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Celebration of a
Homegoing
All of us here at GSST were both saddened and
gladdened earlier this week to learn that Dr. Bill Dabney, Class of 2003,
had passed from this life into the presence of the Lord for whom he had
labored so long and vigorously during this life. In
recognition of over 60 years of service to the Lord, Bill was awarded an
honorary Doctor of Divinity
degree in 2003. We are saddened because we will miss his rich, glorious
presence for now. BUT, we are gladdened because we know he is in the
presence of the Lord.
Bill taught in the California public
schools for nearly forty years, but that was not his "love". Hardly a
Summer went by that Bill, almost always accompanied by his wife, Marilyn,
went "far and wide" to share the Gospel with others. Among their venues
were Australia, almost every country in Europe, most of South America,
Japan, Korea, Thailand, and most of Central America. Until "grounded" as
Bill called it, he was planning to visit Paraguay last month on another
trip to share the Gospel.
Bill
was preceded to heaven by his wife Marilyn, with whom he shared over 60
years of togetherness. We rejoice they may now share together for eternity
the rewards they laid up over so many years of active and fruitful
service.
Please remember the remaining members of the Dabney family in your prayers. Bill would be the first to tell each of us that "Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door."
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