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<center><h3>JOHN BARG</h3></center>
<center><h3>JOHN BARG</h3></center>


John Barg died peace-
John Barg died peacefully in his sleep Jan.
fully in his sleep Jan.
19. He was born July
19. He was born July
20, 1925 in Orenburg,
20, 1925 in Orenburg,
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to Canada in 1926,
to Canada in 1926,
settling on a farm in
settling on a farm in
Beechy, Sask . At 17, John invited Jesus into his
Beechy, Sask. At 17, John invited Jesus into his
life. He was baptized and joined the Beechy
life. He was baptized and joined the Beechy
MB Church. He attended Herbert Bible School
MB Church. He attended Herbert Bible School
and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C. He fin-
and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C. He finished high school in Vancouver and received
ished high school in Vancouver and received
his teaching certificate. He married Irma Arnot in 1954 and they moved to Mission, B.C.
his teaching certificate. He married Irma Ar-
not in 1954 and they moved to Mission, B.C.
John taught school for 11 years, drove truck for
John taught school for 11 years, drove truck for
Canada Post, and worked for the Summerland
Canada Post, and worked for the Summerland
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inspired many. He is mourned by Irma; children
inspired many. He is mourned by Irma; children
Nancy (Paul) Hughes, Brian (Karen) Barg, Pam
Nancy (Paul) Hughes, Brian (Karen) Barg, Pam
Barg , Sharlene (Randy) Wheeler; 5 grandsons; 5
Barg, Sharlene (Randy) Wheeler; 5 grandsons; 5
siblings. The funeral was Jan. 27 at Summerland
siblings. The funeral was Jan. 27 at Summerland
Baptist Church.
Baptist Church.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 13:11, 12 February 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Jun 9 p. 27

Birth date: 1925 Jul 20

text of obituary:

JOHN BARG

John Barg died peacefully in his sleep Jan. 19. He was born July 20, 1925 in Orenburg, Russia to Peter and Katherina Barg. The family immigrated to Canada in 1926, settling on a farm in Beechy, Sask. At 17, John invited Jesus into his life. He was baptized and joined the Beechy MB Church. He attended Herbert Bible School and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C. He finished high school in Vancouver and received his teaching certificate. He married Irma Arnot in 1954 and they moved to Mission, B.C. John taught school for 11 years, drove truck for Canada Post, and worked for the Summerland (B.C.) post office 17 years. At 62, he retired and went to work on his farm until a tractor accident in 1995 prevented him from continuing. He was active at Summerland Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school, serving as a deacon, treasurer, and usher. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. His gentle and uncomplaining spirit inspired many. He is mourned by Irma; children Nancy (Paul) Hughes, Brian (Karen) Barg, Pam Barg, Sharlene (Randy) Wheeler; 5 grandsons; 5 siblings. The funeral was Jan. 27 at Summerland Baptist Church.