Siebert, Nick D. (1919-2002)

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

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NICK D. SIEBERT

Nick D. Siebert of Kelowna, B.C. passed away Feb, 26. He was born Sept. 14, 1919 to Nick and Gertrude Siebert in Sparrau, Russia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Dalmeny, Sask. After a month, they moved to Clairmont, Alta. Several years later, they purchased a farm in La Glace, Alta. He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized in 1939, joining La Glace MB Church. He served in Sunday school and music ministry. He married 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 going back to help his sons with seeding and harvesting. In summer 2001 he noticed a significant loss of energy and quit golfing. During prostate surgery, acute leukemia was discovered, which led to his death 2 months later. Predeceased by daughter Marilyn, he is mourned by Mary; daughter Alvina Block of Kelowna; sons Harold of Winnipeg, Dan of Main Centre, Sask., Victor and Leonard, both of La Glace, and Ken of Vancouver; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. The memorial service was held in Willow Park Church, Kelowna, with Arnie Peters ministering.