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Memorial Service (June 9, 2002)

On Sunday, June 9th, we celebrated Kent's life by remembering him and the kind of person he was. It was a day filled with laughter and tears. Here's the order of the service for those who were not able to attend.  

 

Memorial Service

Kent William Simcoe

Prelude 

“Goodbye for Now” Kathy Troccoli
(A slide show tribute)

Opening Remarks and Prayer Pastor Gene Kern

Selected Scripture Reading Pastor Gene

Congregational Hymn Jan Percy, Pianist

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Text: Henry Van Dyke, Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, Adapted by Edward Hodges

Life Story and Opportunity for Sharing

Speakers included:

Brian Simcoe
Mark Simcoe
Linda Silva
Tina Verduzco Thrift
Nancy Sawhney
Larry Burgheimer
Dave Balding

Congregational Hymn

“For All the Saints”
Text: William W. How, Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams

Meditation 

“God’s Ultimate Peace” Pastor Gene
(Psalm 90 and John 14:27)

Vocal Solo 

“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” Marvin Buller
J. S. Bach, Arr. by Barnard Gasso

Benediction Pastor Gene

Recorded Vocal Solo 

“The Lord’s Prayer” 
Charlotte Church
Interpreted in Sign Language by Sally Simcoe

Quiet Dismissal

 

 

This memorial site will be expanding. If you would like to send something to share, please click this link. He meant a lot to a lot of people, probably more than any of us can realize. Photos are a welcome addition.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Kent's memory to Canine Companions for Independence or Pleasant Grove Community Church, his 2 favorite charities.

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