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Jacob J. Dyck
Jacob J. Dyck of Saskatoon passed away June 2. He was born May 24, 1912 to Jacob P. and Katharine Dyck in Schoenhurst, Ukraine. His mother died of typhoid, and his father remarried. When Jacob was 7, his father died and his stepmother put him and his older brother and younger sister into an orphanage. He and his brother were adopted by Peter Thiessen. At 16, he went to work on a collective farm. He was a hard worker and quickly became foreman. In 1933 he married and had 2 children, who were all taken away in 1941 when war broke out. When Germany invaded Russia, he was forced to join the German army. He served as a soldier and was taken prisoner to a camp in France till the end of the war. Then, he searched for his family and worked on various farms in Germany. He found his sister was living in Guernsey, Sask. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 and worked for Jake Wiens of Watrous, Sask. He moved to Calgary to work in construction. In 1951 he married Johanna. In 1953 they bought a farm in Mohawk Park School District. He worked hard operating a mixed farm. In 1981 he retired to Watrous. He enjoyed having discussions with friends over coffee, spending time with his grandchildren and working for his son when he wanted. Despite his many ordeals, he always found strength and comfort in his Lord. In 1998, Johanna died, and he moved to Saskatoon. He is mourned by sons John of Saskatoon and Jakob of Paderborn, Germany; and 2 grandchildren. The funeral was June 6 in Philadelphia MB Church, Watrous, with Ernie Bergen and LaVerne Jantz ministering.
Katharina Braun
Katharina (Tina) Braun of Winkler, Man. passed away July 12. She was born Jan. 5, 1915 to Jacob G. and Sarah Wiebe near Winkler, the second youngest of 8 surviving children. She grew up on a farm near Kronsgart, learning to work hard. Her home had a strong Christian influence. She accepted Christ in her younger years and was baptized July 12, 1931, joining Kronsgart MB Church. She went to Winkler Bible School. She married hired hand Jacob B. Braun May 12, 1940. They moved to Winkler and Plum Coulee, Man., then settled on a farm near Plum Coulee about 1945. After the birth of their third child, she became ill with rheumatoid arthritis. She had to rely on the help of others, and she found comfort and strength in God. In 1974 they moved to Winkler. In 1996 Jake died. She moved to Lions Manor, living by herself until she moved to Salem Home in 2000. She found it hard to rely on others, but appreciated their help. Predeceased by Jacob and all her siblings, she is mourned by children Walter, Wilma Reynolds and Ron; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 17 in Winkler MB Church, with Ted Goossen and Victor Neufeld ministering.
Merle Elizabeth Lambe
Merle Elizabeth Lambe passed away July 23 in Chilliwack, B.C. She was born Mar. 19, 1940 to Haldane and Viola Thompson in Gainford, Alta. She attended school at Seba Beach, Alta. At 16, she survived a near fatal traffic accident. She graduated from high school with honours. She attended the University of Calgary, earning a teaching certificate. Her first teaching assignment was in Drayton Valley, Alta. She married Al Lambe July 8, 1967. They lived in Edmonton for a couple of years and in Sherwood Park, Alta. for 6 years. They moved to Sooke, B.C. in 1980 and to Greendale, B.C. in 1981. A fond memory she had was picking raspberries with Al and her children. She worked at a mushroom farm as a picker, then foreperson. She was active with her children, coaching ball, running around with soccer and being on various parent committees. She and Al coached their daughters’ softball team to the provincial gold medal. She was a hostess and later a server at Rainbow Country Inn. She loved working at the Coffee Mill, where she made a lot of friends. She was found to have lung cancer, bowel cancer, then cancer in the other lung. However, she continued working and enjoying life. During her last year-and-a-half, she was unable to work, but would sit in Al’s golf shop and talk to people so he could golf. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She is mourned by Al; children Marlene Ryan, Allan and Tim; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The memorial service was July 26 in Greendale MB Church, Chilliwack, with Rusty Reimer ministering.
