Wall, Nick (1909-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 May p. 30

Birth date: 1909 Jun 30

text of obituary:

NICK WALL

Nick Wall died Dec 9. He was born June 30, 1909 in Orloff, Russia to Heinrich and Elizabeth Wall. At 12, Nick accepted Christ as Saviour. On Nov. 29, 1919, Machno bandits murdered many in Orloff, including Nick's father and grandfather. This changed the family's life; they decided to immigrate to Canada. They settled in Saskatchewan, where Nick was baptized at 19. He married Katie Isaak July 25,1936 and they farmed in Glenbush, Sask. Due to severe drought, Nick and Katie moved to Manitoba, where they worked many jobs before settling in the Marquette area to run a mixed farm operation. They were active in Marquette MB Church and hosted many visiting ministers and Singing groups. After 43 years on the farm, Nick and Katie moved to Winnipeg, where they were active in Central MB Church and Elmwood MB Church. Due to declining health, they moved to Donwood Manor in 2005. Nick is mourned by Katie, his wife of 70 years; daughter Hedie (John) Derksen; son Alvin (Mari- anne); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Dec. 14 at Elmwood MB Church.