Wiebe, Bill G. (1912-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2 p. 28

Birth date: 1912 Dec 30

text of obituary:

BILL G. WIEBE

Bill Wiebe died Mar. 17 in Abbotsford, B.C. He was born Dec. 30, 1912 in Hepburn, Sask. and grew up on a farm in Dalmeny, Sask . He moved to Abbotsford, B.C. with his wife and children in 1944. He worked in sales for DeLaire Milking Machine Co., Creamery Package Bulk Tank Co., Eatons and Peacock Fumiture. He enjoyed his small hobby farm. He was president of New Horizons Senior Fellowship for 14 years; was a board member of Abbotsford School District and Columbia Bible College; and served in Central Heights Church, Abbotsford as elder, deacon, teacher, adult Sunday school superintendent and member of the welcoming committee. He volunteered at the Gleaners until age 90. Predeceased by 1 son, 1 granddaughter, 3 brothers and 1 sister, he is mourned by his wife of 66 years Elizabeth; daughters Delores Brandt of San Jose, Calif and Elaine Allen of Dallas,Ore.; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 3 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 21 in Central Heights Church.