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Remembering Mrs. Lehman… and her many sisters
by Robert Bugbee I never had the privilege of living as a neighbour to Marjorie Lehman. We saw one another rather infrequently at conventions, seminary graduations, or events like the national pastors’ and deacons’ conference. I cannot boast of many shared experiences with her nor…
Marge Lehman called to glory
EDMONTON – On April 9, Marjorie Evelyn Lehman (née Huber) was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father. Marjorie was the wife of Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman, Lutheran Church–Canada’s first President after the church body became autonomous in 1988. Marjorie was born in…
LCC Presidents Emeriti Greet Convention
VANCOUVER – In the midst of convention work Sunday, attendees heard greetings from Lutheran Church–Canada’s first two presidents: Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman and Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan. Dr. Lehman is still recovering from surgery earlier this year and was unable to attend in person. He…
President Lehman returns home following hospitalization, surgery
EDMONTON – In an e-mail to President Robert Bugbee, LCC President Emeritus Edwin Lehman reports that he returned home March 20 after almost seven weeks in hospital. He had undergone surgery in mid-February to remove a cancerous kidney, and is now gradually regaining strength. “As…
Dr. Lehman recovering after surgery
EDMONTON – Over the past week, we have been reporting on the health of Dr. Edwin Lehman, President Emeritus of Lutheran Church–Canada. Following hospitalization at Grey Nuns Hospital for an infection, Dr. Lehman was moved to Edmonton’s University Hospital where he was diagnosed with cancer…
Update on Dr. Lehman’s health
EDMONTON – Last week, news of the hospitalization of President Emeritus Edwin Lehan was made available. At the time, Dr. Lehman had been admitted to the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton to undergo treatment for an infection. On Sunday, Dr. Lehman was transferred to the…