Stan was born in a hospital to be closer to his mother – at least that’s what he would always say. He married the love of his life, Marcella, in…
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Margaret had a happy childhood. She began violin lessons at 8 and was invited to become a charter member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony at 15. She competed in track and…
Clara was born a hundred years ago, the much-loved ninth child of Heinrich and Maria Groening. She grew up on the farm in southern Manitoba. She became a Christian in…
Mary grew up in a Christian home. She accepted Jesus as Saviour at 9 and was baptized at 15. Mary attended Port Royal and Erie View public schools, then completed…
Peter’s family moved to a farm in Mullingar, Sask., in 1927. They built a home on an acreage along the Trans-Canada (now South Fraser Way) in Abbotsford, B.C., in 1936,…
Lena was born to recent emigrants from Russia. The family moved to B.C. in 1932, settling on a farm near Yarrow. Their home grew to include 10 children. Faith and…
Bruno enjoyed a memorable childhood in North Kildonan, Winnipeg, with many friends and family. He dedicated his life to Christ at Camp Arnes at 10 and spent many summers returning…
Betty grew up in Kronsgart, Man. She received Christ as Saviour at an early age. Music was an inspiration and joy throughout her life. Betty learned to play piano, organ, and…
Nurtured in the faith by his parents, Ted accepted Jesus as Saviour at 5 and was baptized while attending Winkler (Man.) Bible Institute. After graduating from University of Manitoba, he…
Alyce grew up in Winkler, Man., where she won first prize in a piano competition at 9. After the war, the family moved to Winnipeg while her father studied in…
Jacob managed Dueck Building Supplies and Lumber City Sales, Abbotsford, B.C. He enjoyed landscaping, family vacations, and travelling with Elizabeth to Asia, Europe, Australia, and across North America. He was…
Leni was the ninth of 12 children. She and Jacob married and started a family in Filadelfia, Paraguay. They immigrated to Canada in 1974, living in Winnipeg for 2 years…
Peter was one and a half when the family immigrated to Canada in 1926, settling in Leamington, Ont. They lived through the Depression, sharecropping and moving from farm to farm.…
Peter immigrated to Canada at 16, settling in Prairie Rose, Man. In 1966, Peter’s family moved to Clearbrook, B.C., where he spent the rest of his life. He was man…
Jake walked or rode horse 4 miles to school. His favourite pastimes were hunting, trapping, and fishing. At 7, he contracted scarlet fever, which scarred his eardrums, resulting in partial…
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