Fast, Edwin (1916-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p.23

Birth date: 1916 Jan 17

text of obituary:

EDWIN FAST

Edwin Fast passed away Mar. 5. He was born Jan. 1 7, 1916 to Peter B. and Nettie Fast in Dal- rneny, Sask. He was baptized Aug. 30, 1931, joining Ebenezer MB Church in Dalmeny. He was a farmer for 60 years. He was a faithful church member who participated in Brigades and Bible study groups and served in Sunday school for 35 years, as secretary and superin- tendent. He knew each child personally and felt a sense of responsibility for them. He married Linda Willms July 9, 1946. He loved his fam- ily, cared faithfully for them and did whatever he could for them . He regularly attended church and church business meetings . He helped wherever help was needed . In retire- ment, he built a house in Abbotsford, B.C. Lat- er they moved to Wa- ter/oo, Ont. to be closer to their daughter. In the last 12 years he spent many hours making blankets and embroi- dering beautiful pic- tures. His sincere faith carried him through life and gave him strength in his suffering during the last 2 months. He was ready to meet his Creator. Predeceased by daughter Judith and 2 sisters, he is mourned by Linda; and daughter Constance . The funeral was held in Kitchener (Ont.) MB Church, with Grant Gordon and John Wall ministering.