In Our Prayers
Submit a prayer request and pray for the families of First United Methodist Church of San Diego.
PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
IN MEMORIAM
Gloria Lane died August 14, 2025. She was received in 1964 by Noel Le Roque and is survived by her children, Leroy (Deborah) Patten, Cyndy (Robert) Kolek, Cheryl Patten, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 1 PM at San Carlos United Methodist Church.
Earl Floren died August 7, 2025. He was received in 1981 by Mark Trotter and is survived by his children, Joseph (Leslie) Floren, David Floren, Christopher (Michele) Floren, Hannah (Marvin) Martinez, Benjamin (Mele Sato) Floren, and 4 grandchildren. A joint memorial service for Earl and his wife Patti, who died during COVID, will be held on January 25, 2026.
Charles “Chuck” Persons died August 7, 2025. He was received in 1995 by Susan Gregg Schroeder and is survived by wife Marion and children, Lizbeth Persons, Bridget Persons, Charles (Erin) Persons, and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on September 19 at 1 PM.
Warren Johnson died August 6, 2025. He was received in 1987 by Mark Trotter and is survived by his wife, Mary, and children, Kevin Johnson, Laura (Courtland) Berlin, and 1 grandchild. A service will be held on September 20 at 1 PM.
Nels Carlson died August 3, 2025. He was received in 1998 by Craig Dorval and is survived by his children, Kjirste Morrell, Martha Adami, Jeannette (David) Temple, and 7 grandchildren, including members, Brigitte and Carlson Temple. No services are planned at this time.
Malcolm Campbell died July 30, 2025. He was received in 2014 by Craig Brown and is survived by his step children, Lori Parry, Jeffrey Rogers, and Catherine Rogers-Pineda. Service will be private.
Will Rogers III died June 30. He was received in 2006 by Jim Standiford and is survived by his son, Will Rogers IV (Anna) and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Trotter Chapel on Saturday, September 6 at 11:30 AM.
Christine “Chrissy” Moroney died July 2, 2025. She was received in 1991 by Susan Gregg-Schroeder and is survived by her spouse, Michael Moroney, sister, Peggy Randalls, and many nieces and nephews. A service was held at El Camino Memorial Park on July 15 at 1 PM.
Liz Creer died June 21, 2025. She was received in 1991 by Mark Trotter and is survived by her step daughter Vicki Rushing, sister Margi Matlock, nephew Garrett Matlock, and step nephews Devin, Brick, and Indiana. A memorial service was held in our Sanctuary on July 19 at 10:30 AM.
Ray Fageol died June 20, 2025. He was received in 2004 by John Blackwell and is survived by his sons, Mark (Vickie) Fageol and Scott (Julie) Fageol, and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Trotter Chapel on Friday, July 18 at 11 AM.
Our Sympathy Is With
Our sympathy is with Jim and Joanne Jackson and family on the death of Jim's father, Rev. Dr. James H. Jackson, Sr., in La Jolla on July 30.
Our sympathy is with Chaplain Ivan Burnett and family on the death of his wife, Joanne, in AZ on July 9.
CONGREGATION MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN THE MILITARY & THEIR FAMILIES
- Michael Moore
- Robin Dirickson
