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Driedger, John (1920-2001)
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Latest revision as of 13:44, 21 March 2022
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Dec 21 p. 22
Birth date: 1920 Nov 6
text of obituary:
JOHN DRIEDGER
John Driedger of Brandon, Man. passed away suddenly Sept. 5. He wasborn Nov. 6, 1920 in Memrik, Ukraine. In 1924 the family immigrated to western Manitoba. He grew up in McAuley, Harding, Foxwarren, Rapid City and Moore Park. At 17, he accepted Christ. He married Katie in 1948. They began farming at Justice, Man. and joined Justice MB Church. They later retired to Brandon and joined Richmond Park MB Church. He enjoyed carpentry, volunteered at the MCC stores in Brandon and cultivated trees on his son's tree farm. He took a great deal of interest and pride in his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is mourned by Katie; children Marion of Brandon, Ruth Froese of Yorkton, Sask., Len of Russell, Man., Fred of Brandon and Joyce Friesen of Springstein, Man.; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. l0 in Richmond Park MB Church, with Dave Ens ministering.
