1985-86

Ardila, Nelson Added 4/4/2000

1985-1987 Me encantaria reestablecer comunicacion con todos mis compañeros del la epoca. Mi direccion es Calle 59 No. 7W-58 Barrio Mutis Bucaramanga Santander Colombia

Bowler, Scott Added 8/2/2001

I served in the Colombia-Cali Mission from December of 1985 until November of 1987 I started my mission in Cali with: Elder Anzola I served in Popayan with: Elder Bolano Elder Hartman I served in Pasto with: Elder Lever Elder Tapias I served in Manizales with: Elder Baer Elder Allen I served in Medellin with: Elder Gillette Elder Jensen I finished my mission serving in the office in Cali with: Elder Egbert Elder Michaelis Elder Tingey I currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada. My mailing address is: 605 Cline Street Las Vegas, NV 89145 Personal Data: Married to Rebecca Ann Langdon in the Las Vegas Temple We have 4 children - Richard Arthur(8), Aubree Ann(6), Jason Scott(4), and Caroline Elizabeth(8 mos.) I live in the Palmhurst Ward of the Red Rock Stake where I serve as the Gospel Doctrine Teacher I work for Citibank as a manager in Leadership Development

Carlsen, Wayne Added 11/15/2002

2772 West 12875 South
Riverton, UT 84065

Ciacchella, Giovanni Added 2/20/2002

1985-1987, President Lynn A. Mickelsen  832 East Arrow Street, Tooele UT 84074 Cali - Versalles I - 22 May 1985 - 29 May 1985 - Comps: Roberto Castrillon (Bogota) Medellin - Castilla - 30 May 1985 - 18 December 1985 - Comps: Brad Tame (UT), Darren Skousen (AZ), David Boyd (TX) Manizalez - El Bosque - 19 December 1985 - 28 March 1986 - Comps: Curtis "Colombiana Jones" Whitehead (ID), Franklin Mateus (Bogota), Andrew Egbert (UT) Cali - Limonar - 28 March 1986 - 26 July 1986 - Comps: Javier Gomez, Marcello Salzano (NV) Cali Limonar - 27 July 1986 - 16 September 1986 - Comps: William James (UT) Cali - Americas I - 17 September 1986 - 13 January 1987 - Comps: James Foster (CA), Wayne Carlsen (ID) Pasto - Mariluz - 14 January 1987 - 17 February 1987 - Comps: Curtis "Colombiana Jones" Whitehead Cali - Limonar - 18 February 1987 - 27 May 1987 - Comps: Alfredo Jimenez (Bucaramanga), Nick Taylor (CA), Andrew Egbert (UT) 

Cook, Troy Alan Added 12/25/96

Hello everyone! I would like to hear from any old mission buddies. I am still at BYU as a grad student. I have a son and another on the way. My companions were Smith, Thompson, Munns, Oliver, Vargas, Larsen, Bustos, Ospina, Lindsay, Conde. Let's talk about some old war stories. Que Vacano! 

Farr, Richard L.  rfarr@netpub.com 

749 S. 1800 E. Springville, UT 84663.  I served from 1986-1988 under Presidents Mickelson and Leano in Cali, Buga, Armenia, Envigado (Medellin), Pereira and Pasto. 

Foster, Jim  Added 8/2/99 

I served my mission from 1985-1986 under President Mickelson. I served in Cali, Medellin, Ipiales, and Manizales. Some of my copanions were, Juan Saenz, Omar Calderon, Nelson Ardilla, Johnny Rosas, Franklin Mateus, James Parks, and David Shepley. I am married with three children and I live in San Bernardino, CA

Gomez, Luz Johan Added 10/29/97 

I served under Presidents Mickelsen and Leano in Medellin and Cali (only). I married the former Elder Carlos Munoz (It all happened years after the mission !!). We have a 3-year-old son (Jose David), and have plans for a new one. I am Youg Women's President and Seminary Teacher at Fontana Ward, Suba Stake. I want to get in touch with many of my companions and friends of the mission. I would specially thank any information about Sister Kare Lambourne (from Salt Lake City). Mis compañeras fueron Kare LAmbourne, Matilde Socarras, Gloria Silva, Nelsy Montes, Ana Cerquera, kirsten Ellis, Alessa Coulson.

