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Maberly, ON - November 26 bers of the Ontario assembly planted in 1954.
Phoenix, AZ - November 26-27 He was a faithful brother, elder, teacher and
evangelist. Lee’s godly testimony drew men
to the Lord. After moving off the farm, he and
Beverly spent nearly 45 years gathering with
the saints in La Crosse, WI. He leaves behind
his wife of 74 years, son Michael, daughter
Change of Address Diane (Ron) Doll, and many grandchildren
Irene Dryburgh: 24-1486 Richmond St., London, and great-grandchildren.
ON, N6G 2M3; Email: quiet.waters@hotmail.com Elsie Mary Taylor, of Port Alberni, BC, on June
Change of Correspondent 26, 2022, age 98. Born in Desford, England, on
Saginaw, MI: Jon Nicol, Tel: 989-860-8256; April 19, 1924, she was affectionately known
Email: jnicol930@gmail.com as “Aunt Mary” in Labrador, NL, where she
served as a nurse with the International Gren-
Tampa, FL: Email: ntghoversight@gmail.com fell Mission for 50 years beginning in 1953. She
was saved as a teenager in March 1941, and her
assurance came through Isaiah 53:6. Through
consultation with doctors by radio only and
with constant prayers, Mary treated many
people from Forteau and all the way up to Red
William Stainton of Unionville, ON, on May Bay. Known for her love and compassion, her
23, 2022, age 88. Born and raised in Toronto, greatest joy was delivering babies (close to 900)
Bill was a founding member of the Unionville and leading souls to Christ. After she retired,
assembly and long-time elder. Saved at 15, he she wrote a book about her sojourn titled Light
preached the gospel, led sings, shepherded the on the Labrador. She served the Lord faithfully
flock, and showed love to believers through
acts of service. Bill was the administrator at the all her days. Eric Fowler spoke during her
funeral and at the graveside. “She hath been a
Bethany Lodge Christian home in Unionville
from 1986 to 2000. He was married for 55 years succourer of many” (Romans 16:2).
to Norma (née Joyce) until her homecall in 2012. Debra Kay Pfalzgraf of Waterloo, IA, on June
Despite dementia in his twilight years, Bill never 29, 2022, age 62. She was saved August 14, 1974,
lost his love for hymns, the Psalms or sweets. He at the age of 14. While in deep soul trouble, she
leaves behind two sisters Frances and Marian; knelt by her bed and asked God what she had
four children Sharon, Janet (Byron), Paul (Eliza- to do to be saved. The answer flashed into her
beth) and Patricia (John); eight grandchildren; mind: Jesus did it all, He did it all. Debra enjoyed
and eleven great-grandchildren. Bill will be fellowshipping with the believers who meet in
remembered for his hard work outdoors and in the assembly on Western Avenue in Waterloo.
the gospel, sense of humour, musical voice and For the past year she suffered patiently with
sweet tooth. His funeral was held in Markham cancer. Debra is survived by her daughter
with contributions by family and friends. Kimberly (Jacob) Hunemuller, son Michael,
parents Delmer and Joyce Stickfort, and her
Lee Stenerson of La Crosse, WI, on June 13,
2022, age 95. Born and raised in Ontario, WI, sister Susan. The funeral service was taken by
Russ Nesbit and George Farber.
on May 16, 1927, he was a deacon in a local
denomination when the Gospel Tent came in the Harri Ollila of Kirkland Lake, ON, on July
summer of 1952. Hearing the gospel faithfully 11, 2022, age 60. He was saved at age 18 while
preached, Lee was convicted of his sin and told attending Bible classes in preparation for his
his pastor, “I’ve never been more deceived than confirmation. After paying close attention to
I was in your church!” On September 22, 1952, the Scriptures, Harri realized that a certificate
he was saved through Luke 19:10. Lee and his in itself was insufficient to satisfy God. While
wife Beverly were among the founding mem- reciting the creed, he appreciated the work of

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