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DAVID BRIAN HENKELMAN
Born: Aug 25, 1955
Date of Passing: Nov 06, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID BRIAN HENKELMAN August 25, 1955 - November 6, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Henkelman on November 6, 2015. This summer, he experienced rejection of his transplanted heart. After an extended stay at St. Boniface Hospital, he was transported to the Mazenkowski Heart Institute in Edmonton. Three weeks after two ventricular assist devices were implanted, one of them failed and he died soon after. Dave is survived by his wife of 39 years, Heidi (née Goliath); their daughter Jenny and son Mark (Sharon); his mother, Adena; his siblings Grace (Richard), Janice (Harry) and Lorne (Lesley), and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Erwin. Dave was born on August 25, 1955 in Swan River, Manitoba, where he grew up the youngest of four on the family farm. He planned to go into farming, but while studying at North American Baptist College (NABC) in Edmonton he felt the call to ministry. He earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1982 and was ordained in 1986. He met Heidi Goliath at the start of his second year at NABC. The next week he asked her out on a date and two years later they were married on August 14, 1976 in Winnipeg. They spent their first 12 years of marriage in the Edmonton area, and their children Jenny and Mark were born there. In 1988, the family moved to Winnipeg where he was pastor at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. In the late 1990s, he was diagnosed with heart failure. On May 31, 2003, Dave received the amazing gift of a donated heart that allowed him to enjoy another 12 years with his family. Dave was a steadfast husband and father who supported his wife and children through their struggles and always encouraged them to pursue their interests and callings. He was an accomplished carpenter, whose home renovation projects were always completed with professional polish. A long-time technology early adopter, he bought his first Apple computer in 1985. Later, he was a self-taught graphic and web designer. He and Heidi loved gardening together. Wherever they lived, they transformed their yard into a beautifully landscaped oasis, always featuring Dave's favourites, lilies. As a pastor, Dave ministered to many people in some of the most difficult and darkest times in their lives and was also able to share in their joys. He had a gift for relating to people and a talent for organization and administration. His congregations appreciated his sermons (and not just because he installed a clock at the back of the sanctuary to ensure he never went overtime). His personal relationship with God was his anchor, his source of strength and his hope of eternal life. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, 204-489-3875. The family encourages all to register as an organ and tissue donor at www.signupforlife.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2015
Condolences & Memories (16 entries)
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Dear Heidi, Jenny and Mark, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you as you travel through the coming days without Dave by your side. Our memories of times with him as a young man and of you as a couple are dear to us and we rejoice in the hope of seeing him again in Heaven. May God comfort you with His "peace beyond our understanding". - Posted by: Herb and Kathie Radke (Friends) on: Nov 17, 2015
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Dear Heidi Jenny Mark and Sharon I send my heart out to you guys so much my heart goes out to Pastor Dave up in heaven because I know he's with God like he wanted to be my condolences are with you and your Family Mark its really sad too see that such a joyus person was taken from this world by God God Bless you anddthe family - Posted by: Catherine (Living Bible Explorers youth) on: Nov 15, 2015
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Dear Heidi I share in your grief today as you have had to say farewell to your beloved husband and soulmate Dave was truly a special man and friend to so many and will be sorely missed by all who knew him and had the privilege of walking alongside him. My heartfelt sympathy to you ,who have been like family to me, and your children, Mark and Jenny In our prayers, Agnes and Senno - Posted by: Agnes (Family friend) on: Nov 14, 2015
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I had the privilege and good fortune to serve the Baptist Association for many years along with Dave and I am so thankful for this time together. Dave was knowledgeable, always positive and very much results orientated. We learned from Dave and will miss him dearly but he is alive in our hearts. - Posted by: Garry Harland (Friend) on: Nov 13, 2015
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Deepest sympathies to family of Pastor Dave. Pastor Dave baptised me and performed my wedding back in the early 1990s. I miss my church family at Whyte Ridge Baptist and especially Pastor Dave's sermons. - Posted by: Caroline R Grabish () on: Nov 12, 2015
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Words cannot express how sorry I am about Dave's passing but how wonderful I feel right now as I imagine him sitting at the feet of Jesus...a place he would love to be. My thanks for all you as a family have done for him . He was very proud of all of you! He will be missed very much. - Posted by: Bonnie Tholl (friend) on: Nov 12, 2015
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Dear Heidi, Jenny & Mark: We are so very sorry to have read of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sorry that we are not in Winnipeg at present. We have many fond memories of our time working together with you when you first came to WRBC. Dave was a very special person and we still remember many of the things that he taught us. May you feel God close during this time of loss. - Posted by: John & Kathy Berard () on: Nov 12, 2015
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Dave will forever be remembered by me as the one who accepted and pointed me in a direction to move on in life and ministry. He will be missed and although I will still be out of the country on Saturday, you will be in my prayers that day. - Posted by: Brian Russell (Friend and colleague. Pastor at Mcdermot Ave. Baptist ) on: Nov 12, 2015
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Dave will continue to lead and guide us by the way he lived - in the name of his lord. Our very heartfelt sympathies to our wonderful niece Heidi, daughter Jenny, and son Mark. We are blessed to have shared your husband and father. - Posted by: Edgar and Gloria Hildebrandt (Uncle to ) on: Nov 11, 2015
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My condolences go out to you, Heidi and family, as Dave has been called home to the Lord. I remember Dave as a great combination of funny and serious. The best of both characteristics. I will be praying for you all during tis time of loss. Many great memories from NABC. - Posted by: Peggy (Neumann) Christensen (Fellow student at North American Baptist College) on: Nov 11, 2015
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Much love to you all. He was always inclusive and loving. Not many people get to touch so many lives. Dave was special. - Posted by: Gretta Hildebrandt (Cousin) on: Nov 11, 2015
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. I have heard only good things of Dave's ministry, wherever he was. It's good to know that he is now with his Savior - our Savior - Posted by: Edmond Hohn (Dave's mother is my second cousin) on: Nov 11, 2015
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. I have heard only good things of Dave's ministry, wherever he was. It's good to know that he is now with his Savior - our Savior - Posted by: Edmond Hohn (Dave's mother is my second cousin) on: Nov 11, 2015
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Dave was always someone that had time for people. He wanted God's best for those that he encountered. He was someone that loved God and loved others. I am thankful for the times shared on this earth and I am thankful for eternity with Jesus. - Posted by: Harry Kelm (Friend, peer, fellow pastor ) on: Nov 11, 2015
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Dear Heidi, Jenny and Mark, My deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. What a very precious man Dave was. He made a significant impact on me who, as a new Christian many years ago, started attending WRBC. I had a lot to learn! My faith is my foundation and he played a large role in my spiritual development. I will always think of him (and all of you) fondly. By being a part of so many people's lives, his legacy continues. Many blessings and hugs, Love Anna - Posted by: Anna McCarthy (Barry) (member at Whyte Ridge Baptist) on: Nov 10, 2015
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Pastor Dave was a very special man. He was one of the main factors that drew us to attend church when we first moved to Whyte Ridge. We will miss him and our hearts are heavy. But I know we should rejoice for he is with his Lord. Our condolences to Heidi, Jenny & Mark. May you feel God's presence during this time. - Posted by: Angela () on: Nov 10, 2015