Quiring, Gerhard (1927-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 27

Birth date: 1927 Sep 21

text of obituary:

GERHARD (GEORGE) QUIRING

Gerhard (George) Quiring died Apr. 27, 2008. He was born to Gerhard and Anna Quiring in Namaka, pioneered in Steinfeld. Abram also had Alta., Sept. 21, 1927. George farmed at a blacksmith shop. It was a difficult life Tofield, Alta., until retirement. He loved and in 1957 they moved to St. Catharines, the farm and put all his energy into his work . He was also very involved in church work, serving as a deacon with his wife Elvira. He later served for a number of years as lay pastor at Lindbrook and Tofield. They moved to Edmonton where they joined Sunrise MB Church and George continued his lay ministry. After Elvira died in Mar. 2000, George spent considerable time as a volunteer in a nursing home. Predeceased by Elvira, he is mourned by daughter Ruth (Daryl); sons Roy (Marlene), Gary (Anette), Tim (Val); 9 grandchildren; 6 siblings. The memorial service was in Tofield.