Jahnke, Peter B. (1906-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1906 Dec 6

text of obituary:

PETER B. JAHNKE

Peter B, Jahnke of Swift Current, Sask. passed away Jan. 10 of a massive stroke. He was born Dee. 6, 1906 on a homestead near Main Centre, Sask. He later ranched near Gouldtown, Sask. Music and academics were a big part of his heritage. He was skilled with the lariat. He competed in rodeos in his early years and entertained many with his trick roping until age 93. In 1939 he married Sadie Giesbrecht; they had 3 daughters. Sadie died in 1949; he accepted Christ at her funeral. In 1950 he married Elizabeth Tilitzky; they had 2 daughters. He was active with the Gideons, distributing Bibles and sharing his testimony. He retired from ranching in 1973, He often declined personal tributes. In 1979 the Southwest Hereford Zone honoured him for his contribution to the raising of Hereford cattle. During his later years, he visited the sick and encouraged the people he met on a daily basis. His signature farewell was, "We'll see you in Glory!" He is remembered for his uplifting words and faithful prayers. Predeceased by Sadie, he is mourned by Elizabeth; daughters Mona Yelland of Kelowna, B.C., Diane Ganes of Canmore, Alta., Marilyn Edwards of Taichung, Taiwan, Lucy Burnett of Yelm, Wash. and Sheila Braun of Swift Current; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral was Jan, 13 in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, with Cliff Janzen ministering.