Roy Edwin Gulliford

1934 - 2015

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1934

DIED

2015

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Roy Gulliford Obituary

Gulliford, Roy Edwin12/20/1934 - 01/10/2015 Roy Edwin Gulliford, 80, of Sarasota, FL, died on January 10, 2015. Roy was born in Philadelphia, PA the son of William and Emily Lauff Gulliford. He graduated from Gettysburg College on June 3, 1956 with a B.A. in History. He also attended and graduated from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA on May 15, 1959. Roy was ordained at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Souderton, PA on May 24, 1959. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marilyn Lucille Kreider Gulliford; and his son, Bradley Gulliford. He was the assistant pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church, Mayfair, Philadelphia, PA from June of 1959 to December 1959. The then went on to be the Pastor at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Lionville, PA from 1960 - 1964. In 1964 he went into Clinical Pastoral training at Allentown State Hospital. From 1964- 1970 Roy was the pastor of Reformation Lutheran Church, Reiffton, Reading, PA and served on the committees as Chairman, American Missions Northeaster PA Synod. And the Examining Committee - Southeast PA and Northeast PA Synods. Then from 1970 until his retirement in 1996 Roy was the Executive Director, Bear Creek Camp and Conference Center - Lutheran Outdoor Ministry for Eastern PA, Bear Creek, PA. , serving as President, Eastern PA section, American Camping Association; President, PA Camping Federation; and a Certified Camp Director. Services: Services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 18, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Gulliford

12 Entries

Michele Pessina

January 28, 2015

PG was kind and caring Director when I was a camper at Mini, a CIT at BCC and then my daughter, Angela, got to see the same wonderful man while she was a camper and counselor at BCC. PG touched many lives in such a positive way. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Carol and John Stefanik

January 26, 2015

Marilyn and Brad, So sorry to hear about Roy. I know he suffered long enough. I am so thankful to have had you both be a part of my life. He was such a down-to-earth, loving-life kind of guy. My deepest sympathy.

Thor Kvande

January 21, 2015

Marilyn and Brad, I am so grateful to have known Roy and been a part of what he created and lead at Bear Creek. I am a better person because of my experience there and knowing Roy. He taught me so much and I don't think I can fully put my gratitude in words. May Peace be with you.

January 20, 2015

Marilyn and Brad,
We're so sorry to hear about Roy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends in HNL Microbiology: Pat, Ivy, Cindy, Barb, Laura, Denise, and Diane

January 20, 2015

I'll always remember the good times we all had with Phi Mu. Love in our Bond, Hazel Major

January 19, 2015

Marilyn, my deepest sympathy to you and Brad. If there is anything I can do or if there is anything you need please let me know.

Mary Louise

Tara (Stocker) Haggerty

January 19, 2015

PG had such a huge impact on my life, and was a major reason I loved BCC so much, a love that I am passing onto my children. He was always there for you, always knew your name, always made you feel important and loved...he was a gift and I thank God for sharing him with us. May you rest peacefully PG. You'll forever be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.

Jeff Andre

January 19, 2015

I was always closest to God at Bear Creek. Thank you, Roy. Rest in Peace.

Kevin Kring

January 19, 2015

Marilyn, I have to say that Roy was a major force in shaping who I was to become. He brought me back to the Lord, helped me find my worth, gave me a chance to grow. I thank you and Brad for sharing him with us. Your gift of allowing that to happen is so huge I can hardly begin to describe it. God Bless you!

January 18, 2015

Roy's vision for Bear Creek Camp and the program he created transformed the lives of many youth. He heard his call and responded. We are forever grateful for his passion, his vision and for allowing us to live out The Word in a community of acceptance and forgiveness. Roy was a man ahead of his time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn and Brad.

Stephen Murphy

January 18, 2015

Roy invited me to be on summer staff at Bear Creek Camp. I will always be grateful for the many doors that opened for me as a result. He has left a godly legacy in the lives of many people. I pray that the Lord will bring the family a warm measure of comfort. Thank you so much for sharing Roy with us.

Shirley Clauser

January 18, 2015

My sympathy to the family. I got to know Roy when I worked as a secretary at St. Joh's Lutheran Church in Emmaus. He was a wonderful person.

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