Warkentin Abraham Peter (1910-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 18

Birth date: 1910 Nov 4

text of obituary:

ABRAHAM PETER WARKENTIN

Abraham Pe ter Warkentin pas se d away Nov. 24. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 to Peter and Judith Wark entin in Osl e r, Sask. They bought a fa rm in Silb erfeld, Sask. in 19 1 1. He ac - cepted Je sus at 19. He was bapt ized Aug. 24, 19 30 and join ed Waldheim MB Church. In 1939 he moved to La Glace, Alta . He married Gertrude Si ebert July 17, 1941. They farmed near La Glace. In 1945, with Gertrude's par- ents, they moved to B.C. 's Fraser Valley, buy- ing 4 acr es in Greendale. They lost their be- longings in the 1948 flood, but he found courage in the song "Turn your eyes upon Je- sus" left on the floor of the house. In 1949 they moved to a dairy farm, eventually buy- ing it. They were members of Greendale MB Chu rch; he served on the balloting commit- tee, was assistant treasurer and was church janitor for seve ral years. In 19 73 they sold the farm. He enjoyed his workshop and looked after his house, lawn and garden un- til age 90. His faith never wavered. He was committed to reading the Bible and praying for those around him, and cared deeply about his family. Pred eceased by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren, he is mourned by Gertrude, children Ken, Judy Filmer and Paul; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchil- dren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The memorial service was Nov. 30 in Greendale MB Church, with Reg Toews ministering.