During memorial service, community remembers beloved student Deanne Binde
About 300 college classmates, professors, staff and community members attended a campus memorial service on Sept. 12 and shared their memories of Deanne, 21, of Lake Park, Minn., a junior communication and theater major who died on May 22. The service in the Church-Chapel was followed by a program of theater highlights about Deanne in the Umble Center and a dance with "Dee's Favorites" in Newcomer Center. Read more...
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- Goshen College to celebrate the life of Deanne Elizabeth Binde during service and activities on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.
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- Obituary, prepared by funeral home
- The Goshen News
- The Truth
- Detroit Lakes Tribune (obituary)
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
As May term winds down, all those who would like a space to remember Deanne Binde before the GC community departs for summer are welcome to come to the Yost Room in the Umble Center, on May 19 at 8:30 p.m. for an informal time of sharing and remembering.
All are welcome – bring your memories and whatever else you would like to share.
Messages and/or reflections: Share your thoughts and messages
Message to the campus community by President Brenneman and VP Born
To: The Goshen College community
Late Friday afternoon (May 23), we learned of a tragic and terrible loss to the Goshen College community. Deanne Elizabeth Binde, a junior communication and theater major, was killed in an automobile crash while driving home to Lake Park, Minn., late Thursday night. We have offered our condolences to Deanne's parents, Dale and Debbie Binde, and we ask for your prayers to sustain them during this sad and difficult time. Continue reading