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Derksen, Henry H. (1921-2008): Difference between revisions
Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2009 Jan p. 30 Birth date: 1921 Jan 04 text of obituary: <center><h3>HENRY H. DERKSEN</h3></center> Henry H. Derksen died Sept. 24, 2008. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 in southern Russia to Henry and Anna Derksen. In 1927, the family moved to Canada, settling on a farm near Khedive, Sask. In 1939, Henry went to Bible school in Swift Current, Sask., where his experiences re-oriented his life and set him on a lifelong journey of faith..." |
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and service. He married Elizabeth Nickel Oct. 4, | and service. He married Elizabeth Nickel Oct. 4, | ||
1942. They farmed in a number of Saskatchewan | 1942. They farmed in a number of Saskatchewan | ||
communities | communities until 2001, when Henry and Elizabeth | ||
moved to Swift Current. Henry was motivated by | moved to Swift Current. Henry was motivated by | ||
curiosity, empathy, and love. Predeceased by 3 | curiosity, empathy, and love. Predeceased by 3 | ||
sisters; | sisters; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is mourned | ||
by Elizabeth; children Shirley (Hildor) Braun, Betty | by Elizabeth; children Shirley (Hildor) Braun, Betty | ||
(Ed) Nickel, John (Kristen), Hazel (Ray) Scheirer, | (Ed) Nickel, John (Kristen), Hazel (Ray) Scheirer, | ||
Latest revision as of 13:20, 20 November 2024
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2009 Jan p. 30
Birth date: 1921 Jan 04
text of obituary:
HENRY H. DERKSEN
Henry H. Derksen died Sept. 24, 2008. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 in southern Russia to Henry and Anna Derksen. In 1927, the family moved to Canada, settling on a farm near Khedive, Sask. In 1939, Henry went to Bible school in Swift Current, Sask., where his experiences re-oriented his life and set him on a lifelong journey of faith and service. He married Elizabeth Nickel Oct. 4, 1942. They farmed in a number of Saskatchewan communities until 2001, when Henry and Elizabeth moved to Swift Current. Henry was motivated by curiosity, empathy, and love. Predeceased by 3 sisters; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is mourned by Elizabeth; children Shirley (Hildor) Braun, Betty (Ed) Nickel, John (Kristen), Hazel (Ray) Scheirer, Judy (Bernie) Friesen, Dennis (Vickie), Faith (Dennis) Klassen; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 28 at Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, Sask.