Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 33

In Memoriam
The Rev. Canon Don Raby Edwards, D.D., a retired priest of the
Diocese of Virginia, died on June 30. After ministries in the Dioceses
of East Carolina and Atlanta, Edwards served as rector of St.
Stephen’s, Richmond, from 1973 to 1994. His ministry included
many local, diocesan and international efforts, including supporting
the founding of the Peter Paul Development Center on Richmond’s
Church Hill, serving on the Board of Governors at St. Margaret’s
School in Tappahannock and St. Christopher’s School in Richmond,
and serving on the board of the Christian Children’s Fund.

Edwards is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane, as well as
two sons and three grandchildren.

A private burial service was held on July 2, with a memorial
service at St. Stephen’s.
The Rev. Frederick Deane Goodwin III, a retired priest of the Diocese
of Virginia, died on Aug. 16. Goodwin was ordained to the priesthood
in 1970 and served as curate of Emmanuel, Brook Hill, in Richmond
from 1969-72 and as rector there from 1972-1978. After leaving active
ministry, he had a career in finance. He is survived by his wife of 30
years, Kathryn, and two children. A memorial service was held at
Yeocomico Church of Cople Parish, Hague.

Clergy Transitions

Transitional Deacon Placement

The Rev. Deacon Emmetri Beane has been called to serve her
diaconal ministry at St. Gabriel’s, Leesburg.

The Rev. Jeffrey D. “Rock” Higgins has been called to serve on the
clergy staff of St. Thomas’, Richmond. He began his ministry there
on August 25.

The Rev. Jo J. Belser has been appointed priest-in-charge at Church
of the Resurrection, Alexandria. She began her new position there
on Sept. 9.
The Rev. April Trew Greenwood has been called as the rector of
Westover Church, Charles City. She began on Sept. 25. She has
served as vicar of Varina Church, Henrico, since 2009.
The Rev. Susan Hartzell has been called by St. Peter’s in t