Cornelius J. Voth died Oct. 29, 2009 at 101. He was born June 4, 1908 on the Sask. homestead of his parents John T. and Anna Voth. Cornelius was actively involved in community affairs, including serving on school boards, the co-op board of directors, being president of the Hepburn Snow Club and secretary treasurer of the Hepburn Rural Telephone Company. Cornelius served for many years as an usher in the church, a task he took seriously, calling ushering his mission field at home. He attended Hepburn (Sask.) MB Church since its formation in 1910. His parents were founding members and he was baptized in 1940. His education included attending New Home School for almost 7 years and one year at Bethany as an adult. Throughout his life, he was involved in farming, actively taking part in more than 80 harvests. He moved from the farm into town in 1973. In semi-retirement, he began building crafts and models. At 90, he enjoyed many rides at Disney World, Fla. Cornelius was a wonderful, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Predeceased by all his 14 brothers, sisters, and their spouses; Cornelius is mourned by Verna, his wife of nearly 60 years; children Joanne (Dale) Janzen, Ken, daughter-in-law, Kelli Voth; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
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