Martens, Abraham Herman (1921-2003)

" Abraham Herman Mart ens passed away Jan. 21. He was born in Kuterla, Neu Samara, Russia, Apr. 1, 1921 . When he was 5, the family left Russia; due to medical problems, they spent time in Eng- land and Mexico be- L-__ ___----' fore coming to Cana- da. They settled in Tofield, Alta. He helped on the family farm. He spent a year at Bible school. He was baptized. He worked at Stauf- fer farm and drove truck for Rogers Trucking . He bought his own Rogers truck. He married Katherine Klassen in Lindbrook MB Church Oct. 22, 1941 . After trucking and crop fail- ure they moved to Yarrow, B.C. He contin- ued driving truck for Vedder Transport for 28 years, retiring in 1988. They served in cater- ing at the church and as deacons. Abe served on various church committees and on pri- vate school boards. He sang in choirs, male choirs and the Bakerview Fellowship Choir. He had open heart surgery in 1980 but re- gained his health. He is mourned by Kather- ine; sons Walter, Ken and Ron; daughters, Joyce Regehr and Irene Smith; 22 grandchil- dren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 28 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C., with Rudie Willms and Henry Thiessen ministering.

Birth date: 1921 Apr 1

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ABRAHAM HERMAN MARTENS