Paul J. Enns
07.15.2010
Paul J. Enns, 88, of La Junta and former longtime Cheraw resident, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center.
Paul was born to Isaac P. & Katherine (Unger) Enns on September 7, 1921 in Cheraw, Colorado. He married Wanda Jost on April 2, 1944 in Downey, Idaho.
Paul worked for Nibco for 23 years and was a farm hand for many years. He was a member of the East Holbrook Mennonite Church.
Paul is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughter, Rita (John Wingo) Fitch of Newton, Kansas; son, Vernon (Claire) Enns of Seattle, Washington; sister, Leona (Al) Schultz of Hollister, California; daughter-in-law, Elaine Enns of San Diego, California; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews also survive.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac P. & Katherine Enns; son, P.Jay Enns; brothers, Karl, Dan, Elmer, & Elvin; sisters, Ida Pearl Enns, Verna (Willard) Guengerich, & Kathryn Bartel.
Memorial services will be Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the East Holbrook Mennonite Church in Cheraw with Pastor John Stoltzfus officiating.
Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to the East Mennonite Church, 32723 County Road 33, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacock-larsen.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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