Bargen, Peter Frank (1922-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Nov 3 p. 26

Birth date: 1922 Apr 1

text of obituary:

PETER FRANK BARGEN

Peter Frank Ba rgen died Aug. 25. He was born Apr. 1, 1922 to Frank and Elizabeth Bar- gen. He immigrated to Canada in February 1930. He married Anne Peters June 3, 1945. She died Jan. 25, 1997. He obtained a PhD in Educational Administration from the Uni- versity of Alberta . He held positions in edu- cation and civic administration, including Chief City Commissioner for Edmonton. He was a founding member of Lendrum MB Church, Edmonton. He was involved in lead- ership in Lendrum, serving as church board chair for many years . He oversaw the build- ing of the fellowship hall and the sanctuary. He believed the church must apply and live Christ's principles in the world and be in- volved in outreach and communication with the world. He was on the Alberta Christian Education Commission and Faith and Life Commission and on the Canadian MB Con- ference Board of Higher Education. Prede- ceased by Anne, he is mourned by sons Richard and Neil; daughter Charlene; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters. The funeral was Aug. 28 in Lendrum MB Church.