Rev John E. Janbaz's Obituary
Reverend John E. Janbaz of Redlands, CA passed away at his residence on March 12, 2015 at the age of 99. Born September 20, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA, Reverend Janbaz was the son of Elisha and Arusiag Janbaz of Armenia, who immigrated to the United States during the Turkish genocide of Armenians.
He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia in 1938 and from Faith Seminary in Philadelphia in 1941. He was present at the first Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church in 1938. He accepted the call of Pastor at Ventnor Bible Presbyterian Church in Atlantic City, NJ from 1941-1949 before moving to California, planting a church in Pasadena, CA, and then one in San Bernardino, CA in 1957, where he remained until his retirement in 1980. He continued to preach and act as a pulpit supply preacher for the next 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Virginia and Helen, brother Edward and wife Ruth Tucker Janbaz, who passed away in 1988 in their 48th year of marriage.
Reverend Janbaz is survived by three children, daughters Gail Teubner of Bolivar, TN, and Martha Tarlton of Lancaster, CA; and son John E. Janbaz, Jr., of Southlake, TX. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Western Reformed Seminary,
5 S. G Street, Tacoma, WA 98405-4799
and
Lifehouse Theatre, 1135 N Church Street, Redlands, CA 92374
There will be a reception following the graveside service at The Village at 310 S. Wabash in Redlands.
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