Rev. Kent Fromer passed from this life into Glory on January 8th 2015, peacefully, surrounded by family and the prayers of his many friends and colleagues, and the congregation of Bardsdale UMC. He served at Bardsdale United Methodist Church from July 2005 until December 2014, when he was placed on Disability Leave as he fought the rare cancer neuroblastoma.
Bardsdale UMC will host a Service of Celebration and Remembrance for Pastor Kent on Sunday, February 15th, at 2 pm, in its historic sanctuary. The Celebration will be followed by a reception in LeBard Hall. There is a riding chair for those unable to navigate the steps. Bardsdale UMC is located at 1498 Bardsdale Avenue.
Any gifts in Rev. Fromer's memory may be given to The Friends of Bardsdale United Methodist Church, and will be used to enhance the historical church, built in 1898. There are plans to improve parking, expand the Rose Garden, and purchase or make a historically appropriate Marquee for the church and its activities. Rev. Fromer referred to the Bardsdale Church as “sacred space.”