Dick, Isaac John (1891-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Feb 3 p. 8

Birth date: 1891 Oct 25

text of obituary:

REV. ISAAC DICK

Isaac John Dick was born on Oct. 25, 1891, in South Russia. Death came on Jan. 5, 1955. He was a beloved father and husband. He reached the age of 63 years, two months and 11 days.

In 1924, he and his wife came to Ontario, Canada from Russia. Their union was blessed with two sons, John and William. His first wife died in 1929. Shortly after this he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was called into the ministry. He served the United Mennonite church of Ontario, Canada in the capacity of pastor for the following 19 years.

In September 1929, he was united in marriage with Katharina Friesen, a widow with one son Jacob. Three children, Frieda, Arthur and Edward, were born to them. God blessed them with 25 years of life together.

Mother and father and their three younger children moved to Winton, Calif. in August 1948. His illness began on Dec. 1, 1954. After four weeks of difficult illness, on Jan. 5, 1955, he departed unto the Lord Whom he loved and served.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Katharina, and their children, Jacob Friesen of St. Catharines, Ontario, John Dick of Kitchener, Ont., Bill Dick of Stratford, Ont., Frieda of Gustine, Calif., Arthur of Kansas, Eddie of Winton, four daughters-in-law and one son-in-law; seven grandchildren; one brother, Peter Dick of New Hamburg, Ont.; and a host of relatives and friends.

We mourn, but not as such who have no hope. — The Family.

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Der Bote obituary: 1955 Feb 2 p. 6

Text of obituary:

Prediger Isaak J. Dick (62) †

Allen Verwandten und Freunden diene zur Nachricht, daß Isaak J. Dick, Winton, Calif., im festen Glauben an seinen Erlöser den 5. Januar 1955 heimgegangen ist. Er war der Sohn des Predigers Johann P. Dick, Kaukasus, am Terek N. 13. Er kam 1924 nach Canada. Im Jahre 1929 starb seine Frau Margarete, geb Tjart, in Neu-Hamburg, Ont.

1931 heiratete er die Witwe Katharina Friesen, mit der er bis zu seinem Ende Freud und Leid geteilt hat. Bis 1943 wohnten sie in New Hamburg. Drei Jahre wohnten die Geschwister in St. Catharines, von wo sie ihren Wohnort nach Winton, California, verlegten, woselbst sie eine 10 Acker Farm erwarben.

Er hinterläßt seine Frau, 4 Söhne, 1 Tochter, 1 Stiefsohn und 1 Bruder, den unterzeichneten. Den 16. Januar wurde seine Leiche zu Grabe getragen.

Die Leichenrede hielt Pred. Schellenberg nach 2. Kor. 5, 1. Auf dem Friedhof sprach P. Glanzer nach 1. Kor. 15, 51 und Hiob 19, 25.

Der Herr tröste und stärke die leidtragende Familie.

Im Auftrage

Peter J. Dick.

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