Paul Wayne Trevathan
February 7, 1946 — February 28, 2020
Rev. Paul “Wayne” Trevathan was born on February 7, 1946 and passed away on February 28, 2020 at home following a long battle with cancer.
Wayne was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. While attending Bosse High School, Wayne became a reporter for the local Evansville newspaper and was the youngest reporter to cover the political and crime beat. As a reporter, he spent a summer traveling with the Dick Clark band. After graduating from Bosse High School, Wayne attended the University of Evansville, Boston University School of Theology, Mansfield College at Oxford University and Loyola University of Rome.
Pursuing a career in theology, Wayne served as a pastor in the United Methodist church in various capacities until his retirement. His proudest service was helping Rev. Carver McGriff develop St. Luke United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana to one of the largest, most successful Methodist churches in Indiana. He used that talent to assist other churches throughout the United States to also develop viable ministries within their local communities. Upon leaving St. Luke’s, Wayne served as the Director of the Methodist Hospital’s transplant center, Director of the Gay/Lesbian Center in Long Beach, California and telecommunications project manager with various entities providing services throughout California and other states.
Wayne loved people and collected their stories throughout his life. His sense of humor, compassion, acceptance and love of life served him well in all his endeavors.
His greatest joy was spending time with his husband Michael traveling, attending concerts, plays, museums and any other adventure the two could find. He also loved hanging out with his friends, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A private burial at sea is planned.
He is survived by his beloved husband Michael W Fung, his sons Timothy Trevathan and daughter-in-law of New Jersey, Jonathan Trevathan of Indiana and daughter Niceta Bradburn and son-in-law of Colorado, his very accepting and loving in-laws, John and Kammy Fung, three sister-in-laws, Betty Fung Posey, Patty Noonan and Kathy Arias and their husbands, (7) grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mary (Eaves) Trevathan and sister.
Donations may be made to one of the following in his honor:
• Boston University School of Theology
Please send your gifts to:
ONLINE: https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/2-bu/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=1333&cid=2638&appealcode=WEBSTH
BY Mail:
Boston University School of Theology Development and Alumni Relations Office
745 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 109
Boston, MA 02215
• Southern Poverty Law Center
Tribute donation: https://donate.splcenter.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1367
• Habitat for Humanity
Gift from the Heart In Honor of Friend or Loved One: https://www.habitat.org/donate/?link=628
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
Wayne was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. While attending Bosse High School, Wayne became a reporter for the local Evansville newspaper and was the youngest reporter to cover the political and crime beat. As a reporter, he spent a summer traveling with the Dick Clark band. After graduating from Bosse High School, Wayne attended the University of Evansville, Boston University School of Theology, Mansfield College at Oxford University and Loyola University of Rome.
Pursuing a career in theology, Wayne served as a pastor in the United Methodist church in various capacities until his retirement. His proudest service was helping Rev. Carver McGriff develop St. Luke United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana to one of the largest, most successful Methodist churches in Indiana. He used that talent to assist other churches throughout the United States to also develop viable ministries within their local communities. Upon leaving St. Luke’s, Wayne served as the Director of the Methodist Hospital’s transplant center, Director of the Gay/Lesbian Center in Long Beach, California and telecommunications project manager with various entities providing services throughout California and other states.
Wayne loved people and collected their stories throughout his life. His sense of humor, compassion, acceptance and love of life served him well in all his endeavors.
His greatest joy was spending time with his husband Michael traveling, attending concerts, plays, museums and any other adventure the two could find. He also loved hanging out with his friends, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A private burial at sea is planned.
He is survived by his beloved husband Michael W Fung, his sons Timothy Trevathan and daughter-in-law of New Jersey, Jonathan Trevathan of Indiana and daughter Niceta Bradburn and son-in-law of Colorado, his very accepting and loving in-laws, John and Kammy Fung, three sister-in-laws, Betty Fung Posey, Patty Noonan and Kathy Arias and their husbands, (7) grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mary (Eaves) Trevathan and sister.
Donations may be made to one of the following in his honor:
• Boston University School of Theology
Please send your gifts to:
ONLINE: https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/2-bu/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=1333&cid=2638&appealcode=WEBSTH
BY Mail:
Boston University School of Theology Development and Alumni Relations Office
745 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 109
Boston, MA 02215
• Southern Poverty Law Center
Tribute donation: https://donate.splcenter.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1367
• Habitat for Humanity
Gift from the Heart In Honor of Friend or Loved One: https://www.habitat.org/donate/?link=628
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
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