The Blessings of Giving
Dr. Krick on the rewards of giving, and how to use your RMD  by Edwin H. Krick ’61                                      …
Kime’s ‘A Life of Art’ at La Sierra
Dr. Wesley Kime’s retrospective exhibit of portraits, landscapes, and sketches on display through December 15  S. Wesley Kime ’53-A was an artist long before becoming a physician and has produced art in a variety of forms his entire life. “A Life of Art,” a retrospective exhibition featuring his work—most notably his LLU Faculty Gallery…
Hart, a WWII Medic Without a Gun
Dr. Elmer Hart served as an Army medic miles away from the well-known Desmond Doss  Elmer E. Hart ’53-B was in the midst of his studies at what is now Walla Wall University in Washington when he was drafted as a medic into the U.S. military during World War II. He served admirably in…
Wilber Alexander, PhD
Dr. Alexander passes away at the age of 95 Esteemed Loma Linda University giant of whole person care, Wilber Alexander, PhD, ’93-hon, passed away November 16, 2016. The School of Medicine reported the following: “He redefined spiritually-based care, starting with his patient-centered approach that began decades ago and eventually became a model for health care systems…
Presidents’ Council Dinner 2016
Alumni Association past presidents meet for reports and alumni honoree selections  On Sunday, October 30, 2016, 19 past presidents of the Alumni Association met for the annual Presidents’ Council Dinner at the Wong Kerlee Conference Center on the Loma Linda University campus. The council meets to receive reports from the past year by the…
Treats After Exams: Fall – Class of 2019
Alumni Association Treats Sophomores to Pie After Exams  On a muggy Friday morning, October 28, 2016, Alumni Association staff and a couple volunteer mothers set up The Student Fund canopy and prayed for no rain. It turned out to be a beautiful morning as the staff and volunteers served pumpkin and apple pies for…
Jospeh F. Heitsch ’66
December 24, 1927 – October 26, 2016 Jospeh F. Heitsch ’66 was born December 24, 1927 and passed away October 26, 2016. He was a member of the Waterford Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Verna Heitsch, and sons Edward (Cecile) and Allen. He passed after a number…
Linda J. Mason ’74 recieves Distinguished Service Award
Awarded by the California Society of Anesthesiologists  Linda J. Mason ’74 received the 2016 California Society of Anesthesiologists Distinguished Service Award, joining only 28 others who have received the society’s highest top award since 1976. Dr. Mason is professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics at LLUSM and director of pediatric anesthesiology at LLUMC.
Dr. Wesley Rippey a Hero of the Heart
Adventist Health–Portland names Dr. Rippey a community hero at its 2016 Heroes of the Heart Gala Dr. Wesley Rippey is named a hero of the community by Adventist Health–Portland. He stands with David Russell (right), Adventist Medical Center President and CEO, and Dan Tonkovich, Adventist Health Foundation Chair. Wesley E. Rippey ’76-A, surgeon and chief…
C. Alan Sevener ’63
June 16, 1938 – September 23, 2016 C. Alan Sevener ’63 passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016, with his loved ones at his side. Dr. Sevener was born in Charlotte, Michigan, on June 16, 1938, to Clinton John Sevener ’31 and Arlene Sevener. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine and served his…