Martens, Art (1921-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Mar 17 p. 27

Birth date: 1921 Aug 22

text of obituary:

ART MARTENS

Arthur Fred Martens died Jan. 31. He was born Aug. 22, 1921 to Abram and Susanna Martens in Saskatchewan. Art gave his heart to the Lord in 1939 and immediately followed his twin brother Ed to Briercrest where he studied the Bible for 3 years. Art married Leona Janz on June 16, 1946 and the couple was blessed with 6 children, Ron, Evangeline, Rudy, Redg, Valerie, and Ralph. Art ministered at numerous churches including the Bloomenhauf Church and Saskatoon MB Church. In 1963 he felt he needed refreshing and attended MB Biblical Seminary in Fresno, Cal. for 2 years. He took a pastorate in Medicine Hat, Alta. for 6 years and then, in 1971, changed gears and sold real estate in Richmond and Vancouver, B.C. During this time he helped the 43rd MB Church and later assisted in establishing the MB church in Pemberton, B.C. Art will be remembered for his mischievous grin, his love of children and youth, his pastor's heart, his fervent sermons, and his desire to see people give their lives to the Lord. The funeral service was Feb. 6 at Bakerview Church, Abbotsford.