Voth John J. (1906-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 26

Birth date: 1906 May 17

text of obituary:

JOHN J. VOTH

John Voth died April 27, just short of his 99th birthday. He was born May 17, 1906 in Green- farm, Sask. to Johann =n:3'~.,__ and Sarah Voth. He grew up in a musical family and enjoyed singing in the church choir, especially after he met his future wife Mary Andres. They married Oct. 1928 and enjoyed 75 years together. John was a farmer at heart, but also ventured into business, includ ing an In- ternational Harvester dealership, a hardware store, service stations, and a plumbing and heating shop . In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and travel. He taught his children the importance of church attendance, Bible reading and prayer. Predeceased by Mary; sons Victor and Harry; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son-in- law; 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; he is mourned by sons Abe (Lynn), Bill (Mary Ann), Wesley (Norlaine), and Lorne Oudy); daughter Elsie Peterson; daughters-in-law Dorothy and Carol; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchil- dren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 sister. The fu- nera l was April 30 at Herbert (Sask.) MB church.