Alfred Howard Schmidt died Dec. 28, 2009. He was born Sept. 6, 1929 in Hepburn, Sask. to Peter D. and Tina Schmidt. At 9, Alfred gave his life to Christ. He was baptized in 1945 and joined Hepburn MB Church. He attended Bethany Bible School in Hepburn. In 1950, he married Viola Bergman. They moved to Fresno, Cal., where Alfred attended Pacific College and MB Biblical Seminary where he earned his Bachelor of Divinity. After French studies at Bethel Bible School, Quebec, and in Brussels, Belgium, they moved to the Belgian Congo in 1959, working for MB Missions/Services (now MBMSI) at Kafumba. Alfred was a teacher and trained pastors. Teaching continued at Kajiji in the theology school and in Kinshasa. Alfred later earned his MA at Fresno State University and his BEd at the University of Sask. From 1984–1994, he taught French immersion in Regina, Sask. and joined Parliament Community Church. After retiring, Alfred and Viola moved to Abbotsford, B.C., where they enjoyed the fellowship at Bakerview MB Church. In 2008, they moved to Tsawwassen and joined Cedar Park Church, Delta, B.C. Predeceased by 3 siblings; Alfred is mourned by Viola; children Rodney, Karin (Art) Congo, Randy (Kim), Valerie (Randy) Vannatter; 8 grandchildren; 3 sisters, 4 brothers.
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