ALFRED PENNER BARKMAN

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ALFRED PENNER BARKMAN Rev. Alfred Penner Barkman of Steinbach was born on February 26, 1915, to John J. and Anna Barkman of Ste. Anne, MB. Dad passed away peacefully on December 17, 2005, at Maplewood Manor at the age of 90 years. In his youth Dad accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour and was baptized on December 3, 1935, by Min. J.A Koehn and remained true and faithful to his vows. On July 7, 1946, Dad was united in marriage to Evelyn Penner, sharing 47 years. Dad was ordained into the Ministry on December 12, 1950, by Min. Ruben Koehn. Dad's parting wish was for the family to remain courageous and faithful to God. Mom and Dad sold the farm on Twin Creek Road in the year of 1988 and bought a house in Steinbach on Rosewood Drive. Regrettably on June 22, 2001, Dad moved from his house in town to the Maplewood Manor in Steinbach. Dad leaves to mourn two sons and two daughters, Les of Minneapolis, Sandee (Bill) Friesen of New Bothwell, Allan (Barb) of Steinbach, Lori (Dean) Plett of Giroux; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers Martin (Selma) of Steinbach, Stanley (Alice) of Grandview, Mary (Stan) Giesbrecht of Penticton, BC; and many near and dear ones. Dad was predeceased in death by his first wife Evelyn; and one daughter in infancy; his parents; one brother Ed; and sister-in-law Rosella. Dad remarried on July 7, 1995, to Elizabeth Penner, sharing 10 years together. Dad is now resting; his heavy burdens are over. He beckons us to follow him to yonder Heaven's Shore. We as a family would like to thank Elizabeth and her family for the love and care they gave Dad in the last 10 years. The family would also like to thank Maplewood Manor staff and Dr. Dan Ilchyna for their excellent care and support while Dad was living there. There is public viewing at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held Thursday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Church of God in Christ (Mennonite), 280 Loewen Blvd., Steinbach, with Rev. Ralph Toews officiating. Burial at Steinbach Heritage Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Barkman, Chris Friesen, Jason Friesen, Shawn Toews, Galen Dueck, and Roger Penner. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Samantha, Tony and Christian Barkman, Kevin Friesen, Marc and Chaylene Barkman, Candace, Derek and Mitchel Plett, great-grandchildren and ministerial staff of the church. - The Family Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach Winnipeg, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2005