Editing Graewe, Henry (1925-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 34

Birth date: 1925 May 9

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HENRY GRAEWE</h3>/center>


Henry Graewe died
July 13, 2008. He was
born May 9, 1925 in
Friedensfeld, Ukraine
to Isaak and Maria
Graewe. In 1943, his
family immigrated
to Germany where Henry met Martha
Zipper whom he married Oct. 23, 1949.
Henry and Martha left Germany, arriving
in Peace River, Alta. There he accepted
Christ as Saviour and was baptized a
short time later in Yarrow, B.c. In 1954,
Henry and Martha moved to Vancouver,
where Henry began his 28-year career at
Weldwood Plywood Mill. He was active in
Culloden MB Church for 20 years serving
as boys club leader, DVBS and Sunday
school teacher, and deacon. In 1992,
Henry and Martha moved to Abbotsford,
B.C, to retire. Henry enjoyed gardening,
woodworking, and walking. His relation-
ship with God was his highest priority. He
spent every morning in God's Word and
was a prayer warrior. His family was of
utmost importance and he spent as much
time with them as possible. He is mourned
by Martha; children Agnes (Ed), Henry
(Nancy), Helmuth, Linda (Gary), Maryanne
(Walter), Helen (Ernie); 18 grandchildren; 5
great-grandchildren. Henry's life celebra-
tion was July 18 at King Road MB Church,
Abbotsford, B.C.

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