News from us [link removed] FALL 2021 RETIREE NEWSLETTER
Keep scrolling to read about what Missouri Conference retirees have been up to this summer and fall! May these stories provide a bright spot in your day and invite you to connect with one another to continue sharing encouragement and hope.
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
From Wespath: If you are caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or another disease, you are not alone. According to a 2020 report from the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 16 million unpaid caregivers are right there with you. Wespath encourages you to take time to take care of your own physical, mental and social dimensions of well-being. [link removed] Read more →
Church Triumphant
Clergy and clergy spouses that have gone on to glory:
[link removed] Rev. Sidney P. Cornell, March 30, 1937 – Jan. 31, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr., July 6, 1930 – May 25, 2021
[link removed] Mary Snyder, Jan. 27, 1926 – May 28, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Ray P. Drake, July 13, 1924 – June 11, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Emitt Calvin Brown, Jan. 17, 1939 – June 14, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Kenneth L. Franklin, July 4, 1938 – June 21, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Bonnie L. Sudsberry, May 12, 1937 – June 27, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Lyle H. Powell, Jr., April 13, 1926 – June 30, 2021
[link removed] Rev. John O. Gooch, Aug. 31, 1938 – July 11, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Janet L. Bond, March 20, 1946 – Aug. 13, 2021
Rev. Frances Penn Cleveland, July 14, 1939 – Aug. 20, 2021
[link removed] Robert P. Williams, Feb. 5, 1934 – Sept. 20, 2021
[link removed] Mary Frances Davis, Aug. 14, 1924 – Sept. 28, 2021
[link removed] Judith Taylor LaTurno, July 31, 1938 – Oct. 12, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Dr. Gene Rooney, Aug. 7, 1935 – Oct. 16, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Crystal Wicks, March 7, 1934 – Oct. 25, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Virgil Burgess Bunch, June 6, 1938 – Oct. 31, 2021
[link removed] Rev. Wilfred E. Rice, Jr., Oct. 19, 1934 – Nov. 1, 2021
Carolyn Burgin, Nov. 4, 1940 – Nov. 12, 2021

Gleanings From Around the Conference
[link removed] Carolyn J. Steinhaus: Getting Out and Staying Connected in Columbia
Greetings to all, I am thankful to still be able to appreciate day-to-day living and some of the many activities offered at Lenoir Woods Retirement Community here in Columbia. [link removed] Read More → [link removed] Fritz and Etta Mae Mutti: Staying Engaged in Kansas City
Five years ago we sold our house in Kansas City North and moved to John Knox Village in Lee's Summit. Several clergy friends also live here.
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[link removed] Ron Brooks: Retired and Happy
Jan and I continue to enjoy our leisure on the Lake of the Ozarks main channel. Boats are big here. I mean really big and fast! But we love the deer, foxes and raccoons the most. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Wesley and Joan Ummel: Wisdom for COVID Days
I am impressed with the ability of our current United Methodist pastors and laity to adjust to these changing times. Even the COVID monster doesn't phase them. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Frederick 'n Laura Ann Zahn: Positives from the Pandemic
Frederick 'n Laura Ann Zahn continue to enjoy retired life in Springfield and give thanks our health. Four surgery challenges have kept us active.
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[link removed] Barry Freese: An Exciting Announcement
I’m delighted to announce my engagement to Kimberly Nelson, of Lawrence, Kansas. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Cleo Kottwitz: Moving and Staying Connected
On Easter Monday, Judy and moved into a small duplex at Lenoir Woods Senior Community in southeastern Columbia. Downsizing is a challenge, but we have good support from family and Lenoir staff. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Michael and Linda White: Staying Busy With Family, Friends and Fellowship
We are still in our small lake community in North Central Missouri (Lake Nehai) and enjoy the peace and tranquility of living "off grid"! [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Roger Jespersen: Joys and Losses
Susan and I were doing pretty well getting acquainted with our "aging in place" home in Ballwin, a home Susan has owned since 1977, but was updated before we moved in last year. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Clayton L. Smith: Reflecting on Shepherd's Center
In the Fall Season of Life, I enjoy looking back on my life and thanking God for those who encouraged me. God knows we need greater encouragement during these pandemic times! [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Greg Weeks: Writing Online and Offline
I've settled into a couple of fun hobbies since retiring in 2019. One is helping my wife Barbara in her antique business; I'm adjusting to my new title of Wife's Assistant. The second is writing. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Janet Petty Kohler: Unexpected Loss and Home Updates
Janice Petty, my twin sister, passed unexpectedly on Sept. 29, 2021. Janice was also a retired elder of the Rio Texas Annual Conference of the UMC. [link removed] Read More →
[link removed] Larry Linville: Recovering and Writing Poetry
It’s been a crazy year as we continued in isolation except for doctor visits. Thelma is slowly improving after her stroke but still uses a walker.
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[link removed] Max Marble: On the Road
I enjoyed my first United Methodist NOMADS project at the United Methodist Circle J Camp in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. I sold my house in Columbia and am traveling in my 2003 VW Camper Van. My next NOMADS project is in Lousiana. [link removed] Read More →

[link removed] Drs. David and Marsha Kerr - Moving and Traveling
We UM clergy families are familiar with moving. During the past several months we have helped family members move. [link removed] Read More →

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