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Warkentin Abraham Peter (1910-2002)

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Abraham Pe ter Warkentin pas se d away Nov.
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Abraham Peter Warkentin passed away Nov.
 
24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and
 
24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and
Judith Wark entin in Osl e r, Sask. They bought
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Judith Warkentin in Osler, Sask. They bought
a fa rm in Silb erfeld, Sask. in 19 1 1. He ac -
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a farm in Silberfeld, Sask. in 1911. He accepted Jesus at 19. He was baptized Aug. 24,
cepted Je sus at 19. He was bapt ized Aug. 24,
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1930 and joined Waldheim MB Church. In
19 30 and join ed Waldheim MB Church. In
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1939 he moved to LaGlace, Alta. He married
1939 he moved to La Glace, Alta . He married
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Gertrude Siebert July 17, 1941. They farmed
Gertrude Si ebert July 17, 1941. They farmed
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near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's parents, they moved to B.C.'s Fraser Valley, buying 4 acres in Greendale. They lost their belongings in the 1948 flood, but he found
near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's par-
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courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949
ents, they moved to B.C. 's Fraser Valley, buy-
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they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buying it. They were members of Greendale MB
ing 4 acr es in Greendale. They lost their be-
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Church; he served on the balloting committee, was assistant treasurer and was church
longings in the 1948 flood, but he found
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janitor for several years. In 1973 they sold
courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Je-
 
sus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949
 
they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buy-
 
ing it. They were members of Greendale MB
 
Chu rch; he served on the balloting commit-
 
tee, was assistant treasurer and was church
 
janitor for seve ral years. In 19 73 they sold
 
 
the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and
 
the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and
looked after his house, lawn and garden un-
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looked after his house, lawn and garden until age 90. His faith never wavered. He was
til age 90. His faith never wavered. He was
 
 
committed to reading the Bible and praying
 
committed to reading the Bible and praying
 
for those around him, and cared deeply
 
for those around him, and cared deeply
about his family. Pred eceased by 4 brothers,
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about his family. Predeceased by 4 brothers,
 
2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned
 
2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned
 
by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and
 
by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and
Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchil-
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Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial
dren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial
 
 
service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB
 
service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB
 
Church, with Reg Toews ministering.
 
Church, with Reg Toews ministering.

Latest revision as of 16:09, 29 August 2022

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 18

Birth date: 1910 Nov 4

text of obituary:

ABRAHAM PETER WARKENTIN

Abraham Peter Warkentin passed away Nov. 24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and Judith Warkentin in Osler, Sask. They bought a farm in Silberfeld, Sask. in 1911. He accepted Jesus at 19. He was baptized Aug. 24, 1930 and joined Waldheim MB Church. In 1939 he moved to LaGlace, Alta. He married Gertrude Siebert July 17, 1941. They farmed near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's parents, they moved to B.C.'s Fraser Valley, buying 4 acres in Greendale. They lost their belongings in the 1948 flood, but he found courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949 they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buying it. They were members of Greendale MB Church; he served on the balloting committee, was assistant treasurer and was church janitor for several years. In 1973 they sold the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and looked after his house, lawn and garden until age 90. His faith never wavered. He was committed to reading the Bible and praying for those around him, and cared deeply about his family. Predeceased by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB Church, with Reg Toews ministering.

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