The following is a listing of Wesleyan pastors, missionaries and leaders who have passed away. These notices were received February 13 – 27.
Myrna Houston (88) died January 1, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. Alan Houston, in Nebraska and New Mexico, and as Global Partners missionaries to Zambia, Africa.
Rev. Julius Knute Strand (92) died February 12, 2025. He pastored in the Northwest District.
Ruth Ann Polston (96) died on February 13, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. Don H. Polston, in Indiana, Iowa and Texas.
Carolyn Wilcox (83) died February 19, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. Walter Wilcox, in Kentucky.
Rev. John F. McElhinney (95) died on February 15, 2025. He pastored in the Atlantic District.
Rev. Charles Norman Dederick (84) died on February 20, 2025. He pastored in the Crossroads District.
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