Brandow, Earnest Henry
Earnest Henry Brandow
Earnest Henry Brandow went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, SK, at the age of 78 years. Earnie was born September 5th, 1946, fifteen miles north of Stoughton, SK, to Austin and Sylvia (née: Shoemaker) Brandow. Earnie loved the farm and had a fond love of horses. He graduated high school at Corning, SK in 1964 and then went on to get a standard certificate in teaching. Earnie then began his teaching career with a grade 8 class at Glenavon, SK, where he was able to get a loan to buy a 1962 Chevy. He returned to the U of R where he graduated with his B. Ed in 1972. He taught high school in Churchbridge, SK. Earnie took several classes in French and taught French for several years throughout his career. After a short time in Churchbridge, he moved and continued his teaching career in Gladmar, SK. Here Earnie also met the love of his life, Sandra Prentice, who was also teaching. They were married on June 8th, 1974, before moving to Landis, SK to continue their teaching careers. In 1979 they were excited to adopt Sean. In 1980 Earnie left his teaching career behind to move to Caronport, SK and become the Provincial Director for CSSM (One Hope). He put on many miles travelling Saskatchewan, visiting many different camps. He loved meeting new people, forging new relationships. During this time, they expanded their little family by adopting Heather. After 8 years the B.C. Director of CSSM invited Earnie to serve at Caribou School of the Bible near Quesnel. So, the Brandow family picked up and moved to the bush in B.C. where Earnie was appointed as business manager of the school. They spent many fond years in there before moving back to Saskatchewan where Earnie became the bookkeeper for Millar College of the Bible, at Pambrun, SK. When they arrived at the Saskatchewan border, Earnie stopped the car, got out and cried, he was so thankful to be back on the prairies. In 1998 Earnie, Sandra and Heather moved back to Caronport, leaving Sean behind at Millar. Earnie continued his education at Caronport. Earnie and Sandra then moved into Moose Jaw in 2000, where they have lived ever since.
Earnie loved travelling, camping and being outside. He enjoyed teaching Zowie how to skate and playing street hockey with his grandsons whenever he got the chance. He also loved music. Following his teaching career, Earnie did some subbing where he was fondly nicknamed the singing sub because he would bring his guitar along to school and write songs for the students. With a Bible in one hand and a guitar in the other, Earnie ministered faithfully in many senior’s homes in Ponteix and Moose Jaw. Earnie loved God and his desire was to take every opportunity to share the good news of the gospel.
He was predeceased by his parents, Austin and Sylvia Brandow; brother Chuck Brandow; and sister-in-law, Sharon Brandow. Earnie is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra; son, Sean (Marsha); grandsons: Bo, Eli, Quaid, and Silas; daughter, Heather; granddaughter, Zowie; brother, Ron (Lana) Brandow; sister, Carolyn (John) Medforth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 9th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1010 Main St N in Moose Jaw with Pastor Scott Elger officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
We want to express our sympathy to Sandra, Sean, Heather and your families. We got to know them when he was on staff at Millar. He was a servant, who served the Lord faithfully. Praying for you.
Love, Dave & Darlene Holland.
I remember my cousin Earnie from
visits to Saskatchewan and a couple of his visits to BC, where my parents and my own family live, though my mother was born in Saskatchewan. (My mother was Earnie’s Mother’s sister.)
Thinking of Earnie, and his family.
Betty Anne
Deepest condolences to all the fanily members& friends.
Earnie’s mother (Sylvia) was my father’s sister.
I have fond memories of Earnie & family in Saskatchewan.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless the Brandow family at this time and give you strength and peace.
Oh Sandy, I just heard of Earnies passing today, 17th. I was so shocked.
My deepest sympathy to you and all the family’s. Sending love and hugs
Our condolences to you and your family. Ernie Brandow was the SK CSSM director all the years I attended CHS/BBC at Caronport 1982-87.
Also, when our Butler family was involved at Cypress Bible Camp during the 80’s, he was the well known CSSM connection. Thank you for helping many children hear about Jesus through your efforts, Mr. Brandow!
So sorry to hear of Earnie’s passing. He and his siblings rode on our school bus for years after they moved to the farm. I remember jumping into bales in the hayloft, swimming at the dam, tobogganing in the hills. He, Ron, Garry and my brother were scouts of some sort and would do a camp out in the summer. One time they had trouble starting the campfire and thought a bit of gas was a good idea. No injuries but the eggs didn’t taste very good!
Amy Frey (Smith
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