Guenther, John Paul (1971-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 22 p. 25

Birth date: 1971 Sep 21

text of obituary:

JOHN PAUL GUENTHER

john Paul Guenther died May 6. He was born Sept. 21, 1971 to Harvey and Gloria Guenther in Abbots- ford, B.C His early years were spent in London, England, where his parents served at a missionary training school. He was interested in classical piano, electron- ic music composition, computers, writing, and acting on stage and lV. john Paul loved life. He was also interested in nature, travel, boating, French Canadian litera- ture, hiking, gardening and gourmet cooking. He obtained his BA from Water- loo (Ont.) University and B.Sc from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C He was di- agnosed with cancer in summer, 2002. He began a serious quest for reconciliation with the Lord he once loved in his youth, and during a vacation in Hawaii with his parents, he came to clearly understand that salvation is a free gift. He is mourned by his parents; sisters Gloria Ann Morin and Carol Ann Stokes; 7 nieces and nephews. The memorial service was july 6 in Bethel Pentecostal Church, Clinton, B.C, with Dave Faber ministering.