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for Jay Campbell
November 7, 2011
Dad, you are and always will be, my "favorite person in the world." I hope you never got tired of hearing me say that to you. I have never known someone more thoughtful, selfless, caring and loving than you. Your goodness always amazed me and still does. And how much fun you are to be around; I miss that. Papa, I think about you, love you and miss you each and every day. How blessed I am to be your daughter. I will rejoice when we are together again. Love Mary
November 7, 2011
Dad, you are and always will be, my 'favorite person in the world.' I hope you never tired of hearing me say that to you. I have never known someone more thoughtful, selfless, caring and loving. Your goodness always amazed me and still does. You are so much fun to be around; I miss that. Papa, I think about you, love you and miss you each and every day. How blessed I am to be your daughter. I will rejoice when we are together again. Love Mary
November 7, 2011
Just wanted you to know about Jay. How in recent years he always recalled our time of reading scripture together in the church as a couple. Our prayers are with you. Kathy & Norm Smith
November 7, 2011
Love, Rosalie Lambert (Yucca Valley, CA)
November 7, 2011
All our love & warmest thoughts. Squirl & Wayne
November 7, 2011
We have many fond memories from the Westminster Church including the baptism of our daughter Kim! Dorraine & Victor Backstrom
November 7, 2011
Dear Alta, you and Jay touched & blessed so many lives in your many, many years of service to the gospel of Christ. You certainly strengthen my commitment & walk with my Savior. Thank you from my heart!
In our sorrow & our tears arises in our hearts great peace & great joy in Jesus' promise. "He who believes in me will live even though he dies." John 11:25. Praise God - what a reunion that will be when you and Jay are together before our God & Savior to worship Him forever and ever!!! Loving you, Bill and Joan Gaston (Burbank, CA)
November 7, 2011
In loving memory of Pastor Campbell. Ann Iverson
November 7, 2011
How sad I was to hear about Jay. He was such a wonderful man. I'm so glad I knew him and I know how much he will be missed. Love Barbara Smith (Temecula, CA)
November 7, 2011
Blessings & Remembrance. Katherine Brown (Westminster, CA)
November 7, 2011
It was with mixed emotions to receive the news of Pastor Campbell's going to heaven last week. We rejoice with you that he's at peace in the presence of Jesus but also sad for you to miss him here on earth. What a special man he is to us. You all will always have a special place in our hearts. God bless you in the days ahead. You're in our prayers. Love & prayers, Jan & Tom (Folsom, CA)
November 7, 2011
Praise the Lord for Pastor Campbell's salvation and defeat of death. Peace, prayers and blessings. Verse John 3:15. From Jack and Carole, Mark and Terri & Yvonne and Bill
November 7, 2011
Have Faith... the Lord will see you through even a tough time like this. God Bless! In Christ's Love. Barbara Rodgers (Deacon)
November 7, 2011
So sorry to hear about Pastor C. I know he is in a better place. We will miss him. Love, The Dawsons
November 7, 2011
He was a wonderful husband and father. We will miss him. Love Tom and Maria
November 7, 2011
Jay loved the Lord and is with him now. We love you all and praying for you during this season. Love, Alan, Judy, JB and Krystal
November 7, 2011
How sweet are my memories of him and how my life changed because of him. To God be the glory! Love in Christ, Gayle (Huckabey) Harvill
November 7, 2011
Dear Alta and Family, Ray and I were so sorry to learn that Jay had passed away, but when we remember all that he did for all of us, we are so happy he has gone to be with our Lord and we will meet him again one day. In the meantime we pray for you and your family to get through this sad time (in one way) but knowing where he is and that we will all see him again. God Bless you. With our love. Ray and Bobbie Anderson
November 7, 2011
Alta, We have fond memories of Pastor Campbell's ministry at Westminster First Pres and of you and your family. Praying that you'll feel God's arms holding you as you grieve the loss of your loving husband. With love and care, Jim and Sandy Blair
November 7, 2011
Pastor was such a blessing to us. Our love and prayers are with you and the family. Buck & Barbara (Bearss) Buchanan
November 7, 2011
"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Del and Midge Garrett (your Christ Presbyterian Church [CPC] friends).
October 28, 2011
We love you. Randy, Amy, Steve, Marlene, Allen & The Great Grand Kids
October 28, 2011
Dear Alta & Campbell Family, I can't even begin to express my sorrow over the loss of Pastor Campbell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always reserve a special place in my heart for Pastor Campbell. Love, the Scott Robertson Family
October 28, 2011
Dear Alta and Campbell family, we were so sorry to hear about Pastor C's passing. He meant so much to us and was always so good to our family. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sharyn, Ken & Laura Bonja
October 28, 2011
We feel so blessed and privileged to have known and loved our Pastor Campbell. He now rests in the arms of our Savior. With much heartfelt love, prayers and condolences, Jerry and Joanne Newman and Family
October 24, 2011
Pastor Jay was a special man to our family. His special attention to our son Mike will always be valued. A meaningful statement Jay made to me (Sandy) and others when we complained about people using us when we tried to help them was "Thank God you can be used." Blessings, Don & Sandy Olmsted
October 24, 2011
We joined First Presbyterian because of Pastor Campbell's thoughtful & inspiring messages. I also have fond memories of Friday afternoon doubles tennis. Love & Blessings Delores Newton
October 24, 2011
11/9/10
Dear Alta and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of our beloved "Pastor C." His life and his ministry has blessed so many people, and he was dearly loved. We will miss him very much. May God bless you all and comfort you with the sure and certain knowledge that he is with the Lord. "Blessed Assurance." We praise God for his life, well-lived in the service of his Lord.
