Hubert, David (1917-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Jun 13 p. 28

Birth date: 1917 Sep 2

text of obituary:

DAVID HUBERT

David Hubert died Apr. 9. He was born Sept. 2, 191 7 to Frank and He- len Hubert near Omsk, Russia. In 1927 the fam- ily immigrated to Alber- ta, living briefly in Brooks and then in Coaldale. He married Mary Siebert Apr. 1 1, 1948. They farmed near Coaldale and were active in Coaldale MB Church. On Feb. 8, 1995 he suffered a severe stroke which resulted in a move to Coaldale Health Care Centre. He was grateful for the good care he received. David is remembered as a hard-working, fun-loving, gentle-spirited hus- band, father and grandfather who expressed his faith in practical ways. He promoted in- tegrity and peace in personal, business and civic relationships. He served in altemative ser- vice as a conscientious objector in World War II. He loved fishing, hunting, travelling and enjoy- ing nature. Predeceased by 4 brothers, 3 sister and 1 granddaughter, he is mourned by Mary; sons John of Coaldale, and Frank and Alvin of Bonanza, Alta; daughters Linda Funk of Spirit River, Alta and Leona Bartel of Lethbridge, Alta; 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sis- ter. The funeral was April 14 in Coaldale MB Church with Lorne Willms ministering.