Ila Mae Rap

Ila Mae (Saunders) Rap, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2020 in Portland, OR. Ila was born on April 18, 1933, in Lincoln, NE and graduated from Lincoln High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Following high school, Ila attended Bethany-Peniel College in Bethany, Oklahoma (now called Southern Nazarene University) for a short time before returning to Lincoln to marry her husband, Oren, on April 20, 1951. During their more than 68 years of marriage, they lived in Nebraska, Texas, Montana, Idaho, and in 1979 settled in Oregon. Ila excelled at secretarial skills and was a gifted administrator. When Oren and Ila launched Pacific Microfilm Service in 1980, Ila took on the role of bookkeeper and office manager. Ila spent her career working in different government agencies before retiring in 1994 with thirty years of service. Ila had a heart for helping others and during her time with the federal government, she willingly stepped in as Federal Women’s Program Coordinator. Throughout her life, Ila was a dedicated member of the Church of the Nazarene. She used her gifts and abilities in many ways including leading music, singing in the choir, teaching children, and serving on a variety of committees. Ila filled her retirement years helping out at Portland First Church of the Nazarene wherever needed, traveling around the country and to Europe, working for a medical recruitment company, and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Ila enjoyed knitting and crocheting, supplying her family with everything from slippers and afghans to scarves, mittens and hats. She loved people and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ila wanted everyone around her to know “God is good”. Ila is preceded in death by her father, Harrison “Harry” Saunders, her mother Elizabeth (Sinner) Saunders, her brother, H. Benjamin “Ben” Saunders, her sister Harriet Ann Cowell, grandparents, brothers and sisters-in-law, uncles and aunts. Ila is survived by her husband of over 68 years, Oren V. Rap, and children, Michael & Kelley Rap, David & Theresa (Rap) Lee, Rev. Mark & Kathryn (Rap) Pounds, and Timothy & Amy Rap. Grandchildren Emily Rap, Evan Rap, Derek & Lisa Lee, and Meghan Pounds as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on May 1, 2020. A celebration of life in honor of Ila will be held at a later date. Memorials are being accepted in Ila Rap’s name and can be sent to the following: Back to the Bible PO Box 82808 Lincoln, NE 68501-2808 1-800-759-2425 www.backtothebible.org Send check or money order with “In memory of Ila Rap” or give on their website and indicate “In memory of Ila Rap” in the comments section. Native American Christian Academy PO Box 4013 Sun Valley, AZ 86029-4013 (928) 524-6211 Send check or money order with “In memory of Ila Rap”

Ila Mae Rap

April 18, 1933 - April 16, 2020