Vernon Darling Chandler, Jr., along with his wife Marian (Huslander), and their 3 children (including a daughter from Marian's 1st marriage), served in Japan as missionaries for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) for over 30 years. They worked mainly in Kobe, Japan, where they established a church, and transitioned that church to locally-trained Japanese Baptist ministers.
Vernon also translated portions of the Bible into Japanese for local publication.
Vernon was Marian's 2nd husband. Her 1st husband (Dahlstrom) was an Army Captain, and died in battle in Europe early in WW II.
Vernon himself enlisted in the Navy early in 1943, in order to serve in the fighting in WW II. Later he went to a Seminary, and became a minister, then a missionary.
The following Obituary was published by the ABWE:
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VERNON CHANDLER
March 27, 1924 - June 11, 2004
The Lord took his faithful servant, Vernon Chandler, to heaven on June 11, 2004, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Vern was born in Endicott, NY, on March 27, 1924. He came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior as a boy. Vern served as a Naval Pilot during World War II, and was a chaplain in the Naval Reserve. He received his theological training at Columbia International University and Faith Seminary.
Vern was married to Marian Dahlstrom, a young World War II window, on July 30, 1946. He also became the father of three-year-old Julene. Vern and Marian were appointed as ABWE missionaries to Japan in October 1952. They arrived in Japan on January 1, 1954, and moved to Kagoshima City on the southern island of Kyushu. After two years they moved to the town of Hyato.
Vern was known for his compassion and zeal in personal evangelism. He never missed an opportunity to share Christ by word of mouth and the distribution of tracts. Some of the ABWE's first converts in Japan who became faithful and mature believers were led to Christ by Vern. In 1958, the Chandlers transferred to the great city of Kobe. There, the Lord enabled them to have an effective witness to all classes of people. Through their perseverance and faithful ministry of God's Word, they had the privilege of establishing churches in Higashi Nada Ku and Myodani. In 1983, the Chandlers retired in the Johnson City, New York, area and continued to have a ministry in churches and in the lives of many. In recent years, Vern suffered from Alzheimers. Even in his nursing home he had a bright testimony to all. During those years, his devoted wife and his daughter, Julene, provided loving care for him. Vern leaves his wife, Marian; son Mark Chandler; daughters Julene Dahlstrom and Sandra [Chandler] Rowland; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We thank God for the life and faithful ministry of Vernon Chandler. He epitomized the truth of Daniel 12:3, "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
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Marian passed away in 2011.
Sandra became a minister's wife.
Mark has a ministry of outreach to International students in Ithaca, NY, just off the Cornell University Campus.
Vernon's mother Grace (Shores) Chandler was a 2nd cousin to my grandfather William Andrew Sullivan.
- Bio written by Grant W. Sullivan, Jr.
Vernon also translated portions of the Bible into Japanese for local publication.
Vernon was Marian's 2nd husband. Her 1st husband (Dahlstrom) was an Army Captain, and died in battle in Europe early in WW II.
Vernon himself enlisted in the Navy early in 1943, in order to serve in the fighting in WW II. Later he went to a Seminary, and became a minister, then a missionary.
The following Obituary was published by the ABWE:
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VERNON CHANDLER
March 27, 1924 - June 11, 2004
The Lord took his faithful servant, Vernon Chandler, to heaven on June 11, 2004, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Vern was born in Endicott, NY, on March 27, 1924. He came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior as a boy. Vern served as a Naval Pilot during World War II, and was a chaplain in the Naval Reserve. He received his theological training at Columbia International University and Faith Seminary.
Vern was married to Marian Dahlstrom, a young World War II window, on July 30, 1946. He also became the father of three-year-old Julene. Vern and Marian were appointed as ABWE missionaries to Japan in October 1952. They arrived in Japan on January 1, 1954, and moved to Kagoshima City on the southern island of Kyushu. After two years they moved to the town of Hyato.
Vern was known for his compassion and zeal in personal evangelism. He never missed an opportunity to share Christ by word of mouth and the distribution of tracts. Some of the ABWE's first converts in Japan who became faithful and mature believers were led to Christ by Vern. In 1958, the Chandlers transferred to the great city of Kobe. There, the Lord enabled them to have an effective witness to all classes of people. Through their perseverance and faithful ministry of God's Word, they had the privilege of establishing churches in Higashi Nada Ku and Myodani. In 1983, the Chandlers retired in the Johnson City, New York, area and continued to have a ministry in churches and in the lives of many. In recent years, Vern suffered from Alzheimers. Even in his nursing home he had a bright testimony to all. During those years, his devoted wife and his daughter, Julene, provided loving care for him. Vern leaves his wife, Marian; son Mark Chandler; daughters Julene Dahlstrom and Sandra [Chandler] Rowland; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We thank God for the life and faithful ministry of Vernon Chandler. He epitomized the truth of Daniel 12:3, "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
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Marian passed away in 2011.
Sandra became a minister's wife.
Mark has a ministry of outreach to International students in Ithaca, NY, just off the Cornell University Campus.
Vernon's mother Grace (Shores) Chandler was a 2nd cousin to my grandfather William Andrew Sullivan.
- Bio written by Grant W. Sullivan, Jr.
