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Epp, Oscar John (1933-2005)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 25 Birth date: 1933 Feb 20 text of obituary: <center><h3>OSCAR JOHN EPP</h3></center> Oscar John Epp died Sept. 21 surr...") |
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his family. He was born |
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| − | Feb. 20, 1933 in |
+ | Feb. 20, 1933 in Rosetown, Sask. to John and |
| − | town, Sask. to John and |
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Katherine Epp, and |
Katherine Epp, and |
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| − | spent his youth in |
+ | spent his youth in Winnipeg, developing interests in music, poetry, carpentry, and the outdoors. He gave his life |
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| − | terests in music, poetry, |
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| − | IIL....[[User:Mdoerksen|Mdoerksen]] ([[User talk:Mdoerksen|talk]]). carpentry, and the out- |
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to the Lord and was aware of God's great love |
to the Lord and was aware of God's great love |
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for him. As a member of Fort Garry MB |
for him. As a member of Fort Garry MB |
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Church, Oscar found many opportunities to |
Church, Oscar found many opportunities to |
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| − | serve his Lord and Saviour. In 1957, he |
+ | serve his Lord and Saviour. In 1957, he married Helen Unruh, and they shared 48 years of |
| − | + | joy and love. Oscar's enthusiasm for life increased when his grandchildren were born. |
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| − | joy and love. Oscar's enthusiasm for life in- |
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| − | creased when his grandchildren were born. |
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His sense of humour and optimism made him |
His sense of humour and optimism made him |
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the centre of the family. He pursued a career |
the centre of the family. He pursued a career |
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| − | in education for 23 years, attaining his |
+ | in education for 23 years, attaining his master's degree, and then moved to a new challenge in the insurance industry. |
| − | + | He loved people and made those who crossed his path feel |
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| − | lenge in the insurance industry. He loved peo- |
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| − | ple and made those who crossed his path feel |
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important and accepted. Predeceased by 1 |
important and accepted. Predeceased by 1 |
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sister, he is mourned by Helen; son Carl |
sister, he is mourned by Helen; son Carl |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 11 December 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 25
Birth date: 1933 Feb 20
text of obituary:
OSCAR JOHN EPP
Oscar John Epp died Sept. 21 surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 20, 1933 in Rosetown, Sask. to John and Katherine Epp, and spent his youth in Winnipeg, developing interests in music, poetry, carpentry, and the outdoors. He gave his life to the Lord and was aware of God's great love for him. As a member of Fort Garry MB Church, Oscar found many opportunities to serve his Lord and Saviour. In 1957, he married Helen Unruh, and they shared 48 years of joy and love. Oscar's enthusiasm for life increased when his grandchildren were born. His sense of humour and optimism made him the centre of the family. He pursued a career in education for 23 years, attaining his master's degree, and then moved to a new challenge in the insurance industry. He loved people and made those who crossed his path feel important and accepted. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by Helen; son Carl (Sharon); daughter Colleen (Gerald) Dey; 5 grandchildren; 1 sister; 2 brothers. The memorial service was at Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg.
