PAUL ALFRED VOUK

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PAUL ALFRED VOUK November 8, 1932 - June 19, 2006 Paul's wife Brigitte, his children, Marcus, Peter, Barbara and their spouses, his grandchildren, Dustin and Dominique mourn his death. But his hope for a resurrection set forth in God's word the Bible, coupled with a deep devotion to his God, Jehovah, is comforting to them. This hope sustained him, and was the center and the essence of his life. Paul was a journeyman cabinetmaker when he came to Canada in 1953, at the age of 20. Working in construction, he acquired additional skills and eventually became a teacher of building construction. He taught for seven years at Red River Community College, Kildonan East Regional Secondary School, and in the Transcona Springfield School Division's Special Education Program. Paul worked for 16 years as a consultant for vocational and work education at the Department of Education. While there, he developed and encouraged many educational programs designed to aid high school students with non-academic ambitions in their transition from school to the working world. While his contributions to the world of work and the field of education were considerable, his relationship to his heavenly Father and his fellow believers was the most important aspect of his life. For 60 years, Paul shared his faith and devotion with the members of his community, and his brothers and sisters in the congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses. Paul's children will remember him as a loving and caring father. His wife will always cherish his spiritual strength and faithfulness. Members of the congregations will remember him as a tireless worker and generous contributor. He will be missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall Centre of Jehovah's Witnesses, 227 Lakewood Blvd., with Alain Boucher officiating.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2006