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Rev. Eugene Arnold Born
He lived in Latah, WA and graduated from Latah High School in 1935. He attended Northwest Bible Institute (now NW University) in Seattle, WA, where he met the love of his life, Doris Wilkinson. While a junior in college, he pioneered Spanaway Assembly of God (now Sound Life Church).
Eugene and Doris were married in Great Falls, MT on September 2, 1938. They pastored in Kittitas, WA; Helena, MT; Cut Bank, MT; Havre, MT; Christian Life Center, Missoula, MT; Bethany Christian Assembly, Everett, WA for 18 years, then was elected as Assistant Superintendent of the NW District of the Assemblies of God. He served in that position for 10 years until his retirement at age 75. Throughout his life Eugene was a Godly mentor with a true pastor's heart, touching countless lives.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 73 years, Doris; children, Ron (Keilani) Born, Beverly (David) Tonn of Missoula, MT, and Darlene (Phil) Thompson; grandchildren, Jason, Tiffany, Jarron, Kami, Melissa, Kristi; and great-grandchildren, Hunter and Logan.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
Memorial donations may be sent to Northwest Ministry Network, memo line: Home Missions/Eugene Born, 35131 SE Douglas Street, Suite 200, Snoqualmie, WA 98065.
Arrangements under the care of Chapel of the Resurrection Funeral Home, Bothell, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Born
Karen Nowak
March 25, 2020
My Uncle Eugene was a godly man who raised kids with a standard they respected.
Skip & Geneva Mallang
April 18, 2012
Rev. Born will always be in our hearts. He married us Feb 20, 1967, and attended our Silver anniversary as well. Our heartfelt condolances are extended to his family.
Jim and Barbara Haines
April 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pastor Born was a good friend and a stable influence in the community. We look forward to seeing him again in the "sweet by-and-by"
April 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their loss. Pastor Born was a great friend and stable influence in the community We enjoyed his sense of humor and look forward to seeing him again in the "sweet by-and-by"..
Della Yue (Roybal)
April 3, 2012
Mrs. Born , Bev, Ron, and Darlene and all your families,
We will miss Pastor Born . His memorial was so personal and touching. Pastor Born was such an influence in our family. He was a true picture of what I believe God describes as the "Good
Shepherd". I believe my mom and dad who loved him as one of their Dear pastors welcomed him as he came over the threshold. Their joy to see him again will be our joy one day again. Our prayers are for you all as I know how much we miss such an integral part of our family. Bless you. Della and Chris Yue. MonaLisa, and Kirk Douglas Estie, ps give John Wayne a hug for us as you all enjoy heaven.
Kathy Link (Scott)
April 3, 2012
I remember Pastor Born well. He was loving and kind with a great sense of humor. Thank you, Pastor Born. God's blessings to you forever.
April 2, 2012
Dear Family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the passing of your precious husband, father, grandfather and uncle, but we rejoice with you knowing He is with His precious Savior and Lord. He was such a dear friend to us over the years as our paths would cross. His kindness and genuine smile and interest in others is noteworthy and we so enjoyed the many times we visited during college days as he would visit NWU; as well as Montana family camps over the years. May God comfort each of you.
In Christ's love,
Terry and Birdie Faris, MT
Debbie Adams- Vaughn
April 2, 2012
Pastor Born will always be special person whom impacted my life! I was saved and baptized under him at Bethany Temple! My prayers and thoughts are with his family!
Dave & Ruthie Miller
April 2, 2012
As a young family first starting to attend Bethany Temple Pastor Born was a great spiritual mentor and wonderful friend. A great encourager to everyone and we will greatly miss him.
Dave Harrison
April 2, 2012
Pastor Born was our pastor before we entered full time ministry. He was such a great encouragement to us and other young ministers!
We will miss his "light up the room" smiles, his humor, his passion for Jesus, and his love of all people!
Until we meet again around the throne of Jesus!
Mary Jo Randall
April 1, 2012
Pastor Born was the pastor of the Bethany Temple where I grew up. Even as a young person, I can still see him at the pulpit preaching the word of God..
Tracy Zentz
April 1, 2012
Dear Born Family,
Pastor Born will be greatly missed. We rejoice in his homegoing. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time of mourning.
Love, Dave and Tracy Zentz
Joined in Marriage by Pastor Born in 1984
Until we meet again Pastor.
April 1, 2012
Pastor Born was our pastor when the kids were growing up. We always looked up to him. He will be missed. God Bless you all.
Pat & Paul Troxell
Sun city, Az.
Steve and Cindy Noel
April 1, 2012
Steve and I were privileged to have Pastor Born marry us in Marysville in 1994. I met Pastor Born when my Aunt Keilani married his son Ron. I always enjoyed his humor and warmth whenever I had a chance to talk with him. He drew people to him and the Light of Christ shone through his smile. He will be missed but we know he is rejoicing in heaven. Can't wait to see him there some day.
Marilyn Seidler-Iverson
April 1, 2012
Our love, prayers and thoughts are with the Born family. Pastor Born was very special to me,Bill and our families. We never knew anyone who came in touch with him that didn't feel his kindness and warmth. He was a true man of God and a class act wherever he went. We were privileged to be under his ministry in Missoula, Mt. Those were great days at First Assembly!!! Pastor Born will always be our "Special Pastor". Bill and Marilyn Iverson (Spokane Valley, Wa.)
March 31, 2012
We were so privileged to have known and worshiped under Pastor Born. He will be missed and we celebrate his life. Our prayers are with his family.
Bill and Cheryl Caudle (Maryville, Wa)
Phil & Esther Kenney
March 31, 2012
The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" and it says that "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.". Our prayers and thoughts are with Doris and the family during their time of loss. Brother Born was a model, a mentor and encourager during the years we pastored in Home Mission churches in the Northwest District and he continued to encourage and support us throughout our foreign missions ministry. He was truly a man of God, a pioneer and a pastor to all. We miss him, but will see him again around the throne!
Karen Nowak
March 31, 2012
Uncle Eugene had a great personality. On his 90th Birthday, he pointed to his hair line and joked that it had it's "parting ways." He was such a great example of a man who loved God.
George Kallappa
March 31, 2012
Our prayers are for his family. We loved Brother Born...he usede to call us the "Collapsible" brothers! He was a champion for our people!
March 31, 2012
This man was the Model of a Pastor that should be followed by all young ministers. All the pastors we have had over the years since Bethany Temple days are judged by the Model we experienced in Bother Born. Our children feel the same way. We are so thankful to have been led by this man of God. Thanks to the Family for sharing him with us over the years.
Doug and Priscilla Ryser (Olympia)
Ike Neisinger
March 31, 2012
Pastor Born Again, as he always said, was truly an inspiration to all. He was a very wise and caring man. If you had a question he always had a ready answer. I will truly miss seeing and talking with him on Sunday mornings. Our loss is heaven's gain. Our prayes are with you during you time of loss.
Karen Jensen
March 31, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and was always so nice to me while growing up in Everett. I also enjoyed getting to now Bev and David Tonn when my family attended Calvary Temple in Auburn. Our loss is heaven's gain.
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