Griffeth, John D. Added 2/6/99

3504 South 1600 West Preston, ID  83263 208-852-3789 Years Served- 1985-87 Mission President- Lynn Mickelsen Cities- Medellin (Itagui)- Cali Versailles 2- Cali Americas Pereira Calarca Palmira 

Hamm, David Added 5/4/99

I served with Elder Dan Smith (MTC), Elder Pena in Cali, Elder Astrada in Pasto, Elder Polania in Pasto, Elder Perez in Pasto, Elder Rodriguez in Manizales, Elder Piraquive in Palmira, Elder Baer in Cali, Elder Ardila in Cali, Elder Medina in Armenia, Elder Lindsey in Armenia, Elder Sewell in Medellin, Elder Gomez in Medellin, Elder Smith in Cali and Elder Gamba in Cali. I was married to my wife Rachel in the Portland temple January 18, 1993. We have 3 boys, Ashton (5) and Isaac (3) and Jacob. 33029 NW Sandberg Rd. Scappoose Oregon 97056 

Helm, Mike L. Added 11/14/2001

I served from May 1986-May 1988. I started in Cartago , then went to Medellin, Cali, Palmyra, Pereira and ended up in Armenia. I am in the middle of a move right now and can't find my journal from that time period so I can't give all of my companions. But I remember Villar, Rincon, Alvarez, Kemp, Tovar, Barragan, and Hintze. There are a few more, but my memory is getting older by the minute.

Hibbard, John Added 10/20/97 

1212 River Vista Dr. Des Moines, Iowa 50315. I Served under Presidents Mickelsen and Leano from November 1986 to November 1988 in Pereira-Cuba (Manning and Lugo), Tulua (Conde and Capps), Chinchina (Gonzalez), Cali-Americas II (Larson and Atealote), Pasto (Quinones), and Cali-Limonar (Spencer, Zenger, Bledsoe, and Gomez). I recently completed a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and work at Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Des Moines, Iowa. I am married to Tammy and have three children: Jacob 5, Heidi 3, and Hailey 1. My job will take me to Cali at the end of this November (1997) and am really looking forward to this trip.

Hintze, Darren Added 12/23/98

I served from 1986-88 in Sevilla, Medellin, Cali, Manizales, and Armenia. Currently I live in Lehi, Utah with my wife and three daughters. I'd love to hear from any of my contemporaries via e-mail! My sales and investment job takes me all around the western US and occasionally to the North East. I'd love to meet a former mission compatriot for lunch. 

Hofeling, Richard Wade Added 12/15/97

3957 West 12400 South Payson, Utah 84651 (801) 465-0930 Served from March 1986 to March 1988

Holderness, Patrick Added 5/4/99

I live in Orem, UT and am currently employed by Novell, Inc. I married Kristine Beus in June of 1989 and we have three boys, Cameron (7), Adam (4), and Brian (1). I served under Mickelson & Leano. I served in Cali, Cali, Chinchina, Cali, and Armenia. My comps were: Martinez, Ochoa, Anderson, Mateus, Tingey.

Huff, Christopher Added 9/17/97 

I served from Aug 1986-Aug 1988, and had the pleasure of serving with many great people. I am particularly fond of Armenia, Cali and Medellin. I am happily married to a lovely Colombian woman from Armenia, Jaqueline. We were married in the St. George temple in Nov 1992. We are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters Rebecca(6) and Alexandra(2months). I am currently working for Apogent Technologies as a senior sales executive for the western region. We currently reside at 11313 Latigo Lane, Parker CO 80138. I currently serve as gospel doctrine teacher in our ward.

James, Lynne Added 4/9/2000

(Hermana Shields de Waycross, Georgia) I live in Valdosta, Georgia now with my husband and 3 daughters. Estuve en Colombia desde Diciembre '86 hasta Febrero '88 Servi en: Cali - Las Americas I con Hermana Shanon Nelson Republica de Israel con Hermana Pidi Cortes Medellin - Las Cabanas con Hermana Constanza Guzman con Hermana Luz Marina Valero con Hermana Esperanza Flechars Manizales - Alta Suiza con Hermana Yadira Molina I'm very excited to find this site and I especially like that you've organized it by years served. I've been looking to connect with old acquaintances from Colombia and now it looks like I have. Thanks!

Jimenez, Carlos Alfredo Added 12/15/97

Me siento contento de estar navegando en internet y encontrarme con la oportunidad de contactarme con mis compañeros y amigos en mí época de misionero, le felicito por unirnos a nivel internancional como iebros de la iglesia y como servidores en la misma, mis datos son:EMPECE LA MISION el 4 de julio de 1985 TERMINE LA MISION en julio de 1987 PRESIDENTE de MISION: Lynn Alvin Mickelsen COMPAÑEROS: Greg Stallings, Bill Reading, Bachelder, Carlsen, Jensen, Cody, Todd Ross, Micahelis, Shepher, Lee, Ciachella,Taylor, Egbert, Allen.DE DONDE SOY: De la estaca Bucaramanga - Colombia, Barrio Terrazas.Ciudades donde serví: Medellin en el Barrio belen, Pereira en Alpes, Cali en san Fernando, Armenia en la Castellana, Cali en la Oficina barrio el Limonar.Nota: Quisiera contactarme con todos mis compañeros y amigos de esta bella época como msioneros y contar un poco de lo que ha pasado en estos diez años como misionero regresado, quisiera saber la dirección del correo electronico del Presidente Mickelsen. gracias.

