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Class NotesNavy during the Korean Conflict. Jimgraduated from SAGU with a Bachelorof Arts. He served as the Dean of Menat Southwestern while he attendedTexas Christian University for a degreein education. He later graduated fromCalifornia State College with a Master ofArts in Social Science. Jim was a licensedAssembly of God minister and attendedthe First Assembly of God churchin Azusa, CA, for many years. He issurvived by his wife of 51 years, MarzettaVernon-Alexander; his three children,eight grandchildren and two brothers.Rev. Michael Shields (1968) of Paris,TX, died Saturday, January 22, 2011, atage 64.Rev. H. Seaborn Cowart (1973) passedaway January 12, 2011.18 David R. Brauchler (1979) of Euless,formerly of Irving, an Assemblies of Godpastor, passed away Saturday, January 8,2011. The Rev. David R. Brauchler wasborn April 2, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY. Hewas a pastor, missionary and evangelistwith the Assemblies of God for 55 years.19 Christopher Robert Rogers (1998-2000), of Dallas, TX, went to heaven onWednesday, September 15, 2010. Afterattending SAGU, Christopher studiedrecording engineering and received hisAssociate of Science in 2002 from FullSail in Orlando, FL. He went on torecord, produce and mix music withmany talented artists. Chris is survivedby his wife Lindsay Rogers; his parents,Bob and Becky Rogers; his sister, AngieFleming and her husband, MichaelFleming and their two children, Ben andLuke; and extended family and friends.20 Rev. H.L. Stevens was bornSeptember 8, 1916, in McComb, OK.On Feb. 25, 1936, he married RubyPearl Rearick. She preceded him in death.On September 8, 1996, he married PatNichols in San Antonio. Stevens was anordained minister with the Assemblies ofGod. He began ministering as a juniorin high school. After graduating, he andhis wife ministered and were pastors inMinco and Blair, OK, and later moved toNocona. In 1939, they moved to Sunray,and in 1944, they moved to Dumaswhere they pastored First Assembly ofGod for 40 years. He retired in 1984, butcontinued serving his Lord in multiplecapacities in the area and nation.21 Rev. James Thomas Alford, 75, ofJonesboro, AR, died on Sunday, July 18,2010, at his home after a long illness.Rev. Alford was born on August 21,1934, in Blytheville, AR. Alford was aretired Assemblies of God pastor of 53years. He was a former Senior AdultPastor for First Assembly of God inJonesboro, pastor for Happy HomeAssembly of God in Hampton, AR, andChaplain for Calhoun County DetentionCenter. He served as pastor for severalchurches in Oklahoma and Texas.22 Effie Irene Farwell (1945-49), age94, of Burley, passed away Saturday,February 26, 2011, at Highland EstatesAssisted Living in Burley. She was bornApril 30, 1916, in Decatur, TX. Irenegraduated with a bachelor’s degree fromDecatur Baptist Teacher’s College inDecatur, TX. She married William AlbertFarwell on June 20, 1950, in Boyd,TX. Irene taught school at WestbrookSchool in Westbrook, TX, SouthwesternBible Institute in Waxahachie, TX, andcommunity schools in Boyd, TX, in the1940s. In 1950, she moved to southernIdaho to reside and assist her husbandin managing their farming operationsin Heglar. She was an active member ofthe Christian Center Assembly of GodChurch in Burley. Irene is survived by herfoster-daughter, Carol (Duncan) Johnsonof Lewiston; a foster-granddaughter,Stacey Vantrease; and many nieces andnephews whom she loved and attendedto. She was preceded in death by herparents; her husband; and a sister, PaulineApplewhite.23 On June 12, 2011, at 78 years ofage, Bonnie Sheaffer went to be withthe Lord. SAGU conferred an honorarydoctorate to Bonnie in 1997. SheafferFull Life Center is named after Bonnieand her husband Dr. Daniel T. Sheaffer,who preceded her in death. Bonnie willbe remembered as a loving and devotedwife, mother and grandmother.SUBMIT YOURCLASS NOTEThis section continues to be oneof the most popular features of theSouthwestern Today Magazine. Helpus keep your friends and classmatesupdated with your recent news.Submit your class note, celebration ormemoriam year-round via our onlineform at www.sagu.edu/alumni. You canalso submit your information via the formincluded at the center of this magazine.18 19 20 21 22 2328 - Southwestern Today Magazine