Henry Smuland

Henry Smuland (94) passed away at his residence near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on April 18, 2011. Funeral Henry Smuland (April 15, 1917- April 18, 2011) was born in a log house 17X27 ft in Kater (Birch Lake Area, 60 miles from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. His father, Gottlieb Schmuland was born of Russian descent and his mother Natalia (Zelmer) Schmuland had Russian mother and a Polish father. His sister Adele and brothers Reinhart and Benjamin were also born in the one room house. Henry is survived by his sister Adele and brothers Dan and Oscar. Graduated from Otterburne Bible College and began his pastoral ministry. Henry began his Pastoral ministry 3 years before graduation from North American Baptist Seminary, Rochester New York. Shortly after starting his pastoral duties and a new family he returned to Yankton College to finish his Bachelors Degree in Social Service. Henry was pastor for 21 years and when he took a calling as a Parole and Probation Officer for an additional 20 years in Oregon. He is survived by his loving wife Elma Smuland, and his daughters Donna, Corinne and Brenda. Henry has 7 grand kids and 5 great grand children. He chose to make the Pacific Northwest his final resting place. Funeral service will be held at the Towne Center Baptist Church in Happy Valley, Oregon, and graveside service at Skyline Memorial Cemetery and Park in Portland, Oregon. Family and friends are invited to sign Henry’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.