People

A retired school principal, Don is a self-employed handyman and performs the duties of clerk of the Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada. Don and his wife, Beverly, have six children, many grandchildren, and an ever growing number of great-grandchildren. Don enjoys gardening and reading and loves traveling and has lead historical tours in the British Isles. One of Don’s favorite passages is Ephesians 2:8, 9. “It demonstrates the necessity of faith, that faith is a gift, and that good…

After growing up on a midwestern farm, Rick set out on a path that would trace most of historic Route 66, stopping in Albuquerque before settling in California. He met his wife, Hatsumi, at Stanford University, and has worked in telecom software development for over 20 years The addition of their son Joshua to the household has been a great joy and blessing. As an instrument-rated pilot, Rick also enjoys sharing with friends the experience of flight and its unique…

Gary and his wife Lori are often two of the first people you will meet when visiting Covenant Presbyterian Church.  Gary has been a member at Covenant since 2009. He grew up in the Bay Area after moving here from Seattle, Washington as a boy. He is a retired civil engineer; most of his career was working for the City of San Jose. He and Lori were married in 2015, and their family includes four daughters and three grandchildren. Gary…

A native of San Jose, Richard grew up in the church where his father played piano and organ and his uncle served as pastor. As Richard notes, “We have such a rich heritage that is built on the truth of God’s word.  That is something to be treasured.”  In the professional field, Richard has enjoyed a long retail management career in work footwear.   Richard follows in the footsteps of his family by serving others. While photography is a hobby, he…

Jack has been a school administrator and teacher for the past 25 years.   He is also involved in leading a weekly Bible study in Juvenile Hall.  In his spare time, Jack enjoys reading biographies and adventure stories, baking, traveling, and listening to classical or jazz music.  He was born and raised in San Jose, continuing to live in the city with his wife Lori and their three sons. He and his family have been part of the Covenant community…

Randy works in corporate finance. Originally from Seattle, Randy moved to San Jose when he was in grade school and has been a part of the Covenant OPC family since 1968. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, working around the house and reading – especially history. Randy’s wife Nancy is a teacher at Valley Christian. They are the proud grandparents of four beautiful grandchildren.