Quiring, Theodore Werner (1934-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Dec 6 p. 25

Birth date: 1934 May 31

text of obituary:

THEODORE WERNER (TED) QUIRING

Quiring passed away Sept. 1 6 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. He w as born May 31, 1934 to Ger- hard and Anna Quiring at Namaka, Alta. He was raised on the fam- ily farm. From his fam- ily he learned th e meaning of a godly life. Church attendance was vital. As a youth, he committed his life to Christ. He sang in church choirs and at times directed them. After university, he taught school in Rosebud, Alta., Linden, Alta. and Calgary. After his father died, he and his brother also operated the family farm, find- ing fellowship, fun and fulfillment. He mar- ried Clara Nikkel in 1960. He enjoyed his children during their growing up years and appreciated their visits after they left home. Clara died in 1994. He married Elsie in 1995. With Clara and later with Elsie, he enjoyed travelling to Hawaii and Africa and on cruis- es. Predeceased by Clara and 1 sister, he is mourned by Elsie; children Michael, Brad, and Shari; 4 sisters and 3 brothers .