Editing Schmor,Jake Clifford (1911-1999)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary 2000 Mar 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1911 Jul 25

Text of obituary:

<center><h3>JAKE CLIFFORD SCHMOR</h3></center>

Jake Clifford Schmor
passed away Dee. 29.
He was born July 25,
1911 to Cornelius and
Susie Schmor at Hepburn, Sask. He worked
with his father on the
family farm. After leaving school, he briefly
tried homesteading in
northern Saskatchewan. In 1938 he hitchhiked to Ontario and
tried a variety of jobs,
including stationary
engineer at a sanatorium. He worked at
McKinnon Industries
(General Motors)
1940-71. In 1940 he
married Elizabeth
Goertzen at Vineland,
ant. They lived in St.
Catharines, ant. They
joined the MB church.
They were charter
members of Fairview
MB Church, where
they had a large circle
of friends. Extensive
travel and summers at
Elim Lodge were treasured memories. Elizabeth died of cancer in
1996. Jake continued
to live in their apartment. He enjoyed the
view from his balcony.
The loss of hearing
caused him difficulty in
communicating with
friends. A scooter gave
him the freedom to go
to stores, visit his
church and enjoy coffee with friends. He appreciated visits from
his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Due to ill
health, he moved to
Tabor Manor Nov. 29,
1999. He suffered kidney failure and a broken hip. During his illness, he never lost his
unique sense of humour. He is mourned
by children Arthur,
Caroline, Larry and
John; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister.

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