WILHELM ENNS JR.

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WILHELM ENNS JR. Bless the Lord, o my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psalm 103:1 On Wednesday evening, March 5, 2008, Wilhelm (Bill) Enns passed away and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. In the last difficult days of his battle with cancer he was surrounded by the love and prayers of his family and community. Wilhelm Enns was born on September 21, 1932 and grew up on his family's farm near Springstein, Manitoba. His early life was filled with school, work on the family farm, and involvement in Springstein Mennonite Church where his father was pastor. Dad attended Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna, Manitoba for grade 12, where he met Elsie Tiessen who became his wife and life partner in 1956. They settled on a farm near Springstein where he farmed grain and poultry until he retired in the late 1990's. Dad loved farming and pursued farming as a calling to feed the world. He was a man of faith for whom the church was the central focus of his life. Many will remember him for his love of music and for his participation in choirs throughout his life. Two children, Kerry and Michelle, became a part of the Enns family and experienced the love, patience and faith that characterized Dad as a father. Wilhelm was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm and Katherine Enns and his older brother Herman Enns. He is survived by his wife Elsie, his daughter Michelle, his son Kerry and wife Gina, and by his beloved grandsons Kieran and Brendan. He is also survived by his sister Anna Reimer, his sister Elizabeth (Ed) Enns, sister-in-law Estelle Enns, and his brother Conn Enns. The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to the many people who supported Dad with their prayers and visits during the difficult time of his illness. The staff of the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care unit deserve special thanks for the excellent care and support that they offered during the last days of Dad's life. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. at Springstein Mennonite Church, with interment following in the church cemetery. Viewing Sunday, March 9, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg and at the church prior to the service. If friends desire, donations may be made to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, 400-280 Smith Street, Winnipeg R3C 1K2. Friends Funeral Service 2146 Main Street 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2008