Regehr, Jacob (1924-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Dec 15 p. 29

Birth date: 1924 Mar 15

text of obituary:

JACOB REGEHR

Jacob Regehr of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Oct. 21. He was born Mar. 15, 1924 to Johann and Maria Regehr in Alexanderpol, Russia. When he was 6, the family immigrated to Germany. They then moved to Fernheim Colony, Paraguay, later settling in Friesland Colony. At 14, he accepted Christ. He was baptized as a teen and joined the MB church. He sang for many years in the church and village choirs. One night, when he was unable to sleep and battling a problem, he heard a voice say "You are not alone." He took this as a word of comfort from the Lord, and repeated these words during difficult times. At 33, he married Anna Hildebrandt, a widow with 2 daughters; 4 more children were born. In 1976 they moved to Vancouver. In 1994 they moved to Clearbrook, where they joined Clearbrook MB Church. He was an usher. In 1991 he had heart surgery. During the last year, he had poor health. Ps.121 :1,2 were important to him. Predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister, he is mourned by Anna; children Anni Derksen, Dorothea Gerbrandt, Hedwig Rempel, Franz, Alice Warkentin and Elfrieda Gossen; grandchildren; and 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 26 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Peter j. Klassen and Jay Neufeld ministering.