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Derksen, Henry H. (1921-2008)

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Revision as of 13:19, 20 November 2024 by Cisaac (talk | contribs) (Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2009 Jan p. 30 Birth date: 1921 Jan 04 text of obituary: <center><h3>HENRY H. DERKSEN</h3></center> Henry H. Derksen died Sept. 24, 2008. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 in southern Russia to Henry and Anna Derksen. In 1927, the family moved to Canada, settling on a farm near Khedive, Sask. In 1939, Henry went to Bible school in Swift Current, Sask., where his experiences re-oriented his life and set him on a lifelong journey of faith...")
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Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2009 Jan p. 30

Birth date: 1921 Jan 04

text of obituary:

HENRY H. DERKSEN

Henry H. Derksen died Sept. 24, 2008. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 in southern Russia to Henry and Anna Derksen. In 1927, the family moved to Canada, settling on a farm near Khedive, Sask. In 1939, Henry went to Bible school in Swift Current, Sask., where his experiences re-oriented his life and set him on a lifelong journey of faith and service. He married Elizabeth Nickel Oct. 4, 1942. They farmed in a number of Saskatchewan communities until20Q1, when Henry and Elizabeth moved to Swift Current. Henry was motivated by curiosity, empathy, and love. Predeceased by 3 sisters; 1grandson; 1great-grandson; he is mourned by Elizabeth; children Shirley (Hildor) Braun, Betty (Ed) Nickel, John (Kristen), Hazel (Ray) Scheirer, Judy (Bernie) Friesen, Dennis (Vickie), Faith (Dennis) Klassen; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 28 at Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, Sask.

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