Pauls, John J. (1924-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 200 Jan 7 p. 24

Birth date: 1924 Dec 1

text of obituary:

John J. PAULS

John J. Pauls of Altona, Man. passed away Oct. 14 in Calgary of a heart attack and stroke. He was born Dec. 1, 1924 to John and Katherine Pauls in Russia. In 1925 the family immigrated to Canada, settling near Beechy, Sask. They later moved to Main Centre, Sask. At 14, he accepted Christ. He attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School, and MB Bible College for 3 years. He was involved in music. He married Betty Bartel of Leamington, Ont. They settled in Winnipeg so he could attend Normal School. He taught 3 years at Moray School, a 1- room country school, and 3 years at Lord Wolseley in Winnipeg. In 1957 he started work with radio station CFAM in Altona, selling advertising and later working his way up to the engineering department; he enjoyed his work very much and retired after 32 years. Predeceased by a sister in infancy, he is mourned by Betty; son Herb of Plum Coulee, Man.; daughters Rose of Winnipeg and Nancy of Gretna, Man.; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was Oct. 20 in South Park MB Church, Altona, with Bob Enns ministering.