Maurice G. Chandler

Maurice Glenn Chandler was born May 1, 1934 in Yakima, Washington and spent most of his school years on the Indian reservation in Sprague River, Oregon. After a time spent in the Army, Maurice graduated from George Fox College (now University) in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology. While at George Fox, Maurice met and married Ellouise Fankhauser. After graduating, Maurice taught school and sold real estate and insurance in Newberg. Not long after that he went to work for his alma mater. The next 19 years were spent at George Fox as Director of Development and Vice President of Development. After leaving George Fox, Maurice went to work for Don Pinson, Associates. While there, he spent time working in Oregon, Nebraska and Iowa. Eventually he, along with his son in law, founded the fundraising firm, National Evangelistic Technology, Inc. (NET) and helped bring together the partnership with Western Evangelical Seminary and George Fox University. He was also a partner in the real estate investment company of Chandler & Newville, Inc as well as running a local card shop with another daughter and her husband. After helping with a fund raising campaign, Maurice was hired as President of Barclay College for a 5 year period. Using his God-given talents to help others has always been important to Maurice. He volunteered with his local church, community and several Christian schools. As he neared the age of 70, Maurice decided that he and Ellouise would do one final fundraiser for George Fox University, Barclay College and Azusa Friends Center by riding their bicycles across America from Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. He will be remembered by family and friends for his special handshake and for his love of God and family. As he often shared, “Without the Lord, Family, and Friends, you have nothing.” Maurice is survived by his wife, Ellouise and their five daughters: Susan (Dave) Hampton, Sheryl (Jon) Strutz, Sandra (Jeff) Newville, Shawna (Dave) Scott, and Stacie (Ron) Wolfe. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and sister, Melda McGrath. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Ursula and Charles Borough; his father, Glenn Chandler; and his sister, Myrta Ledeman. A private family burial was held at Newberg Friends Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to one of the institutions mentioned above or to a charity of your choice.

Maurice G. Chandler

May 1, 1934 - April 19, 2020