Siemens, Jake (1930-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Jan 17 p. 29

Birth date: 1930 Jan 17

text of obituary:

JAKE SIEMENS

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Jake Siemens died Apr. 3 in the presence of his eldest daughter. He was born Jan. 17, 1930 in Russia to Jacob and Justina Siemens. The family fled Russia and eventually settled in Paraguay where they lived for 18 years. Jake was a well respected teacher in the community. He gave his heart to the Lord at an early age. The family immigrated to Canada in 1950 and Jake married Frieda Schmidt Jan. 25, 1953 in Coaldale, Alta. Jake spent his working years in the construction industry, mostly in the Edmonton area, until he suffered a heart attack in Jan. 1995. Cancer eventually took his life. He will be missed for many reasons, including his storytelling ability that often held people spellbound. He is mourned by Frieda; children Bob (Cathy), Alvena (Phil) Tong, Ron, and Arlene (Lyle) Toop; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; mother Justina; 2 brothers; 4 sisters. The funeral was Apr. 7 at Sturgeon Funeral Chapel, Edmonton.