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ADVERTISEMENTgenerosity and his intelligence were hisgreatest attributes. In the truest sense, hewas “forever a gentleman.”Muriel Perry (Paeplow Dusenberry - Att’d’53-’56) passed away in Richmond, Virginiaon March 2, 2007. She was born in Toledo,Ohio and was 72 at the time of her death.She married C. Robert Perry in 1983. Sheis survived by her husband, Bob; daughter,Robin Cook and her husband; her sons RickDusenberry; Robert C. Perry and his wife;Tim Perry and his family and Chris Perry andhis family and her sister by marriage, ElinorSutphin. Her only brother, William Paeplow(’55) of South Bend preceded her in death.William’s wife Janice (Eddleton) was a ’54CCU graduate.John B. Richardson, III (Att’d ’66-’68)passed away on April 14, 2007 at the ageof 58. He was the devoted father of JohnB. Richardson IV and the loving son ofJohn B. Richardson Jr. (’50) a formerCCU professor and Stepson of Dr. ViettaRichardson (Keith - Att’d) and his sisterVictoria Lynn (’72).Eleanor B. Sapp (Brown - ’52) passedaway at her residence in Tennessee onFebruary 21, 2007. She was born in Illinoisand lived most of her life in Long Island,New York. Eleanor was a retired educatorand is survived by four sons, Leland, David,Daniel and James, an Assistant Professorof Counseling/Psychology at KentuckyChristian University, 2 sisters, Zola Brownand Mae Brown, a brother, Orville and 9grandchildren.Hervey Sewell (’49) went to be with theLord and his wife of 68 years, Betty, onJanuary 25, 2007 at the age of 89. Theymarried in 1936 and Hervey entered CCUto prepare for the ministry the same year.Even though basketball was a major interestto him, whengiven the choiceof playing ball ora life of ministryhe chose theministry andnever regrettedhis choice.Hervey andBetty alwaysworked as ateam. Herveypreached andBetty led the music as they served churchesin Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Even inretirement they began a chapel service attheir retirement condo in Arizona. In additionto his ministry he received a Mastersdegree from Michigan State University andtaught school in Michigan and Indiana. Hewas instrumental in starting 3 churches inRichmond, IN, as well as having a major rolein starting Great Lakes Christian College.By many he will be remembered as thelifeguard at Rock Lake Christian Assembly inthe mid ’40’s and early ’50’s. He is survivedby two children, David from Lutz, FL andJudith Saunders (’63) of Vestaburg, MI, 5grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.Funeral services were conducted in Edmore,MI by son-in-law J.D. Saunders (’61) andgrandson-in-law Roger Penwell.Ted C. Smith (’53, ’55) went to be with theLord on Christmas Day, 2006 at the age of75. He had suffered form Alzheimer’s. Tedserved for 25 years as pastor of WestviewChristian Church in Santa Rosa, California.This congregation got a boost from the latecartoonist, Charles Schulz, a golf and tennispartner of Ted’s who took a parcel of landthe church owned in exchange for the sitethe church occupied next to the CharlesM. Schulz Museum. His life encompasseda Christian’s love of God, a passion forbasketball, fi shing, golf and other sportsand relentless sense of humor. Barbara,his wife of 53 years said, “He was gentle,generous, tolerant, loving and scholarly.He was a perfect Christian, and didn’t evenknow it.” Ted was a basketball star in highschool and wanted to become a coach. Afterattending CCU he decided the world neededpreachers more than coaches and changedhis calling. He served for 45 years as apastor in Ohio and California. He was namedminister emeritus when he retired in 1995.He was a member of the Optimist Club andthe Scottish Rite Bodies of Santa Rosa.Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara, arehis son, Chuck of Santa Clara, daughter Joniof Santa Rosa, nine grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren.Mildred Alberta Walker, (’38) went hometo be with the Lord on March 4, 2007 atthe age of 90. She was the widow of FelixWalker (’40), having celebrated 61 years ofmarriage. The two had teamed in ministryfor over 50 years at Garrett Church of Christ,Lawrence Christian Church and CyntheanneChristian Church. Mildred also taught pianoand organ. She served faithfully right up tothe time of her passing in her assisted livinghome by playing for church services andafter meals where residents and workerswould join in singing. She is survived by fourdaughters: Patricia LaRue (Perrigo - ’56);Sue Ellen Heath, Ann Hockman (Walker -’65) and Rebecca Brown; nine grandchildrenand 15 great grandchildren.Walter T. Wells (’81), a blues musicianwhose energetic showmanship wonaudiences from blues clubs to radio showsto churches, died March 14, 2007 aftersuffering a stroke and heart attack at hisBurlington, Kentucky home. He was 54.Mr. Wells played all types of music fromPiedmont to Chicago Blues, ragtime,classical jazz and bluegrass, and specializedin acoustic blues. Survivors include his wife,Barbara, mother, Frances of Indianapolis,sister, Martha Rhodes and several cousins.SUMMER 2007 | CCU514 21