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Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 34 Birth date: 1925 May 9 text of obituary: <center><h3>HENRY GRAEWE</h3>/center> Henry Graewe died July 13, 2008. He was born May 9, 1925 in Friedensfeld, Ukraine to Isaak and Maria Graewe. In 1943, his family immigrated to Germany where Henry met Martha Zipper whom he married Oct. 23, 1949. Henry and Martha left Germany, arriving in Peace River, Alta. There he accepted Christ as Saviour and was baptized a short tim..." |
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in Peace River, Alta. There he accepted | in Peace River, Alta. There he accepted | ||
Christ as Saviour and was baptized a | Christ as Saviour and was baptized a | ||
short time later in Yarrow, B. | short time later in Yarrow, B.C. In 1954, | ||
Henry and Martha moved to Vancouver, | Henry and Martha moved to Vancouver, | ||
where Henry began his 28-year career at | where Henry began his 28-year career at | ||
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school teacher, and deacon. In 1992, | school teacher, and deacon. In 1992, | ||
Henry and Martha moved to Abbotsford, | Henry and Martha moved to Abbotsford, | ||
B.C | B.C. to retire. Henry enjoyed gardening, | ||
woodworking, and walking. His | woodworking, and walking. His relationship with God was his highest priority. He | ||
spent every morning in God's Word and | spent every morning in God's Word and | ||
was a prayer warrior. His family was of | was a prayer warrior. His family was of | ||
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(Nancy), Helmuth, Linda (Gary), Maryanne | (Nancy), Helmuth, Linda (Gary), Maryanne | ||
(Walter), Helen (Ernie); 18 grandchildren; 5 | (Walter), Helen (Ernie); 18 grandchildren; 5 | ||
great-grandchildren. Henry's life | great-grandchildren. Henry's life celebration was July 18 at King Road MB Church, | ||
Abbotsford, B.C. | Abbotsford, B.C. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:37, 25 November 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 34
Birth date: 1925 May 9
text of obituary:
HENRY GRAEWE
Henry Graewe died July 13, 2008. He was born May 9, 1925 in Friedensfeld, Ukraine to Isaak and Maria Graewe. In 1943, his family immigrated to Germany where Henry met Martha Zipper whom he married Oct. 23, 1949. Henry and Martha left Germany, arriving in Peace River, Alta. There he accepted Christ as Saviour and was baptized a short time later in Yarrow, B.C. In 1954, Henry and Martha moved to Vancouver, where Henry began his 28-year career at Weldwood Plywood Mill. He was active in Culloden MB Church for 20 years serving as boys club leader, DVBS and Sunday school teacher, and deacon. In 1992, Henry and Martha moved to Abbotsford, B.C. to retire. Henry enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and walking. His relationship with God was his highest priority. He spent every morning in God's Word and was a prayer warrior. His family was of utmost importance and he spent as much time with them as possible. He is mourned by Martha; children Agnes (Ed), Henry (Nancy), Helmuth, Linda (Gary), Maryanne (Walter), Helen (Ernie); 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Henry's life celebration was July 18 at King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.