Editing Epp, Henry (1881-1972)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1972 Aug 24 p. 23

Birth date: 1881

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HENRY EPP</h3></center>

Russia, in 1881, to Abram and Margaretha
Epp. Hen enjoyed a happy childhood and
youth in the home of his Christian
parents. When he was 22 he accepted
Christ as saviour and became a sincere
follower o,f Christ in his everyday Hfe.
He was married in 1914, and the
family continued to live in Rueckenau
until 1924, when they emigrated to
Dalmeny, where they farmed until 1936,
moving then to Yarrow, B.C. and joinillfj
the church there. Here they lived for the
rest of their married life, spending 58
blessed and happy years together.
The marriage was blessed with six
children, 3 sons and 3 daughters. Mary,
the youngest, died as a child, and Frieda
in her 41 so( year.
Mr. Epp's strength began to fail in
his 88th year, and he spent the last
two years of his life in the Menno
hospital in Clearbro'Ok. He went home
to glory on May 30, reaching the age
of 91 years.
He is survived by his wife, 3 sons:
Henry, Jacob and AI, one daughter, Margaret, and their families, as well as
A'I Huebert, son-in-law; 18 grandchildren,
5 grea't-grandchildren, and many friends
and relatives.

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