Vernon Darling Chandler, Jr., along with his wife Marian (Huslander), and their 3 children (including a daughter from Marian's 1st marriage), served in Japan as missionaries for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) for over 30 years. They worked mainly in Kobe, Japan, where they established a church, and transitioned that church to locally-trained Japanese Baptist ministers.
Vernon also translated portions of the Bible into Japanese for local publication.
Vernon was Marian's 2nd husband. Her 1st husband (Dahlstrom) was an Army Captain, and died in battle in Europe early in WW II.
Vernon himself enlisted in the Navy early in 1943, in order to serve in the fighting in WW II. Later he went to a Seminary, and became a minister, then a missionary.
The following Obituary was published by the ABWE:
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VERNON CHANDLER
March 27, 1924 - June 11, 2004
The Lord took his faithful servant, Vernon Chandler, to heaven on June 11, 2004, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Vern was born in Endicott, NY, on March 27, 1924. He came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior as a boy. Vern served as a Naval Pilot during World War II, and was a chaplain in the Naval Reserve. He received his theological training at Columbia International University and Faith Seminary.
Vern was married to Marian Dahlstrom, a young World War II window, on July 30, 1946. He also became the father of three-year-old Julene. Vern and Marian were appointed as ABWE missionaries to Japan in October 1952. They arrived in Japan on January 1, 1954, and moved to Kagoshima City on the southern island of Kyushu. After two years they moved to the town of Hyato.
Vern was known for his compassion and zeal in personal evangelism. He never missed an opportunity to share Christ by word of mouth and the distribution of tracts. Some of the ABWE's first converts in Japan who became faithful and mature believers were led to Christ by Vern. In 1958, the Chandlers transferred to the great city of Kobe. There, the Lord enabled them to have an effective witness to all classes of people. Through their perseverance and faithful ministry of God's Word, they had the privilege of establishing churches in Higashi Nada Ku and Myodani. In 1983, the Chandlers retired in the Johnson City, New York, area and continued to have a ministry in churches and in the lives of many. In recent years, Vern suffered from Alzheimers. Even in his nursing home he had a bright testimony to all. During those years, his devoted wife and his daughter, Julene, provided loving care for him. Vern leaves his wife, Marian; son Mark Chandler; daughters Julene Dahlstrom and Sandra [Chandler] Rowland; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We thank God for the life and faithful ministry of Vernon Chandler. He epitomized the truth of Daniel 12:3, "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
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Marian passed away in 2011.
Sandra became a minister's wife.
Mark has a ministry of outreach to International students in Ithaca, NY, just off the Cornell University Campus.
Vernon's mother Grace (Shores) Chandler was a 2nd cousin to my grandfather William Andrew Sullivan.
- Bio written by Grant W. Sullivan, Jr.
Vernon also translated portions of the Bible into Japanese for local publication.
Vernon was Marian's 2nd husband. Her 1st husband (Dahlstrom) was an Army Captain, and died in battle in Europe early in WW II.
Vernon himself enlisted in the Navy early in 1943, in order to serve in the fighting in WW II. Later he went to a Seminary, and became a minister, then a missionary.
The following Obituary was published by the ABWE:
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VERNON CHANDLER
March 27, 1924 - June 11, 2004
The Lord took his faithful servant, Vernon Chandler, to heaven on June 11, 2004, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Vern was born in Endicott, NY, on March 27, 1924. He came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior as a boy. Vern served as a Naval Pilot during World War II, and was a chaplain in the Naval Reserve. He received his theological training at Columbia International University and Faith Seminary.
Vern was married to Marian Dahlstrom, a young World War II window, on July 30, 1946. He also became the father of three-year-old Julene. Vern and Marian were appointed as ABWE missionaries to Japan in October 1952. They arrived in Japan on January 1, 1954, and moved to Kagoshima City on the southern island of Kyushu. After two years they moved to the town of Hyato.
Vern was known for his compassion and zeal in personal evangelism. He never missed an opportunity to share Christ by word of mouth and the distribution of tracts. Some of the ABWE's first converts in Japan who became faithful and mature believers were led to Christ by Vern. In 1958, the Chandlers transferred to the great city of Kobe. There, the Lord enabled them to have an effective witness to all classes of people. Through their perseverance and faithful ministry of God's Word, they had the privilege of establishing churches in Higashi Nada Ku and Myodani. In 1983, the Chandlers retired in the Johnson City, New York, area and continued to have a ministry in churches and in the lives of many. In recent years, Vern suffered from Alzheimers. Even in his nursing home he had a bright testimony to all. During those years, his devoted wife and his daughter, Julene, provided loving care for him. Vern leaves his wife, Marian; son Mark Chandler; daughters Julene Dahlstrom and Sandra [Chandler] Rowland; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We thank God for the life and faithful ministry of Vernon Chandler. He epitomized the truth of Daniel 12:3, "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."
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Marian passed away in 2011.
Sandra became a minister's wife.
Mark has a ministry of outreach to International students in Ithaca, NY, just off the Cornell University Campus.
Vernon's mother Grace (Shores) Chandler was a 2nd cousin to my grandfather William Andrew Sullivan.
- Bio written by Grant W. Sullivan, Jr.
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