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Roland Getman Obituary


REV. ROLAND L. "SKIP" GETMAN
October 21, 1948 ~ February 23, 2018

Rev. Roland L. "Skip" Getman, 69, passed away Friday, February 23rd, 2018 amongst the laughter and tears of his wife and children. Through his two-year battle with Leukemia, he loved weekend drives with his wife Beth and making excellent smoked meat with Myles and Michael. In between treatments he flew to Boston to do home improvement projects with Matthew and Rebekah and eat all-season ice cream cones with his granddaughters Claire and Margaret. Skip traveled to Minneapolis to enjoy wine with Michael and Meta and play with his twin granddaughters, Adeline and Eleanor, whom he was honored to baptize. Skip drove to Austin where he enjoyed breakfast-theologizing with Megan and his grand-doggie Winchester.
Skip was born October 21, 1948, in Vancouver, WA. He graduated from Columbia River High School, Pacific Lutheran University and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Over his 37-year career as an ordained Lutheran minister, he served three congregations in Regent, North Dakota, two congregations in Portland, OR, and two congregations in Vancouver, WA. Worship, education and spirituality were his passions. In his broader ministry, he served his community as chaplain for PeaceHealth Southwest Medical center, ending his 30 years of chaplaincy at Hospice Southwest.
Skip was a devoted father and participated in numerous sports and music events as a proud dad! He loved baseball and football and was an active umpire and referee for many years. He coached soccer and cheered at countless events! He loved road trips and travel, especially driving his "two-seater" with Beth.
With 37 years of spiritual care and end of life guidance as a Lutheran minister and chaplain, Skip was well prepared to meet the warm embrace of his Creator. He enthusiastically fulfilled his call of loving his family, practicing the presence of Christ, worship and education with God's people, and offering supportive emotional care to patients and their families.
Skip is survived by Beth, his wife of 44 years; four children: Matthew (Rebekah), Michael (Meta), Megan and Myles (Michael); four granddaughters: Claire, Margaret, Adeline and Eleanor; family: Clair, Janelle, Amy (Bruce and Liv) and Eric Troftgruben; and his Stoner/Nortness family.
Skip was preceded in death by Berl and Juanita Getman, Jeanne Nortness and Jack Nortness.
Memorial will be Thursday, April 19, 6:30p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, PeaceHealth Hospice Southwest, or PeaceHealth Southwest Infusion Oncology.
Arrangements are under the care of Davies Cremation & Burial Services.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 15, 2018.
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Fair thee well, Skip. So many wonderful memories of you as you provided spiritual support for people in the hospital!
My sincere condolences to you, Beth, and your family.

Lynn Crawford

April 19, 2018

So sorry to hear of Skip's passing. I will always remember his wonderful smile and laugh. He was a wonderful man and chaplain. Always willing to help where needed. Beth you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times you had with him. He is now an angel in heaven watching over his family. God's blessings be with you in this difficult time of your life.❤

Diana Bliss

April 18, 2018

The Prentice Family

April 17, 2018

Reverend Skip entered our lives within minutes of our mother's passing. For several days we had been asking hospice to send us a minister for mom, to no avail, and suddenly she was gone. At that point Reverend Skip rang the doorbell. He did not know any of us as he walked into a room full of grieving people who were in a state of shock. He immediately administered last rites to our mom, offered support to our dad, and surrounded us with a feeling of true and sincere compassion. A few days later the family unanimously agreed that we wanted Reverend Skip to perform our mom's memorial service, which he did with the same caring and compassion for our grieving family. We all feel so fortunate to have met him, and want to extend our sincere sympathy to his family at this sad time. He was a very special person, gone much too soon.

The Prentice Family

April 17, 2018

Beth
Sorry to see that your husband passed
away recently. I remember seeing him at St.
Joe's and seeing you in the recovery room
when I worked on the surgery info. desk.
I miss the small hospital where we knew
most of the people. I hope you are doing
well and that life will be good to you
God bless you
Love
Lois Haeger---ormer auxiliary gal

April 17, 2018

Dear Beth and Family. Skip was a member of Orchards Evergreen Lions club. He was always there when we needed help. His wonderful smile and personality really was an asset. He is missed. All of us are going to feel empty without his presence.

Mary Jarson

April 17, 2018

To Beth and family, my sincere sympathy to you all at this time.Skip's calming attitude will be missed by many.He was well known and liked at PHSW.

Nancy McDaniel

April 16, 2018

to Beth and family I am so sorry for your loss.I worked at swmc (peacehealth) with skip he was always fun to be around and always helpful

judy thacker

April 15, 2018

Skip always was always willing to help anyone. His smile was welcoming. Beth you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sandi Stuhr

Sandi Stuhr

April 15, 2018

Sending prayers to family at this time. Had many classes with Skip at Columbia River. He always had a great smile and fun personality. May God give you all peace at this time hugs Barb

Barb Peterson faber

April 15, 2018

Donna Jones

April 15, 2018

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