PEOPLE & PLACES
OTTAWA—Three senior soldiers join the ranks at The Salvation Army Barrhaven Church. From left, Emily Gaus, Gisele Riendeau and Alex van Gulik.
LONDON, ONT.—Over the course of several months, students from the Ont. GL Div studied the Book of Acts and then came together for a Bible Bowl, a quick-recall test of their knowledge of Scripture. The winner of the event was St. Thomas Corps, with Hanover Corps in second place, followed by Chatham-Kent Ministries in third. Studies are continuing this fall, with the students focusing on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
Guidelines for Tributes
Tributes should be received within two months of the promotion to glory and include: community where the person resided; conversion to Christ; corps involvement; Christian ministry; survivors. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. High-resolution digital photos (300 ppi preferred) or clear, original photos are acceptable (original photos will be returned). E-mail: salvationist@can.salvationarmy.org.
TRIBUTES REGINA—Mrs. Major Elsie May McEwan (nee Wallace) was born in 1928 to Alfred and Alice Wallace in New Liskeard, Ont. She attended school there and worked for George Taylor Hardware as a bookkeeper and machine operator. She entered training college in 1951 and married Captain Glen McEwan in 1953. Over the next 45 years they raised five children while serving as officers. Their final appointment was at Regina’s William Booth Special Care Home where they served for nine years. Retired in 1992, they continued to serve the Lord at Pioneer Village, Regina Village Town Centre, William Booth Special Care Home and in the corps at Haven of Hope Ministries in Regina. Elsie enjoyed attending church and was disappointed when she was no longer able to attend due to failing health. Promoted to glory from Wascana Grace Hospice surrounded by her loving family, she leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 62 years, Glen; children John (Annette), Margaret (David) Berezowski, Catherine, Mary and James (Winona); grandchildren Jennifer (Steve) Kellett, Heather (Scott) Neilson, Robyn, Timothy (Melissa), Kenneth (Michelle), Crystal (Reg) Bedier, Michael and Mackenzie; great-grandchildren Jaia, Rylie, Austin, Avery, Declan, Sadie, Emerence and Kennadi; sister, Mary (Don); nieces, nephews and friends. CHANNEL – PORT AUX BASQUES, N.L.—Irene Jessie Skeard, the oldest soldier of the Channel – Port aux Basques Corps, heard her Master calling her home and laid down her sword for a crown. Irene was a faithful member of the home league and while she was unable to attend the services due to ill health, she supported the work of the corps. Everyone received a warm welcome to her home and she will long be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit. Left with warm memories of a loving and wonderful mother are Violet, Margaret, Audrey, Debbie, John, Susan, Raymond, Diane and Robert. Also mourning her loss are 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bert; brother-in-law, Major Garland Skeard; soldiers and comrades of the Channel – Port aux Basques Corps.
GEORGINA, ONT.—Bernie Gray is recognized at Georgina CC for 70 years of service in Salvation Army banding.
MORRISBURG, ONT.—Born in Armadale (now Markham), Ont., in 1921, Mrs. Brigadier Ruth Hagglund (nee Daniels) was one of 10 children and brought up in the Free Methodist Church. Ruth met the Army through a friend, joined and entered training college as part of the Valiant Session in 1942. She served in the women’s social department in Ottawa and in Montreal at the Catherine Booth Hospital before being transferred to divisional headquarters in Regina where she was the bookkeeper and cashier. Ruth met Karl Hagglund while in Regina and following their marriage in 1952, they served as corps officers at Edmonton’s Southside Corps and in Drumheller, Alta. A change in ministry focus took them to the men’s social service department, with appointments in Edmonton, Port Arthur, Ont., Regina and London, Ont., from where they retired after a 10-year stay at the men’s hostel. Pre-deceased by her husband, Karl, in 1982, and her son, Fred (Joanne) in 2011, Ruth is missed by her daughter, Linda (Dave) Naylor; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. FENELON FALLS, ONT.—William (Bill) E. White was born in 1939 to Senior Majors Eugene and Reta White. He began his lifelong journey as a Salvation Army bandsman and bandmaster at the age of five, playing a variety of instruments including tuba, trombone, euphonium, cornet and flugel horn. He married his high-school sweetheart, Denna, in 1960 and settled in Oakville, Ont., where his two daughters were born. After an industrial accident left him a paraplegic in 1962, Bill pursued an engineering degree at Ryerson Collegiate in Toronto. His subsequent career took him to the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Calgary, Petro Canada’s Calgary Research Lab, and finally as dean of engineering at Ryerson. Through the years, Bill was bandmaster at Saskatoon Temple, Glenmore Temple in Calgary, Fenelon Falls Citadel, and a member of Oshawa Temple Band, Ont., Heritage Brass and Intrada Brass. He passed on his love of music to the many children he mentored and gave help to anyone in need. His relationship with Christ was his highest priority, which was evidenced in his faithfulness and love for his family, friends and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Denna; daughters Kim Garreffa and Andrea Folkins; and sister, Eleanor Schultz. Salvationist October 2015 29