Christopher Willis
1923 - 2012
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Dorothy Weeks posted a condolence
Saturday, November 27, 2021
First time I heard a Willis was GC Willis in walla Walla PM Mtg. He so tocuched my heart. I wanted to be one of the 2-3 who remembered the Lord and his death.
In 1968 I was privileged to sleep in his hospital when Richard, Emilie, Ruth, Hope and I went to Mile 86.
I'm thankful for you and pray your continuing comfort. If you are in Denver, come stay with us.
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Lairesen Ambun posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2017
My name is Lairesen Ambun, my mom talk a lot about my father Ambun and Mr.Christopher Willis ministries in Ansuan sabah,Malaysia. I was admiring Mr.Christopher Willis for his contribution Christianity in our villages and neighbour. I dont have much information about them because my father died when I was very child. I would like to say ''HELLO'' to Mr.Christopher Willis's family and God bless you all. My facebook ''Lairesen Ambun''
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Beverley Robson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Dear Mrs. Willis. Today I have been praising The Lord for various People of Influence in my life. You and Dr Willis are two of those people. I studied with Dr Willis as part of the Arctic Nurse clinical training program in 1974-75. As a new Christian you both influenced me by having me in your home for regular Sunday fellowship. Those days served to ground me for a lifetime of walking with Him. I praise The Lord to know that Dr Willis had such a long life. I'm confident he went on to influence many more lives for Jesus Christ in the years that followed my time with him. As for myself I contine to nurse in the north with our First Nations people. How they need The Lord. Blessings to you and your family. Beverley Robson, PhD, RN
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Alan Webber posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
We were in Sandakan in the 1960s and Dr. Willis was our family doctor. Mum used to see him for her heart condition. He was really a dedicated physician and a caring man.
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Amin Gomboting posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Dear Ma'am Margaret & children,
We would like to express our deepest condolence for your loss which is also ours too. However,but we believe that we will soon meet in Heaven with him.
We just would like to share on how Dr Willis ministry has impacted our lives until now.
In early 1960s, I first met Dr Willis through a friend who brought me to a clinic which was also a Christian Book Room in Sandakan. I'm amazed on their generosity of providing medicine and check up for free of charge. Not only did they serve us as patients but with love and sincerity as brothers and sisters. I wanted to know why and how they could love us in such manner.
With a simple invitation, I've attended the Bible Study every Wednesday night and Sunday service at Dr Willis's father house at 0.5 mile in Sandakan. My wife and I accepted Jesus and were baptized on Dec 1960.
Since Dr Willis and family left to Canada,I have continued the journey of faith as government servant and serve the Lord faithfully wherever I've stationed. My wife has been spreading the Good News to everyone she met.
As for my wife,she was not able to read and write as she never got the chance to go to school. By God's grace,Ma'am Margaret taught her by coming every Thursday consistently and taught her through Bible Study. This is the reason she knew Jesus and accepted Him as her Savior.
Through 5 of our children,Amelia,Henrynus,Janey,Veronica and Roy, we are blessed with 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren.
Ma'am,I still remember that Dr Willis named my eldest daughter,Amelia as Mila because it was hard to call her by AMELIA. She loved it.
We hope, by our testimonial,your family will be blessed on how wonderful Dr Willis & family ministry. All these are possible because of God's grace.Praise His Name!
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Francois and Nadia Behmann posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2012
We will always be inspired by Dr. Chris Willis' steadfast faith and his love of God's Word.
Chris Willis led a Christ-like life of devotion to his wife,his children and all of God's children.
We share with the family the great loss.
A faithful servant has gone on to be with His Master.
Sincerely,
Nadia and Francois Behmann
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Leah Roach and Thomas Roach posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2012
Please convey our sincere sympathy to Margaret and our dear friends John and Jane and to the rest of the family who I (we) don't all know.
My first meeting of Dr. Chris was at the tent in Pleasantville, N. S. He gave such a quiet sincere gospel with a quiet and forceful message. Sorry we never had the oportunity to spend more time to get acquainted with you Margaret and your husband. I am sure hmore in e will hear "Well done ,tho good and faithfull servant. . In Kk we met some who were saved by his faithful. work and more in Singpore who were saved through the faithfulness of John and Jane. His legacy passed onto his children.
May "the God of All Comfort" comfort you all at this time.
Tom joins in our love to you all Leah Roach
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Wong Wai Har Selina posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2012
Thank you for being a good servant of our Lord. Thanks for your work in Sandakan, Sabah. Many were blessed by the Lord via your faithful work. We miss you and will meet again.
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Lee K. Voo-Brown posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2012
Dr. Willis was not only a truly brilliant MD but he touched many people with his gentleness, compassion, and devotion to the Lord. He and Margaret inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. Many lives were blessed by his love.
