Willems, Clarence (1915-2000)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Feb 02 p. 27

Birth date: 1915 Jan 21

text of obituary:

CLARENCE WILLEMS

Clarence Willems of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Nov. 10 of a heart attack. He was born Jan. 21, 1915 to Henry A. and Augusta Willems in Waldheim, Sask. He accepted the Lord early in life and was baptized in Brotherfield MB Church. He attended Bethany Bible Institute. He married Hilda Ewert in 1938. In 1941 they moved to Abbotsford, where he farmed. He also worked for McMahon Industries as a mill worker and lumber grader for 33 years. As a charter member of Central Heights MB Church, he sang in choirs, taught Sunday school and did custodial work. After years of hard work and willingly helping others, he courageously faced the challenge of living his last 6 years in a wheelchair as a result of a stroke. Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 sister, he is mourned by Hilda; children Arlene Balzer, Gloria Wiebe, Marilyn Wedel, Ron, Jim, Rick, Jack, and Bonnie Brauer; 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 16 in Central Heights MB Church, with Chris Douglas, Henry Wiebe and Jake Balzer ministering.