Sioux Center, Iowa — The Dordt University community is grieving the loss of John Baas, former Vice President for Advancement, who passed away yesterday (Monday) at the age 64 after seven and a half months of battling leukemia.
Dordt officials tell us Baas served Dordt for 20 years, leading transformative fundraising efforts that brought in over $195 million, tripled annual contributions, and added more than 550 scholarships. They say his leadership spearheaded the landmark “Planting for the Future” campaign, which raised more than $103 million dollars. Colleagues remembered Baas for his contagious optimism, deep faith, and unwavering commitment to Christian education. President Erik Hoekstra and others praised his vision and kingdom-centered service. Baas is survived by his wife Beth and their four children.
To see touching tributes from Dordt leadership, visit their website.
(Courtesy fellow Community First Broadcasting station KSOU in Sioux Center)
