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Cornelius H. Pauls
Cornelius (Cornie) H. Pauls of Rosthern, Sask. passed away Oct. 13. He was born Sept. 22, 1908 to Henry and Helen Pauls in Kronstal, Ukraine. In 1923 the family immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Glenbush, Sask. At 17, he left home to find work. He served in the armed forces on Victoria Island in northern Canada for 2 years. He later became a carpenter, working for Miner’s Construction. He married Helen Janzen in 1963. They lived in Glenbush and then on a farm. Helen died after 29 years of marriage. He stayed on the farm until 1996, when he was hospitalized in Spiritwood, Sask. He then moved to Rosthern Home. He liked to have his family pray with him. A favourite verse was Luke 24:29. Predeceased by Helen, 5 brothers and 1 sister, he is mourned by step-children Bill Warkentin, Cornie Warkentin, Lewis Warkentin, Evelyn Reimer, Ben Warkentin, Shirley Peters and Lynda Headrick; numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and 1 brother. The memorial service was held Oct. 17 in Glenbush MB Church, with Don Unger ministering.
John Jacob Friesen
John Jacob Friesen of Richmond, B.C. passed away June 27. He was born Apr. 6, 1925 to Jacob and Wanda Wiebe in Orenburg, Russia. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada. At 5, he was adopted by Peter and Mary Friesen. He grew up in Alberta. During his years at Coaldale Bible School, he committed his life to Christ. He was baptized and joined Coaldale MB Church July 30, 1944. He married Helen Thiessen Nov. 26, 1950. They moved to Vancouver. They were charter members of Fraserview MB Church. Church and MCC were an important part of his life. He was a certified steam engineer and millwright. He worked for Fletchers Meats for 36 years. He valued family relationships, praying daily for his children and grandchildren. He had a Christ-centred character and a gift for helping others. He was a quiet, generous man, who had a strong impact on those who knew him. In January 1999 he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He continued to praise God for His many blessings. He is mourned by Helen; daughters Marlene Friesen of Surrey, B.C., Evelyn Neufeld and Linda Wiens, both of Langley, B.C., and Diana Braun of Surrey; 12 grandchildren; 1 brother and 3 sisters. The funeral was July 4 in Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, with Dan Unrau and Herb Brandt ministering.
Walter E. Kroeker
Walter E. Kroeker of Winnipeg passed away Sept. 1. He was born Sept. 2, 1915 to Abram and Elizabeth Kroeker in Winkler, Man. As a young man, he was baptized and joined Winkler MB Church. He attended Winkler Bible Institute, the University of Manitoba and the University of Minnesota. In 1936 he became a partner in the family farm of A.A. Kroeker & Sons, pioneering in the production of corn and seed potatoes. He married Madeline Ruth Epp May 30, 1940. For many years, he was president and chair of Kroeker Farms. In 1957 he was a founding director of Golden West Broadcasting, which operates several radio stations across the prairies, later serving as president for many years and then chair of the board. He helped launch the MB broadcast to Russia and the ZP-30 radio station in Paraguay. He was active in National Religious Broadcasters for many years. He was founding president of the Vegetable Growers’ Association of Manitoba. He served for many years on the Canadian Horticultural Council, including serving as president in 1967 and as a member and chair of its Trade and Tariff Committee. He served on the International Trade Advisory Committee 1986-88. He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 1989. This past summer, he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. He worked for various church related entities such as Camp Arnes, Gospel Light Hour and Donwood Manor. He was interested in preserving the history of MBs, financing a number of books on MB history. He collected rare books and railroad watches. He was a fan of Samuel Johnson and became an authority on Webb Ball. He is mourned by Madeline; children Marlyce Swinnerton, Wally, Allan and Randy; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was held Sept. 6 in Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, with Keith Poysti ministering.
James Richard Roylance
James Richard (Jim) Roylance of Grand Folks, B.C. passed away Aug. 4 after a brief illness. He was born July 11, 1924 to Richard and Charlotte Roylance in Greenwood, B.C. He was schooled here and in Penticton, B.C. He joined the Canadian Army in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II with the Regina Rifles. He married Grace I. Friesen Apr. 30, 1947. They lived in Penticton. In 1969 they moved to Grand Forks. He worked for Pope & Talbot, retiring in 1989. He then was manager of the Grand Forks Airport for 3 years. He owned his own plane and was a past member of the Flying Club and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He enjoyed flying, hunting and fishing. Predeceased by infant son Donald Allan in 1951 and a granddaughter, he is mourned by Grace; children Harvey of Summerland, B.C., Karren Zimmerman of Kelowna, B.C. and Wendy Bue of Maple Ridge, B.C.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 1 sister. The funeral was Aug. 8 in Grand Forks Gospel Chapel, with Henry Klassen ministering.