Aletha Mary Joice
Aletha Mary Joice of Regina passed away June 12. She was born Jan. 12, 1929 to Walter and Elizabeth Rogers in Oungre, Sask. When she was 7, the family moved to a farm near Rapid City, Man. At 17, she graduated from teacher’s college in Winnipeg. Her first teaching post was a one-room school with 7 children. She was baptized in July 1944 by J. Tanner in Moose Jaw, Sask. She married Glenn Joice Dec. 24, 1952 in Rapid City. She joined Parliament Community Church, Regina, May 16, 1993. She had a passion for God and a love for the Scriptures, the church and her outreach ministry, God Squad Puppeteers. Her life was a light for Jesus. She served faithfully in a number of ministries at the church. In her journal, she wrote: “What do I want to be remembered for? That I was faithful to God. That I loved Jesus. That I hungered for righteousness. That I influenced family and others to live wholeheartedly for God.” She is mourned by Glenn; and children Elizabeth and Robert. The memorial service was June 21 in Parliament Community Church, with Philip Gunther ministering.
Cornelius J. Pauls
Cornelius J. Pauls of Morden, Man. passed away Mar. 5 at age 101. He was born in southern Russia, near the Black Sea. In June 1925 he married Sarah Klassen. In 1929 they fled to Germany. Their 2 children died of disease. A son was born to them in Germany. They came to Canada in 1930. They lived in Manitou, Man. for 6 years, then took up farming near Purves, Man. They moved to Morden in 1964. Sarah died in 1986. In 1987 he married Anne Smathers. The last year, they were both residents of Tabor Home. Predeceased by Sarah, 2 sons in childhood and a granddaughter, he is mourned by Annie; daughters Ann Coulson of Regina and Linda Kube of Morden; sons Cornie of Morden, Rudy of Pilot Mound, Man. and Johnny of La Riviere, Man.; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Mar. 9 in Westside Community Church, Morden, with Morris Vincent ministering.
Anne Pauls
Anne Pauls of Morden, Man. passed away Mar. 18 at age 94. Predeceased by her first husband Edward Smathers in 1982, her second husband Cornelius Pauls on Mar. 5, 2001, 7 sisters and 2 brothers, she is mourned by 2 stepdaughters; 3 stepsons; 11 stepgrandchildren; 17 stepgreat-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was Mar. 22 in Westside Community Church, Morden, with Russ Toews ministering.
John J. Klippenstein
John J. Klippenstein of Herbert, Sask. passed away Apr. 14. He was born Sept. 9, 1913 to Johann and Maria Klippenstein in Zentral, Russia. His mother died when he was 5. In 1921 his father married Helen Kasper, a widow with 4 children. In 1924 the family immigrated to Main Centre, Sask. He accepted Christ at 12 and was baptized in 1931, joining Main Centre MB Church. He served as church treasurer for many years. He married Mary K. Schroeder June 23, 1940. In 1950 they bought a farm near Main Centre. He was an enthusiastic farmer. In 1981 they semi-retired to a small farm near Herbert. He farmed, travelled, read, curled and enjoyed the various school and extra-curricular activities of his children and grandchildren. In 1998 they retired to Herbert, where he continued with yard work and gardening. He had heart surgery and radiation treatment for prostate cancer in 1991; the cancer eventually killed him. He had a keen sense of humour, a quick smile and a hearty laugh. He cherished his family deeply, affirming them in who they were and what they did. Predeceased by 4 step-brothers, 1 sister, 1 brother and 2 half-sisters, he is mourned by Mary; daughters Verna Reimer of Chilliwack, B.C., Velma Wiens of Beechy, Sask., Diana Martens of Herbert, Carol Siebert of Main Centre and Elaine Isaak of Niverville, Man.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 half-sisters and 4 half-brothers.
