JACOB A WIEBE

One last breath and then Dad was gone.

Jake is survived by his lifelong sweetheart and best friend, Helen, who he met in 1925, and subsequently married in 1948. His life is also remembered and celebrated by their children Brent (Romie), Margaret (Garnet), Naomi (John), Salome (Eric), Viola (Dave), Orlando (Barb); grandchildren Raymond (Rosa), Amanda (Dave) and siblings Mary (Edwin), Anne (Bill), Tony (Olive), Ed (Alice). Predeceased by his parents Abram and Katherina, and by his siblings Neil, Helen and John.

Dad was a preacher, a painter, a chaplain, a salesman, a grocery boxboy, a lumberjack, a blanket maker, a log cabin builder, a rug-maker, a teacher, a singer, a carpenter, a farmer, a baker, and so much more. All of this took us to many different places which we learned to call home.

Dad saved his biggest project till the last - Mom taught him to sew and in his remaining years, lovingly sewed 1950 blankets for MCC, providing warmth and comfort to so many in need.

Thank you! to the Victoria Hospital 5^th floor south staff – their tender care knew no bounds.

Viewing and prayers on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 pm in the Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline St. in Selkirk.  Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 pm in the Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford St. in  Winnipeg, with viewing 1 hour prior to service.   

His pallbearers will be  Brent, Eric, Dave, Viola, Orlando and Amanda.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCC.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7.

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.    www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

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