Dirks, James Edward (1946-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Sep 28 p. 28

Birth date: 1946 Nov 9

text of obituary:

JAMES EDWARD DIRKS

James Edward Dirks passed away July 13 of cancer. He was born Nov. 9, 1946 to Sylvester and Matilda Dirks in Lima, Peru. As a young lad, he trusted Jesus for salvation. He was baptized, joined the church and became involved in its life and ministry, He loved Peru and lived there most of his life. He operated a hostel and bought a farm and grew potatoes, More recently, he ran a restaurant in Cuzco, For many years, he worked with various agencies as an adventure tourist guide. He was diagnosed with cancer in February 1999, He moved to Vancouver for treatment. After 2 months in Vancouver General Hospital, he was transferred to a hospice in the city, His prolonged bout with cancer drew him back to God. He died at peace, assured of God's mercy and salvation. Predeceased by his mother and a prematurely born sister, he is mourned by his wife Edilma; children Kalah and Saya from a previous marriage; his father and wife Nelly; 2 brothers and 5 sisters.