Henry Harms Heier

HENRY HARMS HEIER

Peacefully, at the age of 77 years, surrounded by his family, Henry Harms Heier went to be with his Lord and Saviour.

Henry was born May 15, 1925 in Orenburg, Russia.He immigrated to Canada with his parents Frank and Anna Heier in 1926.His growing up years were spent in the Bristol, Man. area, where he developed a great love for farming.At the age of 17, at the invitation of a Bible School teacher, Henry gave his life to the Lord.He was then baptized on confession of his faith.

He moved to B.C. in 1955 to work in the lumber camps and there also became a member of the Evangelical Free Church.In 1956 he married Tina Klassen, the love of his life.In 1970 they moved back to Manitoba to do what he loved the most ­ farming.He farmed for the next 30 years in the Trentham area, first raising hogs and then operating a dairy with his son Art.Farming was his life and Henry worked hard.His motto for life was "Never Give Up."

Due to Henry's failing health the farm was sold in 2000 and they moved to Steinbach, Man. In July 2002 Henry's health deteriorated and he was admitted to Bethesda Hospital, where he spent the next six months.Jan. 27, 2003 he moved into Rest Haven Nursing Home, where he resided for the last two month of his life.On the eve of March 27, 2003, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons disease, complicated by pneumonia, his Lord and Saviour called him home.

He is survived by his wife Tina; son Art (Esther) and their children, Jeremy, Randall, Colin and Janelle; son Fred (Kimberly) and their children, Amanda, Angela and Alicia; daughter Faith (Dale) Cathcart and their children, Samantha and Ryan; son Paul (Wendy) and their children, Jessica and Kyle.We love you and will miss you.

Special thanks to the Bethesda Hospital staff and the Rest Haven Nursing Home staff for all the support you showed Henry and us as well.