Cornies, David (1907-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Mar 30 p. 27

Birth Date: 1907 Aug 30

text of obituary:

DAVID CORNIES

David Cornies of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Jan. 25. He was born Aug. 30, 1907 to Johann and Justina Cornies in Schoenfeld, Russia. He accepted Christ at age 17. The family immigrated to Manitoba in 1926. He married Katie Dyck in April 1940. He rededicated his life to the Lord in 1944 and was baptized and joined North Kildonan MB Church in Winnipeg in 1945. They moved to Arnold, B.C. in 1946 and to Clearbrook, B.C. in 1953. They were engaged in berry growing and mixed farming at both locations. He also worked for the Arnold Co-Op and Earl Pearcy doing berry processing for 20 years. Then he was a house painter for a number of years, which he enjoyed very much. He had a heart for MCC, which he credited for saving his family from starvation in Russia. When he retired, he volunteered at the self-help store for some years. He also made latch-hooked rugs, which he donated to the MCC sale each year. After 2 mild strokes in 1996 impaired his ability to walk, he spent the last 4 years at Menno Hospital. He is mourned by his wife Katherine; children Kathy Klassen, David, Rick, Bill, and Louise Sparrow; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. A memorial service was held Feb. 2 in Central Heights MB Church, with Henry Wiebe and Chris Douglas ministering.