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Walter Jespersen Obituary
Walter Jespersen, 100, passed away July 15, 2013. He was born March 12, 1913 in Stony Plain, Alberta. He resided in the Seattle area since 1954. He spent his life loving and serving his Lord. Although born to a farm family and loving the farm, he heard the call of God on his life and went to China as a missionary where he met and married his wife Helen Cope. They served together in China with the China Inland Mission and then on the home staff of the CIM/Overseas Missionary Fellowship representing the Mission in the Pacific Northwest. In retirement they served in local churches counseling, teaching and leading home Bible studies. He was known for his infectious smile and positive outlook.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen and by five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his brother Ralph (Bernice) and his children, Margaret (Doug), Carol (Terry), Linda (Nelson), Dave (Rona), Steve (Jean), 15 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
His Memorial Service will be at Westminster Chapel, Bellevue at 2:00 pm, August 3. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mission organizations served by his children and grandchildren. Action International, Gospel Mission of South America, SIM, CTEN and Grow International.
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Dorothy (Miles) Hurt
August 10, 2013
I am happy that now this dear man is experiencing "the best is yet to come"!
Amelia
August 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all the family. During your time of grief hold on to the thought and fact that God is a refuge and strength. He is there to be found during difficult times. May He provide you with spiritual fortification for the difficult days ahead..(Psalm 62:8).
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