Minnesota church mourns loss of pastor
Todd Orr, pastor of the Friendship Church of the Nazarene in Mora, Minnesota, passed away 23 February. He was 53.
Orr was born in La Mesa, California, to Harold and Betty (Loescher) Orr. The family moved to Minnesota, where Todd grew up and attended high school. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. In 1986, he married Julie Montgomery.
Todd served as an associate pastor at Hewitt Church of the Nazarene for three years until his ordination in 2016. He became pastor of the Friendship Church in October.
In January, Todd was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife Julie, mother, three siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held 1 March. Prayer is requested for the Orr and Friendship church families.