
John Harms
1936 ~ 2021
John Harms was born on December 15, 1936, to Anganetha and Gerhard Harms in Reinland, MB, the youngest of eleven children. In 1945 the family moved to the farm at Snowflake, where John enjoyed his childhood and growing-up years with family and friends. He had many adventures at school, playing baseball and hockey. He loved fishing, camping and hunting and developed a love for the great outdoors. John was 23 years old when he met the love of his life. He married Katie Tiessen on August 23, 1964 and they had 56 wonderful years together. They built their lives on farming and God and enjoyed time together as a family camping and traveling. He loved salvaging and working with wood and built a new home on the farm where they raised three beautiful children – Robert, Christine and Don. In later years, their children married and blessed them with nine grandchildren who called him Gramps, Papa and Grandpa and they all had a very special place in his heart. John had a very strong faith in God and cherished being involved in many church and community activities. He loved sharing his faith with others, especially in his later years. The gift of his incredible baritone voice was often shared with family and friends and he was also often heard whistling as he walked. We will all miss him so much, but we know he is singing now with the heavenly choir for his Saviour.