Flaming, John G. (1903-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Jul 29 p. 8

Birth date: 1903 Jul 5

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— John G. Flaming, 68, well-known Goessel area farmer, died Monday at the Bethesda Hospital. He served for many years as a director of the Bethesda Hospital and Home Society, and at the time of death was on the board of the Crossroads Cooperative Assn. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Pankratz; four sons, Randolf and Vernon, both of Route 2, Hillsboro, Francis of rural Newton, and Melvin of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Milferd Schmidt of rural Canton; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Geo. G. and Jacob G., both of rural Hillsboro; and two sisters, Mrs. Arnold Schmidt and Mrs. Otto Quiring, both of rural Newton. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Alexanderwohl Church with James Klassen and Rev. Henry Goossen officiating.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Sep 16 p. 11

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JOHN G. FLAMING

John G. Flaming, son of Peter J. and Justina Goossen Flaming, was born July 5, 1903, in Marion County, Kansas. He attended Green Valley Grade School and also the Goessel Preparatory School for two years. He was baptized upon his confession of faith on June 4, 1922 by Rev. P. H. Unruh and joined the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.

On March 12, 1927, he was married to Marie Pankratz. It was a meaningful experience and real privilege for them to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in 1952. Five children were born to this union. They lived on a farm at rural Hillsboro for one year and then moved to their present farm site on which he built all of the buildings except the barn, which he remodeled. He deeply enjoyed farming and tilling the soil and diligently practiced conservation of the soil.

Because of his commitment to Christ, it was natural for him to be an active member of the Church and always willing to serve. For many years he served as a trustee and director of the Bethesda Hospital and Home Society. In addition to various other committees and responsibilities, he served as a school board member of the Crossroads Cooperative Assn. for over 20 years.

His involvements also took him beyond this community to MDS work in Mississippi. More recently, with his keen interest in carpentry, he gained a real sense of satisfaction from his volunteer work as supervisor of the church-sponsored renovation of a home in Wichita. He worked hard and took delight in doing things well. His carpenter tools and skilled hands are silent now, but his love lives on the the hearts of all who knew him.

He was fond of small children, and they eagerly responded to him. With each new grandchild, he share of tender caresses were quick to follow. He continued to be sincerely concerned about all of his grandchildren as they grew up and would remember each one in prayer.

After having been basically healthy all his life, quite suddenly he became ill Monday noon, July 26, 1971, and passed away shortly thereafter in the Bethesda Hospital in Goessel, having reached the age of 68 years and 21 days.

Those who remain to cherish the memory of his life are his wife Marie; four sons, Randolf and wife Laura, and Vernon and wife Lillian, of Rt. 2, Hillsboro, Francis and wife Eva of R. 2 Newton, Melvin and wife Lois of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Marilyn, and husband Milford Schmidt of Rt. 1 Canton; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, George G. and wife Sarah of Rt. 1 Hillsboro, and Jacob G. and wife Elsie of Rt. 2 Hillsboro; two sisters, Sarah and husband Otto Quiring of Rt. 1 Newton, Marie and husband Arnold Schmidt of Rt. 2 Newton; and many friends and relatives. His parents and one sister Martha preceded him in death.

The Mennonite obituary: 1971 Aug 31 p. 512