Redekop, Jacob J. (1925-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Dec 26 p.27

Birth date: 1925 July 18

text of obituary:

JACOB J. REDEKOP

Jacob J. Redekop died June 8. He was born July 18, 1925 to Frank and Katherine Re- dekop. He grew up in Main Centre, Sask . and attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School. He married Agnes Nickel June 1, 1950. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He served God in practical ways and was involved in the community. He was a member of Main Cen- tre MB Church, teaching Sunday school and working the sound system. He was a board member of West Bank Bible Camp and helped with MCC Relief sales . They enjoyed travel- ling, particularly to the West Coast. He suf- fered a heart attack in 1985 but continued farming. He took up fishing. Agnes died in 1995. He was a man of integrity and grace, had a positive attitude and a sense of humour. Predeceased by Agnes, he is mourned by son Daniel; daughters Betty Plett and Lori Andres; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. The fu- neral was June 13 in Herbert MB Church.