Loewen, Jacob Anton (1910-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jun 8 p. 28

Birth date: 1910 Mar 1

Text of obituary:

JACOB ANTON LOEWEN

Jacob Anton Loewen of Sardis, B.C. passed away Mar. 6. He was born Mar. 1, 1910 in Ukraine, the only child of Anton and Marie Loewen. In the 1920s the family immigrated to Canada via Mexico, settling in Saskatchewan. He married Edith Heinrichs in 1936. In 1946 they moved to farm in Matsqui, B.C. with his father. They retired from farming in 1977, first moving into Matsqui, then to Sardis in 1994. He was a man of integrity who loved life. He left reluctantly, but with no regrets. Nothing was more important to him than relationships. He was a spiritual man, who had accepted God's love for him and offered unconditional acceptance, tolerance and love to others. He had a wonderful ability to listen with his heart. Family gatherings brought him much joy. He was an avid reader, enjoying a wide variety of books, and had a deep understanding of history and politics. He had a love for creation, appreciating the beauty of mountains, night skies, thunderstorms, flowers and birds. He was a thoughtful, gracious man and accepted help as his body weakened. He was cared for at home by his family in his dying days. Predeceased by Edith in 1997 and a great-granddaughter, he is mourned by 9 children; 10 children-in-law; 32 grandchildren; 10 grandchildren-in-law and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Mar.10 in Sardis Community Church, with Graeme Isbister and Paulla Loewen ministering.