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Labun, Arthur (1934-2005)
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MB Church. Family highlights included yearly |
MB Church. Family highlights included yearly |
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trips to B.C. to visit family and relatives. In the |
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 29 January 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 May 19 p. 27
Birth date: 1934 Aug 15
text of obituary:
ARTHUR LABUN
Arthur Labun died peacefully Dec. 4 with family by his side. He was born Aug. 15, 1934 near Winkler, Man. to George and Nettie Labun. Arthur was a hard worker and enjoyed helping on the family farm. He accepted Christ at 11 and was baptized into the MB church in 1951. Arthur married Margaret Klassen on Apr. 19, 1965 in Vancouver. The couple moved to Winkler the following year to work on the family farm. Soon after, they moved to Winnipeg where Arthur worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed singing and had many opportunities to lend his beautiful tenor voice to singing groups, including the family quartet and church groups at McIvor MB Church. Family highlights included yearly trips to B.C. to visit family and relatives. In the last years of his life, Arthur suffered from Alzheimer's disease, but was lovingly and faithfully cared for by his wife. He is mourned by Margaret; children Elizabeth (Lawrence), Daniel, and Naomi; family and friends. The funeral was Dec. 9 at Mcivor MB Church, Winnipeg.
