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HenryWiebedied Dec.
Henry Wiebe died Dec. 5. He was born Feb.
5. He was born Feb .
26, 1918 in Waldheim,
26, 1918 in Waldheim,
Siberia to Johann and
Siberia to Johann and
Katherina Wiebe. He
Katherina Wiebe. He
met his wife-to-be,
met his wife-to-be,
Agnes Epp, in Germa-
Agnes Epp, in Germany in 1944 and they
ny in 1944 and they
were married in 1947.
were married in 1947.
The family immigrated to Canada following the
The family immigrated to Canada following the
birth of their first daughter in 1948. Henry ac-
birth of their first daughter in 1948. Henry accepted the Lord and was baptized at Clearbrook
cepted the Lord and was baptized at Clearbrook
(B.C) MB Church Sept. 30, 1951. He worked as a
(B.C) MB Church Sept. 30, 1951 . He worked as a
chicken farmer and carpenter. He was involved
at Vancouver General Hospital until her retire-
in many construction projects throughout B.C,  
ment, first as a ward assistant and then in the
including the CN railway, the Peace River Dam,  
lab. She enjoyed her work immensely. She loved
Westminster Abbey in Mission, the Surrey Co-  
to help people and knew just what to do when
op feed mill, and various shopping centres. He  
someone needed her. Mary took care of her
was also involved in the community as a coach  
mother, who had terminal cancer, and her sister,
for boys' and men's fastball, board trustee at  
who had a stroke. Predeceased by 2 siblings in
Clearbrook Waterworks, Matsqui municipal  
infancy; 1 brother; 1 sister; she is mourned by
councillor, and board member at Mennonite  
brother Aron (Helen); sisters Justina, Tiena, and
Educational Institute. Henry served in his church  
Elizabeth (Henry) Esau; 1 sister-in-law; nieces
as an usher, treasurer, and building trustee. He  
and nephews.
loved God, enjoyed serving his church, was en -  
William H. Klasse n
William H. Klassen
died Nov. 6, just short
of his 100th birthday.
He was born Feb . 13,
1907 in Podgorodne,
Ukraine. His family im-
migrated to Canada in
1923, settling in south-
ern Manitoba. William
chicken farmer and carpenter. He was involved accepted Christ as his Saviour during revival
in many construction projects throughout B.C, meetings. He was baptized and joined Morden
including the CN railway, the Peace River Dam, MB Church in 1933. He married El izabeth Pauls
Westminster Abbey in Mission, the Surrey Co- Oct. 6, 1935. The Lord blessed them with 71
op feed mill, and various shopping centres. He years of marriage. William taught his children
was also involved in the community as a coach the importance of faith and was a committed
for boys' and men's fastball, board trustee at Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer most
Clearbrook Waterworks, Matsqui municipal of his life, sustained by God's grace in the
councillor, and board member at Mennonite years the farm didn't produce much of a crop.
Educational Institute. Henry served in his church In retirement, he worked as a custodian of the
as an usher, treasurer, and building trustee. He church until age 80 . William loved his family
loved God, enjoyed serving his church, was en - and cherished the times they spent together.
thusiastic about sports, and was devoted to his
thusiastic about sports, and was devoted to his
family. He is mourned by Agnes; children Mary
family. He is mourned by Agnes; children Mary
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grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec.
grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec.
11 at Clearbrook MB Church.
11 at Clearbrook MB Church.
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Revision as of 15:08, 22 April 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Feb p. 30

Birth date:

text of obituary:

HENRY JOHN WIEBE

Henry Wiebe died Dec. 5. He was born Feb. 26, 1918 in Waldheim, Siberia to Johann and Katherina Wiebe. He met his wife-to-be, Agnes Epp, in Germany in 1944 and they were married in 1947. The family immigrated to Canada following the birth of their first daughter in 1948. Henry accepted the Lord and was baptized at Clearbrook (B.C) MB Church Sept. 30, 1951. He worked as a chicken farmer and carpenter. He was involved in many construction projects throughout B.C, including the CN railway, the Peace River Dam, Westminster Abbey in Mission, the Surrey Co- op feed mill, and various shopping centres. He was also involved in the community as a coach for boys' and men's fastball, board trustee at Clearbrook Waterworks, Matsqui municipal councillor, and board member at Mennonite Educational Institute. Henry served in his church as an usher, treasurer, and building trustee. He loved God, enjoyed serving his church, was en - thusiastic about sports, and was devoted to his family. He is mourned by Agnes; children Mary Lou (Ron) Barkman, Luella (Dave) Neufeld, Rudy (Hilda), David (Lesley) , and Loren (Heather); 13 grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec. 11 at Clearbrook MB Church.

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