to take positions on the faculty of Asbury University.
As they had throughout their lives together, they also
that service at both the Salvation Army Student Fellowship
(SASF) at Asbury and the Lexington, Kentucky Corps. Their
finely honed skills as musical technicians and theirsterling
credentials as educators married to the highest standards
of Christian belief and practice made them an integral part
The Salvation Army for over three
decades. Distinguished among only
a handful of others, they occupied
unique positions as local officers
of National Headquarters, Ron as
Bandmaster and Bea as Songster
Leader of the SASF.
from their positions at Asbury
from their unique ministry with the SASF. To commemorate their
retirement, a farewell concert was held at the Lexington Corps that
allowed one last exercise of their considerable talents.
alumni as well. Special music included a vocal duet featuring S/L Bea Holz
and sister-in-law Commissioner Keitha Needham and virtuoso trumpet/
cornet numbers by Salvationist Mark Ridenour of the Chicago Symphony
and pianist Cliff Jackson of Asbury University. The night was co-chaired
are admitted to the Order of the Founder.