We will always treasure the memories of the happy times we shared playing "Shanghai" with Bob and Vera at Crestline, the many dinners and games of Uno, and all the other good times over the past forty years. This friendship is very precious to us.
Our Love, Bill and Connie
October 19, 2011
We have so many fond memories of Pastor Campbell I don't know where to begin! My daughter Mary Beth (now 46 years old) remembers him picking her up and giving a hug every Sunday until she got too heavy. We will always remember the Christmas story of "the little red wagon." It's precious. God greeted him at his passing with loving arms & shouting "well done thou good and faithful servant!" Joan Binder, Rick, Mary Beth and family
October 19, 2011
Jay will be missed by all. Thank you for the honor of letting us get to know him. Sincerely Kim Jensen & Staff (Carmel Village, Fountain Valley)
October 19, 2011
"Those we love are with the Lord. If they are with Him, and he is with us, we can never be far apart." Love Connie and Bill
October 18, 2011
Mrs Campbell and Family,
I just wanted to thank you for sharing Pastor Campbell with my family and all the other people that were touched by his life. He was a very special Christian going out of his way for others. Garry's mother went to be with the Lord on November 13th, she was 93 years old. Losing two wonderful Christians within a week has been hard. May God Bless you with peace and love and wonderful memories of such a wonderful man. Love, Garry and June Ellis
October 18, 2011
I cannot bring to memory so many years of my life without Pastor Campbell being woven though them. How precious is the heritage created by his commitment to our Lord and family. May all your memories comfort you until the day comes when you join him. All love & comfort, Mark and Joanne (Burgoyne) Rehling
October 14, 2011
Calvary Chapel Burbank Sunday Bulletin
Pastor's Pen
GOD'S ENDLESS ADVENTURE
We received news this week that Pastor Jay Campbell, the man God used to build this church in 1947, went home to be with the Lord at age 94. I had two remarkable days with Pastor Jay (both videos are on our website).
I met with him the first time during a couple hour interview we had arranged with him and his wife Alta. We traveled down to Huntington Beach and he answered the door one Wednesday morning dressed in his finest. It was the same week that Ken Burns' "The War" first aired on PBS. I learned right away that Pastor Jay had served as a Naval Chaplain on Guadalcanal. This man is a hero!
The second time he came up to Burbank for our "Rededication." At that time it was already clear to me that God had done a great work through him here between 1947-1963. We had been collecting stories from people who dropped by during our clean-up of the building. I learned the truth of John 4:38. We were just restoring the work of God here. As Jay said, "If you plant seed, you get fruit!" Jay was not only a war hero, he is a pastor hero to me.
Pastor Tim Anderson, Calvary Chapel Burbank
October 14, 2011
Dear Alta, I have enclosed a brief tribute I wrote regarding Jay. We showed video of Jay during all of our services and many were moved to tears. I must confess I could not talk about Jay without tears either.
I desperately wanted to attend Jay's service on Saturday but could not because of prior commitments. Is there any way I could receive a copy of that service in any form?
Our prayers are with you Alta.
Your brother, Pastor Tim Anderson, Calvary Chapel Burbank
October 14, 2011
Dear Mary, your father meant so much to me and my family. Please share with David, Debbie and Mark. Love, Virgie
October 6, 2011
Jay was an exceptional man and a wonderful pastor. He will live forever in our thoughts and in our hearts. Tery and Cathy Beeler & Family
October 6, 2011
Pastor Jay changed our lives. Dave Torres and daughters Terry and Virgie
October 6, 2011
Pastor Campbell meant so much to all of us. May you continue to remember all the wonderful memories and the legacy that he left. Shirley Futagaki (Kanase)
October 6, 2011
Pastor Campbell was a wonderful man and we have many good memories of him not only as an inspiring minister but as a competitive softball pitcher and bowler. We know that you will miss him and you can cherish the years that you shared. Harold and Dorothy Ashworth
January 31, 2011
November 9, 2010
Dear Beloved Alta and Campbell Family,
I spoke with my mom last night and she informed me about Pastor C's passing. I'm so sorry to hear this about Pastor Campbell, but I know he was ready to go to the Lord. He served the Lord so well for many years and I know he is free from pain and suffering and will await his beloved Alta.
