Bergmann, Abram (1912-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Apr 27 p. 29

Birth date: 1912 Aug 1

text of obituary:

ABRAM BERGMANN

Abram Bergmann of Bevan Lodge, Abbotsford, B.C., passed away Mar. 10 at age 88. He was born in 1912 to Johann and Anna Bergmann. He grew up in a village in Kuban Colony, Russia. When he was 12, the family immigrated to Canada. He eventually settled in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. He attended Coaldale (Alta.) Bible School. He married Heidi Reimer in April 1942. He opened a small bicycle shop in Greendale, B.C., later expanding it into "Bergmann's Service Station". He retired in 1976. He read his Bible to his family every morning and prayed. He was devoted to the Sunday school class he taught for many years in Greendale MB Church. He loved the stories of the heroes in the Old Testament and enjoyed debating things related to the Bible. He spoke often about the blessings of the Lord on him and his family. He kept a family photo album and loved to tell stories about his past, teaching his children about their extended family, the Mennonite community and his values. He loved his cars and kept them in perfect shape. He loved Heidi; they modelled a good relationship. He enjoyed camping with his family in Banff and northern California. He was excited about a visit to the Holy Land. He was creative, adapting machinery to fit his needs. He became a wood carver. He is remembered for his wise counsel, honesty, integrity, principles and sense of humour. He found getting old difficult and longed to go home to see his Creator. In the end, he showed courage and didn't fear death. Predeceased by a granddaughter, a sister and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Heidi; children Luella Wiebe, Sophie Klassen, Wilma Derksen, Wes, and Patricia Arndt; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and 2 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 13 in Greendale MB Church.