ABE BOSCHMAN -

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ABE BOSCHMAN 1933 - 2004 The family of Abe Boschman sadly announces the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to be with his Lord and Saviour. He peacefully passed on September 10, 2004 at Seven Oaks General Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Abe was predeceased by his parents, son Bob (1979), brother Henry (1995), nephew Tony (1998) and niece Tawnja (1988). Abe will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife Mary of 51 years; children, Shirley (George Unger), Garry (Lillian), John (Louise), Ron (Marni), Jim, Tim (Allana), Kathy (Sheldon Nagazina), Leonard (Melissa) 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Mary Thiessen, Betty (George Martens), Tina (Harvey Doerkson), Susie (George Peters) brothers, John (Sylvia) and Jay (Millie). Brothers-in-law, Abe Wiebe (Hilda), Rev. Peter Wiebe (Katie), Henry Wiebe, John Wiebe (Sharon) and Jake Wiebe. Sisters-in-law, Anne (John Hamm), Betty Stopa; and many nieces and nephews. Abe was born in Blumenhof, SK on January 21, 1933 and later attended school in Wymark, SK. His family moved to Manitoba in 1948. He then started working on a farm north of MacGregor for Cecil Ferguson. He met Mary Wiebe from Reinland, MB and later got married in 1953. Soon after, they moved to Winnipeg where Abe worked at a service shop at Portage and Main for Fred Brooks. After this, Abe decided to sell cars for some of Winnipegs finest automotive dealerships where he enjoyed making lots of friends and selling many vehicles. They had nine wonderful children in which they enjoyed many memorable experiences. Some activities included camping, fishing, attending sports events, and family outings. Abe was a kind and generous person who always put all his efforts into what he loved to do which was to sell. He also loved to spend quality time with family. Abe touched many people with his kind heart, supportive attitude and free spirited humour. He was a man of integrity and loyalty to all those he loved. Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Clarkes Funeral Chapel, MacGregor, MB. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the MacGregor Sommerfeld Church, MacGregor. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Clarkes Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2004