Editing Bartsch, George (1926-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Apr 8 p. 28

Birth date: 1926 Jul 17

text of obituary:

<center><h3>GEORGE BARTSCH</h3></center>

 George Bartsch died
Feb . 10. He was born
July 1 7, 1926 in
Hague, Sask. to Henry
and Aganetha Bartsch.
At 4 he contracted po-
lio which left him para-
lyzed in his legs and
right side of his body.
He maintained a posi-
tive outlook on life. He
was not able to finish high school because of
his handicap. At 20, the family moved to Ab-
botsford, attending West Abbotsford Men-
nonite Church. He became a Christian at 21 .
He became a watchmaker, opening a small
shop in Clearbrook. In 1955 he married Su -
san Isaak . They were founding members of
Prairie Chapel, a church plant. In 1974 they
joined Central Heights MB Church. He was
known as an honest and respected business-
man and exhibited his faith in Christ through
his actions. He retired in 1992 and was a
member of the Clearbrook Golden Age Soci-
ety, serving on various committees, includ-
ing the tour committee. Predeceased by 1
brother, he is mourned by Susan ; sons Ken of
Abbotsford, Randal of Langley and Cris of
Vancouver; daughters Lynette of Los Angeles
and Joan Godard of Hepburn, Sask; 6 grand-
children; 6 sisters; 2 brothers. The funeral
was Feb . 15 in Central Heights Church with
Chris Douglas and Nick Dyck ministering.

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