David Ekstrom passed away yesterday morning. We count it a privilege to have known him over these past few years. There have been many tributes posted about him in the past 24 hours. Check out Daphne's words!
Dave and Helen have served in Guatemala with CAM since 1950. They translated the Bible into K’anjobal, San Mateo Chuj and San Sebastian Chuj and were currently working on the Jacaltec Old Testament. Their ministry has also included radio, leadership training, medical work, construction, children’s classes and many other endeavors. {quote: Steve S}
It's amazing to be able to grieve and rejoice simultaneously. I'm so grateful that I was able to get to know both of them and see their work firsthand. Thanks for sharing Judy.
ReplyDeleteOur valued friendship with them goes back to early high school years! In he year 1946-47, Jim was roommate to David at Columbia Bible College, and I was Helen's roommate in Wheaton. That was a special year of many memories before we were married in August, 1947. Helen planned one of our showers before we left for Batesburg, South Carolina, where the 4 of us had been in the Westervelt home previously, and where we were married by Dr. Robert Mcquilkin.
ReplyDeleteSome say, "What you saw is what you got". Always true with both of them.
They have many namesakes over the mountains of Huehuetenango where they served tirelessly/ 17 November, 2011