JACOB (JACK) WIEBE

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JACOB (JACK) WIEBE After a lengthy illness Jacob (Jack) Wiebe passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2005 at the age of 77 years of age. Jack was born on July 27, 1927 in Winnipeg to Jacob and Elizabeth Wiebe and spent his early years in Oak Bluff. He returned to Winnipeg where he married Erica (Wiens) and raised their family. He worked for Eaton's in the clock/watch repair department and retired after 40 years of service in 1988. He will be sadly missed by his wife Erica and his children, Linda Pauls (Fred), Ed (Liz), Eleanor Dyck (Jon), Marjorie Binda (Don) and Gerry and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and John and is survived by four brothers, Henry, Peter, Walter and Werner; and sisters, Elsie and Joanne and their families. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jack's life will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, 1420 Portage Ave. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Janice Mulder for her care of Dad throughout the past year. The family would also like to thank the Home Care staff, Heather (nurse) and numerous other individuals for their care and compassion. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations in Jack's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Gideons. Arrangements by Friends of the Family Phone Walter Klassen 222-8080.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2005