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Hooge, John Peter (1912-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 30 Birth date: 1912 May 12 text of obituary: <center><h3>JOHN PETER HOOGE</h3></center> John Peter Hooge died May 15, age...") |
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served others with time and money, encouraged |
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his family, and was an example of how to treat |
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he is mourned by children John (Ruth), Gordon |
he is mourned by children John (Ruth), Gordon |
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(Sandy), Benjamin, Blondina Enns, Victor |
(Sandy), Benjamin, Blondina Enns, Victor |
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 10 June 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 30
Birth date: 1912 May 12
text of obituary:
JOHN PETER HOOGE
John Peter Hooge died May 15, age 95. He was born to Peter H. and Maria Hooge in Klinok, Russia May 12, 1912, and immigrated to Manitoba in 1926 with his family. In 1933, they moved to B.C. John was baptized in Yarrow MB Church July 29, 1934 and married Katie Dahl Oct. 24, 1935. They farmed in Sardis, B.C.,joining Greendale MB Church. John was an award-winning gardener, and also loved to play golf, which he learned at 60 and played until nearly 90. He prayed daily, served others with time and money, encouraged his family, and was an example of how to treat one's spouse. Predeceased by Katie March 30, he is mourned by children John (Ruth), Gordon (Sandy), Benjamin, Blondina Enns, Victor (Linda), Bruno (Lorraine), Clarence (Susan); 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great- great-granddaughter. The celebration of life service was May 23 at Greendale MB Church.
