The Memorial Handbells

First Presbyterian has had handbell players almost since its founding; our handbell cases are still labeled “United Presbyterian Church.”  Whether played in small groups or by an entire choir, handbells and chimes are lovely additions to worship services.  We hope to revive handbell playing at our church as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

All of our handbells (93 total!) were memorial gifts.  In alphabetical order by last name, these are the names engraved on the brass memorial plaques inside the handbell cases:

• Henry & Mary Brandes
• Eva Craig
• Bruce W. Dennis
• Alta B. Hamlin
• Charles & Anne Hitch
• Benjamin P. Kramlich
• Parmer B. Lindsay
• Norman H. Mack
• Edward & Mary McKenzie
• Arial Mortredt
• Gerald Queen
• Esther Snow
• Ora Walt
• Lori Lynn Ward
• Dorothy Warner