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Bernhard E. “Ben” Toews

Birth	:	4 Dec 1905 Greenland, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	7 Aug 1991 Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Burial	:	Steinbach Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.5326500, -96.6703100
Plot	:	Sec 02 Row 10 Lot 18
Description	:	Bernhard Enns Toews was born to John G. and Anna Toews on December 4, 1905, at Greenland, Manitoba. He peacefully fell asleep at his home on August 7, 1991, reaching the age of eighty-five years. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Father lived in the Greenland area on his parents' farm until he was united in marriage to Mary Wiebe of Steinbach, Manitoba, on September 20, 1931. His father died when he was nine years old, leaving the care of the farm to him at an early age. He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on... Read More	Bernhard Enns Toews was born to John G. and Anna Toews on December 4, 1905, at Greenland, Manitoba. He peacefully fell asleep at his home on August 7, 1991, reaching the age of eighty-five years. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Father lived in the Greenland area on his parents' farm until he was united in marriage to Mary Wiebe of Steinbach, Manitoba, on September 20, 1931. His father died when he was nine years old, leaving the care of the farm to him at an early age. He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on April 27, 1920. Although his life was not without struggles, he embraced this faith unto the end. During the last months of his life he felt lonely at times, especially during his extended stay at the hospital. He was very thankful for several special experiences with the Lord during the long night watches. Father and Mother have spent their married life in the Steinbach area. They farmed until 1967, when they moved to the town of Steinbach. Besides his loving wife, Mary, of Steinbach, Manitoba, Ben leaves to cherish his memory: five sons: Donald and wife Norma of Kleefeld, Manitoba; Allan and wife Ruth of Abbotsford, British Columbia; Lorne and wife Margaret of Steinbach, Manitoba; Kenneth and wife Sandra of Edmonton, Alberta; and John and wife Elaine of Steinbach, Manitoba; daughters: Katherine and husband Willard Isaac of Kleefeld, Manitoba; and Helen and husband Ralph Wiebe of Kleefeld, Manitoba; daughter-in-law Joyce Toews of Steinbach, Manitoba; sister Elsie, Mrs. Aaron Penner of Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, Manitoba; sister Marie and husband Jake Kehler of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; brother Armien and wife Katherine of Linden, Alberta; step-brothers and sisters: Esther Klassen of Linden, Alberta; Ed Klassen of Linden, A1berta; Joe Klassen of Abbotsford, British Columbia; Elizabeth, Mrs. Frank Wohlgemuth of Swan River, Manitoba; Katherine, Mrs. Arrnien Toews of Linden, Alberta; and Margaret, Mrs. Dan Friesen of Grandview, Manitoba; twenty-eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Father was predeceased by an infant brother and sister, his parents, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Steinbach, Manitoba, on August 10, 1991. The home ministers were in charge. The interment was in the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach, Manitoba.

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Bernhard E. “Ben” Toews death on 7 Aug 1991 in Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
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Latitude: 49.5326500
Longitude: -96.6703100

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary P. Wiebe Toews

(1911 - 2003)

Children

Rev Donald Joseph Toews

(1934 - 2013)

Rev Lorne Wilfred Toews

(1940 - 2020)

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