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David Plaster Obituary
Age 60, passed away Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 after a battle with an unexpected illness. Dave Plaster found Christ at the age of eight at the Grace Brethren Church of Canton, Ohio. He married Ginny, Dec. 18, 1970. After completing studies at the University of Lyon, France (1970) and Grace College (1971), he entered Grace Theological Seminary. At that time he became the part-time pastor of Millwood Chapel in Etna Green, Ind.. After receiving a Masters of Divinity (1974) he and his wife Ginny moved to Armagh, Pa. where he began the Valley Grace Brethren Church. In 1979 he returned to Warsaw, Ind. to serve as Senior Pastor of the Community Grace Brethren Church. In 1984 he completed a Masters of Theology and joined the faculty of Grace Theological Seminary full-time. He received his Doctorate in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1989. He has served as Academic Dean of Grace Theological Seminary (1988-1991) and Vice President for Academic Affairs for both Grace College and Seminary from 1991-2007. In 1991-92 he was the Moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. He was Senior Pastor at the Grace Brethren Church of Columbus 2007-2010.
Dave and Ginny have three grown children, Andy, the oldest (Warsaw, Ind.); Rachelle, and her husband, Brandon Creighton (Warsaw, Ind.), and Rob and his wife, Nichole (Paris, France). They have one granddaughter, Shelly Marie Creighton who was the light of her 'Papa.' Dave's mother, Jane Plaster, resides in his hometown, Canton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers the family has started a memorial fund in Dave's honor.
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Judy Lasure
March 16, 2010
I was so moved reading David's obituary. We were childhood friends, attended CHAP classes at Belle Stone and Lehman, we car pooled together to and from. We kids were sure David would be a nuclear physicist,we called him the "toy molecule!" The fact that he dedicated his life to Christ's work is wonderful, he had a gentle spirit even as a child. My sympathies to you, his family, who were truly blessed!
Will Marling
March 11, 2010
David Plaster left his mark on me professionally AND personally. With many great leaders and individuals it is many times one or the other. I suspect my story of Dave's mentoring is repeated hundreds of times.
Carolyn Parrett (Howie)
March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
Dear Ginny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's strength sustain in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Walden
March 9, 2010
Tomorrow will mark the 21st Anniversary of my families death and I remember still the words of encouragement and comfort that Pastor Dave gave as he conducted the funeral. He was a wonderful pastor and teacher that had a dramatic impact on my life through a number of difficult times. May God bless you as you journey through this time.
Stephanie Souther
March 8, 2010
I will remember Dr. Plaster from the many chapel services I attended at Grace College. Though some complained about attending, I always looked forward to chapel and the knowledge that I gained from Dr. Plaster is priceless.
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