Dick, John J. (1891-1968)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1968 Jul 26 p. 22

Birth date: 1891 Oct 03

text of obituary:

JOHN J. DICK

John J. Dick, Sr. of Coaldale, Alberta, was born on October 3, 1891, in Lichtfelde, Russia. In 1917 he married Elizabeth Regehr. In 1924 they emigrated to Canada. Their marriage was blessed with 13 children of whom two predeceased him. In the spring of 1967 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

On June 26, Mr. Dick went to be with the Lord. Funeral services were held in the Coaldale church on June 30. Left to remember his sincerity and deep concern for the spiritual life of his family, are his wife, 11 children, ten sons and daughters-in-law, 36 grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.