Douglas James Elwood, 88, of Etowah, peacefully passed away in his sleep shortly after noon on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by members of his family. Doug led a life of service to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Knoxville Presbytery and attended Etowah Presbyterian Church. He served as a pastor at Highland Presbyterian Church in Maryville, TN (1954-1959), a college professor and chaplain at Missouri Valley College (1959-1960), and as a missionary teacher and pastor in the Philippines (1960-72, 1975-90) and Taiwan (1973-1975) for over 25 years. After retirement he and his wife established Little Children of the World to help children in need in the Philippines and Haiti, a mission that has now been assisting children and families for over 25 years. During his years of service he authored 25 books, numerous articles, essays and lectures. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bettie Carroll Elwood of Etowah; daughter, Colleen of Birmingham AL; 3 sons, Brian Elwood of Etowah TN, Philip Elwood of Longwood FL and Christopher Elwood of Santa Barbara CA; 7 grandchildren, Glenn, Charlotte, Aletheia, Megan, Avala, Aza Joy and Andrea. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., in the South Chapel, of Bordwine Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the service. Family and friends will assemble at McMinn Memory Gardens, Wednesday, January 2nd for the 9:00 a.m., Committal service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given in memorial to his favorite charity, Little Children of the World (www.littlechildren.org).
Bordwine Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Love you Uncle Doug. So many good memories! You are with your sister and your namesake, our brother Doug, and so many family members we will see again.
colleen , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Glad you are with your family.
mary waite
Dr Elwood was my New Testament professor in 1967 fresman year in Silliman, at the Divinity School. Having had no previous introduction to paper writting, he basically became my writting instructor for the Christian Discipleship paper as well. Had always enjoyed the blessing of his lectures at the School. He loved the Lord
My sincerest Sympathy and
Condolences to the family of the
late Dr. Douglas Elwood, my former
Professor in Silliman University,
Dumaguete City, Philippines. May
he rest in peace.
What a wonderful and generous man. My condolences to Dougs family and friends.
Robert Todd
Doug was a very dear friend, I have many happy memories of spending time with him both in Dumaguete City, Philippines and in Etowah.
We had many a good laughters together, the last ones only a year ago. We went bowling together on the TV. Doug was a Master of many skills.
Doug will always have a place in my heart.
With Love, Thank you Doug.
Ingrid
Dear Bettie and family,
Just today we were arranging books on a bookshelf in the retirement community where we have moved. Some of those books were ones that Doug wrote. The book that he gave us when we last visited you was one we used many times. He was a faithful Christian who shared his faith in many winseome ways.
We remember his beautiful voice, seeing him on the tennis court, working in his downstairs study, and enjoying his growing family. His contributions in the Philippines were deep and broad, too many to innumerate.
We pray God’s comfort and strength to you tomorrow through the burial and beyond. He is in a better place unencumbered by bodily limitations. For him the joy of being in God’s presence for eterinity is now a reality.
Our deep sympathy to all of your loving family.
George and Jan Beran
To the Elwood Family,
Our deepest sympathy ……Doug was a great mentor and friend.
Our families share your loss and grieve with you.
He has left us with great and pleasant memories and salute him
for his contributions to Silliman University and to the City of Dumaguete
if not the province.
The Magbanua and Escarda famiies
My deepest condolences to Colleen and tbe Elwood family
Doug was a wonderful person, always sharing. His conversations were most interesting -
especially the funny illustrations he gave to enhance his point. He was lovable, kind and
faithful to all. He lived as he Believed!
Doug’s wit, humor, and wisdom will be greatly missed. Now, he can entertain in heaven with just one more joke. Bettie, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bettie and family,
Thinking of you all on this day. May the Lord give you peace today. It was special to have known Doug. I remember the birthday party that we shared in Dumaguete so many years ago in the Philippines.
With love.
anita Cole
When I was a student at Silliman from 1948-55, Rev. Dr. Douglas Elwood was not there yet. After finishing my medical degree at U.P., I went back to Silliman to be a resident physician at its Medical Center in 1960, the year he joined the faculty of Silliman. I learned of the very productive career of Dr.Elwood at the campus; he was very well-liked by faculty and students. He also became a Mason at my Mt. Kaladias Lodge No. 91, so he is my fellow Traveler.
After I left Silliman in 1964 to train as a surgeon in the US, I continued to learn of the added scholastic responsibilities he assumed at that school, through the Silliman U. Newsletter. He left a trail of brilliant accomplishments as a Professor of Theology and high-level University Administrator. I also learned of his rise in the Masonic hierarchy from our masonic bulletins.
He has traveled widely in this world. He has served humanity and the Church of our Lord exceedingly well. His high scholarship level is documented by the many books he authored, the lessons he taught, and the special lectures he gave. His loving concerns for the kids in the streets knew no bounds.
He has now gone to join the GAOTU and will be welcomed by Him with open arms.
He is truly a decent human being, a Minister of the Word, a Scholar and a true Masonic Brother, who cared for Jesus, and also the unwanted street urchins of this world. Our prayers for Brother Doug Elwood on his ascent to the Lord’s heavenly mansion, and to his family on earth.
~Bro. Eusebio C. Kho, 32
Diplomate for Life, American Board of Surgery
COLONEL, US ARMY (Ret); Veteran, Op. Desert Storm
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My prayers are with you and the entire family, Bettie. Prof. Elwood taught and trained hundreds of pastors and other church leaders in the Philippines and all over Asia. For that we are truly grateful to him and his family.
Rest in peace, Prof. Elwood. You will be missed but will remain in our hearts.
Adlai J. Amor
Former trustee, Silliman University
Condolence to the Elwood family.Tatay will be gretly remebered for the humanitarian worksand services the entire family has given….again my sincere condolence for the family.