This is to inform you that Dr. David Scholer, Professor of New Testament in the School of Theology, passed away at 10:10 am Friday morning, August 22, 2008. Some of you will have heard of his passing by now. We deeply mourn the loss of our dear faculty colleague and friend who, after a valiant struggle with cancer, has now gone to be with the Lord.
We want to be prayerfully mindful of David's wife, Jeannette, and the Scholer family as they prepare to lay David to rest, and during this time of great loss in their lives. If you would like additional information about sending your cards and condolences to the Scholer family you may contact the School of Theology Dean's Office at sot-deansoffice@fuller.edu or 626-584-5300.
The funeral service for David will be held in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Pasadena (75 N. Marengo) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30. There will be visiting hours in the chapel at the First Baptist Church on Thursday evening, August 28, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 30, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Memorial gifts may be made to the David M. Scholer Scholarship Fund at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA 91182.
Fuller Theological Seminary and the School of Theology Dean's Office is planning a memorial service for David Scholer which will be held at the Fuller Pasadena campus. We will be sending you further details about this service in the weeks to come.
Please continue to pray for the Scholer family as they make the arrangements for the services this week and mourn the death of David.
Collegially,
Howard Loewen Dean of the School of Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary 135 North Oakland Avenue Pasadena, CA 91182 626-584-5498