Editing Reimer, Abe (1937-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 29

Birth date: 1937 Sep 12

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ABE REIMER</h3></center>

Abe Reimer died July 25,
2006 of lung cancer. He
was born Sept. 12, 1937 to
Abram and Maria Reimer
in Zagradovka, Ukraine.
He experienced the
terrors of war and hunger as the family fled Russia
with the retreating German army. They settled in
Winnipeg, where Abe quickly learned English. In
1964, he married Linda Loewen . Abe was a natural
salesman, and eventually took up bookselling, his
dream career. He had an encyclopedic knowledge
of books, especially the Bible, which he loved
deeply. His two closest friends were men he led
to Christ through his store. Abe was a charter
member of Mcivor Ave . MB Church. He served
on many committees, was an avid sports booster,and treasured his grandchildren. He is mourned
by Linda; children Lorilee (Doyle) Craker and Dan
(Tina); 7 grandchildren; 5 siblings. The funeral
was Aug. 1,2006 at McIvor Ave. MB Church,
Winnipeg.

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