Christ Greenfield Lutheran Church425 North Greenfield Road

Gilbert, AZ 85234

October 3, 2020

10:30 a.m.

The Service for

Celebration of LifeJerald (Red) Jay Westall

September 25, 1938 ~ September 27, 2020

The SlideshowThe Ringing of the Bells- 7xThe InvocationThe Words of WelcomeThe PrayerThe Reading

Psalm 23 [ESV] The English Standard Version is published with the permission of

Good News Publishers. (English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)

1 1 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

The Hymn Amazing Grace#744 Lutheran Service Book, vs. 1,2,4,5

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound — that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see!

The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail and mortal life shall cease, amazing grace shall then prevail in heaven’s joy and peace.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.Text: John Newton. Tune: Columbian Harmony. Both: Public Domain. Used by permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #100012029.

Words of RemembranceThe Readings

Philippians 4:4-8 [ESV] The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers. (English Standard Version The Holy Bible Online)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Mark 10:35-45 [ESV] The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers. (English Standard Version The Holy Bible Online)

35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to Him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 37 And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Your right hand and one at Your left, in Your glory.” 38 Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” 39 And they said to him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized, 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. 42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.

The Hymn I Know that My Redeemer Lives #461 Lutheran Service Book, vs 1,2,6,7

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I know that my redeemer lives; what comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head.

He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives all glorious in the sky; He lives exalted there on high.

He lives, my kind, wise, heav’nly friend; He lives and loves me to the end; He lives, and while He lives, I’ll sing; He lives my Prophet, Priest and King.

He lives and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there.Text: Samuel Medley. Tune: attr, John C. Hatton. Both: Public Domain. Used by permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #100012029.

The Message “Always for Others”The Solo Selection “I Can Only Imagine”The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The PrayersThe Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heav’n, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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The ReadingRevelation 21:1-5a [ESV] The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good

News Publishers. (English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)

1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” 5 And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”

The Hymn How Great Thou Art #801 Lutheran Service Book

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed;

Chorus:Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee, how great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee, how great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;Chorus

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim: “My God, how great Thou art!”ChorusText: Carl Gustaf Boberg. Tune: Swedish; arr. and harm. Stuart W. K. Hine. Both ©1953, renewed 1981 Manna Music. Used by permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #100012029.

The Blessing

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To God Be The Glory

Officiant: Pastor Tim AhlmanAssistants: Vicar Thomas Gustafson & Deacon Steve Ehrman

Organist: Sue HunterAV/Media Booth: Ellie Ebright

We Care Assistants: Steve Ehrman, Dolores FurreyUshers: Tom Luley, Ken Waltersdorf

Following the service, there will be a luncheon at Dreamland Villaat the Farnsworth Hall, 6159 East University Road, Mesa, Arizona 85205

Memorials, made in Red’s memory,may be given to Christ Greenfield Lutheran Church.

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Jerald (Red) Jay WestallJerald Jay Westall, 82 years old, passed away

on September 27, 2020 after a 26 year courageous battle with cancer. He always wanted to help others through research which is why he had a bone marrow transplant at Mayo Clinic in 1996 and a Car T-Cell transplant at MD Anderson in 2019.

Jerald was born in Ramona, South Dakota, on September 25, 1938 to James Richard Westall and Dessie Aileen McRae-Westall. When he was 14 years old, his mother passed away and his father married, Ruth Laura William Westall.

Jerald met and fell in love with Bea Lehrkamp and they married on May 20, 1959 They celebrated 61 years of “Another day in Paradise”, raising 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Red and Bea’s faith was the foundation of their marriage and family. He was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church in South Dakota and Christ Greenfield Church in Arizona.

He started working for Youngberg and Sons, and eventually opened Red’s Painting and Decorating with a career of 45 years. Red loved serving his community, including being a volunteer fireman, and enjoyed improving the life of his family and his neighbors. It wasn’t all work; Red loved going back to South Dakota each summer and spending time at the campgrounds in the RV. In 2003, they started the snow-bird life “wintering” in Mesa, Arizona where he had the pleasure of making many great new friendships. His whole life he being a performer in his children’s graduation parties, church services, family reunions, as well as the production with the fella’s at Dreamland Villa Ladies Tea. His most favorite time spent was playing pinochle and marbles with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and 2 sisters: Jeanine (Westall) Hyink, Gordon (Shirley) Westall, and Joyce (Westall) Hagen; four brothers-in-law, Gary Williams, Marvin (Shirley) Keller, Richard (Gloria) French, Galen Eichmann, one sister-in-law, Marcia Rose Lehrkamp, one step brother-in-law, Steve Julius; one son-in-law, Clayton Daniels Jr., one grand-daughter, Karlie Ann Westall, and one great grand-daughter, Angel Pierce.

He is survived by his wife, Bea Westall of Mesa, Arizona; his children, Brenda (Westall) Jahner, Maxine (Troy) Slaybaugh of Tempe, Arizona, Jeff (Kris) Westall of Edina, Minnesota, Jane (Dave) Harvey of Chandler, Arizona, Mike (Kim) Westall of Sioux Fall, South Dakota, ,and Barkley Westall (Chair Partner) of Mesa, Arizona; 10 grand-children, Tara, Noah, Alison, Jill, Rachel, Hannah, Clara, Lucy, Arthur, and Crystal; 7 great grand-children, Wesley, Nicholas, Caitlin, Adriana, Gabriel, Lukyan, Aaliyah; brothers and sisters, Phil Hyink of Mesa, Arizona, Janice (Ken) Terwilliger of Winfred, South Dakota, Don (Lillian) Westall of Morrill, Nebraska, Bob (Betty) Westall of Lake Poinsett, South Dakota and Mesa, Arizona, Effie Eichmann of Madison, South Dakota, Russell (Jan) Westall of Pierre, South Dakota, Jim (Connie) Westall of New Prague, Minnesota, Kay Julius of Madison, South Dakota, Veronica Williams of Brookings, South Dakota, and Ken Williams of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and over 75 nieces and nephews.