STADE: In Loving Memory of Wilfrid Samuel Stade who was born on June 28, 1920 at North Battleford, SK and went to be with his Lord and Saviour, March 25, 2014 at Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Ethel M. (Chernik) Stade; his 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; daughters: Esther P. (Roy) Hobbs and her sons, Daniel, Joseph and Benjamin; and Laura-Ruby Stade; sons: David E. (Melody) Stade and his children; Caleb, Joshua, Elisha, Elizabeth and Samuel, and Clifford J . Stade and his sons; Andrew (Lauren), Timothy and Kevin, Andrew's son, Travis; nieces and nephews: Mary (Doug) Harris; Arlene (Donald) Chynoweth, Marguerite (Roy) Sidebottom, Sharon Bradburn; Earl (Elaine) Stade, Elaine (Dwight) Holditch, Philip (Elizabeth) Stade; Paul (Lynda) Stade, Kenneth (Valerie) Stade, Karen (Gordon) Sidebottom, Loralyn (Cordell) Lind; Danella (Scotty) Collier, Lynn Stade, Eleanor Stade; plus numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Wilfrid is predeceased by his grandparents: Fredrick S. and Annie Stade; his parents: Samuel F. and Eliza Stade; siblings: Fredrick (Florence) Stade, Dorothea (Allan) Keall, Judson (Joy) Stade, Mabel Stade, D. Clair Stade, Clifford G. Stade, Ruth (Gilbert) Stade; and nephews Charles and Allan Stade, great-nephews James Stade and Paul Katerynych and great-niece; Wendy Chynoweth. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, SK with Dan Glass, officiating. The Eulogy was given by Eugene Lacey and Gifts of Music by Karen Sidebottom and Friends. The Honourary Pallbearers were "Everyone Who Shared In His Life" and Active Pallbearers were Andrew Stade, Caleb Stade, Timothy Stade, Joshua Stade, Kevin Stade & Elisha Stade. In lieu of flowers: send your memorial donations to: Scripture Gift Mission ~ #226-1885 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 3V4 or Western Tract Mission, Inc. ~ 401 - 33rd Street West, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 0V5. Interment followed at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Eulogy Wilfrid Samuel Stade, born June 28, 1920, was raised on the family farm in the Mount Hope district just outside North Battleford. His mother died when he was very young, so his sister, Dorothea, who was much older, helped raise him. He learned many practical skills working on the farm. After high school Wilfrid attended Saskatoon Bible Institute where he was challenged to go into mission work overseas. Wilfrid then pastored a couple of churches, one in High River, Alberta and one in Dauphin, Manitoba that gave him many insights and experiences relating to church work. This would become very important in his ministry later. Before going overseas with the Sudan Interior Mission, Wilfrid attended the 18 month Tropical Medicine Institute in Toronto. This training would help save many lives. April 3, 1948, Wilfrid arrived in Nigeria with a group of other missionaries. One of whom has been a wonderful friend to this day. In 1951 Wilfrid married Ethel Chernik, who was from the Nipawin area. Their marriage celebrated 62 years this last November, 2013. In Nigeria, Wilfrid was an itinerant preacher travelling to many villages and doing medical care for thousands of people each year. Wilfrid taught Ethel tropical medicine and together they treated many diseases, epidemics, wounds, and burns. Some patients came too late but there were many successes. Of the 10 places where Wilfrid served, 4 had leprosariums located a few miles away. There are many stories that could be told about Wilfrid's experiences, such as hunting a rogue lion, spinal meningitis epidemics or treating a patient who was 80 percent burned but lived because maggots helped clean the burned areas. Wilfrid served 26 years with Sudan Interior Mission, then settled in North Battleford. This was a major transition at 53 years of age. Wilfrid worked for Sylvester Glass for the next 15 years. After retirement, Wilfrid continued to preach and serve others in the community. He was happy to serve wherever he could. He also continued the tract ministry he had started in various locations around the city. Unfortunately, Alzheimers crept in and he eventually had to go to the nursing home. Even there the Spirit of God permeated Wilfrid's being and he was well liked. Wilfrid served well and is an example of a life committed to Jesus Christ. Card of Thanks The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the many expressions of love & kindness, phone calls, flowers, gifts of food and memorial donations. Thanks to the MANY caregivers that have invested in Wilfrid's care while he was in District Care Centre. We are also grateful for the help and support from Rev. Dan Glass, Rev. Keith Klippenstein, all who assisted during & after the funeral, and the Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________
