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(Mindy), Steve (Vidya), and four grandchildren: 47, he learned Spanish in the early 2000s to wit-
Tim (Brenna), Sarah, Bethany and Maya. A ness to the migrant workers from Mexico and
highly esteemed and greatly loved elder in the compel them to come hear the gospel. Endur-
Pennsauken assembly, David gave guidance ing Parkinson's with patience and unwavering
and character to the testimony for decades, and faith to the end, Charles went to be with the
trained a rising generation of shepherds. A “son Lord peacefully, as his family sang around his
of encouragement,” he, along with his wife, bedside the first line of “There’s a Land that Is
showed a deep interest in the work of God in Fairer Than Day.” He is survived by his wife,
the surrounding area as well as further afield. Miriam, and their two daughters.
David was a wise, godly and gracious Chris- Eloise Schmidt of Greene, IA, on February 25,
tian who will be greatly missed by his family 2025, age 91. She was saved August 26, 1966,
and all the believers who knew him. Prayer is having heard the gospel being preached by
requested for unsaved members of the family.
the late Paul Elliott and Eric McCullough in a
Rebecca Ann Erickson of La Crosse, WI, on tent near the town of Plainfield, IA. Romans
January 28, 2025, age 70, after only one hour of 5:6 gave her the assurance of salvation as she
sudden dizziness. Her husband Cal had only a acknowledged that she was the ungodly for
few minutes with her before she entered heaven. whom Christ died. She and her late husband,
Saved on January 23, 1966, at age ten, Becky was Harry, were among the original believers that
received into God’s assembly at 14, and right gathered to form an assembly meeting at An-
from the beginning made Philippians 4:8 her tioch, IA. She was faithful in prayer and enjoyed
pattern for life. She married Cal Erickson on intimate communion with the Lord daily. She
November 1, 1986. As a couple, their life was is survived by two daughters, one son-in-law,
centered around the assembly, shepherding four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
the young, and often opening their home for The funeral service was taken by Russ Nesbit.
many guests. Preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Yade of Welland, ON, on February
Ray and Rhea Priour, Becky is survived by her 25, 2025, age 94. Born on January 27, 1931, she
husband Cal; children Caleb (Kelsey), Jeremy was saved at age 17 through Acts 16:31. Beloved
(Emily) and Shanna (Gary) Collins; and nine wife of esteemed elder Lorne Yade, Elizabeth
grandchildren. Her siblings are sisters Eunice, passed into the Lord's presence after a year's
Pam, Jackie and Lynette, and one brother Larry. stay in a local nursing home where Lorne still
Over 400 attended her funeral, with many resides. Consistent in testimony and attendance
standing. Al Christopherson spoke a word in for almost 74 years, her cheerful demeanor and
the gospel.
supportive presence at all assembly meetings
Charles Gardiner of Grand Bend, ON, on and functions will be greatly missed. Some older
February 24, 2024, age 77. Born and raised by saints from the assembly in Phoenix, AZ, will
Christian parents in Exeter, ON, he was saved at remember their yearly visits to the area. Both
age 19 through Romans 5:10, and subsequently were true examples of the “old paths” that we
baptized and added to the Grand Bend assembly, still try to maintain. The funeral was taken by
where he remained in fellowship since 1967. His her son Douglas Yade and her grandsons; they
love for languages led Charles to help Vincent emphasized a hospitable home over the years to
Davey in the French work in Quebec in the many preachers and visitors. Truly “the memory
1970s for nine winters and several summers. of the just is blessed.” We were blessed to know
Despite developing Parkinson’s disease at age her and remember her.

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