Stobbe, John (1919-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Aug 11 p. 29

Birth date: 1919 Feb 3

text of obituary:

JOHN STOBBE

John Stobbe died May 29. He was born Feb. 3, 1919 to John and Suzanna Stobbe in Waldheim, Russia. The family immigrated to Canada when John was 6, settling in Schanzenfeld, Man. On May 12, 1940 he was baptized upon his confession of faith and joined the Bergthaler Church. He was registered as a conscientious objector and sent to Clear Lake, Man. to build roads. In Oct. 1943, he married Gladys Klassen. They moved to southern Manitoba and farmed in Roland until 1967. In 1956, John joined the MB Church where he faithfully attended and served. In 1967 the family moved to Winkler and continued to farm until John's retirement in 1979. He remained active, farming part-time, working with MDS in Texas and Mexico, using his carpentry skills in family building projects, and travelling. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing with his grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 sisters; 1 brother; he is mourned by Gladys; children Ken (Lillian), Ray (Shirley), Marlene (Jim), and Sharon; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister.