Enns William (1919-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Nov 14 p. 29

Birth date: 1919 Nov 21

text of obituary:

WILLIAM (Bill) ENNS

Bill Enns died Aug. 11, 2 days after his wife Anne died. He was born to Aron and Katherine Enns Nov. 21, 1919 in Orloff, Russia. They immigrated to Canada in 1930, buying a farm in the Ekron, Man. district in 1939. He accepted Christ, was baptized and joined the MB church. He was active on boards and committees. He married Anne Pankratz May 20, 1950. He worked as an electrician and a wood scaler, later becoming a salesman. Attending trade shows enabled Bill and Anne to travel in Canada, the US, Europe and South America. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, photography and coffee. Predeceased by Anne, 2 sisters, 1 brother, he is mourned by son Gordon, daughter Marilyn Kroeker; 1 granddaughter; 1 sister. The funeral was Aug. 12 in Steinbach MB Church.