Siebert, Peter (1925-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Sep 28 p. 28

Birth date: 1925 Feb 1

text of obituary:

PETER SIEBERT

Peter Siebert of Abbotsford, B,C. passed away July 28 in Worthington Pavilion. He was born Feb. 1, 1925 to Peter and Suzanna Siebert in Aliessovo, Orenburg, Russia. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada and bought a small farm in Coaldale, Alta. He left school after grade 7 to help on the farm. He attended Coaldale Bible School. There, he accepted Christ, based on John 3:16. He married Mary Martens May 2, 1948. They lived on an 80-acre farm near Coaldale. He enjoyed farming and did well at it. He enjoyed singing in church choirs and quartets. In 1959 they moved to Coaldale, where he served on the school board for several years and on town council for 9 years. He had a heart for missions. In 1972 they moved to B.C., where he was involved in real estate and later semi-retired. Predeceased by a brother and a sister, he is mourned by Mary; children Elsie Stanko, Frieda Isaak, Devra Funk, Norma Cornies, Dorothy Lister, Robert, Ruth Goyette and James; 21 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 6 sisters. The funeral was Aug. 1 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, with Ross Johnston and Henry Thiessen ministering.