Rose Sims

Obituary of Dr. Rose Sims Dr. Rose Grindheim Sims Wife of James Sims, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher, minister, evangelist, author, lecturer, friend, associate, loved by all, missed by many. Family: husband: James (Jim) E. Sims Sr, 966 Luna Lane, The Villages, FL 32159 (352) 259-4260 simsj@comcast.net Brother: Fred Voetmann, Oregon Brother: David Voetmann, Seattle Sister: Bette Conrad, North Bend, Oregon Sister: Gladys, Canada Daughters: Dr. Gloria D'alessandro, Charlottesville, VA Lee Grindheim Sons: Ronald Grindheim, Prosper, TX Robert Grindheim, Jerseyville, IL Grandchildren: 3 education bachelor of religious education northwestern college, st. paul mn named distinguished graduate 1944 bachelor of science in education. nebraska state teacher's college, 1959 master of education university of cincinnati, 1965 spec. in education 1969 & ed.d 1970 university of missouri post doctoral studies: harvard univ; univ. of va; southern methodist univ. clinical pastoral univ. of mo. mental health clinic accomplishments often spoke to the doctoral classes at asbury seminary, wilmore ky. taught all grades kindergarten through doctoral level psychology professor central methodist college missouri psychology professor hannibal lagrange college-missouri directed cinncinati head start program elementary school principal, 1981-1982 ordained as a minister in missouri conference united methodist church, 1976 board of directors danish immigrant museum, 1997-1999 phi beta national professional fraternity of music & speech, 1977 dade city florida chamber of commerce business person of the year; 1989 church growth leader; author; & professor. 1999 christian writers international, koala award for best non-fiction title "new life for dying churches" now in 8th edition, 1991 united methodist publishing house, the circuit rider award, for significant contribution to church growth, 1987 national association of social workers, public citizen of the year award, 1992 appreciation award for a miraculous ministry, trilby united methodist church. 1984-1991 hannibal lagrange college acts 1:8 award for support of missions program, 1989-2008 led the southeast division umc in professions of faith organizations national association of united methodist evangelists missouri association of elementary school principals united methodist church, missouri, texas and florida conferences greater dade city area chamber of commerce rotary international, lady lake area tampa network of executive women (woman of the year 1992) orange blossom squares christian writers fellow international work history and projects on a second trip to the brisbane area in 1991, a 3300-kilometer trip through the out back area was arranged by the baptist church for her to speak 31 times in 33 days. she was invited by robert frost, director of evangelism for the united church of england to speak in each district in the kingdom a three week assignment. became pastor at trilby umc with active membership of less than a dozen, 1984 retired in 1991, with a membership in excess of 350 and with building program of several hundred thousand dollars completely paid. keynote speaker at international evangelical uniting conference at coventry cathedral keynote speaker at free methodist international convention keynote speaker at church of god international convention featured speaker at billy graham school of evangelism, seattle, toronto, nashville & orlando she was active with teen missions international, led a group of 26 teens and six adults on a six weeks tour in australia to perform christian drama in brisbane public schools, over 520 professions of faith were recorded. 1989. for aids orphans & street children she financed an orphanage that served 500 students in uganda on a daily basis; a 250 seat church with living accommodations for the pastor's family in malawi; and a dormitory for 20 girls. these were all pilot programs in africa that are continuing to expand. ministers at memorial service: pastor derrel strickland pastor mike fordam others speaking: jeannie davis david jenkins music: amazing grace violin: debbie diep piano: dr. gloria d'allessandro vocal: brandon nyugen service: saturday december 3, 2011 oxford assembly of god, 12114 n. hwy 301 oxford, florida 34484. (352) 748-6124 visitation 2:00 memorial service 3:30 interment: monday december 5, 2011 11:00 a.m. florida national cemetery, 6502sw 102nd ave, bushnell, fl 33513 (352) 793-7740 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oxford Assembly of God Church Building Fund, 12114 N. Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 34484 or Community United Methodist Church Building Fund, 309 College Avenue, Fruitland Park, FL 34731. Visitation Visitation 2:00 PM, prior to memorial service at 3:30 PM. Services Oxford Assembly of God, 12114 N. Hwy 301, Oxford, Florida 34484. Visitation 2:00 PM, memorial service 3:30 PM, Saturday, December 3, 2011. Interment Monday, December 5, 2011 11:00 A.M. at Florida National Cemetery,Bushnell, FL. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oxford Assembly of God Church Building Fund, 12114, N. Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 34484 or Community United Methodist Church Building Fund, 309 College Avenue, Fruitland Park, FL 34731.

Rose Sims

November 12, 2011