Rosalind was born on April 2, 1906 in New Rockford, North Dakota. She was the oldest of 6 children. At the age of 20, Rosalind sailed to China as a secretary with OMF Oriental Missionary Society, and remained with them for 14 years. The last seven years were spent as an itinerant evangelist. Rosalind completed her college degree in English Literature at Asbury College, KY in 1945. She then joined IVCF staff working as a counselor for college students for over 13 years in NYC and the Pacific Northwest, teaching them to pray together, to share their faith, and how to study the Bible. Ros wrote her first book in 1958, with sixteen other books to follow. Her books were translated into 12 languages. She was most known for her book ?Prayer, Conversing with God?. She became a freelance lecturer, and prayer seminar instructor for the next 30 years. Ros saw many people brought to Christ by using conversational prayer. Ros went to be with the Lord Jesus, the love of her life on January 11, 2002. She is survived by her sister Margaret Portner, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves behind many dear friends who were like family to her including Joyce Sanford, Lorrie Carlson, Minnie Liao, Frances Forkish, Mildred Rice and Alice Kitchen. She was preceded in death by her sister Denise Adler. Ros loved Jesus, people, and life. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 10 A.M. Washelli Cemetery, a memorial service will follow at 2 P.M., Emerald Heights Retirement Community in Redmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to North America Indian Mission, PO Box 151, Point Roberts, WA, 98281
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