Dr. Carl Burton Clendenen

I knew Carl and his parents, his brothers and sisters so long ago from the St. Mary's campground. I adored them all. I called his parents mom & pop. I haven't seen any of them for sometime but the Clendenens were very special to me. Mrs. Chance was once my pastor's wife. I send my sympathy to all of the families.

My condolences to Dr. Clendenen's family. The Christian influence that Carl and Doris had on my folks Everett & Chloe, therefore our family, was deep and broad in the best of ways. I remember most his gentle smile. My prayers are with your family during this time.
Susan Baker Rold

Our memories of "Carl" will be forever. Because of his influence on our life's as district. Supt in NW Ohio. His encouragement lead to our lifelong career as a coach. May. God be with the family and richly bless you

Praying for Doris and so thankful for the influence of Dr. Clendenen on the Oregon Pacific District. Mark and Doris Bodenstab

What a wonderful man Carl was to us. Will always remember Carl's quick smile and cheerfulness. Blessings on all the family.

I cannot express my sympathy enough for your loss of such a mighty Godly man. I have not seen Bro. Carl since we left Ohio and moved to Florida. I was just a young kid at the time, but in the short time I met him on the NWO District, Bro. Carl made such an impact on my life and the lives of my dad and mom. Heaven is much, much richer today as God has chosen to receive Bro. Carl with open arms. May God give you the peace as you all face this. I hope our daughter is able to show him around. God Bless You.

Doris and family,

Carl was a choice Servant of God, faithful in attitude and service, humble and Christlike. He was an example worthy of following. What Oregon Pacific did in Church planting could not have been accomplished except by his strong leadership. Carl encouraged me while I was a pastor, and then as a new superintendent in Washington Pacific. He was respected deeply and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. - Hugh L. and Miriam Smith

Doris and family... what a wonderful servant Carl was. I so enjoyed him while I lived at Avamere. We discussed the Cincinnati Reds often. He was a joy to be with. I am so sorry for your loss, Doris. My prayers are with you during this time.
Love in Christ,
Lorrie Briles

Dear Brian, Cindy Otten and all your family as well as Doris Clendenen and the rest of the family: Please accept our sincerest condolences at the passing of Mr. Clendenen. His testimony will live on forever. He was so nice to us whenever we saw him. Although he will be missed here, another warrior for Christ has gone home. God bless you all as you find your peace with his absence. Love, Carol & Wayne

Very Seldom Do You Find A Friend With Such A Warm & Gracious Spirit As The 1 Of Dr. Carl Clendenen...
Who, No Matter When You Might Run In2 Him, Met You With The Same Smile & Appreciation.
Thank You Mrs. Clendenen For Your Friendship Over The Years, & Please Know That You & Your Family Are Lifted In Prayer~

Carl Clendenen was my oldest brother who I have admired and respected over the years. His faithul ministry to the Church of the Nazarene and to his family was beyond reproach. I will miss Carl, since I looked up to him as the leader of our family from the time our father died many years ago. God bless you, Doris, you are loved. Tom Clendenen

My deepest sympathy to Brian,Cindy and the whole family. A true and faithful servant of Our Lord, has passed from your sight, and now enjoys the rewards of Heaven. However, he will remain in your hearts forever. Just know we love you all and May God grant you Peace and Comfort. Ida Otten

Doris and family. I felt I knew Carl but when Dr. Hurn was elected GS, NBC needed a special kind of professor. Carl was invited to join to fill that vacancy, even though he was enjoying retirement. When it become obvious he was the men God needed in this assignment He came joyously. It was like a frosting on his ministry. He was a natural teacher but he was especially loved for his Christlikeness. That's when I really got to know Carl.
Doris you were a wonderful helpmate. Let's celebrate Carl's promotion to glory!

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

So many wonderful memories of this very Godly example. Dr. Clendenen has been a continued encouragement in our life. I will always remember him for his love that He shared to our family as he baptised our 3 children and the way he continued to encourage us as parents to always make our children a part of our ministry. Dr. Clendenen would greet us every year at District assembly with great big hugs and would say to me. "Your doing it right mom, Keep those kids close to ya and serve Jesus together". Thank You Dr. Clendenen for supporting that conviction that God has placed in our heart to never leave our children behind in our journey to serve Jesus to the best of our ability.

I grew up in a parsonage on the NWO District when Dr. Clendenen was DS. I remember how my pastor Dad thought so highly of him. I also remember as a teenager how Dr. Clendenen always had a kind word and expressed interest in me whenever we met. A great Christian leader!

Remembering that Mr. Clendenen was on the Founding Board of Trustees from 1966 to 1970, for Zone A College, now Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Walt Baughman, 1976
Archivist
and Immediate Past Alumni President

Dr. Clendenen toured the Wisconsin District back in the early 1980's. His message on "The Lord of the Harvest" helped confirm my call to fulltime Christian service. He and I were never formally introduced, but his faithful witness changed the trajectory of my life from that day to this.
Dr. Alan Lyke
Dean of Online Education
Nazarene Bible College

I first met Carl Clendenen at the first NYPS International Institute in 1958. He was the leader of the group I was in and I was impressed with his enthusiastic zeal. I got to know him later when he came to Oregon as DS. He was always a great inspiration to me.

Dear Doris and Family, Our prayers are with you at this time. Carl was such a support to us in our ministry. We so admired you as Christian leaders.
We appeiciated your example of God's love and your caring spirit. Heaven is richer because Carl is there. His reward will be great. Our love, ED and Marg Wallace

So very sorry for your loss Doris and family. Dr. Carl was very important and instrumental in my life and beginning of my ministry on the OPD. He was my DS when I was ordained and he always checked in with me while I was pastoring. He made me feel important and a part of the team. Dr. Carl always knew how to challenge all of his pastors and push us all to do better and be better ministers. He was our Pastor. Please accept my prayers and best to you and all the family. Dennis G. Osborne

So thankful to have known him and the influence he had on our family in Grants Pass Nazarene.

Remembering Dr. Clendenen with great affection. As a child in the Lebanon, OR church, I remember being in awe of him whenver he visited our church. Thankful for his godly example.

Tom and Eva Clendenen
Vicki and Lloyd Stever
Dawn Clendenen

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Clendenen. What a wonderful influence he had on both of our lives as we were "growing up" on the Northwest Ohio District. I am sure heaven is rejoicing at his homecoming.
Rev. John and Mary Jane (Schweitzer) Bouldrey