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Redekopp, David Henry (1886-1972)

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David Henry Redekopp, son o'f Heinrich
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David Henry Redekopp, son of Heinrich
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and Helena Redekopp was born Febru·ary
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and Helena Redekopp was born February
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25 1886 ·in South Russia where he a·lso
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25 1886 in South Russia where he also
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sp'ent his boyhood days. In 1903, he
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spent his boyhood days. In 1903, he
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tog'ether w ith his parents, seven sisters,
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together with his parents, seven sisters,
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two br'others came to Canada,settl·ing in
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two brothers came to Canada, settling in
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the AiJtona , Mani·toba distr·ict, and later
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the Altona, Manitoba district, and later
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moved to Winkler. He was haptized and
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moved to Winkler. He was baptized and
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received 'into the M .B. Chur·ch at the age
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received into the M. B. Church at the age
 
of 19.
  
of 19.
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On December 19, 1912, he entere·d ·into
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marriag e with Elizabeth (Epp, Wi ebe)
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On December 19, 1912, he entered ·into
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Toews . This union was blessed wi ~h s'ix
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marriage with Elizabeth (Epp, Wiebe)
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sons . Th ey moved to ,the Kelstern d·istrict
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Toews. This union was blessed with six
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w here t hey fa rmed unt-il retirement. Mr.
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sons. They moved to the Kelstern district
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Redekop p was very active in Sunda y
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where they farmed until retirement. Mr.
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sohool and oth er chur'ch activities. In
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Redekopp was very active in Sunday
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1942 ,they retired to Herbert, Sask.,
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school and other church activities. In
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where his wi feE,lizabeth predecease·d
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1942 they retired to Herbert, Sask.,
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where his wife Elizabeth predeceased
 
him in 1961 .
  
him in 1961 .
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In May o'f 1966, he entered ,the ,Herbert
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Sen'iar ·Citizens·home where he enjoyed
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In May of 1966, he entered the ,Herbert
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the fellowship of other Christ'ians. He
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Senior Citizens home where he enjoyed
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passed a'way sudd enly on August 15, at
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the fellowship of other Christians. He
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the a-ge o·f 86 years . Rev. Bill Thie'ssen,
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passed away suddenly on August 15, at
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ass-isted by Mr. Henry Voth , o~fiC'i ated at
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the age of 86 years. Rev. Bill Thiessen,
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the funera'i service.
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assisted by Mr. Henry Voth, officiated at
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He is survived by his sons and grandchildren; 1 brot her Die'drich of Ohi+liwack, B.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown
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the funeral service.
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and Mrs. Barbara N'ickel o-f Herbert
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He is survived by his sons and grandchildren; 1 brother Diedrich of Chilliwack, B.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown
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and Mrs. Barbara Nickel of Herbert
 
Sask .
  
Sask .
   

Revision as of 13:46, 30 November 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1972 Nov 27 p. 23

Birth date; 1886 Feb 25

text of obituary:

DAVID HENRY REDEKOPP

David Henry Redekopp, son of Heinrich and Helena Redekopp was born February 25 1886 in South Russia where he also spent his boyhood days. In 1903, he together with his parents, seven sisters, two brothers came to Canada, settling in the Altona, Manitoba district, and later moved to Winkler. He was baptized and received into the M. B. Church at the age of 19.

On December 19, 1912, he entered ·into marriage with Elizabeth (Epp, Wiebe) Toews. This union was blessed with six sons. They moved to the Kelstern district where they farmed until retirement. Mr. Redekopp was very active in Sunday school and other church activities. In 1942 they retired to Herbert, Sask., where his wife Elizabeth predeceased him in 1961 .

In May of 1966, he entered the ,Herbert Senior Citizens home where he enjoyed the fellowship of other Christians. He passed away suddenly on August 15, at the age of 86 years. Rev. Bill Thiessen, assisted by Mr. Henry Voth, officiated at the funeral service.

He is survived by his sons and grandchildren; 1 brother Diedrich of Chilliwack, B.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. Barbara Nickel of Herbert Sask .

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