PEOPLE & PLACES
TRIBUTES GUELPH, ONT.—Major Rolf Paul was born in Germany in 1939, and came to Canada in 1953. While earning a master of science at the University of Toronto, he was invited to the Toronto Temple Corps where he made a commitment to Christ. He taught secondary school science in Sudbury, Ont., but believed God had a greater plan for his life. Rolf accepted a teaching position at The Salvation Army’s Chikankata Secondary School in Zambia, where he met Captain Joyce Hetherington, a nurse at the mission hospital. Rolf returned to Canada and entered the Followers of Christ Session. Following commissioning, Rolf and Joyce were married and served together from Vancouver to Labrador City, N.L. In retirement, they moved to Guelph where he was involved in ministry within the corps and community, particularly through the Alpha program and by conducting worship services at seniors’ homes and a Bible study at his home. Promoted to glory suddenly in a car accident, Rolf loved the Lord with all his heart and is now in the New Jerusalem in the presence of God. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Joyce; son, James (My Pham); and daughter, Miriam (Dan Dupuis). SURREY, B.C.—Dr. Jakob (Jake) Meyerhoff was born in Vancouver in 1935, and grew up in the South Vancouver area. Jake entered the training college in Toronto and was commissioned in the Courageous Session in 1958. He married Elsie in 1960, and together they ministered as officers until he pursued a career in the medical field. Jake graduated from Dalhousie University in 1972 and was the gold medal winner for his class. He practised for two years in Hazelton, B.C., for more than 40 years in Surrey, and in the early 1980s, was the chief of medical staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Upon retiring from his practice in Surrey, Jake continued to serve patients part time in local clinics. He loved his work, his patients and the people he served, and reluctantly gave this up when illness made it impossible to continue. A faithful member of Cariboo Hill Temple, Jake played in the band and led Bible study groups. Promoted to glory from Surrey Memorial Hospital following several month of illness, Jake leaves his wife of 55 years, Elsie; sons Douglas (Glenys) and Gregory; daughter-in-law, Heather; and seven grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother, Walter, he is remembered by brothers John, William (Bill) and Ralph; sister, Martha; and their families. WINNIPEG—Rachel Bond (Dejeet) was born in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton, N.S., in 1919. She was actively engaged in ministry at the corps in Sydney, N.S., as well as in New Aberdeen, N.S., as the home league secretary. After moving to Winnipeg in 1961, Rachel was assistant home league secretary and a member of the songsters at St. James Citadel and later Heritage Park Temple. Her ministry stretched beyond the church walls to the corridors and rooms of The Salvation Army Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, where she found fulfilment in her calling as a registered nurse. Rachel was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carman, in 1989, and her dear daughter, Doreen, in 2012. Missing her, but rejoicing in the celebration of her full life, are her sons Wayne (Rose), Keith (Ceny) and Major Eric (Major Donna); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends. KINGSTON, ONT.—Ronald William George Abrahams was born in Southend-on-Sea, England, in 1935. Ron was an active member of The Salvation Army throughout the majority of his life, both in Canada and England. He was a faithful servant to the Lord through various ministries, including summer camps, War Cry delivery, thrift store volunteer work and outreach programs. In more recent years, Ron was active with The Salvation Army in Gananoque, Ont., and at Rideau Heights Corps in Kingston. He was a much-loved uncle, great-uncle, dear friend to many and a devoted member of the church. Ron was peacefully promoted to glory at Kingston General Hospital at the age of 80.
LITTLE BRITAIN, ONT.—Martin Azariah Burt was born in 1934 in Peter’s Arm (now Peterview), N.L. He worked with the AbitibiPrice Company for 15 years. He married Bessie Hibbs in 1955, and together they had two daughters. In 1968, they moved to Toronto and began to worship at Greenwood Corps (now West Hill Community Church). Martin was enrolled there as a soldier in 1985, and served faithfully as the band’s colour sergeant and as a member of the men’s fellowship and 55-plus groups. His favourite chorus, With His Loving Hand to Guide, sums up his testimony. Martin will be sadly missed as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his daughter, Leona, in 2003, Martin is remembered by his wife, Bessie; daughter, Maisie Waller (Ken); grandson, Jeff; granddaughter, Jennifer Wilson (Jeff); great-grandchildren Cameron, Brooke, Dylan, Kyle, Katie and Ashley; and sister, Lillian. VICTORIA—Myrtle Winnifred Martin was born in 1923 in Victoria to Ernie and Ruth Bent. Her great-grandmother, Mary Porter, and great-grandfather, John Porter, met the first Salvationists to land in Victoria to open fire in 1887, and they attended the first Salvation Army meeting. Myrtle was a lifetime member of The Salvation Army and spent her years helping others. She sang in a trio at the Esquimalt Corps and played the piano at the Esquimalt Corps and Victoria Citadel. Hospitality was her passion. She made everyone feel welcome. She loved the Lord and knew one day she would see him face to face. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Nelson; daughter, June (Dave); granddaughter, Tracey (Dan); great-grandchildren Abbey and Nate; brother, Ernie Bent, and his family; and numerous extended family members.
GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL Appointments: Lt-Col David Burrows, GS, Bangladesh Cmd (pro-tem); Feb 1—Mjrs Samuel/Hagar Amponsah, OC/CPWM, Liberia Cmd, with rank of lt-col; Lt-Cols Jubilani/Fikile Khoza, GS/CSWM, Liberia Cmd; Mar 1—Lt-Cols Leopoldo/Evelyn Posadas, CS/TSWM, The Philippines Tty; Lt-Cols Kong Chew (Bob)/Teoh Gim Leng (Wendy) Lee, RC/RPWM, Taiwan Rgn; Jul 1—Lt-Cols Edward/Shelley Hill, CS/TSWM, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Tty TERRITORIAL Appointment: Mjr Corinne Cameron, executive director, Kitchener Parent and Child Resource Centre, Ont. GL Div (additional responsibility) Promoted to major: Cpt Betty Lessard (Volkart), Cpt Glenda McKenzie Reaccepted as major: Frederick Pond Long service: 30 years—Mjrs Kenneth/Colleen Kimberley, Mjr Dale Pilgrim Promoted to glory: Mjr Dirk Krommenhoek, from Toronto, Nov 2; Mjr Harry Hickson, from Victoria, Nov 18; Mjr Fred Goobie, from Keswick, Ont., Nov 20; Mjr Guy Roberts, from Montreal, Nov 20; Mrs Mjr Eva Jennings, from Corner Brook, N.L., Nov 21; Mjr Roger Beaulac, from Beloeil, Que., Nov 22
CALENDAR Commissioner Susan McMillan: Jan 2-3 St. Thomas, Ont.; Jan 14-15 National Advisory Board, Toronto; Jan 24-29 divisional retreat, Prairie Div; Jan 29 Booth University College, Winnipeg Colonels Mark and Sharon Tillsley: Jan 10-11 CFOT, Winnipeg; Jan 15-18 officer family retreat, CFOT, U.S.A. Eastern Tty; Jan 25-28 divisional retreat, Ont. GL Div
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