Larry Baughman

I was born in Florence, Oregon, in July 1951. Moved to Coos Bay, Oregon when I was old enough to start Junior High school. Graduated Marshfield High School in 1969, went on to SWOCC, and obtained an Associate Degree in Woods Industry Technology. I did not grow up in a Christian home and knew really nothing of the Lord. I went into the Navy after college for four years, with a year off the coast of Vietnam. My ship participated in heavy combat roles. I was married during my military service and for a while after, had a daughter, and was divorced after nine years of marriage. Started work with the United States Forest Service in 1976 in John Day, Oregon, and retired after 34 ½ years. I believe the Lord guided me to my wife Donna of 39 years of marriage and two great kids that know the Lord. Donna helped me a lot before marriage as well as others to realize that there is a God that loves me. All I had to do was say yes to Him. I started in leadership as a Trustee, moved to Deacon, then on to Elder. I have been an Elder for over 25 years.