ABRAM DERKSEN

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ABRAM DERKSEN Abram Derksen passed away peacefully on July 26, 2004 at Donwood Manor. He was born January 5, 1905, to Abram and Katharina Derksen in Schoeneberg, Chortiza. He accepted Christ at the age of 15 and was baptized upon his faith in 1925. In 1932 he married Anganetha Wieler. They had seven children. He leaves to mourn, Maria, Agnes (David) Hildebrand, son-in-law Peter Dyck, 10 grand-children and 24 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Anganetha; his children, Abram, Susan, Neta, Tina and Liese; and four brothers and four sisters. For most of the years in Canada, he was a carpenter. He enjoyed his work. Even after his retirement, he continued to make furniture. Most memorable will be his faith which was shining through his words and actions. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, 570 Sharron with viewing prior to the service. The Derksen family wishes to thank the entire staff of Donwood Manor for the competent care they extended to their father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donwood Manor, 171 Donwood Dr., R2G 0V9 or to Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Dr., R3T 5K9. KLASSEN Funeral Home 1897 Henderson-North of McIvor 1-877-230-0436

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2004