Epp, Ewald P. (Ed) (1920-2002)

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

Birth date: 1920 Jan 26

text of obituary:

EWALD P. (ED) EPP

Ewald P. (Ed) Epp passed away Nov. 3. He was born to Peter and Susanna Epp in Rueck enau, Ukraine in 1920. The f am ily immigrated to Can ada in 1924, settled in Peo- ria , Alta . in 1928 and bought land in La Glace, Alta . in 1935. He attended the local MB Bible school for 3 years. He married Mary Konrad July 6, 1943. They farmed 40 years in La Glace and Valhal- la, Alta., the first 25 years without electricity or a phone. He was also a trucker, sawmill operator, carpenter and stockman, and bought and sold cattle, land and rental hous- es. They retired in Grande Prairie, Alta. in 1987 and served as volunteer staff at Peace River Bible Institute, also providing agricul- tural produce. In 1992 they moved to Ab- botsford, B.C. Favourite family times were quiet Sunday evenings when Mary would read out loud, an d a 5-month camping trip to the US and Mexico 1958-59. He enjoyed music, playing guitar and mandolin as a young man and singing in ch oi rs and quar- tets; travelling in the US, Mexico, Europe and Israel; and engaging strangers in lively, witty conversation around campfires and in coffee shops. He collected proverbs and sayings; ap- preciated the skillful use of lan guage; appreci- ated large machines and work well done; and gained sa tisfaction from making a diffe re nce in the lives of ot hers through volunteering and ch aritable donations. He is mourned by Mary; child ren Ellie, Judie, Pau l and Rudy; 10 grandchildren; 1 grea t -g ran dson; 2 brothers and 1 sist er. A memorial service was held Nov. 6 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbots- ford, with Heinz Ratzlaff and Wilf Johnson ministering.