Van Bergen, Henry (1912-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jul 11 p. 26

Birth date: 1912 Sep 29

text of obituary:

HENRY VAN BERGEN

Henry H. Van Bergen di ed May 17. He was born Sept. 29, 1912 to Henry and Minna Van Bergen in Alt Samara, Alexan- derthal, Russia. In 1924, the family emi- grated to Canada, set - tling in St. Annes, Man., then Steinbach, Man. The family moved to Gem, Alta. in 1928. Henry made a commitment to Christ in 1930 as a result of evening Bible studies. He was baptized July 1931 by Henry Siemens, Sr. The family moved to Black Creek, B.C. in 1934. He became a charter member of Black Creek MB Church in 1935. For 30 years he ushered, sang in choirs and served in other ways . He marri ed Irene Matthies Aug. 28, 1938. They worked on two farms. Henry was a carpenter. He was creative, industrious and artistic. He en- joyed his gardens and flowers. Henry and Irene moved to Evergreen Village, Clear- brook, in 1983. He was active socially, en- joying friendships in church and the com- munity. His faith in God and his commit- ment to the church were very important to him. He served with cheerfulness and dedi- cation. He is mourned by Irene; daughter Ellenor Tweedle, Campbell River, B.C.; sons Ed of Langley, B.C. and Herb of Fort St. John, B.C. ; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grand- children; 3 sisters . The funeral was May 22 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. with Henry Thiessen ministering.