Isaak, Jakob (1968-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 31

Birth date: 1968 Mar 14

text of obituary:

JAKOB (JAKE) ISAAK

Jake Daniel Isaak died May 7. He was born Mar. 14, 1968 to Daniel and Elisabeth Isaak in Kirgistan, Russia. The family immigrated to Winnipeg in 1974. At 10, Jake gave his life to God. He recommitted his life to God in 1992 and was baptized at Central MB Church, returning to his home church, North Kildonan MB Church, in 1998. Jake had many friends and a mischievous sense of humour. He worked at Monarch Industries 10 years, as a CNC machine operator. In 1994, Jake was diagnosed with Huntingtons disease, as his father and oldest brother had been before him. Through their deaths and his own adversities, Jake remained cheerful, generous, kind, and spiritually strong. He moved into Tache Center in 2003. Predeceased by his father in 1984, brother Greg in 1998; he is mourned by his loving mother Elisabeth; brothers John and Henry (Angie); sister Helen (Victor); 6 nieces and nephews . The funeral was May 11 at North Kildonan MB Church.