Ediger, Abe S. (1905-2007)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2007 Sep 3 p. 9

Birth date: 1905 Oct 25

text of obituary:

ABE S. EDIGER

Abe S. Ediger, 101, of Salem, Ore., and formerly of California, died July 7, 2007. He was born Oct. 25, 1905, in Buhler, Kan.

He was married for 39 years to Frances Gloeckler, whom he met at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. She preceded him in death. He was married to Frieda Friesen Hagen for 32 years.

He felt privileged to farm and farmed for 45 years in the Wasco, Calif., area and opened new ground there. He was grateful to participate in the miracle of growth and the cycles of life. After farming he retired to Fresno, and later moved to Reedley and San Jose prior to spending the last three years in Salem.

He loved his Lord and Savior and looked forward to eternal life with God. He loved, supported and participated in the Mennonite Brethren church in many ways. He especially loved singing.

He was a generous giver, acknowledging that all he had came from God. He viewed himself as one of God’s stewards.

After surviving losses, herbicides, pesticides, cancer, a crushed leg, heart attacks, accidents, a broken hip at age 99 and a big celebration of his 100th birthday, he completed his journey and reached his heavenly home.

Survivors include his wife, Frieda Ediger; four children, Jeanette Flaming, Evelyn Heinrichs, Dan Ediger and Jim Ediger; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church.