Yesterday (Monday) we had a very special memorial service for Grandpa Waggoner. It was a wonderful time to hear from many who knew him in various capacities as a missionary, teacher, administrator, or family member. I thought I would share the slideshow which was shown as part of the service. They begin with an image of him shoveling coal for the boiler, his work study job at Asbury College, then quickly move into his marriage to Grandma Mary, their commissioning as missionaries, departure on the Queen Mary for the colony of Kenya, and then the birth of Nathan's dad. As a man respected for his wisdom and insight, he traveled frequently making trips on behalf of the mission to places like Bolivia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and South Korea so you'll see some photos that are distinctly not 'African'. In addition to his preaching and education ministries (he helped establish public schools amongst the Kipsigis people) he also steered the team of WGM missionaries as field director through Kenya's transition from colonization to independence. The latter part of the slideshow highlights his family relationships.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) the family will travel to Tiffen, Ohio for his burial service.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) the family will travel to Tiffen, Ohio for his burial service.
5 comments:
So precious! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We send our love with sad but rejoicing hearts.
Please hug your Mom and Dad for me, Nathan Betsy and Roland Mitcheson, Middletown Springs, Vt
We were blessed to be at the memorial service for Grandpa Waggoner. God's presence was very close!! love and Prayers, Aunt Ruth
I've just viewed the slide show again. What a blessing!!! I've shared your web site address with others who are interested: the "Fruth" Girls, Tim, Marty, Princess, Alice Fisher, and Sarah Margaret Smith. (Kathi already reads your blog daily.)
I want to thank you so very much for sharing your family with all of us. Watching the miracles and blessings in Ellie's life brings great rejoicing to our hearts. God Bless!!
love the slideshow of nathan s grandpa waggoner love pitures of nathan grandpa waggoner love hannah
Thank you for sharing this Nathan. What a blessing. Larry O.
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