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Jantz, Abram (1928-2004): Difference between revisions
Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituaries: 2004 Jul 23 p. 29 Birth date: 1928 Mar 27 text of obituary: <center><h3>ABRAM JANTZ</h3></center> Abram Jantz died Apr. 6. He was b..." |
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27, 1928 in Laird, | 27, 1928 in Laird, | ||
Sask., to Henry and | Sask., to Henry and | ||
Lena Jantz . A major ear | Lena Jantz. A major ear | ||
infection as a child | infection as a child resulted in a mental | ||
handicap for the rest | handicap for the rest | ||
of his life. He enjoyed | of his life. He enjoyed | ||
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school and had a long | school and had a long | ||
memory for details of places and events. The | memory for details of places and events. The | ||
family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, | family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. | ||
in 1947. He helped on the farm and worked | in 1947. He helped on the farm and worked | ||
in the fruit packing plant. He enjoyed church | in the fruit packing plant. He enjoyed church | ||
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moved to Bethesda Home in Campden, | moved to Bethesda Home in Campden, | ||
Ont., but also lived with families in the area. | Ont., but also lived with families in the area. | ||
Al and Maude Schwartz be came a second | |||
family to him and he enjoyed many trips | |||
with them. His child-like faith was an anchor | with them. His child-like faith was an anchor | ||
for him. He is survived by brothers Hugo, | for him. He is survived by brothers Hugo, | ||
Latest revision as of 12:24, 15 May 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituaries: 2004 Jul 23 p. 29
Birth date: 1928 Mar 27
text of obituary:
ABRAM JANTZ
Abram Jantz died Apr. 6. He was born March 27, 1928 in Laird, Sask., to Henry and Lena Jantz. A major ear infection as a child resulted in a mental handicap for the rest of his life. He enjoyed school and Bible school and had a long memory for details of places and events. The family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. in 1947. He helped on the farm and worked in the fruit packing plant. He enjoyed church and family activities. In the early 60s he moved to Bethesda Home in Campden, Ont., but also lived with families in the area. Al and Maude Schwartz be came a second family to him and he enjoyed many trips with them. His child-like faith was an anchor for him. He is survived by brothers Hugo, Henry, Harold and Robert; sisters Linda and Marlene Derksen. The funeral was in Tallman Funeral Home, Vineland.