Editing Koehn, Arthur (1931-2008)

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

Birth date: 1931 Jun 29

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ATRTHUR KOEHN</h3></center>

Arthur "Art" Koehn
died peacefully at
home July 29, 2008.
He was born June 29,
1931 in Blumenhoff,
Sask.ln 1937, his family
moved to Vauxhall, Alta. Art accepted the
Lord as Saviour at 14 and was baptized in
the MB church. Art joined the Bank of Nova
Scotia and worked in branches through-
out Alta., Sask., and B.c. While working
in Saskatoon, he met Helen Loewen, and
they were married Aug. 14, 1965. After 35
years with Scotiabank, he retired in 1986,
though he worked on the maintenance
crew at Sears until he fully retired in 1996.
Art loved carpentry, working in his yard
and garden, and travelling. He was actively
involved in every church he attended. Art
was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 . He
was a loving and caring husband, father,
and grandfather who will be missed for
his quiet strength and presence. His gentle
kindness led him to lend a hand wherever
needed. Predeceased by 1 sister and 1
infant brother, Art is mourned by Helen;
daughters Julie Brooks (Glenn) and Sandra
Koehn; 2 grandchildren; and 6 siblings.

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