Birth date: Oct 11, 1939 Death date: Mar 17, 2019
Donald Raymond Rasmussen, age 79, died in Leesburg, Florida at his winter home after a short illness. He was born in Staten Island New York City to Charles George Rasmussen and Dorothy Eunice (Olson) Rasmussen who raised 3 sons Ro Read Obituary
He married my husband & I July 4 1979.....my husband passed away August 15 2019........Happy Heaven birthday. I will never forget that Rev Rasmussen had taken the time to pray & believe with us for happy marriage when others did not! So blest to have known him ....may God continue to bless & guide his family & loved ones Amy Beth Parravano....i walk by Phillips Memorial Church often & reflect on that special memory
My condolences to the family of Rev. Dr. Donald R. Rasmussen. May our Lord Jesus comfort you during this time. Rev. Ramona Guadalupe, Vermont
Hi Ginny ,
It was with great sadness that I read the word from ABCORI that Don had entered the Church Triumphant. Don's kind and gentle ways have been a blessing to not only the Phillips congregation but to innumerable folks from many Faith and Ecumenical
groups and individuals throughout RI and beyond. Don was the "Role Model" for pastors and denominational executives , reflecting a pastor's heart to all. Lois and I always
enjoyed seeing you both at various theater/concert venues as well as Council of Churches events. I was grateful that Don trusted this retired Presbyterian minister enough
to invite me to assist in the ministry of the Second Baptist, Roger Williams and Emmanuel Baptist churches...thus introducing me to the new ABCORI "world".
In RISCC meetings Don wasn't always the most "talkative" voice in the room , but when he spoke folks listened to incitetful , thoughtful words from a pastor's heart.
You two were a "team" in ministry, an example of caring family, devoted spouses and faithful servants of our Lord Jesus Christ. My Lois died six months ago and I take great comfort in the surrounding love of family and friends in RI as well as the facility where I reside. You will also. It is not the same but you will find ongoing opportunities for the love of Christ to shine through you. This Easter the resurrection Victory will have new meaning and assurance for both you and me.
Tom Conboy
Neighbor, golf partner, valued friend and trusted mentor... Don introduced our family to beloved Sandy Island. He will be long remembered and forever admired.
