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<center><h3>GEORGE WICKERSHAM</h3></center>
<center><h3>GEORGE WICKERSHAM</h3></center>


orge Wickersham
George Wickersham
died Feb. 1 after a
died Feb. 1 after a
lengthy battle with
lengthy battle with
cancer. He was born
cancer. He was born
March 6, 1941 in Leth-
March 6, 1941 in Lethbridge, Alta. to Bill
bridge, Alta. to Bill
and Lucy Wickersham.
and Lucy Wickersham.
After his father was
After his father was killed in a tragic accident, his mother married Herb Pullyblank.  
Isaac Fast
George now had a step family. He completed  
Isaac Fast died peace-
his education in Coalhurst, Alta. and worked at  
fully Oct. 19. He was
Horton Steel in Lethbridge and then at Linden  
born Aug. 7, 1925 in
(Alta.) Machine Works. Later, he and his wife Elvera became owners of a poultry farm. George's
Kubanka, Russia to
Jacob and Katharina
Fast. The family im-
migrated to Canada
in 1926 and settled
killed in a tragic ac- on a farm in Ready
cident, his mother married Herb Pullyblank. Made, Alta. Isaac accepted Christ and attended
George now had a stepfamily. He completed Coaldale Bible School. In 1946, Issac moved to
his education in Coal hurst, Alta. and worked at Chilliwack, B.C., where he worked in a sawmill.
Horton Steel in Lethbridge and then at Linden He married Mary Hiebert Oct. 28, 1950. They
(Alta.) Machine Works. Later, he and his wife EI- moved to the Vancouver area and joined Fraser-
view Church. He worked in sawmills and then
the Vancouver shipyards. Isaac valued family
and faith. He enjoyed fishing and travelling. He
is mourned by Mary; daughter Janet (Don); son
Glen; 2 granddaughters; 3 brothers; 4 sisters.
The memorial service was Oct. 26 at Fraserview
MB Church, Richmond, B.C.
David D. Duerksen
David Duerksen died
Dec. 10. He was born
May 23, 1923 in Russia
to David K. and Maria
Duerksen. The family
immigrated to south-
ern Manitoba, where
David grew up. At 14,
he was baptized and
joined the MB Church. In 1954 he married El-
frieda Rempel. He was a poet, prose writer, and
speaker who enjoyed sharing his thoughts with
a wide audience. He taught high school English
and instilled a passion for literature in his stu-
dents. The major part of his teaching career was
spent in Winnipeg. David had a passion for the
church and enjoyed preaching and speaking at
special events. He suffered a severe stroke at
age 68 while giving a talk at Mennonite Breth-
ren Bible College. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is
mourned by Elfrieda; daughter Joan (Bob); sons
Carl (Chery!), Don (Janice), and Mark (Kim); 8
vera became owners of a poultry farm. George's
life was guided by his faith in Jesus Christ. He
life was guided by his faith in Jesus Christ. He
was a kind, friendly, generous, and humble man
was a kind, friendly, generous, and humble man
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his family and friends. He obtained his ham
his family and friends. He obtained his ham
radio licence and pilot's licence, and built and
radio licence and pilot's licence, and built and
flew model airplanes and ultra- light airplanes.
flew model airplanes and ultra-light airplanes.
George enjoyed golfing, camping, and south-
George enjoyed golfing, camping, and southern gospel music. Whenever possible, he and
ern gospel music. Whenever possible, he and
Elvera would travel. He is mourned by Elvera;
Elvera would travel. He is mourned by Elvera;
daughter Lorrie (Alec) Morley; son Dennis (Mar-
daughter Lorrie (Alec) Morley; son Dennis (Marlene); 7 grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 step-siblings. The celebration of life service was Feb. 4
lene); 7 grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 step-sib-
lings. The celebration of life service was Feb . 4
at Linden MB Church.
at Linden MB Church.
David Heidebrecht grandchildren; 2 sisters. The memorial service
 
David Heidebrecht was Dec. 13 at River East MB Church, Winnipeg.


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

Latest revision as of 15:50, 13 May 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Apr p. 30

Birth date: 1941 Mar 6

text of obituary:

GEORGE WICKERSHAM

George Wickersham died Feb. 1 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 6, 1941 in Lethbridge, Alta. to Bill and Lucy Wickersham. After his father was killed in a tragic accident, his mother married Herb Pullyblank. George now had a step family. He completed his education in Coalhurst, Alta. and worked at Horton Steel in Lethbridge and then at Linden (Alta.) Machine Works. Later, he and his wife Elvera became owners of a poultry farm. George's life was guided by his faith in Jesus Christ. He was a kind, friendly, generous, and humble man who exercised his gifts within his church and community. He served on the village council, as a board member for Kneehill Gas Co-op, the Federation of Alberta Gas Co -ops, and the Alberta Hatching Egg Board. George treasured his family and friends. He obtained his ham radio licence and pilot's licence, and built and flew model airplanes and ultra-light airplanes. George enjoyed golfing, camping, and southern gospel music. Whenever possible, he and Elvera would travel. He is mourned by Elvera; daughter Lorrie (Alec) Morley; son Dennis (Marlene); 7 grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 step-siblings. The celebration of life service was Feb. 4 at Linden MB Church.

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