Dick, Jacob J. (1921-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jul 13 p. 24

Birth date: 1921 Apr 9

text of obituary:

JACOB J. DICK

Jacob J. Dick of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away May 30. He was born Apr. 9, 1921 to Rev. Jacob and Mary Dick in Karassan, Apanlee, southern Russia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Baden, Ont., then settled in Watrous, Sask. He worked for his father on the farm. He accepted Christ at a church meeting. John 3:16 meant a great deal to him. He came to Ontario in 1942. In July 1943 he was baptized by D. Klassen and joined Virgil (Ont.) MB Church. He married Mary Dyck Nov. 14, 1943. He worked for a farmer for a few years. In 1946 he began working for Ontario Hydro, retiring in 1981. He and Mary were custodians at Scott St. MB Church for 10 years and at Fairview MB Church for 18 years. He enjoyed travelling and camping. He worked many years as a volunteer at Camp Crossroads. He enjoyed music and learned to play the organ as a hobby. He was cheerful and willing to help family and friends. He loved the Lord. Psalm 23 gave him strength. Predeceased by 2 sisters, he is mourned by Mary; sons Edward, Don and David; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 4 brothers. The funeral was June 2 in Fairview MB Church, st. Catharines, with Waldo Pauls ministering.