Siebert, Nick D. (1919-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p. 25

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NICK D. SIEBERT

ck D. Siebert of Kelowna, B.C. passed away Feb, 26. He was born Sept. 14, 1919 to Nick and Gertrude Siebert in Sparrau, Rus- sia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Dalme- ny, Sask. After a month, they moved to Clair- mont, Alta. Several years later, they pur- chased a farm in La Glace, Alta. He accept- ed Christ at a young age and was baptized in 1939, joining La Glace MB Church . He served in Sunday school and music ministry. He mar- ried Mary Hamm May 17, 1944. In 1944 he started farming with his brother Henry. In 1952 he bought a farm and grew grain and raised chickens, pigs and Herefords. After 38 years, they sold the farm and retired to Kelowna. He played pool, read books, golfed and enjoyed go- ing back to help his sons with seeding and harvesting. In summer 2001 he noticed a sig- nificant loss of energy and quit golfing. Dur- ing prostate surgery, acute leukemia was dis- covered, which led to his death 2 months lat- er. Predeceased by daughter Marilyn, he is mourned by Mary; daughter Alvina Block of Kelowna; sons Harold of Winnipeg, Dan of Main Centre, Sask., Vic- tor and Leonard, both of La Glace, and Ken of Vancouver; 12 grand- children; 8 great-grand- children; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. The memorial service was held in Wil- low Park Church, Kelowna, with Arnie Peters ministering.