Hiebert, Jacob Paul (1918-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p. 24

Birth date: 1918 Dec 28

text of obituary:

JACOB PAUL HIEBERT

Jacob Paul Hiebert of Winkler, Man. passed away Apr. 1 after a long illness . He was born Dec. 28, 1918 to Peter and Anna Hiebert in the Bloomfield district. He and his wife Elsie (nee Warkentin) farmed near Plum Coulee, Man. They moved to Plum Coulee in 1957 and to Winkler in 1959. He continued to farm, but his interest in cars led him into full-time sales, first in cars and later in securities and insurance. He collected antique cars, mainly Lincoln Continentals. He was a warm, friendly, generous man. It gave him pleasure to give to others. He loved to share stories and was always ready with a joke, story or memory, Predeceased by a sister, he is mourned by Elsie; daughter Marilyn Mackay and son James, both of Winnipeg; and 1 sister. The funeral was Apr. 5 in Winkler MB Church, with Ted Goossen and James Hiebert ministering.