Kerby, Scott Added 9/2/97 

Served: June 86-88  6357 E. Fairfield, Mesa, AZ 85205 Served: Cali, Periera, Armenia, Zarzal 

Lindsey, Steve W Added 4/4/2000

I was a missionary in the Colombia, Cali mission from June 1986 to June 1988. I was fortunate enough to have had Elder Lynn Mickelson and Jorge Leano as my mission presidents. I served in Armenia with David Hamm and John Ellis. I served in Medellin with Chris Huff and Heath Bringhurst. I served in Pasto with Elders Larsen and DeAvila. I served in Manizales with Luis Chaparro and Sean Taylor. I served in Palmira with Elders Angerbauer and Wunderlich, and then finished up in Cali with Elders Morgan and Cook. What a wonderful mission. I have many fond memories of my mission experience and look back on them often. I have kept in touch with Ken Black over the years, and have two returned missionaries from earlier times in the mission living in my ward, Kerry Barlow and Reagan Wood. I married my beautiful wife, Cherie, in the Salt Lake Temple on March 23, 1991. We are the parents of Stevie (7), Cali (6) and Sarah (19 months). I am employed by Link Trucking, Inc. as Vice President of Operations. We are an import and export transportation firm and I love to take time to read the customs papers on shipments leaving for Colombia and coming from Colombia. It was a very "chevere" time of my life. "Exitos" to all those who have served in this mission.

Medina, Juan Carlos Added 1/11/98

I served on a mission in the Colombia-Cali mission since April/86 to April/88. I served under president Mickelsen and Leanno. I worked in Armenia, Palmira, Cali, and manizales. It was great to find this Home Page! I obtained BS and MSc. degrees in chemistry from the Industrial University of Santander (Bucaramanga, Colombia). Currently I am pursuing a Ph.D. degree here at BYU, Provo. I have been in here for 17 months with my Wife (Alba) and my two kids (Carla,3 and Luis,2). They look funny because both of them are enduring chicken pox. 

Merchant, Paul Added 6/10/97 

I served in Cali, Palmira, Medellin, and Armenia from March of 1986 to March of 1988. I received a BA in English from BYU, completed some masters work in creative writing, and now, among other things, run a computer business in Tekoa, WA, a small town of about 900 people out in the middle of nowhere. My wife Angela and I have two children, Mariah and Ethan. Drop me a note sometime, I would love to hear from you. I taught Spanish at the MTC for two years. It was the best job I ever had. Even better than working for myself.

Mortensen, Dan Added 12/30/97

I served from 1986-1988 in Medellin, Pasto, Armenia, and Cali.  I am working with several folks--including the Mickelsens, to organize a mission reunion in March. Please e-mail me if you served under the Mickelsens so I can contact you and enlist your help in spreading the word. 

Muñoz, Carlos Moreno Added 11/14/97

1985 a diciembre de 1987 con el PTE Mickelsen y Pte Leaño. Servi con los siguientes compañerismos, Griffeth, Polania, Kendal Bell, Richard Hofeling, Darren Hintze, Andres Tovar, Manuel Daza, Michael Clark, David Scott, en las areas de Cali, Medellin, Pasto, Armenia. Tengo una linda Familia mi esposa Luz Johan Gomez y nuestro hijo Jose David de 3 años. Soy Ingeniero mecanico trabajo para una compañia de petroleos, en la iglesia trabajo en el sumo consejo de la estaca. Muchas gracias por unir esa gran familia de la mision y por tu trabajo para realizar esta home page.

Parks, James C. Added 8/13/97

1986-88 321 WILLAPA LANE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 Cities: Medellin, Cali, Manizales, Palmira

Pinilla, Claudia Viviana Added 6/6/2003

Calle 72 No 10 07 Of. 301 Bogota, Colombia, Palmira, Cali, Cuba y Medellin, Nelly Fontalvo, Darrel Jensen, Javier Villamizar, Shanan Nelson, Mathew Thompson

Ponnefz, Henry Added 4/15/2002

I would love to talk with the missionaries who served in my mission. I found this page just today and it is really great to see how many things have happened to a lot of the missionaries. I served during the years 85 and 86 and have the best memories of my mission and friends there. I was in Colombia for two years and the people are just as nice as they were when we were there. I am from Cartagena but now i live in the states. My wife is from Washington and we have no children yet. Soon I will write to some of the elders i met during my mission and I will tell them about some projects that I am sponsoring there to have missionaries go on missions, put some kids to school, doctor, piano classes etc. Keep working for the Lord. His work and glory is in need of willing men.

