Woelk, John David (1927-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Mar 19 p. 29

Birth date: 1927 Aug 24

text of obituary:

JOHN DAVID WOELK

John David Woelk died Feb. 1. He was born Aug . 24, 1927 to David and Katharina Woelk in Chortitza, Ukraine. His father was taken pris- oner by the communists in 1938. The family fled to Germany in 1943 and immigrated to Paraguay in 1947. He was baptized Jan . 18, 1948 in Tiefenbrunn, Volendam . He immi- grated to Winnipeg in 1952. He married Anna Enns Mar. 13, 1954. He established an uphol- stery business, taking pride in his work. Family was important as were ti mes spent camping and at the cottage. He was a kind, gentle, compassionate man. He was active in church, serving on church council and as an usher. He loved people and telling stories . He was faith- ful in prayer and Bible reading. He is mourned by Anna; daughter Hedy Falk of Winkler; sons David, Peter and Timothy of Winnipeg; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 broth- er. The funeral was Feb . 4 in North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg.