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Martens, Jacob (Jake) (1935-2008): Difference between revisions
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Jacob (Jake) Martens died Oct. 5, 2008. He was born | |||
Oct. 10, 1935 to Johann J. | |||
and Katharina Martens in | |||
Speedwell, Sask. In 1949, | |||
Jake moved to Elm Creek | |||
with his family. Soon after | |||
their arrival, Jake saved up money so he could | |||
attend Winkler Bible Camp where he became a | |||
Christian. In 1965, Jake married Katie (Kay) Klassen | |||
of Elm Creek, Man. Jake was a great husband, | |||
father, and grandfather; compassionate, loyal, | |||
humble, generous, courteous, and thoughtful. | |||
Predeceased by 5 siblings; Jake is mourned by | |||
Kay; children Cherie (Garry), Randy (Deb), Steve | |||
(Stephanie), 8 grandchildren; 5 siblings. The | |||
memorial was Oct. 10 at Elm Creek MB Church. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 20 November 2024
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2009 Jan p. 31
Birth date: 1935 Oct 10
text of obituary:
JACOB (JAKE) MARTENS>/h3>
Jacob (Jake) Martens died Oct. 5, 2008. He was born Oct. 10, 1935 to Johann J. and Katharina Martens in Speedwell, Sask. In 1949, Jake moved to Elm Creek with his family. Soon after their arrival, Jake saved up money so he could attend Winkler Bible Camp where he became a Christian. In 1965, Jake married Katie (Kay) Klassen of Elm Creek, Man. Jake was a great husband, father, and grandfather; compassionate, loyal, humble, generous, courteous, and thoughtful. Predeceased by 5 siblings; Jake is mourned by Kay; children Cherie (Garry), Randy (Deb), Steve (Stephanie), 8 grandchildren; 5 siblings. The memorial was Oct. 10 at Elm Creek MB Church.