Holditch, James Allan (1935-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 31

Birth date: 1935 Jun 4

text of obituary:

JAMES ALLAN HOLDITCH

James Allen Holditch died peacefully July 22. He was born June 4, 1935 near Boissevain, Man. to Reginald and Lois Holditch. James attended Briercrest Bible Institute for 3 years and earned a BSc from Le Tourneau College, Texas, and a BPd from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. He taught school in several locations before going to Kenya with Africa Inland Mission in 1970. He taught there for 15 years, and then went to Zimbabwe with the World University Service of Canada. Failing health forced James to return to Canada in December 1995. He entered Westview Lodge June 2003 and moved to Evergreen Place 3 years later. Predeceased by 3 brothers; 1 sister; 3 nieces; 1 nephew; 2 brothers- in-law; 1 sister-in-law; he is mourned by sister Alice Henneberg; sister-in-law Lois Holditch; 6 nephews; 3 nieces. The funeral was July 26 at Boissevain MB Church.