INTO ETERNITY
In Honor of Gale Ethridge | Written and Produced by Stephen Phinney
With deep reverence and love, with great sadness, I must share the passing of Gale Ethridge—a treasured board member, lifelong friend, and faithful servant whose legacy of integrity and biblical counsel has shaped me, and the heart of IOM America. He crossed over to be with the Lord at 11 a.m. on August 4, 2025.
Gale Ethridge entered his eternal rest, not as one defeated by death, but as one clothed in the victory of Christ Yeshua/Jesus.
A lifelong farmer, he sowed more than seed—he cultivated generations through faith, wisdom, and unwavering love. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Gale embodied the spirit of Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” His home was a sanctuary of integrity, gentleness, and godly example.
It’s hard to put into words the weight that now hangs in our hearts. Jane and I are grieving beyond measure—the kind of grief that wraps itself around your ribs and won’t let go. Gale wasn’t just a friend; he was our friend. The only best friend I had in Kansas. The one who never wavered, never doubted, never left.
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