Quiñones, Guillermo Manuel Castaño Added 7/8/2002

Misionero de Misión Colombia Cali, durante dos años (Octubre de 1985 - Noviembre de 1987). Apartado Áereo 2529 Medellín. Ciudades visitadas: Cali, Pasto. Armemia, Bogotá, Medellín, Montería, Cúcuta. Mis compañeros: Curtis Natanael Hoopes, Richard Minda Lee, Jorge Eliecer Valerio Meneses, William Howard James, Mathew West Driggs, Juan Carlos Fontalvo, Steven Smith, Daniel Segura, Thomas M Fischback, Michael David Angerbauer, Robert Mathew Caldwell, Jim Davis Fink, Manuel Antonio Daza Jimenez, Erick Stephen Zenger, Michael David Wiliams, Augusto Cifuentes. Casado con Gloria Patricia Montoya Correa, el 7 de abril de 1995, sellados en el Templo de Lima Perú, el 12 de abril de 1995.

Rodriguez, David Added 6/1/98

Could you add my info to the Cali Colombia home page. My name is David Rodriguez. I served under Presidents Michelsen and Leaño from 1986-1988. I am presently living in Los Angeles, California but I’m originally from Washington State. Quisiera saber de todos mis amigos de la misión. Especialmente los con quienes mantuve contacto por un tiempo y después ya no nos comunicamos. Los recuerdo siempre.

Rodriguez, Martha Cecilia Cardozo Added 11/14/97 

Tiempo de Servicio 9 Oct 1986 - 8 Abr 1988 Presidentes de mision Pte Michelsen Pte Leaño Dirección Cll 38ª # 108-15 Bogotá Colombia Telefono 057 91 2980876 Ciudades en las que preste servicio Palmira, Medellín, Calí, Pereira. Casada hace 6 años,  con Jorge Orlando Bustos. Fuimos sellados en el templo de Lima-Peru. Tenemos 3 Hijos: Danna Sariat 5 años, John Alejandro 3 años, Erick Daniel 1 año. Asistimos al barrio Fontibón, Estaca Bogotá Colombia Kennedy. 

Roedel, Shaun R. Added 8/13/97

Aug 1986-Aug 1988 Grand Rapids, MI Served in Cali (twice), Armenia, Pereira, Medellin

Shepherd, Steven B. Added 8/25/2002

I served in the Cali mission from March 1985 to December 1986. I served in Popayan, Chinchina, Cali, Pereda and Medellin (in order). Steven B. Shepherd P.O. Box 1442, Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 255-7220

Singleton, Andrew  or AWSingleton@yahoo.com Added 5/7/97 

92 Legacy Lane Newnan, GA 30265 Served from 1986-1988 in Cali, Pereira, Armenia, Pasto, and Manizales. My companions were Matthew Driggs and Roy Manning-Cuba-Pereira Luis Ramirez, Wayne Cody and Enrique Garcia-Chile-Pasto Tony Gonzalez and Eduardo Dussan-Armenia-Quindio Augusto Cifuentes and Roger Olenslager-Cali-Valle Edward Watson and Tim Watkins-Chinchina-Caldas If any of you guys are around, shoot me un correo electronico. Has anybody heard from Jeff Spencer, Jon Millet, Greg Sewell (has twin brother), Steven Capps, Ken Black or Scott Linford? If so email me.

Smith, Rodger Added 6/15/2000

I served from August 1985 - September 1987. In Itagui near Medellin and Prado (Medellin), La Enea (Manizalles), Pereira, Las Americas (Cali), and in the office in Cali. Some companions: Elder Todd Ross, Elder Ochoa, Elder Gutierrez, Elder Allen, Elder Keith Wills, Elder Colon, Elder Troy Cook, Elder Manning... I have 2 children Savanah (9) and Holden (4). I work for Fonix Corporation in Draper, Utah as Director of Channel Sales and Marketing. Mailing address: 374 West 100 North, Orem, UT 84057 Home 801-426-7636 Work 801-362-5622 Mobile 801-602-9000 

