Toole, Lawrence John (1930-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Feb p. 31

Birth date: 1930 Dec 16

text of obituary:

LAWRENCE JOHN TOOLE

Lawrence John Toole died Dec. 12. He was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Calgary. lawrence lived all his life on the family farm in the Bir - cham District, doing what he loved best - farming. He was a member of the Secan Growers Association and took great interest in growing new varieties of certified seed . law rence enjoyed curling and spent many seasons at the local curling rink with neighbours and friends during the regu- lar draws and at the bonspiels in surrounding operator for many years, and a supervisor for towns. lawrence was a member of the linden the last few. Mary died in 1997. In 2004, Peter (Alta.) MB Church, where he loved to worship married his long-time friend, Margaret Mat- ties. She brought great joy to the last years of his life. Peter was a long-time participant at Yarrow MB Church and was baptized in Oct. 2006. He valued family and faith, and loved baseball, good food, gathering with friends, playing games, telling jokes, and trying new things. He is mourned by Margaret; children Betty Carlson, Evelyn Bartsch, Diane, and Ed; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. John Corn eliu s Nickel John Cornelius Nickel died Dec. 2. He was born Apr. 13, 1924 in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine to Cornelius and Jus - tina Nickel. The family suffered much during the political unrest before and after and fellowship with others. He is mourned by brothers Robert (Diana), Elgin (Marlene), and Neville (Wendy); sisters Beatrice, Patricia (Carl) Willberg, and Grace (Dorne) Fyten; many nieces and nephews. The funeral was Dec. 16 at Linden MB Church.