Weber, Randy (1954-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Nov 9 p. 23

Birth date: 1954

text of obituary:

RANDY WEBER

onton passed away Sept. 8 at age 46, after a 3-year struggle with cancer. He was born in 1954 to Gord and Jeanne Weber in Orillia, ant. He accepted Christ at 14, was baptized by Peter J. Klassen and joined Christian Fellowship Church near Orillia. He studied at Ontario Bible College in Toronto for 4 years, graduating with a B.S.M. He was involved in music and led choirs at his home church, as well as at Knox Presbyterian and Bayview Glen Alliance Churches in Toronto and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Barrie, ant. While at Barrie, he accepted a call to full-time ministry at Grant Memorial Baptist Church in Winnipeg, where he served for 11 years. He then was director of music and public ministries at Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton for 9 years, completing his ministry July 15, 2001 when he became too weak to carry on. He loved exploring different ways to minister in music and drama, always striving to raise the bar for himself and others. He enjoyed discussing ideas with staff and friends over coffee. He wrote over 40 songs, and with Richard Craig in July 2001 released the CD The Journey. He was an adventurer and had many passions. He had a licence to glide and a pilot's licence. He loved to sail with family and friends. He was energetic, creative and funloving. He intentionally wove his love for Christ into the fabric of each relationship. His purpose in life was described in his 1996 song "Press On", based on his favourite Scripture, Phil. 3:7-14. He is mourned by his wife Gwen; daughters Roslyn, Mandie and Torey; his parents; and 3 sisters. A memorial service was held Sept. 13 at Beulah Alliance Church, with Keith Taylor ministering.