Editing Sawatzky, Jacob Simon (1924-1974)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1974 Dec 13 p. 38

Birth date 1924 May 20

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JACOB SAWATZKY</h3></center>

Jacob Simon Sawatzky was born in Oren
burg. Russia on May 20. 1924. Three years
later his parents immigrated to Canada.
settling in the town of Herbert. Saskat
chewan. In 1935 the family relocated to Main
Centre. Sask_ where he completed his high
school education. He continued his education
and became a teacher.
On September 28. 1947 he was united in
marriage with Agatha Braun of Beechy .
Sask. This union was blessed with four
children: two daughters and two sons.
After completing his B_Ed. degree from
the University of Sask. in 1959 Jacob joined
the teaching staff of Herbert High School.
Jacob made a commitment to God in his
youth through the evangelistic ministry of
Rev. Prieb. but spoke of a very real experi
ence in 1962. He was travelling alone in the
car and he sought full assurance from God
for forgiveness of sins. It was this experience
of inner peace which led him on to search for
deeper truths in God's Word. The struggles
of his soul, after being struck with his fatal
illness, were many . He gained courage and
strength while reading Studies of Romans by
Dr. Richard De Haan.
He passed away November 1, and leaves
to mourn his loving wife Agatha; two sons:
James Peter and Robert Bruce of Herbert;
two daughters: Amelia Justine Tuenschell of
Calgary and Eva Jane of Regina; a son-inlaw . Wolfgang Tuenschell; his mother, Mrs.
Justina Sawatzky of Swift Current; three
sisters and their husbands: Erna Neufeld of
Calgary, Elma Martens of Burnaby and Jean
Andres of Calgary, as well as many relatives
and friends .
The funeral service was held in the Herbert Mennonite Brethren Church on November 5 with Rev . Ferdinant Ediger and Rev .
Jacob Pauls officiating. A male quartet and
a double mixed quartet sang songs of
comfort to the family.

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