I have many fond memories of Pastor C going back to my days as a small child at the First Presbyterian Church. I remember how exciting it was when my Sunday School Class got selected to attend church with the grownups, and how Pastor C always prepared a special lesson that the kids could understand and relate to. I remember how much mom loved working as Pastor C's secretary at the church for many years. I remember those special midnight candlelight Christmas Eve services. I remember when my sister and I both accepted Christ as our personal Lord and Savior during Dr. Walter Martin's visit to our church and how Pastor C spoke with us afterwards. I remember how Pastor C always concluded each church service with a call to worship for anyone who wanted to accept, and make a commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ.
I remember how I admired his athletic abilities at his age (he was pitching for us when he was in his 60s) and what a great pitcher he was for our church softball team and an inspiration to me and the other players on our team. I remember how he lead us in prayer before every game and how he never asked God for a victory, but rather asked God to let us perform to the best of our abilities and to keep both teams free from injury. But most of all, I remember how he was always there for our family as well as other families when we needed him the most. He was always at the hospital before and after my mom's cancer surgeries to comfort us and to lead us in prayer.
I have nothing but fond memories, admiration and love for this man and it breaks my heart that I live so far away now and that I won't be able to show my respects and attend his funeral. I take comfort in knowing that Pastor C, as well as the rest of you; know how much he meant to me and how much I love him. I remember hearing mom tell me how a few years back when Pastor C was in the hospital and near death, how mom, dad, and your family all joined hands around him and dad asked the Lord to please give us a little more time with him, and although it might seem selfish, that we just weren't ready to let him go yet. God certainly answered that prayer, and I'm thankful to God that he let us have Pastor C as long as he did. His commitment to God and his compassion for others set the bar high for how a man should live his life for God. As the tears stream down my face I hate to let him go, but I know he has a higher calling now, and a wonderful reunion in heaven awaits him, and a well deserved eternal peace.
Love in Christ,
Scott Robertson
December 19, 2010
Praising and thanking the Lord for Pastor Campbell's faithful ministry and leadership in God's work to our family and First Presbyterian Church. - Jim, Bobette, Bryan and Brad Dannettell
Marlene Burkhalter
December 4, 2010
Dear Aunt Alta and families, We in Ohio were truely shocked that Uncle Jay had passed. He was so kind, soft spoken and gentle! We loved the two of you visiting us and I will never forget when Uncle Jay baptized Marissa & MacKenzie in our home. I believe it was mom and dad's 50th. Even tho we knew it was a special baptisim, we were honored he took the time to do so. We love all of you so much and even tho the miles between us are great, you are always in our prayers and hearts. Ron just reminded me the time we came out to visit you all, oh my gosh, what a good time we had. I do know we hold alot of good memories and that is something that will always be with us. Love you all, Marlene, Ron, Marissa, MacKenzie, Rochelle, Randy, Jennifer, Olivia & Griffin.
Gpa and Kent
Kent Montgomery
November 23, 2010
We will forever miss you Gpa but cherished the memories we had with you. We know you are at peace in Heaven and you were welcomed with open arms upon your arrival. Our loss is God's gain. We love you Gpa!
Joanne Burgoyne Rehling
November 22, 2010
My life was forever influenced by Pastor Campbell. My decision for Christ and commitment of my life to serve Him came as a direct result of Pastor Campbell and other beloved souls love and solid teaching at First Pres.
May all in the family be comforted in the knowledge he finished the work the Lord sent him to do. May His peace be with you all.
Squirl Booth
November 20, 2010
Thursday night was glorious over Tomales Bay up here in Northern Calif. As the sun set the clouds hearlded the days end with a explosion of color. In Jays memory I gathered a bunch of wild yellow flowers and saying a silent prayer of farwell, I sent them afloat upon the golden waters.
Carol and Steve Canfield
November 19, 2010
Jay was our pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Westminster as we launched our family as young marrieds. He faithfully preached Biblical truth, and he encouraged our young couple's fellowship. He baptized our children. How wonderful that God blessed this mild-mannered saint with long life before taking him home.
We pray for the comfort of the family as you grieve, not as the world grieves, but with the hope of fellowship with Jay again when God resurrects the saints and Jesus rules over the new heaven and new earth.
michelle campbell
November 18, 2010
While flowers for Saturday's Memorial Service are welcome, please note some alternatives below for those who wish to recognize Dad with a donation.
World Missionary Evangelism, Inc.
(Supporting a Child)
P.O. Box 660800
Dallas, Texas 75266
WME Prayer Line 1-800-501-2851
Phone: 214-942-1678
website: www.wme.org
email: [email protected]
WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS: WORLD
http://www.wycliffe.org/
Street Address:
11221 John Wycliffe Blvd.Orlando, FL 32832
Directions to Wycliffe USA headquarters
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862
For siblings, please note that any family wishing to help with the reception can donate to the First Presbyterian Church, since they are graciously covering costs for the luncheon.
Michelle Campbell
November 17, 2010
Looking forward to Celebrating your life this Saturday and everyday - Love you dad!
Bill & Sharon Trimper
November 15, 2010
Dad Campbell, you will be missed! Thank you for walking in the "light of life" and encouraging the faith of others.
Elisha Savino
November 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Campbell
November 14, 2010
Love you Dad...see you in Heaven, Mark and Michelle
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