of Paris, AR
April 18, 1948 - October 5, 2025
Dr. Wayne Enns, 77, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 18, 1948 in Steinbach Manitoba, Canada to his parents, James and Aggie (Harder) Enns.
Wayne served in the Canadian Military for four years and graduated from the University of Manitoba Medical School in 1973. He worked as a family practice physician for Cooper Clinic in Paris from 1980-2017. Throughout his working career in the Paris area he could be found on Friday nights on the sidelines of the Paris Eagles and Subiaco Trojans football games serving as the team physician. Wayne was a dedicated member of the Paris First United Methodist Church where he served on the board of directors and was a choir member for several years. He would always express the importance of faith to his family; he accepted Jesus into his heart at the young age of 4 years old and was always vocal about being ready for his heavenly home. He was an avid sports fan of the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Aggie (Harder) Enns.
Wayne is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Margrit (Moeller) Enns of Paris; four children, Jennifer Eckles and husband Skip of Paris, Michael Enns of Little Rock, David Enns and wife Valerie of Greenland and Julie Hansen and husband Ben of Conway; two sisters, Carrie Kelly and husband Brian of British Columbia, Canada and Shelley Stewart and husband Ken of Manitoba, Canada; his aunt, Lee Bartel and uncle Ed Harder both of Manitoba, Canada; 12 grandchildren, Alanna Oplotnik, Quinnlyn Morton, Jackson Redman, Cooper Enns, Paxon Enns, Grant Morton, Alex Enns, Maddie Enns, Jake Morton, Charlie Enns, Lily Hansen and Liam Hansen and numerous cousins in Canada.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Paris United Methodist Church with a visitation and refreshments to follow in the basement under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. The family request that everyone that is attending the service please wear your favorite, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinal, Arkansas Razorback or Hawaiian shirt in memory of Wayne. Burial of cremated remains well be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Paris First United Methodist Church, 205 North Elm Street, Paris, AR 72855.
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15 Condolence(s)
Eddie and Karrie Sims
Monday, October 6, 2025
Sorry to hear about Wayne passing. He was a very caring doctor. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Mickey and RobOates
Monday, October 6, 2025
Prayers for the family. I wish I had a dollar for every time he suggested I lose some weight!
Michelle Cameron
Monday, October 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Dr. Jerry Katz
Monday, October 6, 2025
May Wayne's memory be a blessing forever.
Jerry
Medical School Classmate
University of Manitoba 1973
John L Huck
Monday, October 6, 2025
Dr Enns was my doctor for many years until his retirement. A wonderful and kind person to me and my parents. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
Doug Greves
Monday, October 6, 2025
Wayne was one of the 5 in the medical officer training plan including myself. Even though it's been many years I still have fond memories of Wayne and Margrit. Hard to believe it's been that long ago.
RIP my friend. You have left this world a far better place because of your faith and dedication.
Doug Greves
Donna Geels
Monday, October 6, 2025
Prayers for peace and comfort for family and friends
Angeles Becerra
Monday, October 6, 2025
My condolences. The Bible says: ''The living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.'' (Ecclesiastes 9:5; Psalm 146:4) Therefore, when we die, we cease to exist. The dead can't think, act, or feel anything. The Bible often compares death to sleep. (Psalm 13:3; John 11:11-14; Acts 7:60) A person who is fast asleep is unaware of what is happening around him. Likewise, the dead are not conscious of anything. Yet, the Bible teaches that God can awaken the dead as if from sleep and give them life again. (Job 14:13-15) For those whom God resurrects, death is not the end of everything.
Shirley Carlile
Monday, October 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.
Janice Tippit
Monday, October 6, 2025
So sad to hear of Dr. Enns passing. He was a very kind and compassionate human being and always tried to help in any way he could.
richard and sue cybulsky
Monday, October 6, 2025
Wayne and I met while in Medical School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We were good friends, bridge partners and continued our friendship despite the miles we lived apart. Wayne was my friend, mentor and confidant. I will dearly miss him. It will be said about Wayne that he made a difference in many lives. God bless Wayne and his family.
Douglas Buckley
Monday, October 6, 2025
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing . Our association goes back to summer of 1973. So many fond memories over the years. I will certainly miss him. God bless Margrit and all of his wonderful family
Carolyn Barbee
Monday, October 6, 2025
My deepest sympathies and prayers for you Jennifer. May God be with you and comfort you.
Rebecca Cowie
Monday, October 6, 2025
Charlie and I are so sorry to hear this. We are keeping you all in our prayers. I have such fond memories of Dr. Enns.
Pam Davis
Monday, October 6, 2025
So sorry will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers he was a wonderful man