Wiebe, Justina Konrad (1912-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 27

Birth date: 1912 Mar 6

text of obituary:

JUSTINA WIEBE

Justina Wiebe of Abbotsford, B. C. passed away Mar. 21. She was born Mar. 6, 1912 to Abram and Katharina Konrad in Molotschna, Ukraine. Her father was killed by bandits. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada, settling in southern Manitoba. She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined Manitou MB Church. She married David Jacob Wiebe. They farmed near La Riviere and Springstein, Man. They moved to British Columbia in 1946, and after a prosperous farming career retired to Abbotsford in 1959 and then to Clearbrook. She loved gardening and grew many flowers, fruits and vegetables. She believed that service to others was service to the Lord. She was devoted to her family, was concerned about the physical and spiritual well-being of each one and lived her faith. In 1997 she was diagnosed with cancer and moved to Tabor Home. She loved to sing, singing in several choirs at Clearbrook MB Church as long as health allowed. Predeceased by David Oct. 10, 1975 and a great-grandson, she is mourned by children Abe of Prince George, B.C., Walter of Victoria, Agnes of Prince George, Mary Derksen of Chilliwack, B.C. and Susan of Penticton, B.C.; 16 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Mar. 26 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Jay Neufeld and John B. Epp ministering.