JACOB (JAKE) REIMER

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JACOB (JAKE) REIMER On October 8, 2001 Jake passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior with his family by his side. Born on January 2, 1923 to Jacob F. and Maria Reimer in Blumenfeld, MB. He was predeceased by his parents; six siblings in infancy; his sister Suzie (Norman) brother Pete and brother-in-law George Elias. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Sarah (nee Heinrichs) six sons, Dennis, Allan, Barry (Julie), Randy, Brian and David (Christine) three daughters, Sandra (Mike), Audrey and Carol; 10 grandchildren as well as his sisters, Ann and Marie (Pete) brother Abe (Sue) numerous nieces and nephews; his cherished extended family Suzette and Adam Chrobak and family and his very special friends, John and Isabel Heide and Tammy Reimer. Dad lived a very full life and remained jovial and positive till the end. He went to school in Schanzenfeld and from there he worked various jobs until December 1, 1943 when he enlisted in the army and continued to serve until June 29, 1946. From there he worked various jobs until March 31, 1951 when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. While in the forces, he married his wife of 48 years Sarah Heinrichs on November 15, 1953 and together they raised their nine children until January 1, 1973 when he retired from the Air Force and purchased their home of 30 years in St. Vital. Dad worked at various jobs and places until his retirement from the workforce in December of 1982. Dad was baptized upon the confession of his faith on June 2, 1968 by Frank C. Epp in the Ottawa Mennonite Church where he became a member and continued to be an associate member after he moved to Winnipeg. Dad was a firm believer in God and as a strong Christian and spent his life reinforcing the Word of God to his children. Even in his final hours his greatest concern was seeing his children and grandchildren in Eternity. The family would like to thank the compassionate caring staff of the Palliative care ward of St. Boniface Hospital as well as Dr. John Peterson for their support and understanding during his illness. Viewing will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Devotional at 8:00 p.m. in Green Acres Funeral Chapel, Highway 1 East at Green Acres Lane. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Morrow Gospel Church, 755 St. Annes Rd. with interment to follow at Green Acres Memorial Garden. As an expression of sympathy if friends so wish, donations may be made in Dads memory to the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Ward and The Royal Canadian Legion - St. Vital Branch. Dad, Grandpa, You loved to laugh and loved to love. We will miss you always. GREEN ACRES FUNERAL CHAPEL 222-3241

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 10, 2001