LEVI JACOB TOEWS

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LEVI JACOB TOEWS Levi J. Toews of Steinbach, formerly of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the age of 86. He will be sadly missed by his wife Katherine; children, Deanna (Tim) Treadway of Kenora, ON, Gloria (Henry) Foth of Abbotsford, BC and Dolores (Murray) Dunn, Winnipeg, MB; two granddaughters, Nikki and Natalie; six grandsons, Daniel, Daryl, Jason, David, Richard and Michael; two sisters, Rose Penner of Surrey, BC, Erna Isaac of Steinbach, MB; and one brother Harvey Toews of Toronto. Levi was born January 6, 1918 and grew up on a farm with eight sisters and two brothers in Greenland, MB. He married his sweet wife Katherine Kroeker of Steinbach on August 8, 1948. Levis greatest treasures were his wife, children and grandchildren. His passion in life was to help people and to be an encourager to them. He was very involved in the Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church, serving as deacon for 35 years and in the most recent years singing with the Keenagers Choir. Friends, family, missionaries and many times strangers were always welcome around their dinner table. He also enjoyed singing, reading and travelling with his family, visiting friends and relatives along the way. Viewing will be held at Braeside EMC, 1011 Munroe Ave., Winnipeg on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Braeside EMC. We know that when he reached those pearly gates his Heavenly Father said, "Well done my good and faithful servant!" We extend a special thank you to the staff of the Health Sciences Centre ICU for their care and compassion. Donations in his memory may be made to Evangelical Mennonite Church Missions, 440 Main St., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z5. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2004