Scmidt, Marvin (1936-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jul 13 p. 23

Birth date: 1936 Dec 19

text of obituary:

MARVIN SCHMIDT

Marvin Schmidt of Pender Island, B.C. passed May 25 of a heart attack while on a holiday/ministry trip in Salzburg, Austria. He was born Dec. 19, 1936 in Oklahoma. He married Eunice while attending Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. He graduated from Southwestern University of Weatherford, Okla. and MB Biblical Seminary in Fresno, California. They pastored New Hope MB Church in Minneapolis 1962-66, Cimarron (Kan.) MB Church 1966-69, Fairlawn MB Church in Topeka, Kan. 1969-73 and Lendrum MB Church in Edmonton 1973-78. They planted Millwoods MB Church in Edmonton 1978-83, while managing the Logos Book Store, planted Red Deer (Alta.) MB Church 1983-88, then were senior pastor couple at South Langley MB Church in Langley, B.C. 1988-96. After they retired to Pender Island, he served as interim pastor of Saanich (B.C) Community Church, and also served in Pender Island United Community Church. He provided leadership in the Alberta MB Conference in several capacities, was chair of the General MB Conference Board of Resource Ministries and was chair of the board of Island Christian Info newspaper. He is remembered for his gentle peacemaking ministry, his warm, gentle sermons, his compassionate funeral messages, his care for those in need, his joy in being a friend and his voracious interest in God's Word and Christian books. He maintained warm friendships with people all over the world. He is mourned by Eunice; children Colette Schmidt-Siebert, Bevan and Bryan; 4 grandchildren; and 1 brother. Memorial services were held at South Langley MB Church, Saanich Community Church and Pender Island United Community Church.