Martha Ruth Neumann
Martha Ruth Neumann of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Sept. 9. She was born Jan. 24, 1914 to John and Agatha Harder in Borden, Sask. Her father was a pastor and farmer. She attended Bethany Bible Institute in Hepburn, Sask. for 4 years. During her first year, she committed her life to Jesus. That summer, she was baptized by her father. She married David Neumann Sept. 26, 1942 in Vancouver. They lived in Gem, Alta., Hillsboro, Kan., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. and Abbotsford. She had a dry sense of humour and appreciated a good joke. She sang in duets, quartets and choirs. She later became an active leader in women’s ministries at church. She was content, lived simply and was easily satisfied. She did not dwell on herself, but was an encourager, especially to her grandchildren. She did not complain. She was hospitable. During her and David’s time at Eden Christian College in Ontario, she would often bake cookies for the boys in the dorm. She was concerned for her family, even on her deathbed. She prayed regularly for her children and grandchildren. She had a strong faith in God, was self-sacrificing and unselfish and was concerned about others. She made friends easily and talked about spiritual matters. She was ready to go to heaven. She is mourned by David; children Carol Wiebe, Dennis, Delores Driedger and Allan; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was Sept. 14 in Bakerview MB Church, with Jacob Quiring and Ross Johnston ministering.
Annie Dueck
Annie Dueck of Winnipeg passed away Oct. 14. She was born Sept. 12, 1917 to David and Anna Balzer in Marinovka, Russia. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada. She completed her early education in Gnadenthal, Man. After her father died, she left to work in Winkler, Man. She accepted Christ through the ministry of C.N. Hiebert. She was baptized and joined Winkler MB Church in July 1932. She attended Winkler Bible School 1937-40. She moved to Winnipeg and began cleaning homes. She married Henry Dueck. He drowned in a fishing accident in 1945. She continued cleaning homes until the 1970s, when her health was affected by this work. Later, she worked for Redekopp Dry Goods and Home Care. She was active in North Kildonan MB Church as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the mission circle. She loved the church. She enjoyed travelling, especially to be with family, and spent several months each winter in Palm Desert. She enjoyed playing games with family and friends and walking, once completing a marathon. She was optimistic, loved others, had a deep faith in God and had a passion for life. Predeceased by Henry and 2 brothers, she is mourned by sons Dennis of Winnipeg and Alvin of Pasadena, Calif.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 4 sisters. The memorial service was held Oct. 18 in McIvor Ave. MB Church, Winnipeg, with George Klassen ministering.
Annie Elizabeth Toews
Annie Elizabeth Toews of Grande Prairie, Alta. passed away Nov. 2. She was born Oct. 29, 1915 in Orenburg, Russia. In 1929 she, her sister Tina and her adoptive parents Abe and Helena Janz immigrated to La Glace, Alta. She married Peter Toews in 1936. They farmed until 1971 and then retired to Kelowna. They enjoyed travelling all over the world. After 25 years, they were unable to care for themselves and moved to Grande Prairie to be near family. In 1996 they entered Grande Prairie Care Centre. Peter died in January 1998. She moved to MacKenzie Place. She is mourned by children Don of Wembley, Alta., John of Twin Falls, Ore., Melita Hrychiw and Henry, both of Wembley, Lawrence of Calgary and Verna Elliott of Salt Spring Island, B.C.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters and 1 brother. The funeral was Nov. 6 in La Glace Bible Fellowship church, with Nelson Senft ministering.
Tobias Schartner
Tobias (Tobe) Schartner of Linden, Alta. passed away Oct. 19 in Calgary. He was born May 18, 1916 at Sunnyslope, Alta. He married Eva Aug. 2, 1938. They lived in Linden. He farmed and owned a sawmill. He attended Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alta., later serving on staff there for 10 years. He went into the heating business with his sons in Grande Prairie, Alta. In 1971 he and Eva moved to Kelowna, B.C., where he contracted houses with his brother-in-law Alvie Esau and later retired. In 1996 they moved back to Linden. His salvation was the most important event in his life. In the chicken coop on Jan. 10, 1950, he felt his sin weighing him down, bowed to God and cried for help. God set him free, and Jesus became very precious to him. He was baptized in August 1950. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 7 sisters, he is mourned by Eva; children Dellan, Ray, Tim, Randy, Alma-Jean Peters and Dawn Sparreboom; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 5 sisters. The funeral was Oct. 23 in Linden MB Church, with Ralph Klassen ministering.
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