Editing Epp John (1921-2008)

"Mennonite Brethrn Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 28

Birth date: 1921 Mar 16

text of obituary:
ohn Epp died June 16, 2008. He was born
Mar. 16, 1921 in Felsenbach,RussiatoJohnand
Mary Epp. The family immigrated to Canada
in 1927, settling in southern Saskatchewan.
John accepted Christ during his first year of
Bible College at age 18. He enjoyed singing
in male quartets, first in Bible College, then
later in the Canadian army. He served 3 years
in the medical corps starting in 1943. He
married Marie Schmidt in 1946. Over the
years, they were members of MB churches in
Saskatoon and B.C. John worked for 35 years
as a district manager for the Star-Phoenix in
Saskatoon, where he enjoyed travelling and
engaging people in conversation. He also
loved fast, new cars. He moved to Kelowna,
B.C. in 1987 and then to Abbotsford in 2006.
Predeceased by 1 grandson; 2 brothers; 2
sisters; he is mourned by Marie; daughters
Shirley (Dale) Whittles, Mary Ann (David)
Roberts, and Linda; sons Edward (Leanne) and
Gordon (Cheryl); 14 grandchildren; 5 great-
grandchildren; 4 sisters. The memorial service
was June 20 at the chapel of Springfield
Funeral Home, Kelowna, B.C.

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