Comments on: Happy 100th Birthday Willard Aldrich!

By: MasterZone

MasterZone — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:27:32 +0000

Cheers to Dr. Willard Aldrich happy birthday! wish you all the best! god bless. I and will keep my self updated with the post! thanks

By: Multnomah University Blog » Blog Archive » Willard Aldrich Remembered in Pictures

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:15:41 +0000

[...] Dr. Willard Aldrich was a Multnomah Founder, Professor, President, and Trustee. He was a force for advancing the Gospel who’s equal is rarely known. He lived a fruitful life on the Earth for nearly 101 years. [...]

By: Jane Bateman

Jane Bateman — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:18:11 +0000

As a grandmother of 7, I just re-read for the millionth time Musings of a Mother and also a book by Joe with his own comments on his mom’s delightful stories. I have always felt as part of your family. I decided to Google you and find out when you went to Glory. Boy, was I ever surprised! May God’s hand just continue to be tight around your soul, hugging you tightly! Can’t someone write a book telling us what each of the nine children are doing now? Since I feel like the 10th child, I need to know what my “siblings” are doing!
Happy Birthday,
Jane Bateman

By: Brandon Scarth

Brandon Scarth — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:54:20 +0000

Happy Birthday mien freunden, well actually, i probably shouldn’t do this in another language, especsally sense truth be told: I can’t even speak another language, any more anyway. Well any whoo, I just wanted to tell you to have a happy, happy, happy birthday. Many happy returns! And I’ll see you on the flip side.

By: Rita Bankester Byerly

Rita Bankester Byerly — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:07:21 +0000

I think it was the fall of 1980. Dr. Aldrich had invited about 15 to 20 students to his mountain cabin for a weekend retreat. We were all on a wilderness walk and sunset was upon us. Would we make it back to the cabin before dark? Yes…barely…thanks to Dr. Aldrich. Having had polio as a child, I had to walk with a cane. This obviously had slowed the group down. Between Dr. Aldrich and my friend, Vickie, I was hoisted onto a human chair and yes, we made it back to the cabin. I often think of this little memory when I encounter days of wanting to sit down and never take another step. Thank you Dr. Aldrich for your ongoing testimony of God’s faithfulness.

By: Jerry Ray

Jerry Ray — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:21 +0000

Several things come to mind when I think of you, Dr. Aldrich. I remember hearing you speak in chapel. One time, the microphone went out. You were able to speak loud enough for everyone to hear. That impressed me. Another time, you joked about speaking in such a monotone that you put yourself to sleep when you listened to your own sermon. You always had good things to say in your sermons, though. Another thing I remember is going to the A-Frame at your home. I don’t remember too much about the occasion, but I remember beating Ed Goodrich at chess, which surprised me. I also remember having a good time there and the hospitality of you and your wife. You’ve exemplified all that you taught, and I admire you greatly. May the Lord continue to bless you in your retirement years.

By: Diane Simonson Walden

Diane Simonson Walden — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:17:37 +0000

It looks as though Dr. Aldrich will be 101!!
Well, my memory is as a young girl from California feeling quite alone and lost at Multnomah in the early 70′s timeframe and leaving class early, wandering in the cafeteria. All of a sudden, there was Dr. Aldrich in front of me. Instead of scholding me about not being in class, he offered me a donut and we talked. I was so taken with his humble attitude and friendliness. It was that kind of spirit I will never forget about Dr. Aldrich, even though I never really spoke with him again.

By: Margaret (Littman) Canavan

Margaret (Littman) Canavan — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:31:12 +0000

Dr. Aldrich and his first wife, Doris, powerfully impacted my life, even
though they really did not know me. I spent only a brief time at MSB
but my experiences there, along with my long deceased husband, George
Littman, have influenced my outlook and attitude in serving as a missionary
with Far East Broadcasting Co. from 1960 to 1974. “Out of the MIxing Bowl”
devotions written by Doris encouraged me as a young mother. Thank you,
Dr. Aldrich, and Multnomah for better preparing me to walk obediently
and joyfully as a believer in Christ Jesus our Lord.
May our gracious God hold you closer to Himself each day.

By: Dwight W Whipple

Dwight W Whipple — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:17:25 +0000

Congratulations hardly says it all! Our family knew Dr. Aldrich as “Uncle Willard” since before the time that our Dad was Dean of Men at MSB (1944-45). We spent many a day and night at the “farm” in Vancouver when us four kids played with their nine. Our years at Multnomah [all four of us attended] enabled us to continue the relationship. One of my last memories of Uncle Willard was the privilege to share in a memorial service of one of our family members just a few years ago. He is truly a great man and indeed has lived a long life.

By: Dr. Ranjit DeSilva

Dr. Ranjit DeSilva — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:23:08 +0000

Congratulations Dr. Aldrich on reaching a century. Your faithfulness and leadership inspire us. I vividly remember one of your chapel sermons in 1977 on 1 Timohty 1:3 and was amazed how much stuff you dug out of that verse! Your example of sustained leadership influence challenges us all. I am from Colombo, Sri Lanka in South Asia and was at MSB in 1976/77. blessings and grace to you, Ranjit
Dr. Ranjit DeSilva, Executive Director, Empowered Leaders, Sri Lanka.