ADOLF LOEWEN

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ADOLF LOEWEN Surrounded by our love and prayers on Sunday evening, September 23, 2007, Adolf Loewen, our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left us to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Dad was born on September 14, 1926 to Dietrich and Margaretha Loewen in the town of Schoenau number 13, Sagradov, Ukraine. On September 14, 1948, as a birthday present to dad, Mina Harder agreed to marry him. Mom and dad had six children. On January 14, 1967 our family of eight were allowed to leave Novosibirsk, Russia to come to Winnipeg in the great country of Canada. Dad will be mourned by his wife of 59 years, Mina; his sons, Anatoli (Liliane) of Kanata, Ontario, Henry (Helen), Alex (Irma), Dietrich, Peter (Paulette); daughter Rita (Bruce); sister Margaret Loewen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad was a gentle, loving and generous person. He enjoyed time with family and friends. His pastimes included reading, drawing, painting and photography. Dad was a proud and faithful employee at Palliser Furniture for 23 years. Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus . Funeral service will be held on Friday, September, 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, 1315 Gateway Road with interment to follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Viewing on Thursday September 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street and at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2007