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Warkentin, John (1925-2003)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 22 p. 25 Birth date: 1925 Sep 17 text of obituary: <center><h3>JOHN WARKENTIN</h3></center> john Warkentin died june 17. He ...") |
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| − | + | John Warkentin died |
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| − | + | June 17. He was born |
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to G.P. and Elizabeth |
to G.P. and Elizabeth |
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| − | Warkentin Sept. 17, |
+ | Warkentin Sept. 17, |
1925 in Mexico. They |
1925 in Mexico. They |
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moved to Gem, Alta. |
moved to Gem, Alta. |
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at age 11 and was |
at age 11 and was |
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baptized at age 18. |
baptized at age 18. |
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| − | They moved to |
+ | They moved to Abbotsford, B.C in |
| − | botsford, B.C in |
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1946. He married Mary Unger in 1952. |
1946. He married Mary Unger in 1952. |
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They farmed for almost 25 years. He was a |
They farmed for almost 25 years. He was a |
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charter member at East Aldergrove MB |
charter member at East Aldergrove MB |
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Church (now Ross Road Community |
Church (now Ross Road Community |
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| − | Church). He was a teacher. During |
+ | Church). He was a teacher. During retirement they camped and travelled. He patiently persevered through failing health. |
| − | ment they camped and travelled. He pa- |
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| − | tiently persevered through failing health. |
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Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by |
Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by |
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| − | Mary; children Ron, |
+ | Mary; children Ron, Judy Coleman, Dan, |
Lydia Haak, Alan; 16 grandchildren; 5 |
Lydia Haak, Alan; 16 grandchildren; 5 |
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| − | brothers; 2 sisters. The funeral was |
+ | brothers; 2 sisters. The funeral was June 23 |
in Ross Road Community Church with |
in Ross Road Community Church with |
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| − | Rudie Willms ministering |
+ | Rudie Willms ministering. |
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 23 January 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 22 p. 25
Birth date: 1925 Sep 17
text of obituary:
JOHN WARKENTIN
John Warkentin died June 17. He was born to G.P. and Elizabeth Warkentin Sept. 17, 1925 in Mexico. They moved to Gem, Alta. He accepted the Lord at age 11 and was baptized at age 18. They moved to Abbotsford, B.C in 1946. He married Mary Unger in 1952. They farmed for almost 25 years. He was a charter member at East Aldergrove MB Church (now Ross Road Community Church). He was a teacher. During retirement they camped and travelled. He patiently persevered through failing health. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by Mary; children Ron, Judy Coleman, Dan, Lydia Haak, Alan; 16 grandchildren; 5 brothers; 2 sisters. The funeral was June 23 in Ross Road Community Church with Rudie Willms ministering.
