Willms, Henry (1929-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jul 12 p. 25

Birth date: 1929 Jun 26

text of obituary:

HENRY WILLMS

Henry Willms passed away Apr. 7 of a heart attack. He was born June 26, 1929 to Abram and Mary Willms on a farm near Kelstern, Sask. He accepted Christ as a young boy. In 1947 he and brother Ab moved to B.C. He attended Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alta. 1951 -56. While in school, he travelled a summer with a team singing in a duet and another year with a quartet. In 1957 he travelled as a soloist with a speaker visiting various churches. He married Violet Tetz July 13, 1957. They pastored their first church in La Glace, Alta. In 1960 they moved to Calgary, where he became assistant to the pastor at Highland MB Church and sold World Book Childcraft. He attended MB Bible College in Winnipeg 1962-65, serving as supply pastor in Winnipegosis and Horndean, Man. They pastored Brandon (Man.) MB Church for 10 1/2 years and Highland MB Church for 8 1/2 years. They became charter members of Highland's daughter church, Dalhousie Community Church in Calgary, serving as pastor couple for 6 1/2 years . He was pastor of visitation and seniors' ministry at Willingdon Church in Burnaby, B.C., 1990-94. They served interim pastoral assignments at North Langley Community Church in Langley, B.C., La Glace Bible Fellowship Church, Chilliwack (B.C) Central MB Church, Coaldale (Alta.) MB Church, Murrayville Community Church in Langley and Peace Arch Fellow ship in White Rock, B.C. On Oct. 1, 2000 he joined the staff at North Langley Community Church on a half-time basis . He enjoyed sharing the gospel and ministering to people not only in church es but also on mission trips to in South Korea and Fiji. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is mourned by Vi; daughters Cheryl Schmucker and Elaine; 4 sisters and 1 brother. The memorial service was Apr. 20 in Willingdon Church.