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Goerzen, John J. (1914-2000)
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− | + | John J. Goerzen of Abbotsford, B.C. passed |
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away Feb. 6. He was |
away Feb. 6. He was |
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born Feb. 11, 1914 to |
born Feb. 11, 1914 to |
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− | + | Jacob and Margaret |
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Goerzen in Schonau, |
Goerzen in Schonau, |
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Sagradowka, Russia. In |
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died in 1996. He could |
died in 1996. He could |
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live independently till |
live independently till |
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− | his last week. He modeled |
+ | his last week. He modeled a life of love and |
compassion, was |
compassion, was |
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peace-loving and treated everyone with dignity. Predeceased by |
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brother, he is mourned |
brother, he is mourned |
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by children JoAnne |
by children JoAnne |
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− | + | Janzen, Walter, Helen |
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Pauls and Dan; 11 |
Pauls and Dan; 11 |
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grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 |
grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 |
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brothers and 3 sisters. |
brothers and 3 sisters. |
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A memorial service was |
A memorial service was |
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− | held Feb. 11 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with Peter |
+ | held Feb. 11 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with Peter J. |
− | Klassen and |
+ | Klassen and Jay Neufeld ministering. |
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 7 June 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 31 p. 29
Birth date: 1914 Feb 11
text of obituary:
JOHN J. GOERZEN
John J. Goerzen of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Feb. 6. He was born Feb. 11, 1914 to Jacob and Margaret Goerzen in Schonau, Sagradowka, Russia. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada. He was detained in England for 1 year before joining them in Tofield, Alta. He helped on the farm, and enjoyed horse racing, breaking broncos. Farm work shortened his schooling, but he kept a passion for education all his life. He read widely and developed a passion for classical music. In 1936 he attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School. He married Anna Toews in 1941. They moved to British Columbia. They lived in Arnold for 51 years. They grew berries and bean crops. He also worked in the city on various construction jobs. He enjoyed his family very much, encouraging them in all their interests and endeavours. He had many hobbies: welding, sightseeing, photography, woodlathing and mechanics. In 1993 they retired to Clearbrook, B.C. Anna died in 1996. He could live independently till his last week. He modeled a life of love and compassion, was peace-loving and treated everyone with dignity. Predeceased by Anna, daughter Elfrieda Graham and 1 brother, he is mourned by children JoAnne Janzen, Walter, Helen Pauls and Dan; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. A memorial service was held Feb. 11 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with Peter J. Klassen and Jay Neufeld ministering.