In Memoriam
As part of our ongoing commitment to connect and respect the
wider Regent community, namely our Alumni, we have developed this
page called IN MEMORIAM.
Recognizing that the experience of grief and loss takes its own
time for each individual, we humbly offer this page in honour
of our dear friends, and hope that in doing so we also encourage
ongoing prayer and remembrance for their families.
If you are part of the Regent community and would like to have
a memorial included here, please contact Sharon
Forsyth in Alumni Relations.
2007
RUTH ERICSON BYRHOLDT
It is with deep sadness and mingled joy that we share the news of the recent death of our friend and former staff member, Ruth Ericson Byrholdt. Ruth died on Monday evening, March 21, 2007 near her home in Anacortes, Washington, after several days in palliative care. Her husband Gordon is currently making arrangements for a simple funeral to be led by Dr. Ward Gasque, former faculty of Regent College.
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2006
NICHOLAS WILSON
A celebration of the life of Nicholas Wilson (MDiv 1995) was held
on January 18, 2006 at St. John's Shaughnessy Church, Vancouver.
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2005
JUDE FREDERICSEN
On November 19, 2005 Jude died in her sleep. Her family and friends,
including many Regent alumni, faculty and staff, were grief stricken
through this sudden, unexpected loss. "There's still a sense
of unreality in our loss of Jude," writes Jude's sister Di,
from New Zealand.
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ALEX
SMITH
Alex Smith, alumnus of Regent College (MDiv 2002), passed away
August 31st, 2005. He is survived by his wife Sharon Smith (MCS
2004).
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SHANNON
HUNT
The Regent community grieves with alumnus Steve Hunt (MCS ‘94)
at the recent news of the death of his wife, Shannon, aged 36,
on November 18, 2004. Shannon’s battle, with aggressive
liver cancer, ended after only 35 days. Shannon leaves behind
her four children: Nathaniel (11), Jordan (10), William (4 1/2)
and Lindsey (2 1/2), her parents Tom and Janice Wright; brother,
Thomas C. Wright, Jr., sister Karla Thomsen; and many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews. Read
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RICHARD
JOB
With sadness we join with the Job family in saying farewell to
Richard, who died surrounded by loved ones, including his wife
of 50 years, Ivy, and grown children Elizabeth (Christy), Charles
and Flora.
STAN
GRENZ
The Regent community on campus and around the world was greatly
saddened by the news of the sudden death of Stan Grenz early morning
of March 12, 2005—just 24 hours after suffering a massive
brain hemorrhage. Stan was 55. He will be sorely missed by his
wife, Edna; son, Joel (Jennifer) currently studying law at UBC;
and daughter, Corina (Chris Cuban) a teacher, currently on maternity
leave with Stan’s granddaughter, Anika. Read
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DENNIS
FONG
On April 6, 2005 at approximately 6 pm, Regent alumnus Dennis
Fong passed away. Please keep Dennis’s immediate family
in your prayers: wife Joan Fong (Children’s Pastor, Burnaby
Alliance Church) and daughters, Jemia (Teens Program Coordinator)
and Ariella. Read
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2004
MATT
SWANSON
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Matt
Swanson. Matt went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2004,
after a year-long struggle with cancer. He was 32. As well as
being a student of Regent from 1998-2003, both Matt and his wife
Renee worked in various capacities at the College during their
time with us. Matt graduated from the MDiv program in 2003, then
went to work as chaplain at Geneva College, PA, until his passing.
Matt, Renee and their young two boys, Jacob and Simon, were good
friends to many in the Regent community and his loss is deeply
felt. But as Renee wrote to us, "Our dear Matt is finally
and truly cancer-free." Read
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Wanda Sturtevant
On February 22, 2004 a number of
friends, family, Regent alumni and faculty gathered in the Chapel
for a service to honour the life and memory of former Regent grad
and staff member Wanda Sturtevant. Wanda passed away on February
9, 2004. In addition to her time at Regent, Wanda’s talents
in the performing arts led to her involvement in the local theatre,
film and radio scene. She had over 30 theatre and film credits.
Though she loved to be on stage, she was also a committed audience
member. It is said that Wanda attended each and every show at
Pacific Theatre.
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IMMANUEL
ANYAKWO
On January 8th, 2004, Regent student Immanuel Anyakwo passed away
after a six-month struggle with gastric cancer. Immanuel came
to us in the fall of 2002 from Nigeria and threw himself into
the course of his studies with verve and enthusiasm. During his
brief time with us Immanuel made a deep impact on the staff, faculty
and students at Regent. Read
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