Lorne Pritchard

Rev. Lorne O. Pritchard On Nov. 5, 2011, in God's grace, Heaven's door was opened to welcome His faithful servant Rev. Lorne O. Pritchard into God's presence in a gentle and peaceful way, at 90 years of age. He was born Dec. 17, 1920, on the farm northeast of Pangman and attended Foradyce Country School and Victoria School in Regina. Having the call of God on his heart, in 1937 at age 17 he began his ministry, which included Truax, Ceylon, Pangman, Moose Jaw, Glidden, Regina and several churches in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland area, where he preached his last sermon on Feb. 6, 2011. He was one of the founders of Full Gospel Bible Institute in Eston, Sask., in 1944. As well as his responsibilities in pastoring, he taught at and for a time served as principal of that school and was also moderator of the Apostolic Church of Pentecost. He moved to Vancouver in 1973 to accept a position at Peoples Church in Surrey. During his time in BC, he taught at Jubilee Bible College, conducted Bible studies in churches, Bible camps and homes, and pastored Berean Bible Church. He moved back to Regina in March 2011 to Victoria Park Personal Care Home where he received wonderful care until the day of his passing. Dad was a historian, avid reader, published writer, great storyteller, amazing cook and gardener. He loved to preach and teach the Bible, but what drew people to him was his love for God and his love for people. His desire was that all would follow the Lord. Dad was truly interested in people and had an incredible memory of names and dates. He took great joy in praying for his family, whom he leaves to mourn: his children, Judy (John) Stockdale and James (Wendy) Pritchard, his grandchildren Jay (Christy) Stockdale, Jori Stockdale, Genevieve (Kristopher) Jongenotter and Nicolette Pritchard, and the great-grandchildren who brought him much joy, Winston and Will Stockdale, as well as sister Luella (Eldon) Johnson, brother Eric (Luella) Pritchard, sisters-in-law Reatha Pritchard, Thelma Pritchard and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lorne was predeceased by his beloved wife Anne Pritchard, parents Arthur and Viola Pritchard, sisters Elma Pritchard and Elsie (Ronnie) Burnside, brothers Lester Pritchard and Arnold Pritchard and brother-in-law Edward Kettles. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at Regina Apostolic Church, 808 Assiniboine Ave. E., Regina, SK (private family interment). In lieu of flowers, friends who so desire may contribute in his memory to the Gideons, www.gideons.ca or to Eston College, Box 579, Eston, SK, S0L 1A0. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 359-7776