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Berg, Jacob (1917-1999)
Mennonite Brethren Herald 2000 Jan 7 p. 24
Birth Date: 1917, Feb 22
text of obituary:
JACOB BERG
Jacob Berg of Sardis, B.C. passed away Oct. 3. He was born Feb. 22, 191 7 to jacob and Katherine Berg in Blumenort, Russia. In 1926 he immigrated to Canada with his mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. They settled in Manitoba. In 1931 they moved to Sardis. He married Hannah Friesen Aug. 15, 1942. They farmed for many years. He loved nature and working outdoors. They attended Sardis Community Church, where he was an usher for many years. He retired in 1991. During the past 2 years, his health declined. He was diagnosed with cancer, and spent the last five weeks in hospital. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister, he is mourned by Hannah; daughters Doreen Stobbe, Lorane Fehr, Barbara McKinley and Sherry Erier; son Rob; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-g randch ild ren; and 1 sister. The funera� was Oct. 7 in Sardis Community Church, with Graeme Isbister ministering.