Labun, Peter D. (1909-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jan 25 p. 24

Birth date: 1909 Oct 17

text of obituary:

PETER D. LABUN

Peter D. Labun of Winkler, Man. passed away Dec. 6. He was born Oct. 17, 1909 to Peter and Elizabeth Labun at Kronsgart, Man. He attended Winkler High School, MCI in Gretna, Man. and Winkler Bible School. At 24, he found peace with God and assurance of salvation when he read Rom. 8:14. He married Esther Nickel May 25, 1941 in Ebenezer MB Church, Dalmeny, Sask. They farmed near Winkler and had chickens, cows and horses. In 1948 they moved to Winkler. He became general manager of Stanley Consumers Co-op. He went into the insurance business in 1969, then acquired the Simpson Sears catalogue business, working with Esther. They retired in 1977. He enjoyed discussing politics and business. He was on the school board and was chair of the first board of Winkler Bible Camp in the 1950s. He and Esther were involved with the Gideons. He also was on the Co-op Vegetable Oils Board in Altona, Man. and the Managers Advisory Committee of Federated Co-operatives and was a district delegate to the annual meetings of Canadian Co-op Implements. Church was important to him. He served on various committees and continued to teach adult Sunday school into retirement. He lovingly cared for his father, who died of cancer, and for Esther, helping with her medication for diabetes. He would go to considerable effort in preparing family devotions. He enjoyed singing, especially at Christmas. In retirement, they travelled to numerous places, including Hawaii, Israel, England and the US. He enjoyed bowling. He was there for his children in good and bad times, giving them love and support even when he didn't agree with their decisions. Predeceased by Esther in 1997, he is mourned by children Richard, Dorothy, Edward, Walter, Theodore and Charles; 14 grandchildren; 4 sisters and 1 brother. The funeral was Dec. 11 at Winkler MB Church, with Ted Goossen and Allan Labun ministering.