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Michael Tan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2012
One man's work can have so much impact on so many. He was indeed used mightily by the Lord. Our deepest condolence to John & Jane. Because of Dr. Willis, we met and the Lord found me. Hallelujah!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2012
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Dr. Christopher Willis.
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Peter Hwang and Kon Oi Lian posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2012
they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed He has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:16.
Being welcomed and cared for by Dr. and Mrs Willis when we lived in Montreal in the 1970s will always make Canada a special country for us. Our lasting impression of Dr. Willis was of his exceptional faithfulness to God. Unusually for someone who worked so devotedly to extend Gods kingdom on earth, his Christian witness was graced by a lightness of touch. We appreciate how he gave us time and space to develop and deepen our journey in faith. Dr. Willis was authentically humble in a way that few of us are looking to the praise of God rather than the praise of humans. We recall with astonishment how he regularly drove to our apartment every Sunday afternoon to take us to Bible study in the lovely Willis home in Westmount. This was always followed by a sumptuous home-cooked dinner that Mrs. Margaret Willis prepared.
When we got married in Montreal in 1972, Dr. Willis read a passage from Ephesians at our wedding. In fact, he conveyed the bride (Oi Lian) to the church in Chinatown in his yellow Ford Pinto!
We are privileged and so blessed to count ourselves among Dr. Willis numerous alumni. Over the years, our links with the Willis family have included being with Jane and John, Chris and Grace in Singapore. Dr. Willis was truly a man of God. We give thanks and rejoice in the gift of his life and work.
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Roger & Pam Roossinck posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2012
So many good memories of trips to Sault Ste Marie, as young people, and visits from your family to Grand Rapids. You'll miss him greatly, but he's at home..."As absent from the body, at home, O Lord, with thee" (LF #19 App)
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Jim & Barbara Wilhelm posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2012
We will see Christopher in the glory! We had a bookstore in Buena Park California and ordered a lot of books and calendars from the Book Room in Hong Kong.
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Pius Pang posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2012
A great man. So many of us had our lives changed for the better because of him.
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Katherine Lim/KH Lim posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Even as we write from half a world away, we offer not only condolences to your family but also wonder at a life lived for Christ the Lord.
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Ronald Dods posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dear Margaret & Family:
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of a loved one.
PSALM 46:1
PSALM 16:11
We remember well the time of fellowship we had with you Margaret, when you used to come to my parents farm, with your dear husband and some of your children.
This message comes Arizona, where we are visiting. We would have loved to got up to Shawville for the funeral. But we hope that you will understand.
We presently live in Perth Ontario.
With our Christian love.
Ron & June Dods
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Ronald Dods posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dear Margaret & Family:
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of a loved one.
PSALM 46:1
PSALM 16:11
We remember well the time of fellowship we had with you Margaret, when you used to come to my parents farm, with your dear husband and some of your children.
This message comes Arizona, where we are visiting. We would have loved to got up to Shawville for the funeral. But we hope that you will understand.
We presently live in Perth Ontario.
With our Christian love.
Ron & June Dods
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Mrs. Samuel McCoy posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
"To the Parents of my Grandchildren" was a helpful book!!
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Ps Dr Philip Lyn posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I will always remember him for his kindness, integrity and medical brilliance. I had just come back from England and he was visiting Sabah in 1983. I invited him to my ward round in Sandakan and he shone like a beacon. More than that was his love for people and above all his Lord and Saviour. We met several times in the next few years. The last was when we had lunch together in KK in 1990. What glory awaits him! I shall miss him!
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Eunice Chin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dear Willis family. Hello. Just to let you know we are thinking of you here in Malaysia at this time. You may be interested to know that the BCCM calendar for this yr2012 has a picture of your husband and Dad. He was given honorable mention as one who contributed to starting a church in Murok. (I assume that is Mile 86 area). Thought you might like to know. May the Lord Himself give you comfort and hope at this time. Love in Christ, Eunice Chin along with Chin Foo Wing
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Joan Mitchell posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to Pat Joan and family members. I was privileged to have lunch with doctor willis and his wife at Pat's summer home in advocate harbour this summer gone.I am so glad I got to meet him that one time. He impressed me as a man who had given his life for others.Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely Joan Mitchell...Ruth's friend.
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Anna Cruickshank posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
My sincere condolences to Pat and her family.AS a family you must all be very proud of your loved one and the way he chose to live his life.
Anna Cruickshank..who grew up at Advocate, N.S.
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Richard /Delores Hanna & Family (in Alberta) posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Uncle (Dr) Christopher Willis.
You touched so many peoples hearts, around the world.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Aunty Margaret to you and all the family.
