Harder, Ben (1930-1968)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1969 Jan 24 p. 26

Birth date: 1930 Dec 27

text of obituary:

BEN HARDER

Ben Harder of Leamington, Ontario, was killed instantly on December 22 as a result of an automobile accident. He and his family were travelling from Tilbury, Ontario, to Leamington when the accident occurred. His wife, Helga, and son Michael were severely injured. Another son, Brian, was unhurt.

Ben Harder was born December 27, 1930, in Winkler, Man., the son of Rev. and the late Mrs. H.P. Harder. Ben grew up at Winkler and there early in life accepted Christ as his personal Saviour.

Approximately 20 years ago he came to Ontario and found employment in the IFAMDlL Y Winnipeg, Manitoba 26 Often when we have sung in church meetings and at other functions, so many of you have inquired whether we have recorded our songs. Now our first record has been released. We've recorded songs which we thought many of you might enjoy. Some of the songs included are "lch weiB einen Strom", Die Zeit is kurz", "Gott ist iiberall", "Man erziihlte mir froh von dem Himmel", "0, daB doch bald ein Feuer brennte", "Gott wird Dich tragen" and six others. " FAMILIE NEUFELD". $. Leamington area. On September 2, 1951, he was baptized upon confession of his faith and accepted into the membership of the Leamington Mennonite Brethren Church of which he was a member until his death.

He was married to the former Helga Boshman on June 25, 1955. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Brian and Michael, and they enjoyed many happy times together. His memory is treasured by his family and by the church which he served gladly and willingly.

Surviving to mourn are his wife, Helga; his sons, Brian and Michael; his father, Rev. H.P. Harder of Winnipeg; and five sisters, Helen of India, Mrs. J.P. (Catharine) Doerksen of Alexander, Man., Gertrude, Margaret and Susie (Mrs. Henry Loewen) of Winnipeg; and many relatives and friends.

His passing reminds us of the words of Psalm 90:12: "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom."