Loewen, Frank F. (1891-1972)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Sep 28 p. 11

Birth date: 1891 Sep 21

text of obituary:

Frank F. Loewen, son of Frank F. and Sarah (Baerg) Loewen, was born in Sagradovka, Orloff, South Russia (Ukraine) on Sept. 21, 1891. Later his parents moved to New Samara and from there to Siberia.

On June 19, 1927, he married Maria Voth Penner in Slavgarad, Siberia. Shortly after, in 1928, they migrated to Amur, near the Chinese border. In early 1929 they managed to escape across the Amur river into China. From there they were able to migrate to the U.S., arriving in Seattle, Wash.

They established their home in Reedley, Calif. and joined the First Mennonite Church. Four children were born to this union, three in Reedley. On Jan. 9, 1962 his wife passed away after a prolonged illness.

On July 22, 1962 he married Mrs. Mathilda Barkman of Blaine, Wash. where the couple eventually resided. His health gradually decreased, having one stroke after the other. He was finally admitted to the Stafholt Convalescent Home on April 18, 1968 in Blaine, Wash. Here he was in good care for four and one-half years. He fully believed in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and was always glad to hear from the Word of God whenever it was presented to him.

On July 31 he suffered a severe stroke and on Aug. 6, 1972 the Lord took his weary pilgrim home. He reached the age of 80 years and 10 months. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Mathilda; daughter Melita and husband Wilmer Wedel three children of Burns, Kan.; and son John and wife Susan with two children of Reedley; and three sisters in Russia.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary, who was buried in Harbin, Mary, who was buried in Harbin, China, his first wife Maria, six sisters and four brothers.

Services were held in the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church on Aug. 9 at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ed Hinz and Rev. Nick Siemens. The body was then flown to Fresno, Calif. an on Aug. 16, 1972 services were held int he First Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Leo Miller. Burial was made in the Reedley Cemetery. — The Family.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Oct 12 p. 11

text of obituary:

Frank F. Loewen, son of Frank F. and Sarah (Baerg) Loewen, was born in Sagradofka, Orloff, South Russia (Ukraine) on Sept. 21, 1891. Later his parents moved to New Samara and from there to Siberia.

On June 19, 1927, he married Maria Voth Penner in Slavgarad, Siberia. Shortly after, in 1928, they migrated to Amur, near the Chinese border. In early 1929 they managed to escape across the Amur river into China. From here they were able to migrate to the U.S., arriving in Seattle, Wash.

They established their home in Reedley, Calif. and joined the First Mennonite church. Four children were born to this union, three in Reedley. On Jan. 9, 1962 his wife passed away after a prolonged illness.

On July 22, 1962 he married Mrs. Mathilda Barkman of Blaine, Wash., where the couple eventually resided. His health gradually decreased, having one stroke after the other. He was finally admitted to the Stafholt Convalescent Home on April 18, 1968 in Blaine, Wash. Here he was in good care for four and one-half years. He fully believed in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and was always glad to hear from the Word of God whenever it was presented to Him.

On July 31 he suffered a severe stroke and on Aug. 6, 1972 the Lord took his wary pilgrim home. He reached the age of 80 years and 10 months. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Mathilda, daughter Melita and husband Milton Janzen and their three children of Reedley, daughter Martha and husband Wilmer Wedel with three children of Burns, Kan.; and san [sic] John and wife Susan with two children of Reedley; and three sisters in Russia.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary, who was buried in Harbin, China, his first wife Maria, six sisters and four brothers.

Services were held in the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church on Aug. 9 at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ed Hinz and Rev. Nick Siemens. The body was then flown to Fresno, Calif. and on Aug. 16, 1972 services were held in the First Mennonite church of Reedley at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Leo Miller. Burial was made in the Reedley Cemetery. — The Family. (Corrected copy)

The Mennonite obituary: 1972 Oct 10 p. 591

text of obituary:

Frank Loewen, First Church, Reedley, Calif., was born Sept. 21, 1891, and died Aug. 6.