Norman B. Stauffer

Stauffer.--Bishop Norman B. Stauffer was born Dec. 30, 1871, in Waterloo, Ont. He was converted and united with the Mennonite Church in 1891; moved to Alberta with his family in 1900, called to the ministry in 1901, ordained bishop in 1911. Died Sept. 13, 1927 at Aldersyde, Alta.; aged 56 y. 8 m. 14 d. He was married to Elizabeth Otterbein to which union was born 12 children, 3 having died in infancy and his wife preceded him Aug. 22, 1924. He was married again to Melinda Snider of Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 1, 1927. He left to mourn his departure his wife and the following children: Mrs. Dr. Burke of Blackie, Alta., Howard of Duchess, Alta., Mrs. J. Shank of Markham, Ont., Mrs. Ion Snyder of Preston, Ont., Willis, Earl, Byron and David of Aldersyde, Alta., and Florence was adopted by Phares Burkholder of Markham, Ont. Funeral took place on Sunday Sept. 18, at the Mount View Church. Services at the house conducted by Bro. H. B. Ramer, Duchess, Alta., and Bro. H. J. Harder of Didsbury, Alta. At the church Bro. Isaac Miller conducted the opening services followed by bishop N. E. Roth of Tofield, Alta., and E. S. Hallman of Guernsey, Sask. Texts, I Peter 1:3, 4; Rev. 14:13. Pallbearers were all conf. members. Bro. Stauffer was privileged to spend several months with friends and relatives in Ont. also attended the General Conference. Came home Saturday evening complaining of pain in his eyes and head. On Monday night about 12 o'clock he took a stroke and lay unconscious till Tuesday evening 6:30 when he passed away without saying good-bye. His sudden death was a great shock to the home, church and community. He was highly respected by all and will be greatly missed. May God comfort the sorrowing ones.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 10 2023, 23:10:26 UTC