FRUSON, Pastor Herbert Edmund “Herb”

—

Herb was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to Herbert and Linda (Schober) Fruson on October 18, 1927. He went home to Jesus on June 28^th, 2016.

He grew up on the farm near Cactus Lake, Saskatchewan and attended a one room country school. He finished his grades 11 and 12 at Concordia Lutheran College in Edmonton, Alberta graduating in 1946. After 6 months of Normal School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  He taught in 3 different county schools.  At this point he felt “God’s call” to Pastoral Ministry so enrolled for a 2 year pre-ministerial studies again at Concordia College. He then spent 4 more years at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.  His vicarage was at First Lutheran Church in Windsor, Ontario.  He graduated from the seminary in St. Louis in 1946 and took another year of post-graduate studies before accepting a call to serve as Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dawson Creek, BC.  He preached in both German and English Services each Sunday morning and conducted services in Goodfare, Alberta in the afternoon and Demmitt, Alberta, in the evening.  Alternate Sundays he preached afternoons in Fort St. John, BC.  Saturdays he taught children all day Bible School in the Goodfare church.  In 1960 he married Lynnette Jones in Kelowna, BC.  God blessed them with 2 children, Verna and Mark.  Over the years they fostered 5 children.  Rene and Shawn joined the family in 1971.  After 7 years Herb was called to Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Abbotsford, BC, where he ministered for 14 years, and also served at Emmanual Lutheran Church in Aldergrove, BC for 4 years.  Later he operated a siding business and acquired his journeyman ticket in carpentry and worked in that field as well. In 1992 he and Lynnette relocated to Kelowna, BC where he worked with Mark for a number of years both on his farm and in the construction industry.  Over the years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working vacations on the home farm in Saskatchewan and attending Bible Camp with family.  He was a humble man and never wanted recognition for his accomplishments.  His favorite pastime was reading and studying God’s Word with a keen interest in archeology.  He spent many hours playing hymns and choruses on the key board and was challenged with crossword puzzles.  His greatest passion was his love for the Lord Jesus, his Savior, and service to Him.  His last 2 and a half years were spent at the Brandt’s Creek Mews, where he was lovingly cared for.  His family includes: Verna (Dwaine), Mark (Karla), Rene (Wayne), Shawn (Catalina), 11 grandchildren Brent (Ariele), Stephen, Katherine, Julia, Ethan, Carissa, Shayne, Rebecca (Darryl), Krista, Lauren, and Sean and 2 great grandchildren, Margret Rose, and Chevy, and also 2 brothers William and Arthur Fruson.  He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Linda Fruson and his brother Edward Fruson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 4th at 2:00 pm at Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to World Map Canada, PO Box 30135, Kelowna, BC, V1V 2M4. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service Details

The service for FRUSON, Pastor Herbert Edmund “Herb” is scheduled for Monday, July 4th at 2:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

Evangel Church

3261 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC

Phone:

---

Special Requests:

None.

---

Funeral Pointers: