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<center><h3>WILLIAM A. (BILL)WIEBE</h3></center>
<center><h3>WILLIAM A. (BILL) WIEBE</h3></center>


William A. (Bill) Wiebe
William A. (Bill) Wiebe
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brief illness. He was
brief illness. He was
born Mar. 21, 1919 in
born Mar. 21, 1919 in
Ufa, Russia to Abram
Ufa, Russia to Abram and Maria Wiebe.  
Jacob Schierlin g
The family immigrated to  
...... Jacob Schierling was
Canada in 1925, settling in Saskatoon. Bill made a commitment to follow Christ at 18,
born in Siberia July
and was baptized later that year in the South
13, 1927 to Jacob and
Saskatchewan River. While working in Ottawa
Margrete Schierling.
during WWII, Bill met Louise Thiessen and they married in 1944. The couple moved to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1947, where Bill began his long
When he was 2, his
and significant involvement as a teacher and
parents left Russia. His
mother and a sister
died enroute to Ger-
aginable loss and hardship. It's a story of fam-
ily love and Christian faith, of cunning survival
strategies and miracles. During the 1930s and
40s, Anne helped her family escape Stalin-
ist Russia and emigrate from war-torn Europe.
She landed in Canada in 1948 and married
Peter Friesen in 1949. They raised 4 children,
Edith, Victor, Kathie, and Gary. Anne excelled
at baking and dressmaking, and helped run
her husband's home construction business in
Vancouver. She also found time to travel, play
Scrabble, and lead an active social life. Anne
and Peter were among the founders of Kil-
larney Park MB Church. After Peter's death in
2000, Anne moved to Langley, B.C., where she
joined North Langley Community Church. Anne
graced this earth with courage, intelligence,
resourcefulness, chutzpah, faith, and love. She
is mourned by her children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. The burial was Sept. 28.
many. He immigrated
to Paraguay with his father, living both in Fries -
land and the Chaco. Here Jacob gave his life to
the Lord and was baptized in the EMB church.
Here too he met and married Luise Kliewer June
9, 1948 . They first farmed but in 1956 moved
to Filadelfia, where Jacob took up work that
gave him much joy - working with machines
and driving transport truck. Long trips in a pio-
neering environment often brought him into
danger. The family later moved to Canada,
where Jacob worked in construction. He helped
build King Road MB Church, Abbotsford. Jacob
was a man of few words but great faith, willing-
ness to help, dependability, and good humour.
He prayed daily for his family. He is mourned
by Luise, children Sieglinde (Helmut) Janzen,
Irene (Heinz) Harms, Monica (George) Wark-
entin, Ewald (Viola), and Carol (Glen) Monds;
and Maria Wiebe. The 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. The
family immigrated to funeral was Sept. 18 at King Road Church.
Annie Martens
Canada in 1925, set-
tling in Saskatoon. Bill
made a commitment to follow Christ at 18,
Annie Martens died Oct. 17 at age 99. She was and was baptized later that year in the South
born Mar. 1907 in Orloff, Russia . She moved to Saskatchewan River. While working in Ottawa
Vancouver from Alberta near the end of WWII, during WWII, Bill met Louise Thiessen and they
where she lived until moving to Abbotsford married in 1944. The couple moved to Ab-
approximately 10 years ago. She is mourned by botsford, B.C. in 1947, where Bill began his long
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. and significant involvement as a teacher and
The memorial service was Oct. 20 at Clearbrook
Road MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.
Martha Wiens
principal at Mennonite Educational Institute.
principal at Mennonite Educational Institute.
He taught internationally in Nigeria and Singa-
He taught internationally in Nigeria and Singapore. He also taught in public high schools in
pore. He also taught in public high schools in
Aldergrove, B.C. and Abbotsford, and spent a
Aldergrove, B.C. and Abbotsford, and spent a
Martha Wiens died brief time at Trinity Western University. His abil-
brief time at Trinity Western University. His ability to transmit a love of math and physics was
Jan. 3 at age 82. She ity to transmit a love of math and physics was
was born Sept. 5, 1923
in Myrtle, Man. to Wil-
helm W. and Agatha
Born. Martha was
steadfast, faithful, and
loving. Predeceased
legendary. Bill served as assistant secretary of
legendary. Bill served as assistant secretary of
MB Mission and Service International, travelling
MB Mission and Service International, travelling
the world in support of the work. He also served
the world in support of the work. He also served
with Logos Canada, MCC, and The Gleaners. His
with Logos Canada, MCC, and The Gleaners. His
love for God and the church were the founda-
love for God and the church were the foundation of his life and his deep faith inspired many.
by 10 siblings, Martha tion of his life and his deep faith inspired many.
Bill loved singing and was an enthusiastic concert goer. He is mourned by Louise; daughters
is mourned by her beloved husband of 62 Bill loved Singing and was an enthusiastic con-
Karen (Bill) Parchomchuk, Phyllis (Len) Redekop,
years, John M. Wiens; daughter Linda (Randy) cert goer. He is mourned by Louise; daughters
Ellen (Allan Oas), and Audrey (Stan) Loewen;
Earl; sons John B. (Sharron), Bob (Marlene), and Karen (Bill) Parchomchuk, Phyllis (Len) Redekop,
12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 siblings. The funeral was Sept. 4 at Central Heights
David (Ruth); 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grand- Ellen (Allan Oas), and Audrey (Stan) Loewen;
children; brothers Abe and Walter; sisters Elsie
Neufeld and Tina Hyde. The funeral was Jan. 7 at
Westside Communi ty Church, Morden, Man.
12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sib-
lings. The funeral was Sept. 4 at Central Heights
Church, Abbotsford.
Church, Abbotsford.


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

Latest revision as of 16:11, 8 April 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 24 p. 27

Birth date: 1919 Mar 21

text of obituary:

WILLIAM A. (BILL) WIEBE

William A. (Bill) Wiebe died Aug. 19 after a brief illness. He was born Mar. 21, 1919 in Ufa, Russia to Abram and Maria Wiebe. The family immigrated to Canada in 1925, settling in Saskatoon. Bill made a commitment to follow Christ at 18, and was baptized later that year in the South Saskatchewan River. While working in Ottawa during WWII, Bill met Louise Thiessen and they married in 1944. The couple moved to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1947, where Bill began his long and significant involvement as a teacher and principal at Mennonite Educational Institute. He taught internationally in Nigeria and Singapore. He also taught in public high schools in Aldergrove, B.C. and Abbotsford, and spent a brief time at Trinity Western University. His ability to transmit a love of math and physics was legendary. Bill served as assistant secretary of MB Mission and Service International, travelling the world in support of the work. He also served with Logos Canada, MCC, and The Gleaners. His love for God and the church were the foundation of his life and his deep faith inspired many. Bill loved singing and was an enthusiastic concert goer. He is mourned by Louise; daughters Karen (Bill) Parchomchuk, Phyllis (Len) Redekop, Ellen (Allan Oas), and Audrey (Stan) Loewen; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 siblings. The funeral was Sept. 4 at Central Heights Church, Abbotsford.

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