Harms, Rueben Isaac (1929-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 3 p. 27

Birth date: 1929 Nov 26

text of obituary:

RUEBEN ISAAC HARMS

Reuben Harms died Aug. 14. He was born Nov. 26,1929 in Wald- heim, Sask . to Arnold and Anna Harms. When he was 4, the family moved to Glen- bush, Sask. to farm. Reuben married Sarah Neufeld in 1954. He had an appreciation for nature, enjoyed camping, was a great mechanic, and worked at several dealerships. He and Sarah were founding members of North Battleford (Sask.) Mennonite Church and later attended Territorial Drive Alliance Church. Reuben en- joyed teaching Bible studies. He was forced into early retirement after being diagnosed with Par- kinson's disease. In 2003, he moved to Waldheim Westview Pioneer lodge and attended the local MB church. In his testimony, he shared about difficult times, but also a growing closeness to God. Predeceased by Sarah in 2001; 1 brother; 1 sister; he is mourned by daughters Debbie (Brian) Cooper, Brenda Manning, and Charlotte; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters. The funeral was Aug. 17 at Waldheim MB Church.