Bargen, Jacob J. (1910-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2 p. 28

Birth date: 1910 Oct 22

text of obituary:

JACOB J. BARGEN

Jacob J. Bargen of Abbotsford, B,C. died Mar. 7. He was born Oct. 22, 1910 to Jacob Peter and Helen Bargen in Orloff, Ukraine. When he was 9, bandits pillaged his village and Jacob witnessed much death and destruction. The family immigrated to Gilroy, Sask., then moved to Glenbush, Sask. where he helped his family on the farm. He became a Christian as an adult, experiencing much joy. He married Viola Harms and homesteaded his own farm. He worked long and hard. Jacob and Viola moved to B.C. where he became a carpenter, working well into his 70s. He retired and took up quilting. In 2000 they moved to Evergreen Village, Abbotsford, and in 2003 to Bevan Lodge. The funeral was Mar. 12 in Henderson Funeral Home, Abbotsford, with Michael Dick and Wilmer Kornelson ministering.