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Epp, Bernard B. (1922-2006)
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29, 1922 in Steinfeld, |
29, 1922 in Steinfeld, |
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Ukraine. The family |
Ukraine. The family |
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| − | immigrated to Canada |
+ | immigrated to Canada in 1929. Bernard married Susie Dueck in |
| − | in 1929. Bernard mar- |
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| − | ried Susie Dueck in |
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1940 and they worked |
1940 and they worked |
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| − | as missionaries in Paraguay. In 1950, they |
+ | as missionaries in Paraguay. In 1950, they returned to Canada and bought a farm in Vauxhall, Alta. In 1959, they moved to Chilliwack, B.C. |
| − | + | and farmed. Throughout his life, Bernard studied, taught the Bible, and served the church. |
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| − | hall, Alta. In 1959, they moved to Chilliwack, B.C. |
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| − | and farmed. Throughout his life, Bernard stud- |
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| − | ied, taught the Bible, and served the church. |
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After Susie's death in 1999, Bernard moved to |
After Susie's death in 1999, Bernard moved to |
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a condo. He served at Clearbrook MB Church, |
a condo. He served at Clearbrook MB Church, |
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discussions. Bernard inspired his family and |
discussions. Bernard inspired his family and |
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loved unconditionally. He is mourned by his |
loved unconditionally. He is mourned by his |
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| − | children Harold (Mary Anne), Erwin, Elmer ( |
+ | children Harold (Mary Anne), Erwin, Elmer (Susan), Dorothy (Paul), Victor (Nellie), Lillian (Len), |
| − | san), Dorothy (Paul), Victor (Nellie), Lillian (Len), |
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Rosalind (Francois), and Judy; 13 grandchildren; |
Rosalind (Francois), and Judy; 13 grandchildren; |
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4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The |
4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The |
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| − | celebration of life service was Apr. 10 at |
+ | celebration of life service was Apr. 10 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford. |
| − | brook MB Church, Abbotsford. |
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[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] |
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Revision as of 14:54, 12 February 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Jun 30 p. 16
Birth date: 1922 Jun 29
text of obituary:
BERNARD P. EPP
Bernard P. Epp died peacefully Mar. 31. He was born June 29, 1922 in Steinfeld, Ukraine. The family immigrated to Canada in 1929. Bernard married Susie Dueck in 1940 and they worked as missionaries in Paraguay. In 1950, they returned to Canada and bought a farm in Vauxhall, Alta. In 1959, they moved to Chilliwack, B.C. and farmed. Throughout his life, Bernard studied, taught the Bible, and served the church. After Susie's death in 1999, Bernard moved to a condo. He served at Clearbrook MB Church, especially in the German Bible study and prayer meeting, making valuable contributions to the discussions. Bernard inspired his family and loved unconditionally. He is mourned by his children Harold (Mary Anne), Erwin, Elmer (Susan), Dorothy (Paul), Victor (Nellie), Lillian (Len), Rosalind (Francois), and Judy; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The celebration of life service was Apr. 10 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford.
