On Monday, August 5, 2019, after a long and productive life, my wife Joni’s father, Mr. Oscar Askoff, completed a race well run and is at home in Heaven. It was a hallmark of my personal ministry to lead him to the Lord and baptize him in water at our historic Word of Life location. He served us all as a member of the U.S. Military in Korea, a man who led by example, displaying honor and sacrifice daily. His love for God and his commitment to his church were evident in his 38 years combined service in the roles of Usher, Head Usher and Usher Emeritus. He treasured his family and considered no man a stranger. I looked up to this giant of a man and miss him greatly.

The Askoff family has been instrumental in the legacy and history of World Harvest Church. Our entire church family is uplifting his wife of 63 years, Joann Askoff; daughters Julie Pfeffer; Joni Parsley, and Jennifer Sullivan; grandchildren Matthew Pfeffer, Jillian Hupp, Jared Pfeffer, Daniel Pfeffer; Ashton and Austin Parsley; Ryan, Andrew and Jordan Mills; four great-grandchildren; Ava and Lily Hupp; Jackson and Maxton Pfeffer; nieces and nephews in prayer.

On behalf of our family, thank you for your steadfast prayers, kind words of encouragement, and comfort in recent weeks. If you would like to send a message of condolence, you can do so by emailing: condolences@rodparsley.com.

Pastor Rod Parsley

Donations can be made to the Harvest Preparatory School Oscar Askoff Memorial Scholarship Fund.