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Jacob J Sawatzky
Abraham Peter Warkentin passed away Nov.
passed away Dec. 19
24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and
in Menno Hospital, Ab -
Judith Warkentin in Osler, Sask. They bought
botsford, B.C. He was
a farm in Silberfeld, Sask. in 1911. He accepted Jesus at 19. He was baptized Aug. 24,
born Aug. 23, 1910 to
1930 and joined Waldheim MB Church. In
Jacob J. and Mar-
1939 he moved to LaGlace, Alta. He married
garetha Sawatzky in
Gertrude Siebert July 17, 1941. They farmed
Nieder-Chortitza, and
near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's parents, they moved to B.C.'s Fraser Valley, buying 4 acres in Greendale. They lost their belongings in the 1948 flood, but he found
grew up in Rosental,
courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949
south Russia . His father
they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buying it. They were members of Greendale MB
was in the transport
Church; he served on the balloting committee, was assistant treasurer and was church
business. After his horses were stolen, the
janitor for several years. In 1973 they sold
family immigrated to Manitoba in 1923,
the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and
buying a farm in Gnadenthal in 1924. He
looked after his house, lawn and garden until age 90. His faith never wavered. He was
worked on various farms to help the family.
committed to reading the Bible and praying
He had a thirst for learning; with his first dol-
for those around him, and cared deeply
lar, he bought an English dictionary and a
about his family. Predeceased by 4 brothers,
pen. At 17, he accepted Christ at an evange-
2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned
listic meeting l ed by Abram Nachtigal. He
by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and
gained self-esteem and never doubted his
Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial
salvation. He was baptized in Gnadenthal in
service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB
1934. He attended Wink le r Bible School
Church, with Reg Toews ministering.
1933-35. He married Katharina (Tina) Wi ebe
Sept. 22, 1935 in Gnadenthal. They lived in
Neuenburg, moving to Gnadenthal in 1940
and Winkler, Man. in 1946. He had a truck-
ing business, bought Winkler Photo Studio in
1946 and was a partner in Winkler Motor s
1950-56. In 1956 they moved to Clearbrook
B.C. and joined Bakerview MB Church. He
owned a photo and music shop, and in 1960
bought acreage which he developed into a
raspberry farm. He and Tina travelled to Chi-
na , Africa, Egypt, Israel, Europe and the US.
He had a great love for music and poetry, en-
joy ed the beauty of nature and wa s an eter··
nal optimist. He did microfilming for the
Golden Age Socie ty and in retirement made
100 crokinole boa rds for MCC. Favourite
vers es were Ps. 16:5-6 and John 1:16. He is
mourned by Tina; daughters Herta Thiessen
of Edmonton, Erica Suderman of Abbotsford,
Alice Willms of Abbotsford, Hedy Hein of Ab-
botsford and Ingrid Suderman of North Van -
couver; sons Helmut of Abbotsford, John of
Ottawa and Carl of Langley, B.C.; 22 grand-
children; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 brother
and 1 sister. The funeral was Dec. 23 at Bak-
erview MB Church, with Henry Thiessen
ministering.


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

Latest revision as of 15:09, 29 August 2022

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 18

Birth date: 1910 Nov 4

text of obituary:

ABRAHAM PETER WARKENTIN

Abraham Peter Warkentin passed away Nov. 24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and Judith Warkentin in Osler, Sask. They bought a farm in Silberfeld, Sask. in 1911. He accepted Jesus at 19. He was baptized Aug. 24, 1930 and joined Waldheim MB Church. In 1939 he moved to LaGlace, Alta. He married Gertrude Siebert July 17, 1941. They farmed near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's parents, they moved to B.C.'s Fraser Valley, buying 4 acres in Greendale. They lost their belongings in the 1948 flood, but he found courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949 they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buying it. They were members of Greendale MB Church; he served on the balloting committee, was assistant treasurer and was church janitor for several years. In 1973 they sold the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and looked after his house, lawn and garden until age 90. His faith never wavered. He was committed to reading the Bible and praying for those around him, and cared deeply about his family. Predeceased by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB Church, with Reg Toews ministering.

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