Richard's, George (1915-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Oct 14 p. 27

Birth date: 1915 Nov 18

text of obituary:

GEORGE RICHARDS

George Richards died Aug. 4. He was born Nov. nero Ben was actively involved in the Domain 18, 1915 in Winnipeg to Samuel and Susanna (Man.) MB Church, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the male chorus. He loved Richards, the second youngest of 7 children. Eva Schartner died George owned and operated Richards Electric in farming, and remained optimistic and thankful July 21. She was born Vancouver, and was known as a fair and honest during all his years as a farmer in Osborne, Man. Nov. 26, 1918 in Swal- businessman. He was a member of Ebenezer In 1984, he retired and moved to Winnipeg, well, Alta. She married Baptist Church in Vancouver, and then Baker- where he made new friends and encouraged international students. Ben was blessed with many friends throughout his life, thanks to Tobe Schartner Aug. 2, view MB Church in Abbotsford. He is mourned 1938. Eva was a home- by Luella, his loving wife of more than 66 years; maker and mother. his generous and outgoing nature. Many of children Sharolyn (Joe) and Donald (Vivian); When Tobe gave his these friendships continue through the third grandchildren; great-grandchildren. The cel- life to Jesus, he anx- ebration of life service was Aug. 18at Emerson iously shared his experience with Eva. Realizing Park Estates Clubhouse in Abbotsford, B.C.