Arthur Bederio:
CLASS OF 1955
Lincoln High SchoolClass of 1955
Los angeles, CA
Walter Reed Junior High SchoolClass of 1979
North hollywood, CA
Fuller Theological SeminaryClass of 1964
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles State CollegeClass of 1963
Los angeles, CA
Los Angeles City CollegeClass of 1961
Los angeles, CA
Arthur's Story
After H.S., I spent 3 1/2 years as a jet engine mech. in the USAF, majored in engineering for 1 year at LACC, switched to Zoology, & got a B.S. from L.A. State. Then I attended UCLA Medical School for almost a year in 1963, but left to go to Fuller & Talbot Seminaries, receiving an M. Div. degree. I became a Mennonite Brethren associate pastor for three years in L.A. & a senior pastor for 4 1/2 years in Wasco, CA. I resigned that pastorate, over denominational differences re military service, during the Viet Nam War. Then I went to CSUN to earn CA Teacher's Credentials in Biology, English (Secondary) & Multiple Subjects (Elementary).
I taught JHS Science & English for six years, Continuation HS Math & Science for 1 year, & 3rd Grade for 18 years (in Beaumont, CA). I retired in 2003.
In 1963 I married Martha Steele, from Wilson H.S., so we just celebrated our 46th wedding anniv...Expand for more
ersary. She has an M.S. in elementary ed, & just retired after 25 years of elementary education in Banning, CA.
We have two daughters, Marie (M.S., Speech & Language Pathology) & Ann (M.S., Occupational Therapy). They're both practicing their professions in school districts. Ann has 1 son, & is expecting another in June, while Marie is still praying for her first child.
We have traveled widely, both stateside & overseas, including 6 weeks of teaching ESL in Urumqi, China in 2004. My favorite place to visit is the British Museum & Library in London, which we've visited three times.
Our whole family, including both sons-in-law, are committed, born-again, Christians, & we're all actively serving the Lord in our churches & financially supporting various missionaries.
We enjoyed attending our class's 50-year reunion in '05, & thank those who worked so hard to make it a success.
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