Editing Reimer, Jacob J. (1906-1990)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 1990 Oct 12 p. 27 

Birth date: 1906

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JACOB J. REIMER</h3></center>

Jacob J. Reimer of Clearbrook, B.C. passed
away July 5. He was born Jan. 1, 1906 to
Jacob and Anna Reimer in Terek, southern
Russia. In 1926 they immigrated to Canada,
settling in Eastend, Sask. He
accepted Christ at an early
age, drifted from his faith,
then yielded himself completely to God's will and was
baptized at age 23. After
attending Bible schools in
Coaldale, Alta., Hepburn,
Sask. and Three Hills, Alta.,
he began Russian studies to
prepare for missionary work
in Russia. When that door remained closed,
he found a needy field among the Russian speaking Doukhobors in the Kootenay area of
B.C., working in several communities. 
After
marrying Marie Friesen in 1953, they moved
to Slocan Valley, a solitary Doukhobor area.
He ministered through home visitation, occasional gospel services, and working side by
side with the men at any job. Children were
reached through Bible studies, VBS and Sunday schools. In 1970 they moved to Chilliwack, B.C. to be with their only son, then
returned to minister in Slocan Valley until
health forced them to retire to Chilliwack in
1983. In 1989 they moved to Clearbrook. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers, he is
mourned by his wife; son Paul; 2 granddaughters; 2 sisters and 5 brothers. The
funeral was July 10 in Bakerview MB
Church, Clearbrook, with Henry Thiessen
and Henry Epp ministering.

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