Stoor, Jim Added 10/29/98

Hola!! My name is Jim Stoor and I was a missionary during the years of 1986-1988 under the mejores presidentes en el mundo. Elder Lynn A Mickelsen and Presidente Jorge Leano. I too agree that the Colombia Cali mission was the best it the world and it had the best of the best in missionaries. I started my mission in Chinchina. For the longest time I could not say that. My first companion was the best ever., “Elder Gamba” and if it wasn’t for him I truly do not know if I would have stayed. I was not the fastest in learning Espanol and so he was my mentor and tutor, and to him I give my thanks. I had many companions while on my mission. They were Gamba, Thayne, Ramirez, Millett, Meyers, Gomez, Penas, Nelson, Olenslager, Brooks, Pehrson, Tovar, and Castro. I served in Chinchina, Medellin,Cali (2 times), Pasto, Dos Quebradas,Tulua, and Manizales. I enjoyed my mission and all my companions. Not saying that there wern’t any difficulties in my companionships, but I can truthfully say that each one of my companions were great in their own little way. We have also moved to Idaho, if you want to visit, just send me an e-mail for my address.

Taylor, Sean  Added 2/18/99

I served in the Cali mission from 1986-1988 under Mickelsen and Leano. I served in Medellin, Calarca, Palmira, Pasto, Cartago, and Manizales.  I graduated from BYU in 92 and Iowa State Unviersity in 96. I work as a school psychologist in Ames, Iowa and am a member of the Iowa Army National Guard. I married Shannon in 91 and we currently have three children- Sadie, Lee and Josie. It would be nice to hear from old missionary friends. Sean Taylor 304 Garden Rd. Ames, IA 50010 (515)233-4622. staylor433@mchsi.com or aseantay@yahoo.com

Tinsley, Deron Added 8/25/98

I served in the Colombia Cali Mission from Nov 1985 to Sep 1987 with President Mickelson and President Leano. I worked in Calasanz Medellin, Itagui, Pereira, Bachue Pasto, Americas Dos Cali, Versailles Uno Cali, Palmira, and Prado Medellin with Elders Droubay, Arias, Bell, Ponnefz, Estrada, Gamba, Kerby, Thayn, Roedel, Colon, Ospina, Spencer, and Rincon. I still reminisce about the people and places I knew in Colombia and loved the time I spent there. Seven plus years ago I married Nanette Pulley and we have five children: Carole (6), Josh (5), Nathan (3), Melissa (1), and Caleb (7 mos). We currently live on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, Utah. I would love to hear from old friends so feel free to send me an email and tell me how things are going. 

Whitehead, Curtis Added 12/05/2000

I am originally from the great city of Franklin, Idaho. I served in the Cali mission from May 1985 to June 1987. I actually arrived in Colombia in July of 1985 with Hermana Burleson. I served under President Mickelsen the entire time. The following is a list of cities I was in and the companions I served with while there: Armenia Roberto Castrillon Manizales James Estrada, Giovanni Ciachella Cali Piraquive, Conde, Alomias, Chad Gubler Periera Luis Eduardo Chapparro, Ramirez Medellin Scott, Alvarez Pasto Giovanni Ciachella, John Anderson Palmira Bolivar My wife is Lesa Bastian from Smithfield, Utah. We were married in the Logan temple. I graduated from Utah State University. I am a Design Engineer at Icon Health and Fitness in Logan, Utah where we make exercise equipment. I am the proud father of 3 girls and 1 boy: Brittney Ann (10), Taylor Noel (7), McKensy Nichole (5) and John Payton (2). We live in Lewiston, Utah, 4 miles from where I grew up!

Williams, Mike Added 1/30/99

I served in Colombia from January 86-November 88. I served in most areas of the mission and loved every minute of it. I graduated from BYU in 93 with a BA in Political Science. I am currently serving in the US Air Force as an Intelligence officer at Eielson AFB, Alaska (near Fairbanks). I married my beautiful wife Leyla, in the Oakland Temple in August of 92. We have a four year old son, Devon, and a two year old daughter, Delaney. Unfortunately my job will not allow trips to Colombia, so I'd love to do the second best thing and talk to some former companions. I can be reached at: 5457C Mukluk Loop, Eielson AFB, AK 99702 or (907) 372-5086.

Zenger, Erik Stephen Added5/8/97

Orem, Utah. I served 1986 thru 1988 under Presidents Mickelsen and Leano I served in Cali, Buga, Itagui, Pasto, Pereira & Medellin. My Companions were Lugo, Rosas, Quinones, Lopez, Penas, Deavila, Nelson, Beebe, Meyers, Currie & Hibbard. E-mail me, I would love to talk about Colombia!

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