AS you keep uncle Christopher love in you hearts, (as shall we).
Remember You're surrounded by thoughts of support and caring- today and days to come.
Uncle we will miss you, and we have our memories To.
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Fan Kwai Jan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr.Willis especially to Jane and John Burke.
Thank you Dr. Willis for refer me to a surgeon of Queen Hospital, Jesselton (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) in 1966 to cure my thyroid gland problem, if not I would not live till to day. Thanks again Dr. Willis and may you rest in peace.
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Mandy Wong posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Willis and John and Jane Burke who have been my mentor as I grow in the Lord.
I, Mandy Wong, younger sister of Man Lai. Man Lai was a patient of Dr Willis in his Christian Book Room clinic cum Sunday school where she was introduced to Christianity. I recalled vaguely that I have been to the Sunday school but later continued Sunday school in Mr & Mrs Pang s flat when Dr Willis and family returned to Canada.
I am touched by the humility and humbleness of Dr Willis and Margaret who continued to visit Sandakan, Sabah on a yearly basis to reach out to the natives of Sabah Kadazan.
Later in 1980, I went over to Toronto to further my studies and I was put introduced to John & Jane Burke. Through the fellowship and home cooked meals with Burkes my faith in the Lord grew during my 4 years in Canada. Thank you Dr Willis for passing on the spiritual legacy to your children and thru the Burkes many Malaysians have come to know the Lord. Today all 11 of my family members have come to know the Lord. Some are actively serving the Lord in the local churches. You will be dearly missed but we have the Hope in Christ that we will meet again in heaven.
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Ken Hibbert posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
As a fellow member of Church of the Messiah, I offer my sincere condolences to Dr. Willis' family, in particular to his son, Bill. Dr. Willis was truly a gift from God and a fine example to all Christians. He has earned his sleep.
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Rev. John E. William posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Dr Willis was a dear family friend and spiritual guide to the William family in Sandakan, North Borneo.(Now Sabah, Malaysia).
The influence Dr Willis and Margaret had over my late mother is documented in a book he wrote. I was very blessed to stay with the family when I visited Montreal in 1981. Their daughter showed me around the city and I enjoyed Margaret's legendary hospitality. I think you were all glad to meet me the youngest child of the William family who was called to serve God full time as pastor and to see the fruit from your labour. We have lost a general in God's army. I and my family extend our deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pastor John William (now an itinerant minister based in Johor Bahru, West Malaysia.
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Wanda Fu posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Thank you Dr Willis for your wonderful work and legacy you left in Sandakan and Sabah. Your Christian Book Room, Medical practice, Church and Ministry commanded great respect in Sandakan.
The books that your family donated to St Michael's Library were instrumental in my inviting Jesus into my heart as a young girl. Being brought up in the good olde Anglican tradition, this was never taught in those days. I had to learn this by reading a christian fiction book!
Your explicit notes on minor surgery especially that of drainage of paronychia (infected toenails) given to me by Hope Hurlburt (not sure of spelling) of Wycliffe helped me when I was Staff nurse in charge of the Tongud Dispensary in Upper Kinabatangan in Sabah. People reading this now will wonder what the big deal was, but in the late 70s, the indigenous folks with no footwear, treading in river beds, wet and soggy ground and wet feet all day long found it very difficult to recover from paronychia.
The patient who recovered from surgery performed following your instructions to the letter was so grateful that he sold me the first bamboo floor mat ever to be sold to a 'foreigner' in Tongud. Other 'foreigners' in Tongud who had been there much longer than I had wanted to buy the valued bamboo mats but were not accorded this privilege!
Your life and service is a wonderful testimony to us all. Thank you from Sandakan and Sabah.
Wanda Fu (classmate of Helen from Primary 1 to Secondary 2)
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Yap Su Yin posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Greetings through the risen Lord Jesus to the family of Dr. Willis, especially Joan (my classmate in P5 & P6 St. Monica's School).
Please accept my heartfelt condolences (there is still a place for this though we know the Lord has taken Dr. Willis home and he is rejoicing with Him in heaven).
I am also the niece of Helen Lo, who is the mother of Koo Shun Kiaw (patient of Dr. Willis in 1960s).
My aunt did the address and phone number of John & Jane when they were in Singapore. At that time my 2 sons were young and being busy & not very organised, somehow by the time I tried to phone, they had returned to Canada. Years later I did try to ask for contact (email, if available) of Joan so as to get connected with the family again but that was not successful.
Dr. Willis did impact my young life deeply. This came through what my grandma told me and from your Sunday School sessions I attended for a period of time. I think Dr. Willis and my grandma impacted me in the same way - that of the life of God, godliness, love (although details are not remembered).
I hope I can get connected with the family again, especially Joan.
Sorry this is such a long message.
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