Cridland, John Bryan (1912-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p. 28

Birth date: 1912 Jan 26

text of obituary:

JOHN BRYAN (JACK) CRIDLAND

John Bryan (Jack) Cridland passed away Sept. 6. He was born Jan. 26, 1912 to John and Maud Cridland near Rabbit Lake, Sask. He worked on the family homestead, on threshing crews, winter logging and trapping. He married Margaret Esther Cowell Mar. 2, 1935. In 1944 they moved to a farm in Dewdney, B.C. He began a construction career, which took the family to a number of places, culminating in Kelowna, B.C. in 1956. He worked as foreman for large projects, then as a private contractor. After retiring in 1973, he made birdhouses, trinket boxes, clocks and cedar chests. He was raised in a God-fearing family, made a personal commitment to Christ in 1951 in Terrace, B.C. and was baptized in Harrison Gospel Chapel, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., in 1954. He faithfully served in teaching, sharing and praying. For many years they were active members of Faith Gospel Church, Kelowna. In his last years, he worshipped at Willow Park Church, Kelowna, becoming a member in 1998. He loved and was loved by staff and residents of Sun Pointe Village. Predeceased by Margaret, he is mourned by children Gladys Janzen of Burton, B.C., Hazel Boettcher of Delta, B.C. and Eric of Kelowna; 3 grandsons; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. A memorial service was held Sept. 9 in Willow Park Church, with Arnie Peters ministering.