Meet Our Staff

Jeanette Gibson, Church Organist and Chancel Choir accompanist
Became our Church organist in December, following the retirement of Julia Yost. Along with husband, Bill, the couple have grown children: Kevin, Sherry, and Larry as well as 7 grandchildren.
Jeanette has been playing piano/organ since age 4 and has played for many schools and various churches for the past 50 years. She is currently accompanying two singing groups: the "Late Bloomers" and the "Note Worthy's".

David Grimes, Sunday School accompanist,
Grew up in Memorial Presbyterian Church as did his brothers Mike and Rob Grimes and sisters Peggy Fields and Phyllis Hill. A long-time professional drummer, David has owned and managed Lafayette's McGuire Music since 1971. He and his wife Muriel have been married for 35+ years and are parents to Patrick, Russell and Joe Grimes and Julie Boles. They are enjoying spending time with their grandchildren.

Julie Boles, Praise Choir Director
A life long member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is happily married with 4 wonderful children. She enjoys being a stay at home Mom and in her rare "free time" enjoys singing, painting and just spending time with her family.

Hillary Basden, Sr. High Youth Leader

I am married to Scott and I have a 15 year old daughter Gabreal and a brand new baby Gideon. I also have 2 kitties, Sebastian and Sadie. I have been a member of this church since 2003. I am the senior high youth group leader and the senior high Sunday school teacher. I am a full time nursing student at Ivy Tech and I work part time at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital as a vet tech. When I am not studying or working I enjoy hanging out with the youth group, reading mystery novels, traveling, rooting for the Indianapolis Colts, riding the motorcycle with my husband, watching Gabby play volleyball or basketball, or spending time with Mr. Gideon.

Brian and Becki Sprague, Jr. High Youth Leaders
Becki is a clinical therapist and works with chronic mentally ill folks (which she loves very much). She collects Teddy Bears and loves scrap booking.
Brian sits in front of a computer most of the day in his engineering profession. He loves working on them. He plans on building their second computer soon. He also likes watching NASCAR and football on TV, as well as watching their kids play sports and performing.

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		Meet the Staff of Memorial Church Rev. David Comstock, Interim Pastor Pastor Dave Comstock grew up in Northern Ohio as the youngest of three children. He was baptized in the Presbyterian church where his grandmother was the first woman to be ordained an elder. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and Union Theological Seminary in New York City where he met his wife of 26 years, Carol Hornbeck. Carol is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Carol and Dave have three grown sons, Levi, Jonah, and Nathan. Pastor Dave began doing Interim ministry about five years ago when Carol began her career as a therapist. While he began this work merely in deference to his wife’s career he has since discovered that it is in fact his true calling and that pastoring churches through the time of transition from one called pastor to another is what he was always meant to do. Pastor Dave has served as Interim Pastor to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Marion, IN and First Presbyterian Church in Anderson IN. Prior to that he served churches in McCordsville, IN, Saint Paul, MN, and Youngstown, OH. Rev. Ron Kelley, pastoral care I entered Western Seminary, Holland, Michigan August of 1980, graduated in May of 1983. Spent a one year internship at First Reformed Church in Evansdale, Iowa 1983-1984. Was ordained in September of 1984 and served First Reformed until 10/1990. Served High Bridge Reformed Church in High Bridge, New Jersey for 10/1990 to 12/1998. Served First Reformed Church of Harrison, South Dakota from 1/1999 to 9/2004. Served as Pastor of Administration at Calvary Reformed Church in South Holland, Ill. from 10/2004 until 9/2007. I worked at ALCOA in Riverdale, Iowa for 16 years (the last 15 as an electrical apprentice [4years] and a journeyman electrician. Been married to Ivamarie 42 years. Have 3 kids (2 daughters 1 son), 7 grandkids. Enjoy playing bridge, working in my garden, and am building a 31 Ford street rod. Ivamarie Kelley, Church Secretary We are pleased to announce that Ivamarie Kelley has been hired to serve as our new church secretary. She and her husband, Ron, are active members of our congregation. Jon Grimes, Church Custodian Jon does an excellent job of keeping our Church looking great. She also teaches our Jr. High Sunday School class.
		Michael Grimes, Clerk of Session He sings in the choir and serves as a Ruling Elder and Clerk of Session and is a Past Master and the Treasurer of Dayton Lodge #103, Free and Accepted Masons. He is a 32° member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, and a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. He currently serves as Chaplain of the Tippecanoe County Masonic Past Masters Association. He and his wife Jon live in Dayton and have three grown daughters and five grandchildren. Mike enjoys riding his motorcycle (at least he did before wrecking it in Sept.), and hopes that interest will continue once both he and his bike have completed needed repairs.
		Peggy Fields, Choir Director Attended Memorial Presbyterian Church since age four. Singing in adult choir for 37+ years. Elementary school secretary, busy, busy! Free time spent with grandson Dylan.
		Jeanette Gibson, Church Organist and Chancel Choir accompanist Became our Church organist in December, following the retirement of Julia Yost. Along with husband, Bill, the couple have grown children: Kevin, Sherry, and Larry as well as 7 grandchildren. Jeanette has been playing piano/organ since age 4 and has played for many schools and various churches for the past 50 years. She is currently accompanying two singing groups: the "Late Bloomers" and the "Note Worthy's". David Grimes, Sunday School accompanist, Grew up in Memorial Presbyterian Church as did his brothers Mike and Rob Grimes and sisters Peggy Fields and Phyllis Hill. A long-time professional drummer, David has owned and managed Lafayette's McGuire Music since 1971. He and his wife Muriel have been married for 35+ years and are parents to Patrick, Russell and Joe Grimes and Julie Boles. They are enjoying spending time with their grandchildren. Julie Boles, Praise Choir Director A life long member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is happily married with 4 wonderful children. She enjoys being a stay at home Mom and in her rare "free time" enjoys singing, painting and just spending time with her family. Hillary Basden, Sr. High Youth Leader I am married to Scott and I have a 15 year old daughter Gabreal and a brand new baby Gideon. I also have 2 kitties, Sebastian and Sadie. I have been a member of this church since 2003. I am the senior high youth group leader and the senior high Sunday school teacher. I am a full time nursing student at Ivy Tech and I work part time at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital as a vet tech. When I am not studying or working I enjoy hanging out with the youth group, reading mystery novels, traveling, rooting for the Indianapolis Colts, riding the motorcycle with my husband, watching Gabby play volleyball or basketball, or spending time with Mr. Gideon. Brian and Becki Sprague, Jr. High Youth Leaders Becki is a clinical therapist and works with chronic mentally ill folks (which she loves very much). She collects Teddy Bears and loves scrap booking. Brian sits in front of a computer most of the day in his engineering profession. He loves working on them. He plans on building their second computer soon. He also likes watching NASCAR and football on TV, as well as watching their kids play sports and performing.
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