Editing Letkemann, Jake Peter (1928-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Sep p. 29

Birth date: 1928 Sep 13

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JAKE PETER LETKEMANN</h3></center>

Jake Peter Letkemann
died May 27, 2008
after a short battle
with cancer. He was
born Sept. 13, 1928 in
Schoen horst, Ukraine
to Anganeta and Peter Letkemann.
His family emigrated from Ukraine to
Germany in 1943, then to Canada in
1948, where he settled in Vancouver.
He married Louise Goerzen March 11,
1951, at Vancouver MB Church, where
he was later baptized and received into
membership. Jake and Louise trans-
ferred their membership to Culloden MB
Church, where for 18 years he enjoyed
serving through drama, preaching,
and committee membership. Jake and
Louise returned to Vancouver MB for a
time until moving to Abbotsford and
joining King Road MB Church. Jake's
life was a testimony of hard work, love,
faith, and plenty of laughter. His love
for God was evident in his teaching and
preaching, both locally and overseas on
mission trips to Russia. He is mourned by
Louise; daughters Anne (John), Sue (Ray),
Hildi (Bill), Erica (Jeff); 11 grandchildren; 2
sisters and 1 brother. The memorial was
June 3 at King Road MB Church.

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