Editing Hiebert, Abram D. (1911-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Jun 13 p.29

Birth date: 1911 May 4

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ABRAM D. HIEBERT</h3></center>

Abram D. Hiebert died
Oct. 19, at Menno
Home, Abbotsford, B.C.
He was born to Abram
and Justina Hiebert
May 4, 1911 in Herbert,
Sask. He grew up in
Winkler, Man. He was
baptized and joined the
MB Church. He farmed
near Steinbach, Man.
He married El isabeth (Betty) Giesbrecht June
26, 1938. he was the spiritual leader of his
home, leading the family in Bible reading, dis-
cussion and prayer before breakfast and sup-
per each day. He was a farmer, carpenter and
shoemaker. He was janitor for 25 years, and
later chaplain at Steinbach Bethesda Hospital.
He taught Sunday school and led Bible stud-
ies. He possessed a keen sense of humour
which he stifled because to him being a sp iri-
tual leader and humour did not mix. He was
respected as a man of great faith, always hav-
ing a kind word or Scripture to encourage.
They moved to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1985. He
recorded Bible stories, sermons and choruses
to give to others. Predeceased by Betty in
2001, he is mourned by children Ruth Gies-
brecht, Walter, and Lydia Penner, all of Mani-
toba; Bill, Vio la Blakeburn, Vic and Dennis, all
of Abbotsford; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-
grandchildren; 4 brothers; 1 sister. The funeral
was Oct. 25 in South Abbotsford MB Church
with David Epp ministering.

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