Bill was known for being a teacher, a thinker, a world traveller, and a lifelong learner. Always one to choose the scenic route, Bill enjoyed his journeys and the company…
John led a full, rich life. As the original manager of the Ontario Chicken Producers Marketing Board for 23 years, he was instrumental in leading this agricultural sector through positive…
After marrying Henry at age 19 in an MCC refugee camp in Gronau, Germany, Martha immigrated with him to Canada. Following an 11-day voyage to Halifax, they embarked on a…
At 8, Roland moved with his family to Yarrow, B.C. His mother needed treatment for cancer. She died when he was 9. Roland was passionate about music. After completing his masters of…
When John was 3, his family left Russia for Canada, settling in Minto, Man. John loved reading, singing, and playing sports. He took over the family farm which led to…
When Erica was one, her family moved to Moore Park, Man. In Justice, Man., Erica attended school until Grade 8, after which she helped her mother care for the home…
Elvira’s family farmed 10 years in Guernsey, Sask., then moved to Gretna, Man., to work at Mennonite Collegiate Institute. At 8, Elvira realized her need for a Saviour. Her mother…
The child of German-speaking immigrants from Poland, Erna was unable to speak English when she began school, but she learned quickly and taught the rest of her family. She was…
Her father’s 14th child and mother’s first, Gertrude was born at 4 pounds and fought to live. Her family settled in Yarrow, B.C., in 1928. Her social life surrounded Yarrow…
Ben’s passion was to know and serve God. A skilled teacher and administrator, he taught and was principal at an elementary school for many years. He took early retirement to…
Helen’s family joined their relatives in Coaldale, Alta., shortly after her birth. Together with her siblings, she worked hard on their dairy farm and kept busy in school, church, and…
Leonard was born into a loving family on the farm in Horndean, Man., where he worked hard. He completed an MSc in plant science (1960) and an MA in sociology…
Art spent a large portion of life as a missionary in Nigeria with SIM. The first half of his career was as Bible teacher and principal of a Bible school…
Elvira attended high school in Readymade, Alta., Bible school in Coaldale, Alta., and teacher’s training in Calgary. She taught primary grades for a few years before marrying John. They raised…
Henry attended school until age 6 and helped his father make sausage at a butcher shop. At 7, Henry lost his mother. His father remarried, but their home was not…