Doerksen, Alfred James (1951-1990)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 1990 Jun 29 p. 32

Birth date: 1951

text of obituary:

ALFRED JAMES DOERKSEN

Alfred James Doerksen of Killarney, Man. passed away in a farming accident May 3. He was born July 29, 1951 to Frank and Mary Doerksen in Central Butte, Sask. In 1956, the family moved to Riverton, Man., where he attended elementary and high school. He graduated from Winkler Bible Institute. He accepted Jesus as a young boy and was baptized in 1978. On July 2, 1977 he married Linda Penner of Killarney. They lived in Gimli, Man., where they established a painting business. In 1980 they moved to Killarney to begin grain farming. He loved the land. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and being inventive and creative with his hands. He shared his adventurous spirit with his family by taking them on holidays each summer. His deep love for the Lord showed in his commitment to his family and church and in his concern for the hungry. He is mourned by his wife; children James, Jennifer, Steven and Jonathon; parents of Riverton, Man.; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was May 5 in Lakeview MB Church, Killarney, with Walter Janzen ministering.