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Dyck, Jakob (1933-2007)
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Jake Dyck died June |
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Ukraine to Gerhard |
Ukraine to Gerhard |
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and Nettie Dyck. The |
and Nettie Dyck. The |
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| − | family moved to Russia |
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but were forced to flee |
but were forced to flee |
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to Canada amidst the |
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worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was |
worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was |
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also an instructor at Niagara College. Following |
also an instructor at Niagara College. Following |
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| − | a move to Niagara-on-the-Lake, |
+ | a move to Niagara-on-the-Lake, |
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Jake and Lori joined Fairview MB Church, St. |
Jake and Lori joined Fairview MB Church, St. |
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| − | + | Catharines, where they served as deacons for |
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| − | 12 years. After retirement, Jake enjoyed |
+ | 12 years. After retirement, Jake enjoyed travelling and helping out at a local car wash. Jake |
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was known for his charisma, ready smile, strong |
was known for his charisma, ready smile, strong |
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handshake, big heart, and endless generosity. |
handshake, big heart, and endless generosity. |
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Latest revision as of 12:38, 8 July 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Sep p. 29
Birth date: 1933 Sep 19
text of obituary:
JAKOB (JAKE) DYCK
Jake Dyck died June 21. He was born Sept. 19, 1933 in Osterwick, Ukraine to Gerhard and Nettie Dyck. The family moved to Russia, but were forced to flee to Canada amidst the turmoil of WW II. They settled in Morden, Man., where Jake attended Winkler Bible School. At 18, he declared his faith and was baptized in the Red River. In 1953, Jake moved to Ontario. He married Eleonore (Lori) Goossen Nov. 19, 1955 and they had two daughters, Rita and Brenda. Jake played for the Hamilton Tiger Cats football team for one season and then joined General Motors in St. Catharines, where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was also an instructor at Niagara College. Following a move to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. in 1975, Jake and Lori joined Fairview MB Church, St. Catharines, where they served as deacons for 12 years. After retirement, Jake enjoyed travelling and helping out at a local car wash. Jake was known for his charisma, ready smile, strong handshake, big heart, and endless generosity. The celebration of life was June 25 at Fairview MB Church.
