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Knelson, Jacob (1906-1970)

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<center><h3>JACOB KNELSON</h3></center>
  
<center><h3>JACOB KNELSON</h3></center>
   
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Jacob Knelson was born in N-icopol,
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Jacob Knelson was born in Nicopol,
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Russlia on December 3, 1906. He spent
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Russia on December 3, 1906. He spent
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his yourt'h at Nicopo'l and after t'he hards'h-ips of the Revolution emigrated to
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his youth at Nicopol and after the hardships of the Revolution emigrated to
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Canada. He came to Saskatchew an in
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Canada. He came to Saskatchewan in
 
1925 and worked as a farm labourer for
  
1925 and worked as a farm labourer for
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several years. During t'he late 20's and
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several years. During the late 20's and
 
early 30's he farmed on his own. On
  
early 30's he farmed on his own. On
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March 31, 1931 he was marr,ied to M ary
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March 31, 1931 he was married to Mary
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Janzen. The'ir marriage was blessed w ith
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Janzen. Their marriage was blessed with
 
four children, two boys and two girls.
  
four children, two boys and two girls.
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Mr. Knelson owned and operat ed a
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grocery s'tore in the haml-et of Kelsrtern
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Mr. Knelson owned and operated a
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grocery store in the hamlet of Kelstern
 
from 1937 to 1959. From Kelstern the
  
from 1937 to 1959. From Kelstern the
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family moved to Reg-ina where Mr. Kn elson first took up postal duties and th en
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family moved to Regina where Mr. Knelson first took up postal duties and then
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jo'ined the firm of C.A. DeFe-hr & Sons
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joined the firm of C.A. DeFehr & Sons
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with whom he worke-d unt'il several
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with whom he worked until several
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monrt'hs prior to his dearh.
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months prior to his death.
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Mr. Knelson made his initial experience
  
Mr. Knelson made his initial experience
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with Ohrist at the age of 12. At 16 he
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with Christ at the age of 12. At 16 he
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recommiNed his life t'O the Lord and w as
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recommitted his life to the Lord and was
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baptized and rece:ived ,into the Mennonite
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baptized and received into the Mennonite
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Brethren Church. He t'Ook great interest
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Brethren Church. He took great interest
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in Slinging and espedailly enjoyed serving
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in singing and especially enjoyed serving
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the Lord in ma'ie quartets. During the
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the Lord in male quartets. During the
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closing months of h'is I-ife Mr. Knelson
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closing months of his life Mr. Knelson
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experienced a deepening in his re'lat·ionship to Christ. He pas'sed away quie.tly
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experienced a deepening in his relationship to Christ. He pas'sed away quie.tly
 
'On January 22, at the age of 63.
  
'On January 22, at the age of 63.
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He is 10ving'ly remembered by his w ife,
  
He is 10ving'ly remembered by his w ife,
 
Mary; four children, Mrs. Manfred
  
Mary; four children, Mrs. Manfred
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Swift Current, and one step-s,ister, Miss
  
Swift Current, and one step-s,ister, Miss
 
Mary Goertzen of W linnipeg.
  
Mary Goertzen of W linnipeg.
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Funeral services were held from th e
  
Funeral services were held from th e
 
Hilll Avenue Mennonite Brerthren Church
  
Hilll Avenue Mennonite Brerthren Church

Revision as of 12:44, 3 February 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1970 Mar 06 p. 26

Birth date: 1906 Dec 03

text of obituary:

JACOB KNELSON

Jacob Knelson was born in Nicopol, Russia on December 3, 1906. He spent his youth at Nicopol and after the hardships of the Revolution emigrated to Canada. He came to Saskatchewan in 1925 and worked as a farm labourer for several years. During the late 20's and early 30's he farmed on his own. On March 31, 1931 he was married to Mary Janzen. Their marriage was blessed with four children, two boys and two girls.

Mr. Knelson owned and operated a grocery store in the hamlet of Kelstern from 1937 to 1959. From Kelstern the family moved to Regina where Mr. Knelson first took up postal duties and then joined the firm of C.A. DeFehr & Sons with whom he worked until several months prior to his death.

Mr. Knelson made his initial experience with Christ at the age of 12. At 16 he recommitted his life to the Lord and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Brethren Church. He took great interest in singing and especially enjoyed serving the Lord in male quartets. During the closing months of his life Mr. Knelson experienced a deepening in his relationship to Christ. He pas'sed away quie.tly 'On January 22, at the age of 63.

He is 10ving'ly remembered by his w ife, Mary; four children, Mrs. Manfred (Hilda) Gerhart of Medioine Hat. Alta., Edward Knelson, also of Med'idne Hat, Mrs. Ken (Voiola) Armstrong 'Of Ottawa, Dennis Knelson of Reg'ina; three brothers, Henry of HodgevH-le, Sask., Dick of Kelstern, Peter of Mouse Jaw; one sister, Mrs. R. (Helen) Tacho-Isky of Swift Current, and one step-s,ister, Miss Mary Goertzen of W linnipeg.

Funeral services were held from th e Hilll Avenue Mennonite Brerthren Church of Reg1 ina on January 26 with Rev. Ed Lautermilch of Swift Current min-istering. A ma'ie quartet made up of employees from C.A. DeF ~h r & Sons ministered in song. A special service was held on th e evening o'f January 25 for those who could not attend the funeral service. Here Pastor Peter Teigmb spoke on "The Struggle Aga'ins't Sin, Triumph of Faith and the Cour'age of Trust." A favourite song of M r. Knelson·s. " Where wi1 ,1 you Spend Eternity?" , w as sung by a mixed octet

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