King.-
Henry J., son of Christian and Mary (Hostetler) King, was born at
Garden City, Mo., Oct. 9, 1891; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan.,
Oct. 31, 1981; aged 90 y. On Oct. 19, 1913, he was married to Anna
Hartzler, who died on Feb. 5, 1981. Surviving are 2 daughters
(Estella-Mrs. John Plank and Dorothy-Mrs. Mervin Troyer), 2 sons (Leland
and Wayne), 2 brothers (Hubert and Clarence), and 2 sisters (Clara
Zimmerman and Adelia King). He was preceded in death by two daughters
(Joanna and Bernice). On Oct. 9, 1921, he was ordained to the ministry
and in March 1949 he was ordained to the office of bishop. He served the
Harper, Wichita, and Greensburg (Kan.) congregations and also the
Arthur and Bloomington (Ill.) congregations. He was a member of Pleasant
Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in
charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Bio by: Marlee
