Schmor,Jake Clifford (1911-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary 2000 Mar 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1911 Jul 25

Text of obituary:

JAKE CLIFFORD SCHMOR

Jake Clifford Schmor passed away Dee. 29. He was born July 25, 1911 to Cornelius and Susie Schmor at Hepburn, Sask. He worked with his father on the family farm. After leaving school, he briefly tried homesteading in northern Saskatchewan. In 1938 he hitchhiked to Ontario and tried a variety of jobs, including stationary engineer at a sanatorium. He worked at McKinnon Industries (General Motors) 1940-71. In 1940 he married Elizabeth Goertzen at Vineland, Ont. They lived in St. Catharines, Ont. They joined the MB church. They were charter members of Fairview MB Church, where they had a large circle of friends. Extensive travel and summers at Elim Lodge were treasured memories. Elizabeth died of cancer in 1996. Jake continued to live in their apartment. He enjoyed the view from his balcony. The loss of hearing caused him difficulty in communicating with friends. A scooter gave him the freedom to go to stores, visit his church and enjoy coffee with friends. He appreciated visits from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Due to ill health, he moved to Tabor Manor Nov. 29, 1999. He suffered kidney failure and a broken hip. During his illness, he never lost his unique sense of humour. He is mourned by children Arthur, Caroline, Larry and John; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister.