Seib, Herman Ernst (1929-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 31 p. 28

Birth date: 1929 May 28

text of obituary:

HERMAN ERNST SEIB

Herman Ernst Seib of Penticton, B.C. passed away Jan. 26. He was born May 28, 1929 to Gustav and Marianna Seib in Herbert, Sask. In his late teens, he attended Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alta., where he met Estrella Ring. In a double wedding, along with Estrella's brother and his wife, they married in 1954 in Alberta. He was a successful real estate office manager. In 1977 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, but was determined not to let this stop him from enjoying his family. He enjoyed senior slo-pitch, golf, skiing, swimming, camping and fishing. Over the next 22 years, they moved to Kelowna, B.C., then to Penticton in 1984, where they managed an apartment building for 8 years before retiring. He was treasurer and a deacon in Evangelical Free churches in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna. He was a deeply religious man and a true friend to Jesus and to many people. He loved and cherished his family. He is mourned by Estrella; children Rick, Sheryl, Brian and Michael. The funeral was Jan. 31 in Grace MB Church, Penticton, with Dave Esau ministering.