Sawatsky, Isaac (1919-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 26

Birth date: 1919 Oct 4

text of obituary:

ISAAC SAWATSKY

Isaac Sawatsky died Feb. 6. He was born Oct. 4, 1919 in Ruecke- nau, Russia to Isaac and Agnes Sawatsky. His parents taught him God's Word and en- couraged him to live by it. In 1924, the family immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Abbotsford, B.C After completing elementary school, Isaac worked for neighbours to sup- plement the family income. He marred Nita Enns July 11, 1942. They lived in Abbotsford and then Aldergrove, on a small acreage with a "fix-it-up" house. Isaac and Nita spent countless hours making improvements and adding outbuildings. Isaac was a man of many trades and talents, including millwright, mechanics, carpentry, and plumbing. He had a strong, unwavering faith and was active in East Aldergrove (now Ross Road Community) MB Church. He was faithful, wise, indepen- dent, and generous, and had common sense. He demonstrated incredible devotion to Nita, who was blind most of their married life. Pre - deceased by 1 brother; 1 sister; he is mourned by Nita; sons Ron (Edna), Ed (Elaine), Bob (Colleen); daughter Ruth (Brian) Dyck; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister. The celebration of life service was Feb . 11 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford.