“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal/cure/remove,” from the closing lyrics to the three verses of the hymn “Come, Ye Disconsolate.” The hymn is attributed to a Bible passage from Hebrews 4:16 — “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
- Check out our Memorial Garden and Celtic Cross information page.
- Read our Memorial Garden Policy Statement — Approved by Session 5-14-2025.
- Were feasible, we”ve captured the columbarium and/or memorial plaque information for individuals identified in our Memorial Garden. This information is available at the Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Memorials via the “Find-a-Grave” website.
- Members recently passing into life-everlasting —
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- Karen Lamkin — 6-12-2026 — Karen’s last days and hours were peaceful and pain-free. Medical and spiritual care staff cared for her well. Members of her Mountain Shadows Church family gathered at the hospital to pray for and support her brother, Chuck, our church member.
- A worship service of witness to the resurrection in loving memory of Karen Lamkin will take place at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All are welcome. Those who cannot attend in-person may attend via Zoom, using this link. The service will include sacred music to honor Karen’s vocal contributions to our church’s worship life. A reception with light refreshments in Room 3 will follow the service.
Those who wish to memorialize Karen may make a gift to Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. Please indicate whether the gift should be directed to the DEAR Fund (Deacons’ Emergency Assistance Resource) or to the Music Ministry.
- A worship service of witness to the resurrection in loving memory of Karen Lamkin will take place at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All are welcome. Those who cannot attend in-person may attend via Zoom, using this link. The service will include sacred music to honor Karen’s vocal contributions to our church’s worship life. A reception with light refreshments in Room 3 will follow the service.
- Karen Lamkin — 6-12-2026 — Karen’s last days and hours were peaceful and pain-free. Medical and spiritual care staff cared for her well. Members of her Mountain Shadows Church family gathered at the hospital to pray for and support her brother, Chuck, our church member.
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- McDee’s obituary — 4-24-26. By Pastor Rachel Srubas, “She called herself simply “McDee.” And she was, in the words of one Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church choir member, “a singular personality.” In her longtime Catalina home, which she shared with her assistance dog, Ahna, McDee died into everlasting life on April 24, 2026. Cancer had weakened her body but not her spirit. McDee was a horsewoman and a lover of God’s created world–“every rock, every animal, every tree,” she said.”
McDee is survived by her daughters, Lari (who’ll adopt Ahna) and Deni, and other loved ones. A worship service honoring McDee’s memory will take place at Mountain Shadows in the fall of 2026 (date to be announced). McDee was a member of our congregation and choir from the beginning. She now belongs to the congregation of saints who sing eternally to God’s glory.
- In 2026, Steven Cupo, a member of the Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church choir, completed a song dedicated to McDee who was a fellow choir member with a beautiful, high soprano voice. Before McDee’s passing in life everlasting, Steven and Charmaine Piane Dame (Music Director of the Mountain Shadows choir) performed the song for McDee at McDee’s home. “The Power of Prayer” lyrics/music are posted here for everyone to enjoy and reflect. The YouTube recording can be heard here.
- McDee’s obituary — 4-24-26. By Pastor Rachel Srubas, “She called herself simply “McDee.” And she was, in the words of one Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church choir member, “a singular personality.” In her longtime Catalina home, which she shared with her assistance dog, Ahna, McDee died into everlasting life on April 24, 2026. Cancer had weakened her body but not her spirit. McDee was a horsewoman and a lover of God’s created world–“every rock, every animal, every tree,” she said.”
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- August “Gus” Nasser — 3-19-25. Gus was a charter member of our congregation. He was born on May 27, 1933, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served honorably during the Korean War. He married his sweetheart Nan (also a charter member of our congregation) in 1965, and they raised a family together. Gus’ extended family will hold a private memorial gathering and his ashes will be interred at the AZ Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana.
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- Iris Pusti — 3-15-25. The family has made arrangements for a memorial and burial in Ohio. See Iris’ obituary to learn more about the family’s preference for ways to remember Iris and to learn more about her extended family.
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- Boyd Bosma — 3-11-25. The interment of ashes will be on 3-30-25, at 11:30 AM in the Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden. This will involve both Christian and Native American ceremonies. At 1:00 PM, there will be an Open House at the Bosma residence (see the church directory for the address). See the family’s write-up about Boyd’s amazing contributions to our world.
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- Frances (Robinson) Edson — born 3-16-1934; deceased 9-27-2020. Frances’ obituary.
- Chalmer Hans (11-13-1937 – 12-4-2020).
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- Randy Pennington — Remembering Randy’s Life — PDF of slideshow presented by the family at Randy’s memorial service; Randy’s obituary; Randy’s favorite quote — “He has put a new song in my mouth — praise to our God; many will see it and fear and will trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 40:3); Randy’s columbarium marker; Randy’s “Find-A-Grave” Memorial #278453633.
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- Arjuna “Vic”) Saraydarian — born 8-6-1943; deceased 1-8-2025. Vic’s obituary; Bulletin for the Service of Witness to the Resurrection – 2-6-25.
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- Carl Schultz (5-31-1933 – 1-6-2023 — Carl’s YouTube video of the Memorial Service; Carl’s YouTube video of “O Loving God” performed at MSPC on 3-5-23; Carl’s Memorial Service Announcement.
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- Cremains of the three members of Community Presbyterian Church of San Manuel interred in the Mountain Shadows columbarium following a Christian interment service on 11-23-25 —
