JACOB KORNELIUS WIENS

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

JACOB KORNELIUS WIENS On Sunday, September 3, 2006 at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit, Jacob K. Wiens at the age of 82 years, went suddenly and peacefully to be with his Lord. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Katherine; sons, James (Judy) and Gerald; daughter Beverly (Bryan) Wilson; grandchildren, Nicole, Julia, Ian, Patrick, Andrew, and Paul (Jessica). Also surviving him are: sister Helen Rempel; brothers, Arthur, Rudolf (Anne), and Victor (Lois); brother-in-law Walter (Edna) Thiessen; and sisters-in-law, Hedie Loewen and Helen Derksen; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Margaret; his sisters, Sarah Janzen and Leona; brothers-in-law, Henry Janzen, Arthur Rempel, Merv Derksen, and Vic Loewen; sister-in-law Leila Wiens; and nephew Vic Loewen. Jake was born on August 8, 1924 in Tiegerweide, Molotschna, Russia. Jake immigrated with his parents to Canada in November 1924. They settled on a farm in Herschel, SK the following year. He was baptized upon his confession of faith in Jesus Christ by Rev. J. J. Thiessen, in June 1942. Jake graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B. Ag. (economics), farmed for a brief time, and then worked as an economist for Agriculture Canada from 1949 to 1983 in Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg. While working, he completed his Masters in Agri-culture from the University of Saskatchewan, and the course requirements toward his PhD. at Iowa State University. From 1979 to 1981 he worked for CIDA as an economist in Zambia. After retirement, Jake developed an interest in Mennonite history, travelled, and spent many enjoyable hours with his grandchildren. Throughout his life he maintained his interest in farming in Herschel making trips in spring and fall to view the fields on the family farm. He loved to curl. Throughout his life he took an active part in church affairs. He taught Sunday School, served on personnel and finance committees, chaired building projects, served as a deacon, and enjoyed meeting people as an usher. He was always interested and concerned for others often giving help in quiet ways. Special thanks to Dr. A. Jowett, Dr. Chowdhury, Dr. L. Brandes, and the physicians, nurses, and staff of CancerCare Manitoba and the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit for their wonderful care and attention. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford, Winnipeg. Internment will follow at Mennonite Memorial Gardens. Viewing begins at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Canadian Mennonite University or Mennonite Central Committee. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2006