LEVI WIEBE BARKMAN

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LEVI WIEBE BARKMAN January 11, 1922 December 31, 2007 On Monday, December 31, 2007 with family by his side, Levi Wiebe Barkman passed away peacefully reaching the age of 85 years. Levi was born on January 11, 1922 in Steinbach to Jacob R. and Helena Barkman. He was the third eldest of ten children. Levi farmed in the Steinbach area and drove long distance truck for Penner Transfer in the off season. In 1995 Levi and Laura moved to Steinbach. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Laura; his three children - Ron (Cathy), Bonny (Lawrence) Penner, and Richard (Tristan); ten grandchildren - Paul (Elisa), James, David (Sacha), Jodi (Martin) Williamson, Melissa, Rachelle, Jordanna, Alexis, Adorae, and Nicholas and three great-grandchildren Levi, Keira and Kayla. He is also survived by two brothers Gordon (Norma) and John (Ruth), three sisters Rose (Jac) Peters, Shirley (Alan) Lysak and Betty Anne Funk and two sisters-in-law Hilda Barkman and Doris Barkman. He was predeceased by his parents: Jacob R. and Helena Barkman, three brothers and one sister. The family would like to thank the staff at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg for their wonderful care. We also want to thank Dr. C. Krahn, Dr. K. Toews, and the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital staff who looked after Levi in such a caring way. Viewing was held on Wednesday, January 2 at the Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, 280 Loewen Blvd., Steinbach, Manitoba. Donations may be made in Levi's memory to Christian Service International a church affiliated humanitarian organization. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2008