Dr. Ernest R. Campbell

Dr. Ernest R. Campbell July 21, 1915 - May 14, 2009 SILVERTON - Dr. Ernest R. Campbell was born in Michigan, North Dakota July 21, 1915 to Harry Edwin Campbell and Nellie (Fisher) Campbell. He went home to be with his Lord on May 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, (Virginia) Fern Campbell; brother, Dave Campbell; and sister, Grace (Campbell) Block. Ernest was preceded in death by brothers, John, Edwin, Howard, Raymond, Lloyd, Charles; and sisters, Flora (Campbell) Gerot and Lois (Campbell) Evenson. He is also survived by his son, Robert Campbell; and daughters, Ruby (Campbell) Price, Barbara (Campbell) Parson, Nancy (Campbell) Stearns, Sally (Campbell) Minnis; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Campbell family moved from North Dakota to Oregon in 1933. Dr. Campbell received a B.A. from University of Oregon, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Theology degrees from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was Dean of faculty at Detroit Bible Institute where he also taught N.T. Greek before returning to Oregon. He began the Bible Hour radio program in 1952 and founded Salem Bible Church. He served as pastor of Salem Bible Church for over 50 years. In 1963, he, along with a group of committed Christians changed the name from Bible Hour Ministry to Bible Teaching, Inc. One year later, the corporation purchased the land on Drift Creek near Silverton, Oregon that would become the home of Canyonview Camp, Canyonview Equestrian College, and Biblion Bible College and Seminary. Dr. Campbell (Ernie to all who knew him) dedicated his life to accurately speaking God's truth in love. Side by side with his wife, Fern, they dedicated their lives to the ministry of faithfully teaching the Bible. Ernie authored 14 commentaries on the Pauline Epistles, which he considered to be his greatest legacy. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 at Canyonview Camp, Silverton. Gifts of gratitude and remembrance should be made to Canyonview (Box 128, Silverton, Ore. 97381). Ernie was greatly esteemed for his unwavering commitment to the gospel and his powerful handshake. He is absent from his body and at home with his Lord. His legacy of "Speaking God's Truth in Love" will live on.