Enns, Bernard D. (1910-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2 p. 28

Birth date: 1910 May 16

text of obituary:

BERNARD D. ENNS

Ben Enns of Winkler, Man. died Mar. 25. He was born to C.B. and Anna Enns May 16, 1910 near Herbert, Sask. The family moved to Kronsgart, Man. He completed grade 12 in Winkler, Man. In fall 1921 Ben accepted Christ during evangelistic services; he clung to this faith until the end. He worked on the farm with his father and developed a love for the soil. Ben married Lydia Dyck Nov. 26, 1933. In 1934 they were baptized and joined Kronsgart MB Church. Ben was Sunday school superintendent, treasurer and deacon. A windstorm which blew down the barn in 1960 ended his cattle farming, His son Murray assumed responsibility for the farm in the mid 70s, but Ben continued working with him. In 1964 Ben and Lydia moved to Winkler. Ben was treasurer and deacon in Winkler MB Church. He was on the boards of the Co-op, Manitoba Pool Elevator, Rosewell School District and Winkler Bible Institute. The unexpected death of son Murray in 2002 forced him to sell the farm. He is mourned by Lydia; daughters June Friesen, Hazel Reimer and Mabel Kikat; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Mar. 30 in Winkler MB Church with Victor Neufeld and Ted Goossen ministering.