ASAPH GLOR

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ASAPH GLOR Surrounded by his family, Asaph Glor went to be with his Saviour on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Left to remember him are his wife of 43 years, Waltraud, his children Ken (Cheryl), Monica (Frank Ulrich), Ralph (Lindsay), and grandchildren Joel, Braeden, Shane, Rylin, Lola and Greta. Asaph's life was dedicated to his family, which included brother Arthur (Gertrude), brother-in-law Helmut Zimmermann (Jean), sisters-in-law Ingrid (Mitch Tulloch) and Hannah, as well as a large extended family, including many nieces and nephews. Asaph was predeceased by his parents, brothers Erwin and Rubin, and sister Elfriede. Asaph was born to German parents, Ludwig and Emilie Glor, on January 28, 1938 in Kolowert, Poland. In 1939, with the start of the Second World War, the family left their home for Germany, eventually settling in Luneburger Heide in West Germany. At age 14, Asaph left school to become an apprentice baker, which was his profession for more than 50 years. In 1958, he followed his brother Arthur to Canada, finding a new life in Winnipeg. Welcomed into the local German community, Asaph joined the Mission Baptist Church, becoming a member of its brass band. It was at church that he met Waltraud Zimmermann, whom he married on June 24, 1967. The couple soon settled into family life in St. Vital, welcoming son Ken in 1970, daughter Monica in 1973 and son Ralph in 1975. Asaph's life revolved around his family, with whom he shared road trips to Banff, California and Florida; summers at Falcon Lake; and plenty of games, music and laughter. Asaph worked as a baker in Winnipeg for nearly 40 years, first at Tasty Bread, then at Dominion, and finally at Canada Safeway. Friends and family will surely miss enjoying a slice of Asaph's bienenstich or his hoernchens this Christmas. Asaph was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching soccer, football and hockey. He relished the role of coach when his children were young, and enjoyed watching both his children and grandchildren play in recent years. A diabetic for 40 years, Asaph faced many related health issues in recent years. The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their care in the last six weeks. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Asaph's life on Thursday, September 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mission Baptist Church, 771 Sargent Ave. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Camp Nutimik. Donation envelopes will be available at the church. To be with Christ, which is far better. Philippians 1:23

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2010