The Rev. Brian J. Packer, 73, interim rector at St. Luke's, Chickasha, OK, died during early January following a stroke.

Fr. Packer was an Englishman who attended Swindon College in England. He was ordained to the diaconate in 1962 and to the priesthood in 1964 in this country. He was vicar of St. Stephen's, Monett, MO, 1962-68; rector of St. Peter's, Harrisonville, MO, 1968-78; and rector of St. Luke's, Bartlesville, OK, 1978-89. In the Diocese of West Missouri he served on the standing committee, diocesan council, and department of missions. He was a delegate to provincial synod, and was a deputy to General Convention. He is survived by his wife and two children.