Editing Redekop, Jacob J. (1925-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Dec 26 p.27

Birth date: 1925 July 18

text of obituary:

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

Jacob J. Redekop died June 8. He was born
July 18, 1925 to Frank and Katherine Re-
dekop. He grew up in Main Centre, Sask . and
attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School. He
married Agnes Nickel June 1, 1950. He was a
devoted husband and loving father. He served
God in practical ways and was involved in the
community. He was a member of Main Cen-
tre MB Church, teaching Sunday school and
working the sound system. He was a board
member of West Bank Bible Camp and helped
with MCC Relief sales . They enjoyed travel-
ling, particularly to the West Coast. He suf-
fered a heart attack in 1985 but continued
farming. He took up fishing. Agnes died in
1995. He was a man of integrity and grace,
had a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
Predeceased by Agnes, he is mourned by son
Daniel; daughters Betty Plett and Lori Andres;
8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. The fu-
neral was June 13 in Herbert MB Church.

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