®l{' ^Inrtlanh CObaeruer A pril 17, 2013 Allen Temple Spring Revival Allen Temple C.M.E. Church invites the community to three nights of spring revival from Tuesday, April 23 through Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 4236 N.E. Eighth Ave. This year’s theme “Transform ing Lives, Families and Communities,” bring ing a message of hope, healing and res toration for everyone. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, senior pastor has invited an am azing, dynam ic and anointed speaker, Elder Sharon L. Grant from the BishopT.D. Jakes’The Potter’s House. Her gifts of teaching, mentoring, counsel and empowerment flow from a place of experience and overcoming life’s struggles. She is the best-selling author of Giv ing Up Is Not An Option: The Purpose for the Pain. |ai| M H | | a| | a | | a| M | H | H ^ Pioneering Business Leader Remembered Arthur Palmer broke barriers and promoted heritage A pioneering W P o rtla n d b u s i I m ness owner and a d v o c a te fo r black heritage and human rights is b e in g re m e m bered after his Arthur James death at the age Bantu Palmer of89. Sr. A rthur Jam es Bantu Palmer Sr. died April 7,2013. He was born May 19, 1923 in D eFuniak Springs, Fla. to Perry ’T Sharon Grant and Julia M ae Oates. He served in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the USS York Town, an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. He sustained injuries during the Japanese at tack at M idway that led to a dis abled, honorable discharge. He built and owned the first black lodging place in northeast Portland named the Desert Motel. Later, he maintained ownership of New Rose City Cab Company, Bantu Towing and other business endeavors. New Rose City Cab traces its origins back four decades to an unfortunate period of time when skin color barriers made the simple act of obtaining taxi cab services a challenge for some of our citizens. Palmer was an advocate for those who could not speak for themselves, known for raising awareness of black heritage and the rights that go along with being human. He first wife was Eddie Lee Bums of Galveston, Texas. Together, they had two children: Arthur James Jr. and Nancy Carol. At the time of his passing, he was married to Anita M . Casey, his wife for over 50 years. Anita Palmer had two sons, Ron Able and Melvin Able. Survivors include his w ife; d a u g h te r N an cy and step so n Melvin; a brother, Alfonzo Oates of Miami; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was pre ceded in death by his son Arthur James Jr. and stepson Ron. A funeral was held Saturday at Rose City Funeral Home with the burial following at Rose City Cem etery. Page 19 In Loving Memory i l l » 11 1 > < Ill 111 • -.M JH.W Betty Jean Clark Betty Jean Clark died peace fully on April 8,2013 at her home in northeast Portland surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 65. Betty, also affectionately known as the “Queen Bee,” was bom on Jan. 17,1948 in Little Rock, Arkan sas, the daughter o f Jesse and Minnie Harris and grandparents Sanders and Sarah Ford. Betty will be missed greatly. She touched many people in many ways. She will be most remem bered for her A -l cooking and as “The Hostess with the Mostest.” She worked for TriMet as a bus driver and retired after 25 years of dedicated service. She loved cook ing, traveling and spending time with family. She was an active member of the Elks Lodge She is survived by her eight siblings, Chester, Mary, Earnest, Sandra, Ronald, Renee and Renette Harris and Willie Tanner; her four children, Jimmy Riley, CorlitaRiley, Paul Clark and Amanda Clark; six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and close friends. Funeral services were held April 19 at Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church with a reception following at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge. —« Allen Temple CME Church T erry F amily F uneral H ome 2337 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Or 97227 503-249-1788 Theme Transforming Lives, Families and I Communities” I We make the service personal, “Don’t Miss This Holy Spirit Explosion!!!” PROPHET * PREACHER* TEACHER You make the tribute personal. Every time we arrange a personalized funeral service, we take special pride going the extra mile. With our online Memorial Obituary, now we can do even more. Friends and family can find out service information, view photos, read obituary, order flowers and leave personal messages of condolences from anywhere, anytime. Simply go to our website. www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com Elder Sharon Grant God's Anointed Evangelist of THE POTTER'S HOUSE (Bishop T.D. Jakes Chinch) 7:00 pm - Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:00 pm - Wednesday, April 24, 2 0 1 3 1 0 pm - Thursday, April 25, 2013 Allen Temple CME Church 'Dedicated to providing excellent service and superior care o f your loved one ” Dwight A. Terry I 4236 NE Eighth Avenue Portland OR 97211 (503)287-0261 Pastor. Dr. LeRoy Haynes Oregon License CO-3644 Amy S. Terry Oregon License FS-0395 * »