JOHN ABRAM SUDERMAN

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JOHN ABRAM SUDERMAN It is with sadness that the family of John A. Suderman announces his passing at the age of 90 years on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Donwood Manor. Dad died gently with his family by his side. He is survived by his dear wife of 64 years, Mary Suderman, and son Herb (Karin), daughters, Marlene (Marvin Dyck) and Eleanor (Barry Garbutt) and sisters, Tillie Regehr and Hilda (Abe) Dick. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kelly Neumann (Shawn), Heather (Greg Wiens), Tiffany (David Loewen), Jared (Heather), Kristin (Galen Friesen) and nine great grandchildren: Aaron, Hannah, Colby, Sofia, India, Tomas, Evan, Indra and Bethany. He was predeceased by a sister, Maria, and a great-grandson, Nathan. John was born in Russia on August 6, 1914, coming to Canada in 1925 with his parents John and Maria. After attending school in Rosenort he moved to North Kildonan. Mary and John were married in Winnipeg on August 24, 1941. John spent 13 years with Shaw Dental. This was followed by a 32 year career in Real Estate, the last 25 years with Willard Holdings and H. W. Redekopp. John retired in 1989. John was always involved in his community and church, serving 11 years on the North Kildonan School Board, 6 years on the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute Board, and 15 years on the Donwood Manor Board. He was a founding member of the McIvor Ave. M. B. Church and it's first moderator. John had a strong Christian faith. He was committed to his church and supported it faithfully, both prayerfully and financially. John and Mary travelled extensively to Florida, Palm Springs, Hawaii and Europe. John enjoyed and loved his family. They will sadly miss him but rejoice that he is now with his Father in heaven. There will be a memorial service in John's memory at McIvor Church, 200 McIvor Ave., at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 14, fellowship luncheon to follow at the church. In his memory donations may be made to MCC. Friends of the Family are in charge of arrangements. (Telephone: 222-8080)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 12, 2005