Warkentin Jacob (1914-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Dec 27 p. 19

Birth date: 1914 Sep 10

text of obituary:

JACOB WARKENTIN

Jacob Warkentin passed away Oct. 6. He was born Sept. 10, 1914 to Peter and Judith Warkentin in Silberfeldt, Sask. Brought up in a Christian home, he became a Christian, was baptized and joined Waldheim (Sask.) MB Church Aug. 24th, 1930. He attended Saskatoon Normal School and taught at Springfield School 1 year. He married Irma Dyck June 29, 1941. He taught in Marion School District 5 years and New Home School District 8 years, interrupted by a year in B.C., where he taught at MEL He earned a B.Ed. and B.A., taught at Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon until retiring in 1977, then sold real estate for 10 years. He served as Sunday school superintendent, moderator, treasurer and deacon in various churches. He was active in the development of Redberry Bible Camp and Berini Court, and at Primrose Chateau. He never spent a night in hospital until a heart attack at 83. After a stroke in November 2001, he resumed travel until another stroke Sept. 11, 2002. He is remembered for his energy, enjoyment of life and principled leadership. Predeceased by Irma, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, he is mourned by children Joan Antonio of Victoria, B.C., Eileen Anderson of West Vancouver, Ian of Toronto and Julie of Toronto; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.