Henry Reimer
Henry Reimer of Coaldale, Alta. passed away Aug. 5. He was born Sept. 10, 1913 in Kuban, Russia. He came to Canada at 13. He worked for the Oxley Ranch and others in the Stavely District. He married Susie Riediger and settled in Coaldale. He was a cowboy, a farmer, a trucker and a kind man. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going for coffee with friends. He died with the full assurance of faith in Christ. In the last while, he especially appreciated the Daily Bread devotional magazine. Recently predeceased by Susie, he is mourned by daughters Evelyn of Nanton, Alta., Marguerite Antoni of Mission, B.C., Rose Bain of Calgary and Dorothy Sera of Coaldale; son Ben of Lethbridge, Alta; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Aug. 9 in Coaldale MB Church, with Gerhard Reimer and Rudy Heidebrecht ministering.
Jacob P. (Jim) Nikkel
Jacob P. (Jim) Nikkel of Coaldale, Alta. passed away Aug. 9. He was born Mar. 15, 1913 to Peter and Anna Nikkel in Orenburg, Russia. The family immigrated to Steinbach, Man. in 1926 and moved to Coaldale 2 years later. He married Louise Gossen Jan. 24, 1941. They farmed near Coaldale. In 1961 they bought land in Travers. They moved to Coaldale in 1971, retiring in the late 1970s. Eldest son Eric died in 1987. Louise died in 1992. He moved to Sunny South Lodge in 1994 and to Coaldale Health Care Centre in 1998. He was a sensitive, caring man of few words, but had a subtle humour. He came to faith in Christ through the ministry of Walter Gomez, was baptized and joined Coaldale MB Church. He served as a deacon and on the cemetery committee for years. His faith and love for the Lord were evident through his prayers and love for all. He provided fatherly care to the Vuong family when they came to Coaldale as refugees. He was involved with MCC and the Coaldale Senior Centre, and was named Mr. Senior Citizen of the Year in 1989. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, bowling, curling and helping his sons on the farm. Predeceased by Louise, son Eric, 4 brothers and 4 sisters, he is mourned by sons Alvin and Harvey; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother. A memorial service was held Aug. 13 at Coaldale MB Church, with Lorne Willms and Rudy Heidebrecht ministering.
Agnes Dueck
Agnes Dueck of Coaldale, Alta. passed away Aug. 7. She was born Oct. 3, 1925. The family came to Coaldale in 1926. She committed her life to the Lord at 12 and was baptized in 1941, joining Coaldale MB Church. Her desire was to serve her Saviour. She graduated from Coaldale Bible School, earned a B.R.E. from MB Bible College in Winnipeg, earned a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta in 1959 and took additional studies from the University of Saskatchewan and Queen’s University. She taught in various schools, including 14 years in Hebron School for missionary children in Coopoor, South India. During her final years there, she was head mistress. When the school moved to Ooctacamund, she returned to Coaldale and accepted a position with the County of Lethbridge, retiring in 1986. She is remembered for her love for the Lord and the people she served. Predeceased by 2 sisters, she is mourned by sisters Anne Dueck and Susie Unger, both of Coaldale; and brothers Peter of Lethbridge, Henry of Coaldale and Jack of High River, Alta. The funeral was Aug. 11 in Coaldale MB Church, with Lorne Willms and John Unger ministering.
Anna Unruh
Anna Unruh passed away Aug. 21 in Pioneer Lodge, Waldheim, Sask. She was born Mar. 21, 1906 at Waldheim. She loved the church. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized. She married Jacob Unruh Oct. 15, 1933. They lived on a farm at Hepburn, Sask. for 42 years. She always had a large garden and flower garden. In 1975 they moved to Waldheim. She enjoyed taking friends out for lunch or coffee and, in the last few years, going on outings with daughter Peggy. She looked forward to the Saturday evening open-air services in Hague, Sask. She enjoyed visits with family, especially at special times like birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Predeceased by Jacob, daughter Vivian Fehr and 2 grandchildren, she is mourned by sons Victor, Ed, Henry, Earl and Reginald; daughters Adeline, Jennifer, Peggy and Delphine; 30 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was Aug. 27 in Waldheim MB Church, with Clarence Peters ministering.
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