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Voth John J. (1906-2005): Difference between revisions
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just short of his 99th | just short of his 99th | ||
birthday. He was born | birthday. He was born | ||
May 17, 1906 in | May 17, 1906 in Greenfarm, Sask. to Johann | ||
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grew up in a musical | grew up in a musical | ||
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Andres. They married Oct. 1928 and enjoyed | Andres. They married Oct. 1928 and enjoyed | ||
75 years together. John was a farmer at heart, | 75 years together. John was a farmer at heart, | ||
but also ventured into business, | but also ventured into business, including an International Harvester dealership, a hardware | ||
store, service stations, and a plumbing and | store, service stations, and a plumbing and | ||
heating shop . In his retirement, he enjoyed | heating shop. In his retirement, he enjoyed | ||
woodworking and travel. He taught his children | woodworking and travel. He taught his children | ||
the importance of church attendance, Bible | the importance of church attendance, Bible | ||
reading and prayer. Predeceased by Mary; sons | reading and prayer. Predeceased by Mary; sons | ||
Victor and Harry; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son-in- | Victor and Harry; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son-in-law; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is | ||
law; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is | |||
mourned by sons Abe (Lynn), Bill (Mary Ann), | mourned by sons Abe (Lynn), Bill (Mary Ann), | ||
Wesley (Norlaine), and Lorne | Wesley (Norlaine), and Lorne (Judy); daughter | ||
Elsie Peterson; daughters-in-law Dorothy and | Elsie Peterson; daughters-in-law Dorothy and | ||
Carol; 17 grandchildren; 30 great- | Carol; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 sister. The funeral was April 30 at Herbert (Sask.) MB church. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 30 October 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 26
Birth date: 1906 May 17
text of obituary:
JOHN J. VOTH
John Voth died April 27, just short of his 99th birthday. He was born May 17, 1906 in Greenfarm, Sask. to Johann and Sarah Voth. He grew up in a musical family and enjoyed singing in the church choir, especially after he met his future wife Mary Andres. They married Oct. 1928 and enjoyed 75 years together. John was a farmer at heart, but also ventured into business, including an International Harvester dealership, a hardware store, service stations, and a plumbing and heating shop. In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and travel. He taught his children the importance of church attendance, Bible reading and prayer. Predeceased by Mary; sons Victor and Harry; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son-in-law; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is mourned by sons Abe (Lynn), Bill (Mary Ann), Wesley (Norlaine), and Lorne (Judy); daughter Elsie Peterson; daughters-in-law Dorothy and Carol; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 sister. The funeral was April 30 at Herbert (Sask.) MB church.