Lindquist, Philip Edward (1915-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Jun 11 p. 29

Birth date: 1915 Jan 16

text of obituary:

PHILIP EDWARD LINDQUIST

Philip Edward Lindquist died Apr. 10. He was born Jan. 16, 1915 near Waldeck, Sask. He trusted Christ as a young man. He was in- terested in language and kept a dictionary close at hand. He taught himself to play piano. He farmed until retirement at 76, developing the ditch irriga- tion system on his farmland. He married Mil- dred Nelson in July 1945. They moved to Swift Current, Sask. in 1969 but he contin- ued farming until 1991. They moved to Ab- botsford. He enjoyed prayer group and Bible study, Jubilee singers and helping in the church as elder, Sunday school teacher, pi- 3nist, organist, choir member and Boys' Brigade leader. He was involved on the local ichool board, hospital board, municipal council, Swift Current Creek Protective Asso- ciation, and Water Users Association. He en- joyed writing briefs to forward good causes. He expressed ideas persuasively and had good mediation skills. He enjoyed spending time with his children and their families. He had a good sense of humour and used lan- guage exquisitely. He praised God for his provisions and blessings. Predeceased by 1 sister and son Keith, he is mourned by wife Mildred, sons Bryan, Les and Kevin; daughter Phyllis Cook; 10 grandchildren; 8 great- grandchildren. The funeral was in Central Heights Church, Abbotsford.