Editing Barg, John (1925-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Jun 9 p. 27

Birth date: 1925 Jul 20

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JOHN BARG</h3></center>

John Barg died peace-
fully in his sleep Jan.
19. He was born July
20, 1925 in Orenburg,
Russia to Peter and
Katherina Barg. The
family immigrated
to Canada in 1926,
settling on a farm in
Beechy, Sask . At 17, John invited Jesus into his
life. He was baptized and joined the Beechy
MB Church. He attended Herbert Bible School
and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C. He fin-
ished high school in Vancouver and received
his teaching certificate. He married Irma Ar-
not in 1954 and they moved to Mission, B.C.
John taught school for 11 years, drove truck for
Canada Post, and worked for the Summerland
(B.C.) post office 17 years. At 62, he retired and
went to work on his farm until a tractor accident
in 1995 prevented him from continuing. He was
active at Summerland Baptist Church, teaching
Sunday school, serving as a deacon, treasurer,
and usher. He enjoyed playing the guitar and
singing. His gentle and uncomplaining spirit
inspired many. He is mourned by Irma; children
Nancy (Paul) Hughes, Brian (Karen) Barg, Pam
Barg , Sharlene (Randy) Wheeler; 5 grandsons; 5
siblings. The funeral was Jan. 27 at Summerland
Baptist Church.

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