General John Gowans (R) was promoted to Glory on 8th December after a long period of declining health. The funeral will be on Friday 14th December conducted by General John Larsson (R) at 12.30 p.m. The Committal Service will be held at Hither Green Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
Folk in Singapore will remember his visit to our territory with Commissioner Gisele Gowans for our Congress. I recall meeting them at the air port. When he saw me, he rushed to me, gave me a big hug and said, "You old beggar, what are you doing here?" That's the first and only time, I've been called a 'beggar' Only good friends who know each other well can talk like that.
Commissioner Gisele Gowns now lives in the flat exactly opposite to the one we used to live at Highcliffe, Albermarle Road, Beckenham. We keep in touch with her by e-mail.
Of course we will always remember his writings. Singapore comrades performed a number of the musicals, the lyrics written by him. General John Larsson wrote the music. Bandmaster Jim Webb was the director of the musicals we performed in Singapore Central Corps. I recall taking part in the following musicals in the 70's. Our daughter Gladys played the piano.
Glory, Jesus Folk, Spirit and Hosea
Not so long ago the William Booth Corps did "Jesus Folk" directed by Songster Leader Ann Devadas.
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