Henry Block
February 3, 1926 – February 16, 2023
Henry John Block passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2023 at Diamond House in Warman, SK. Henry was born on February 3, 1926 in Orenburg, Russia.
He is survived by loving wife, Susan Block; their six children along with their spouses, Ernie & Joni Block, Neil & Debbie Block, Bev Norrie, Grace & Perry Faul, Milton & Kelly Block, and Reta Goby. He also leaves behind 23 grandchildren along with their spouses and 60 great grandchildren.
Henry worked as Chief of Pathology at Saskatoon City Hospital and was well respected within the community.
Further, “Chips” is survived by his church family, with numerous brothers and sisters in Christ that he came to know over his many years of faithful dedication and service to God through the Camp Oshkidee ministry he helped found. He was a peaceful man of deep conviction; he walked by faith and lived a life of obedient service to God and to others.
We invite all whose lives were touched by Henry to join us for a Celebration Of Life Service on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:30pm at Forest Grove Community Church, 502 Webster Street, Saskatoon, SK.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE FOR THE LATE HENRY BLOCK
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above.)
“Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23
Memorial donations can be made to Camp Oshkidee, 830 Kloppenburg Court, Saskatoon, SK S7W 0P3.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
9 Comments
Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers at this time.
Dr Block led the best lab I every worked in, providing me with leadership and trust over 13 years to function with as much independence as possible.
Please accept my condolences on the death of Dr. Henry Block. I appreciated his help and cooperation in his role as Director of Pathology at SCH. He was one of the good guys. Brian McSheffrey.
Our sincere condolences to you Susan and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Block we won’t forget. Memories of his amazing train set up. We enjoyed fellowship at Oshkidee for a few years to. Since I am related through the Blocks I would see him at some of my family funerals. We would always have a wonderful chat. It has been a privilege to have known him. God bless you all at this time and may memories bring great joy and tears of joy!!
To my cousins and Aunt Susan my condolences.
I remember Uncle Henry’s laugh and smile.
Being from the east I don’t have a lot of memories.
What comes to mind is the greeting my Dad will have expressed at their meeting again. Uncle Henry’s Prayers left in Gods care for each of you. The new ones expressed with complete confidence in the power of our Saviour. May the peace and confidence of our hope comfort you.
Love to all,
Carol,Ann
Neil and Debbie and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. May you know God’s peace and comfort.
Henry was a wonderful addition to our diamond house family. He will be deeply missed.
I have never thought of myself as a lost boy but there were times in my life when my father was often away for weeks at a time. I’m sure my mother relied on the faithful God fearing men at Central MB church to give me the guidance that perhaps was missing in my life. It was men like Henry Block, Stan Priebe and Pete Siemens who, through Boys Brigade or Sunday School, mentored me. Henry gave me a love for the outdoors. He along with Stan Priebe led me and a few other campers on a canoe trip on the Churchill River. I am very grateful ( and my brothers would say the same) for Henry’s dedication and commitment to the boys who attended Stockade and Boys Brigade. I sometimes ask myself why I still hold onto the Christian faith. It started with seeds sown by those faithful men in my life. Thank you Henry.
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