Obituary

Hi everyone. I am overwhelmed by all the wonderful comments left on this blog, and emailed and letter-mailed to me and my family. Thanks you so much for sharing how my dad was important in your life. Here is a copy of the obituary that appeared in the Moose Jaw Times-Herald, the Regina Leader Post, the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, and the Abbotsford Times:

FALK-Dr. George David Falk of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, June 2nd, 2008 at the age of 50 years. Dr. Falk was born on July 22nd, 1957 in Abbotsford, B.C. to Henry and Margaret (Stobbe) Falk. He married Ev Reimer on August 21st, 1976. He was a passionate father, gardener, playwright, actor and educator. He graduated high school from the Mennonite Educational Institute in 1975. He earned his B.Ed. from Simon Fraser University in 1984, then earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida in 1994. George moved to Moose Jaw in 1984 where he held various positions in Education, including teacher at Peacock Collegiate (1984-1989), Principal of Cornerstone Christian School (1997-2004) and Superintendent during the amalgamation into Prairie South School Division from 2004 until the present. He was heavily involved in the fine arts, appearing in many theatrical productions in Moose Jaw, most notably Fiddler on the Roof with himself, his wife and children in the starring roles. His play Heaven Is won the Saskatchewan Drama Association provincial festival in 1997. His other plays have won many other awards and have been produced throughout Canada. George's gardening was a metaphor for his belief in his students. Both his plants and students were carefully tended and placed in their ideal environment. All were given the opportunity to thrive, despite other people defining them as "weeds. " In both his horticultural and educational life he created diverse environments in his own gregarious style. He is survived by his wife Ev; son Sean (Crystal); daughter Janice (Nick) Lamb; son Matthew (Kristina); son Daniel; son David (Leanne); grandchildren Izaak, Stephen, Sage and Ty; siblings Abe (Jessie), John (Hilda), Erna (Walter) Janzen, Marge (Mel) Weick, Peter (Sandra), and Ben (Pat). A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Hillcrest Apostolic Church, 1550 Main St.North, Moose Jaw, Sask. A service celebrating George's life will be held on Sunday, June 8th, 2008 at the Hildebrand Chapel, Briercrest Bible College, Caronport, Sask. at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Allan Buchanan officiating. Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers and gifts to the Dr. George Falk Memorial Scholarship. Please make cheques payable to Prairie South School Division # 210 ~ memo: Attn Dr. George Falk Memorial Scholarship, 1 ~ 15 Thatcher Drive East, Moose Jaw, Sask. S6J 1L8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Jeff Ofstie, Funeral Director. 693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

I'll fly away, O glory

Thank you everyone for your prayers and encouragements over the last 5 months.  On Monday, 2 June 2008, at 5:20 pm, my dad, George Falk, went to be with his Saviour in heaven.  He was surrounded by family, who had spent the afternoon singing worship songs and hymns, watching musicals on video, and chatting together.  

There will be a viewing at Hillcrest Church on Saturday, 7 June from 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral will be at Hildebrand Chapel, Caronport on Sunday, 8 June at 3 pm.  There will be a reception directly following the service.

Dad found Jeremiah 29:11-14 very important to his life so it seems fitting to include it in our last update about him.

"'For I know the plans I have for your,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will be listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  I will be found by you,' declares the LORD."

Christ will be exalted

Hi everyone,

We would like to thank people for their emails and for their generosity for providing meals at this time. Thank you all for your care and prayers.

Dad has weakened to the point where visitation is restricted to family. If you would like to send a message to Dad, please email us (or hit reply) and we will ensure that he hears it.

Philippians 1:20-21 (New International Version)
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Thanks,
Ev, Janice, Matt, Dan, and Dave