years as

a financial advisor. David is sur-vived by his beloved wife, Keiko; son, Anthony; and daughter, Sayoko.

Evelyn L. Langhus (’37), Aug. 27, 1919-Aug. 28, 2011, of Loveland, CO. She attended LBI in Minneapolis, then received a bachelor’s degree from Superior (WI) State Teachers College. She married Gunnar J. Langhus in 1951; he passed away in 2002. They moved to Nome, AK, where she taught Eskimo children, whom she found to be delightful and loving, retiring after 26 years of teaching. While living at the Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, she was active in the Spiritual Life Center and continued her membership in the Lutheran church. The Langhus Scholarship has already benefitted numerous Trinity students.

Norman Louis Orth (former board member, 1997-2003), Oct. 13, 1920-Sept. 28, 2011, of Tacoma, WA. He attended Wartburg College and graduated with a business degree from the University of Iowa. He married Elizabeth Irene Schmidt in 1942 and served in the Pacific in the Okinawa invasion. Upon discharge, he attended Wartburg Seminary. Betty passed away in 1959 and he married Maizie Johnson in 1960. His ministry spanned more than 40 years and included several churches in Washington and Oregon. Norm is survived by his wife, Maizie, sons David (Gayle) and Rob, daughter Susan Borys, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Ervin Kenneth Overlund (’53), May 6, 1928-Feb. 2, 2012, of Beaverton, OR. While attending LBIS, Ervin met his future wife, Sylvia Adrene Moe. He graduated from Augsburg College in 1956 and Luther Seminary in 1961, then served as pastor in various

multi-point Lutheran parishes in North Dakota and Manitoba. After retiring in 1997, he and Sylvia moved to Beaverton, OR, where he served as visitation pastor for St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; children Ruth Gorham (Bob), Mary Sluke (David), Tim Overlund (Hanna Petros), Joel Overlund (Theresa), and Rachel Waggoner (Cully); nine grandchildren (including Trinity alumnae Kari [Sluke] Edmondson, ’04, and Jennifer Sluke, ’06) and six great-grandchildren.

Edwin O. Silrum (former board member, 1981-87), June 28, 1921-Sept. 12, 2011, of Eagan, MN. Ed married Marie Mitchell in 1947, graduated from Augsburg College in 1953, and completed Luther Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1957. He served parishes and interim ministries in Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Iowa. Ed is survived by his wife; daughters Linda Silrum (Michael Hansen), Lois Docken (Mark), and Mary Mitchell (Dennis); sons Kyle Silrum (Carol) and Jim Silrum (Marci); and six grandchildren.

Donald Edward Trued (’48), April 20, 1925-June 29, 2011, of Lindsborg, KS. Don was a retired Lutheran pastor and an Army Air Force veteran. After attending LBIS, he attended Bethany College and Augustana Seminary (Rock Island, IL). He married Ruth Duell in 1953. They served in Tanzania for several years. Don was active in Bethany Lutheran Church in Lindsborg, KS, as well as the Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife, son Steven Trued (Michelle), daughter Kathy Salzman (Al), and five grandchildren.

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AdvAnceSpring 2012

Understanding Islam: Breaking Down Walls & Building Bridges

Saturday, April 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How can I build friendship instead of fear? Talk about my own faith? What is a biblical response?

Explore these topics with featured keynote speakers Carl Medearis, author and international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations, and Dr. Warren Larson, Director of the

Samuel Zwemer Center of Muslim Studies at Columbia International University.

For more information and registration, visit TLC.edu/lavik Funded by the Verne Lavik Endowment for Cross-Cultural Evangelism