Pauls, Cornelius H. (1908-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Dec 1 p. 27

Birth date: 1908 Sep 22

text of obituary:

CORNELIUS H. PAULS

Corneljus (Cornie) H. Pauls of Rosthern, Sask. passed away Oct. 13. He was born Sept. 22, 1908 to Henry and Helen Pauls in Kronstal, Ukraine. In 1923 the Wiebe family immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Glenbush, Sask. At 17, he left home to find work. He served in the armed forces on Victoria Island in northern Canada for 2 years, He later became a carpenter, working for Miner's Construction. He married Helen Janzen in 1963. They lived in Glenbush and then on a farm. Helen died after 29 years of marriage. He stayed on the farm until 1996, when he was hospitalized. in Spiritwood, Sask. He then moved to Rosthem Home. He liked to have his family pray with him. A favourite verse was Luke 24:29. Predeceased by Helen, 5 brothers and 1 sister, he is mourned by stepchildren Bill Warkentin, Cornie Warkentin, Lewis Warkentin, Evelyn Reimer, Ben Warkentin, Shirley Peters and Lynda Headrick; numerous step-grandchildren step-great-grandchildren; and 1 brother. The memorial service was held Oct. 17 in Glenbush MB Church, Don Unger ministering.