Walter Goebel

In Walter’s Words, I was born on the homestead at Stony Plain Alberta Canada, November 13, 1915. I was the seventh child out of 16, Parents Margaret (Miller) Goebel and Fred Goebel. Fred, Val, Emil, Louie, Emelie, Elsa, Walther, Frieda, Lydia, Paul, Elizabeth, Otto, Art, Esther, Edna and Martha. Baptised into the faith of our Lord Jesus and Saviour on the 5th of December 1915 into membership of Ev. St. Matthews Lutheran Church at Stony Plain. Confirmed at Stony Plain on Palm Sunday March 29, 1931 by Pastor E. Eberhardt. While attending Ev. St. Matthews Lutheran Church I taught Sunday School, was on the financial board, sang in the choir, was a member of the Walther League for many years. Farmed on the homestead on a mixed farm until 1960. Did some carpentry work for extra money. Met Eileen at a dance in Edmonton. Married Eileen November 19, 1960 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Edmonton, adopted Gary & Lorne. Moved to Calgary shortly after to operate the Balzac Seed Cleaning Plant 10 miles north of Calgary. Melody was born in 1961. We joined Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Calgary, where I was Superintendant of Sunday School and President of the Church for a number of years later. The Congregation became debt free a few years later. Served on other boards until I retired to Peachland, B.C. September of 1980. Joined St. John’s Lutheran Church at Summerland, became head usher that first year. Served on other boards until 1998. I decided I was too unstable to help serve the Lord’s Supper and decided the younger men should fulfill that duty. While in Peachland we gardened, grew fruit, walnuts, made sausage, apple strudel and enjoyed our Church Family. We joined the Health In Action Group and Seniors Group in Peachland. In June, 2002 moved back to Calgary. Bought a home in Prince of Peace Village and became members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Eileen has always been a loving wife, good cook and very helpful mate. I thank the Lord for all the loving goodness he has given me and that the Holy Spirit has brought me to faith in our Saviour Jesus Christ and that my sins are forgiven. The Lord My God has been good to me. Walter

Walter is survived by his loving wife Eileen Goebel, Brother Paul Goebel (Ermgard), Brother Otto Goebel, Sister Esther Townsend-Bridge, Sister Martha (Joe) Jarvis, Son Lorne Goebel (Carol), Son Gary (Irene) Goebel, Daughter Melody (Randy) Denecky and three Grandsons Sean Goebel, Nathan Goebel and Jaden Denecky. Walter was a devout Christian, devoted husband to Eileen Goebel, loving Father to Lorne, Gary, & Melody. Loving Grandfather to his three Grandsons, Sean, Nathan, and Jaden. Family/Friends/Church Family gatherings, playing cards and various games which he was a fierce competitor, watching sports and eating Eileen’s famous cooking were his favourite things. He had a passion for singing praises to the Lord and didn’t miss a beat or very many Sunday’s. His love was serving the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with his Church Family where ever it may have been. The Family of Walter Goebel wish to express their deep thanks and gratitude to you for being with them today to share in Walter’s Memorial. Special thanks to Paul Lawson for being a great friend and spending many hours with Walter praying with him, talking with him and feeding him. Julie Lawson for her friendship to both Mom and Dad and continued friendship, visiting and praying with Mom especially at this time. She looks forward to your visits. Many Thanks to Dr. Echo Enns for providing excellent care in the hospital. Salvation Army Agape Hospice for the dignity and the loving care and attention to detail making him feel most at home during his stay in his last weeks. Thanks to all his Church Family & Friends for all the Love and Support. Funeral Services will be held for Walter at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 243209 Garden Road NE, Calgary on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 243209 Garden Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T1X 1E1 or The Salvation Army Agape Hospice, 1302 – 8 Ave NW Calgary, AB T2N 1B8

I Have A Place In Heaven Forget your grief and fears, I am in a perfect place, Away from pain and tears… I’m far away from hunger, And hurt and want and pride. I have a place in heaven, With the Master at my side.

My life on earth was very, good, As earthly lives can go, But paradise is so much more Than anyone can know…. My heart filled with happiness, And sweet rejoicing, too. To walk with God is perfect peace I know that I am Home.