JACOB (JAKE) WIENS REIMER

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JACOB (JAKE) WIENS REIMER On July 1, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre, Jacob (Jake) Wiens Reimer, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, journeyed home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, his eldest daughter Ruth at his side holding his hand. Besides his wife Mary of 58 years, Jake is survived by four daughters, Ruth (John) Robinson, Calgary, AB, Bernice (Dan) McDonald, High River, AB, Dorothy (Bob) Pitt, Winnipeg, Elizabeth (Barry) Litster, Winnipeg.; three sons, Bill Reimer, Calgary, Ed Reimer and Thora Barnett, Winnipeg, Donald Reimer, Calgary; 16 grandchildren, Carmen, Ryan, Marcee, Brendan, Meagan, Jake, William, Remington, Bryan, Alyssa, Brittany, Nelson, Montana, Alexis, Georgia and Camille; and two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Karlo. Jake is also survived by two brothers, Died and Mary, Winnipeg and Henry, Vancouver. Jake was predeceased by his parents, Johan and Maria Wiens Reimer; two sisters, Tina and Mary; four brothers, Jacob, Abe, John and Bill; and one granddaughter Amber. Jake was raised on the family farm at Silberfeld, MB. He was baptized at age 22 and lived his faith fully, serving as a faithful member at Home Street Mennonite Church for the past 44 years. The family cherishes his gifts of Christian heritage, unfailing love, humour, loyalty, generosity, compassion, forgiveness and integrity, enjoying many long happy years with him. Jake worked as a farmer, lumberjack, miner and welder, retiring in 1989 from CPR after 21 years. In retirement years, Jake enjoyed expressing his creativity through woodworking and left a legacy of his craftsmanship through the many projects created for family and friends. The family wishes to thank all the medical staff who cared for Jake over the past six months, Dr. Doermer, Dr. Harris, Dr. Crow, Dr. Popowich, the nurses at Concordia and Riverview Hospitals, and Palliative Home Care. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 4, 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Home Street Mennonite Church, 318 Home St., with Pastor Tym Elias officiating. Interment will follow in Mennonite Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations in Jakes memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), or the Canadian Bible Society. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2004