Jantz, Henry (1935-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Apr 8 p. 28

Birth date: 1935 May 1

text of obituary:

HENRY JANTZ

Henry Jantz died Jan. 28. He was born May 1, 1935 in Laird, Sask. to Henry and Helena Jantz . His faith was important to him and he dedicated his life to Jesus at age 10 while at- tending a children's camp at Sand Beach Lake. The family moved to a farm in Niagara- on-the Lake, Ont. in 1947. Siblings remem- ber his love for jokes and one-liners. He was baptized in 1953, joining Virgil (Ont.) MB Church. He trained as an electrical techni- ci an, working for Ontario Hydro., then at cap ital building projects, Foster Wheeler and General Motors. In 1977 he rededicated his life to Christ with renewed dedication to Scripture, keeping his promise to start every day with Scripture an d praye r. In 1982 he had a near death experience. This affected him profoundly and he was thankful for his recovery. He will be remembered for his pro- jects, hobbies and exceptional gardening, in which he experimented with grafting or growing non-native plants. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is mourned by his wife Mar- gret (Loewen), sons Edward and Matthew; 2 sisters; 3 brothers.