Morley,Stewart (1926-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Feb 4 p. 27

Birth Date: 1926

text of obituary:

MORLEY STEWART

Stewart Morley of Abbotsford, B.C passed away Nov. 23. He was born in Surrey, England. In 1926, at age 7, he came to Canada with his widowed father and 3 sisters. They settled in Namao, Alta. During the Depression, the children lived with families where there was enough to eat while his father worked at various jobs to help support them. When Stewart was old enough, he went to work. One job was at the Carbondale mines, tacking whatever task was given to him. He loved helping others, especially if that involved physical labour. In 1939 he joined the Canadian army. While in training, he was blinded in one eye, so did not go overseas, but instead trained soldiers. After the war, he received tradesman training, becoming a carpenter. He enjoyed the challenges of renovating and building new, as long as he could be creative. He was a superb craftsman. He married Mildred. He was active in church. After the death of son Lance, they attended Willingdon MB Church in Burnaby, B.C, where they found what they were searching for. He grew spiritually, and became a caring, loving and compassionate man. He learned to be joyful and humble. Once critical, he developed an attitude of helpfulness and supportiveness. He was active in the telecare ministry in the church. In 1991 Mildred died. He married Gladys in 1993. He learned to use humour to resolve differences. In the last years he suffered heart problems. He made a bike rack for their condominium in his last month. They moved to Abbotsford, joining Clearbrook MB Church in October 1999. He is mourned by Gladys; 2 sons; 1 daughter; and grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 29, in Wiiiingdon Church with Carlin Weinhauer ministering.