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territorial newS >> Promoted to Glory MAJOR DELORES MAE SCHAFFER «ÀÊÓ]Ê£Îxp>ÞÊ£]ÊÓä£{ Major Delores Mae Schaffer was promoted to Glory from Chestnut Knoll in Boyer- town, Pa. Delores was born into the home of Joseph and Iva Russell in Elmira, N.Y. Her mother encouraged her to attend The Salvation Army. She fully enjoyed corps activities, playing the cornet, serving as the band librarian, Company Guard, and participating in open–air meetings. She also helped with The War Cry ministry and sang solos. Delores was called to offi cership at a Youth Councils. In 1953, she entered train- ing from the Oswego, N.Y., Corps as part of The Shepherds session. She served at corps in Ohio and in New York, where she married Lieutenant Earl Schaffer. They served at corps and at Adult Re- habilitation Centers (ARCs) in New York, Mass., Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. They also served at the ARCC at Territorial Headquarters before retiring in 1999. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jon Schaffer of Douglasville, Pa., and Eric Schaffer of Wilkes–Barre, Pa.; a sister, Major Geraldine Bosh of Rochester, N.Y.; fi ve grandchildren and six great–grandchil- dren. A grandson, Douglas Bull, was killed in Afghanistan. Captain Laura Gonzalez and Major Cynthia Dean are nieces. Cards may be sent to Major Earl Schaffer, 55 Victoria Drive, Barto, PA. Email: edschaffer@dejazzd.com. MAJOR RAYMOND WARREN SIMPSON «ÀÊÓn]Ê£ÎÈp«ÀÊÓ£]ÊÓä£{ Major Raymond Simpson was promoted to Glory from the Geisinger/Lewis- town Hospital in Lewistown, Pa. Raymond was born into the family of Ray- mond William and Elizabeth Simpson in Wilmington, Del., where he attended The Salvation Army. One night, Raymond felt the Lord call- ing him to offi cership. He entered offi cer training from the Wilmington, Del., Corps as a member of the Faithful session. Raymond initially served as an assistant corps offi cer in Pennsylvania, where, in 1959, he married 2 nd Lieutenant Gretchen Presnell. Gretchen, his high school sweet- heart, had urged him to accept Christ. The Simpsons served at corps in Pa., Del., and Ohio before retiring in 1998. Raymond became an avid boater, fi sher- man, and antique car mechanic. Survivors include his wife; four daugh- ters, Kathleen Long of Waynesboro, Pa., Nancy Yoder of Lewistown, Pa., Gretchen Peters of East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Chris- tine Gross of Fremont, Ohio; two sons, Captain Joshua Simpson of Suffern, N.Y., and Raymond Allen Simpson of Aquasco, Md.; three sisters, Barbara O'Neal of Stevensville, Md., Lorraine Miller of Elkon, Md., and Georgia Megonigal of Newark, Del.; and 19 grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Major Gretchen Simpson, 617 Evergreen Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044. MAJOR GLADYS MADELON BROWN ÕiÊÓÓ]Ê£ÎÎp«ÀÊ£{]ÊÓä£{ Major Gladys Brown was pro- moted to Glory from the Signa- ture Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton, Mass. The daughter of Alfred and Lilla Brown in Pawtucket, R.I., a friend invited Gladys to attend The Salvation Army. She was called to offi cership at Youth Councils. Following high school, Gladys worked at Camp Wonderland and at the Army's Nursery and Foster Home Service on Long Island, N.Y. In 1953, she entered training from the Pawtucket, R.I., Corps as a member of The Shepherds session. Gladys served in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont. In 1961, Gladys was transferred to the Women's Social Department in Upland, Pa., where she stayed for 12 years. She later served at a childcare and community center and at several Booth homes in Pa. In 1980, she served in the Personnel Services & Records Department at Territo- rial Headquarters. She retired in 1998. Survivors include her good friend of 26 years, Patricia Hussey; a sister, Clarice York of Rhode Island; two nephews, George Glanvill and James Glanvill, both of Rhode Island; and a great–grand niece, Kelly Glanvill. Cards may be sent to Patricia Hussey, 12 Friendship Dr., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Email: Gmb7pmh@aol.com. CAPTAINS ANGELO AND VIRGINIA BERMEO MAJOR DONNA PETERSON July 16 Tarrytown, NY July 24–31 Old Orchard Pier Ministry August 7–10 Bath, ME July 24–31 Old Orchard Pier Ministry August 1 Old Orchard Pier Ministry August 3 Bath, ME August 6–10 Providence, RI – ARC All dates are subject to change Territorial Headquar ters will be pleased to schedule the territorial evangelists to appear at your corps or unit at no cost to you. Please call the territorial evangelists' offi ce at (845) 620–7676 for more information. TERRITORIAL EVANGELIST SCHEDULE 23 www.saconnects.org