Class Year: 1970

Robert Wolff ’74

. Robert Wolff ’74 was nominated by the Governor of South Carolina for the State Board of Nursing. The state senate confirmed him, and he has begun his service as a public member. He has also been assigned to represent the board as liaison to the recovering professionals program. Continue Reading →

Renato Donato ’76

Renato Donato ’76 fully retired from the staff of the New York State Senate as of January 2019. He retired with 33 years of New York state and four years of federal government service. He served as the legislative director to Congressman Donald J. Mitchell, 31 C.D., New York State in Washington, D.C., and subsequently… Continue Reading →

Leslie Doscher ’76 Snow

Leslie Doscher ’76 Snow reports that she retired in 2019 after 39 years in public education as a teacher and administrator and has successfully completed breast cancer treatment. She looks forward to a life of writing, traveling and family time. Continue Reading →

Gary Van der Wege ’77

Gary Van der Wege ’77 was selected as the United States referee to the IWAS Fencing World Cup in Amsterdam. He is a two-time Paralympian, and he remains active coaching in Texas and officiating at national and international events. Continue Reading →

Julie Raabe ’78 Gentry

Julie Raabe ’78 Gentry reports that she is happily retired after 35 years as a professional dance educator and performer in the artist-in-education program, and as adjunct faculty at Kent State University. She was also a physical therapist assistant for 12 years. She currently dances with “Joyful Spirit Dancers” in church and volunteers with her… Continue Reading →

Mark Convoy ’75

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Kristi Droppers ’76

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

George Beukema ’77

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Dwayne Boyce ’77

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Mary Mulder ’77

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Steve Paffrath ’77

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Bill Agnew ’80

The 1975 Summer Staff from Warwick, New York Conference Center enjoyed a reunion this past October with their beloved former Executive Director, Ron Lokhorst ’59, Mark Convoy ’75, Kristi Droppers ’76, Mary Mulder ’77, Dwayne Boyce ’77, Steve Paffrath ’77, George Beukema ’77, and Bill Agnew ’80 spent a weekend out at Castle Park in… Continue Reading →

Beverly Glas ’70 Pace

Beverly Glas Pace, MD; beloved wife of John B. Pace, MD; loving mother of Randall F. Pace, Lauren M. Pace, DO, Rebecca L. (John) Tolle; grandmother of Blaise Baker, Samuel and Flynn Tolle; dear daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Glas, and sister of the late Charles Glas. Beverly grew up in Calumet Park,… Continue Reading →

Robert Douglass ’72

Robert Owen Douglass (March 29, 1951- April 5, 2019)- peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Beloved husband of Teresa, loving father of Elizabeth (Michael) Espinoza and Andrew (Kathryn).  Cherished grandfather of Drew, Zachary, Anna, Norah and Greta.  Devoted brother to Susan (Martin) Sandstrom, Wylie (Ardyth), John (Emily), David (Susan) and the… Continue Reading →

Rosetta Manus ’73

Rosetta Manus, M.Ed., age 68, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at LECOM Senior Living. She was born in Erie, on March 21, 1951, a daughter of the late John Reed Manus, Sr. and Mary Lester Manus Sanford. Rosetta received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hope College in New Holland, Michigan and her Master’s and… Continue Reading →

Daniel Case ’74

Daniel Thomas Case passed away peacefully on the evening of Christmas, 2019, at the Stonecroft Health Campus in Bloomington. Born to Raymond and Carolyn Case in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dan grew up all around the lower peninsula as his father relocated often for his career at A&P. He was the eldest of four siblings and… Continue Reading →

Paul Hendricks ’75

Paul Hendricks, 66, passed Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI after a 20+ year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Paul was born June 30, 1953 in Cadillac, MI to Roger & Barbara Hendricks, who preceded him in death. His childhood was spent traveling around Michigan to the communities that Pastor Roger served. Paul graduated… Continue Reading →

Nancy Foster ’78

Nancy Foster passed away peacefully at home January 6, 2020, with family members around her. Nancy was born on September 21, 1956, in Dearborn, MI, to Wirt Wallace and Clara (McDowell) Johnson. Nancy graduated from Dearborn High School and attended Hope College, majoring in English and earning a Business/Accounting degree. Nancy sat for the CPA… Continue Reading →

Stan Sterk ’70

Stan Sterk ’70 reports that 2019 was an eventful year. He retired after 49 years as a CPA, and participated in Christmas Vespers at Hope for the first time since 1966, an item on his bucket list. He is enjoying spending time with his young grandchildren, Theo (3) and Annalise, (2), and great granddaughter Kara,… Continue Reading →

Robert Luidens ’75

Robert Luidens ’75 recently published a memoir titled The Kingdom Will Come Anyway – A Life in the Day of a Pastor. The full-length memoir entails several dozen recollective pieces about his life preparing for and then engaging in pastoral ministry with two beloved congregations. Continue Reading →