Koslowsky, John (1931-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 22 P. 25

Birth date: 1931 Apr 8

text of obituary:

JOHN KOSLOWSKY

john Koslowsky died May 10. He was born Apr. 8, 1931 to Peter and Agatha Koslowsky in Niverville, Man. He studied agriculture at University of Manito- ba and business at Success Business Col- lege. He worked for Inman Motors, then became office manager at Kehler Feed and Seed in Niverville. He developed a reputa- tion as a hard-working, honest and re- spectable businessman . In 1973 he, togeth- er with 4 associates, incorporated Niverville Feed and Farm Supply Ltd. This later devel- oped into Puratone Corporation. He was on the boards of Manitoba Egg Marketing and Canadian Millers Mutual Insurance Compa- ny. He married Helen june 13, 1959. He had a passionate consistent faith in God. He was choir conductor in Niverville MB Church, served in Sunday school, on vari- ous church boards and in his small group. He enjoyed evenings at the Winnipeg Sym- phony Orchestra; sports such as baseball, curling, football and hockey, and particular- ly golf. His garden was where he went when he needed time alone. In everything he did his commitment was to God . Prede- ceased by 2 brothers and one sister, he is mourned by Helen; daughters Arlene Bruneau, Andrea Toews, Sheila Rempel, Tra - cy Perison, Kari Hertzsprung; 9 grandchil- dren. The funeral was May 15 in North Kil- donan MB Church, Winnipeg, with Rick McCorkindale ministering.