Editing Schmidt, John (1938-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Sep p. 28

Birth date: 1938 Feb 12

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JOHN SCHMIDT</h3></center>

John Schmidt died
Apr. 27, 2008 after a
battle with cancer. He
was born Feb. 12, 1938
in Grande Prairie, Alta.
He grew up on a farm
near La Glace, Alta.,
and gave his life to the Lord at age 9. He
attended high school and Bible school
in Coaldale, Alta., where he met his wife
Erna Voth. After completing schooling,
John began pastoral ministry which took
him to Port Edward, Fort St. John, Delta,
and Vancouver, B.C He then went on
to teaching ministry at Columbia Bible
College for more than 20 years. John
devoted himself to bringing glory to God
in everything he did. His humbleness,
love, and compassion struck a chord with
many. John is mourned by Erna; children
Darrel (Maureen), Carolyn (Dave) Parker,
and Milt (Becky); 8 grandchildren. Th.e
memorial was May 2 at North Langley
(B.C) Community Church.

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