Clara and Frank farmed near Hepburn, Sask., before moving into town, where they owned several businesses. After their move to Saskatoon in 1959, Clara worked 10 years in the operating…
Irene grew up in Merritton, Ont., playing baseball and skating with her siblings and fishing with her dad. After completing her schooling, she worked at a department store, then married…
Kathy grew up in a loving family. Her faith in God never wavered, although in her battle with cancer she often wondered why God did not seem to answer her…
Paul accepted Christ as Saviour at vacation Bible school at age 9. In 1942, his family moved to St. Catharines, Ont., where they purchased a fruit farm. Paul attended Eden…
Carl grew up spending time with his sisters, being a wrangler at West Bank Bible Camp, working for local farmers, helping build the Herbert Nursing Home dining hall, and cruising…
Linda lost a twin brother at birth. After growing up on a farm near Coaldale, Alta., she trained as a teacher in Calgary. She taught in the Lethbridge area before…
Norma was born and raised in Hamilton, Ont., the youngest of Joseph and Olive Stockford’s 4 children. She possessed a heart for children, raising her family, fostering many children, and…
Katherine was the eldest of 8 siblings. Her family immigrated to Canada when she was 6 months. At Prairie Bible Institute, Three Hills, Alta., she felt the call to missionary…
With the help of the MCC and the sponsorship of Willms relatives, Hugo immigrated to Canada in 1948. He graduated from University of Saskatchewan with a degree in electrical engineering…
Willie and Margaret spent many years working at Columbia Bible Camp. She lived in Abbotsford at Tabor Court for 11 years. Margaret Reimer was last modified: September 28th, 2018…
Jacob’s family moved to Yarrow, and later, to Abbotsford, B.C. In his youth, he received training in machinery and truck driving. He met Mary at church choir practice. Jacob served…
Jacob attended Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna, Man., and was a member of the first graduating class at MB Collegiate Institute (MBCI), Winnipeg, where he met his future wife Irene.…
Elsie had a happy childhood. She received Jesus as Saviour at 12. She sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school. She was sensitive spiritually and made a commitment…
Sue taught in Bella Coola, B.C. (1952–1954) and at Mt. Lehman Elementary, Abbotsford, B.C. (1954–1956) before serving with Congo Inland Mission (CIM) and Crossworld as a director of schools in…
Anne’s family immigrated to Canada in 1923, arriving by boat in Quebec, then travelling by train to Kelstern, Sask., to begin a life without fear of persecution and hunger. The…