Sawatzky, John F. (1913-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2 p. 28

Birth date: 1913 Dec 4

text of obituary:

JOHN F. SAWATZKY

John F. Sawatzky of Coaldale, Alta. died Mar. 16. He was born Dec. 4, 1913 in Osterwick, Russia. He accepted Christ in his youth, was baptized and joined the MB church. The family immigrated to Canada in the early 1920s, settling in Saskatchewan. He married Tina Wiebe Jan. 19. 1936 and moved to Coaldale. They both worked on farms , eventually buying their own land. He was hard-working, fun-loving and happy. He loved sports and laughter. After retirement he golfed and curled. He had a strong faith in God and gave freely of his time and talent to help others. Predeceased by Tina, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 grandson, he is mourned by Alvin, Jack, Alice Unger and Ken, all of Lethbridge and Coaldale, and Esther Sawatzky of Edmonton; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great- great-grandchild; 2 sisters; 1 brother. The funeral was Mar. 21 in Coaldale MB Church with Lorne Willms ministering.