Vereshagin, Alexander (1914-1974)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1974 June 14 p. 38

Birth date: 1914 July 14

text of obituary:

ALEXANDER VERESHAGIN

Alexander Vereshagin was born in the Blaine Lake, Sask. area on July 14, 1914 and died April 11, 1974. The funeral was held April 13 in the Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel, which is under the Mennonite Brethren Mission of Saskatchewan. Mr. Vereshagin met the Lord just a few years ago and since then witnessed for him.

Excerpts from a poem written about and dedicated to Mr. Vereshagin by Sam Apesland of Weldon. Sask. tell a bit about his life:

.... Your earthly joy consisted of your family and your friends, And all of God's creation who on loving care depends. You loved to hear the owl hoot on a frosty winter night, And watch the coyote play and howl when the moon was shining bright. You provided all the wild life with a place in which to roam - A safe and sound enclosure that they could call their home, They knew, at least, they had one friend they did not have to fear, To man and animals alike, their life is very dear.

.... Now it seems your task is ended and the Lord has called you home To join with friends already there, and wait for more to come, Your life you left in God's own hand to do as he thought wise, Your weary body, weak and tired, it longed for Paradise.

.... You leave behind your loving wife and darling daughter Con, Your two adoring sisters and devoted brother John. We know you shall be better off but still our tears will flow Because you meant so much to us, we really loved you so. And then the thanks from all of us for what your life has meant, We know up to the throne of grace much prayer has been sent. We pray that God shall send us men that are strong and kind and true Who'll leave this world a better place- as has been done by you.