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Deacon Elmer Jacob Toews

Birth	:	14 Jul 1928 Linden, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	15 Aug 2015 Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Fenn, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.1426421, -112.8499213
Description	:	Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 2015: Elmer Jacob Toews was born to Jacob L. and Mary Unruh Toews at the farm home at Linden, Alberta, on July 14, 1928. God took him home the evening of August 15, 2015, surrounded by family in the Stettler Hospital, Stettler, Alberta. Dad was the second youngest of a large family. He enjoyed the family farm, doing field work with his brothers and sisters. During his eighty-seven years, he experienced the change from horse-drawn equipment to modern machinery. Dad gave his heart to the Lord at the age of sixteen and... Read More	Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 2015: Elmer Jacob Toews was born to Jacob L. and Mary Unruh Toews at the farm home at Linden, Alberta, on July 14, 1928. God took him home the evening of August 15, 2015, surrounded by family in the Stettler Hospital, Stettler, Alberta. Dad was the second youngest of a large family. He enjoyed the family farm, doing field work with his brothers and sisters. During his eighty-seven years, he experienced the change from horse-drawn equipment to modern machinery. Dad gave his heart to the Lord at the age of sixteen and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, at Linden, Alberta. He walked faithfully with God until the end. Dad met our mother, Helen Penner, when she came to visit relatives. They were married on April 18, 1954, at Greenland, Manitoba. They shared the joys and sorrows of life for sixty-one years. Our dad supplied our needs capably through his farming, raising grain crops and cattle. We spent three years at Entice, Alberta, with a small group of church families, which never developed into a congregation. God prompted our parents to pull up roots at Linden and move to the young congregation of Stettler, Alberta, in 1973. Our family enjoyed the adventures of a new home and farm, the many visitors, and a young congregation. His interests were diverse: he maintained his farm with its needs, such as, carpentry, plumbing, wiring, welding, and nurturing trees on the prairie landscape. In November, 1973, just months after moving to Stettler, Dad was ordained into the deaconry by Min. Dewey Unruh. Our parents served the Church faithfully, including eleven years in the Canadian mission outreach. He was instrumental in starting the Montreal boys' unit, involved with the tent meeting efforts, and chaired the transition from Northern Districts Mission Board to CPS Canada and Missions Canada. They served two years as houseparents in the Carrot River Outpatient Home. His gentle nature and patient quiet ways were appreciated by many. Throughout the years, Dad and Mom opened their home and hearts to various family members and friends who enriched our lives. We benefited from our parents' unselfish example. In recent years, failing health and increasing dementia caused difficulties. A year ago we moved Dad and Mom from their home to an assisted living facility in Stettler. We treasure the morning a month ago when God blessed Dad and Mom with a warm and tender visit together. They talked of heaven and their love, and the verse, "Draw nigh unto God," became meaningful. We are comforted that Dad is at rest and safe in the arms of Jesus. Dad will be lovingly remembered by our mother, Helen, and their children: Rosanna and George Toews, Stettler Alberta; Mervin and Diana Toews, Berwick, Nova Scotia; Kathy and Keith Klassen, Stettler, Alberta; thirteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey M. and Susan Toews, Linden, Alberta; a sister-in-law, Barbara and Harvey Thiessen, Pincher Creek, Alberta; Mom's family: Elizabeth Barkman, Caroline Penner, Esther Penner, Lydia Toews, Marianne and Leroy Reimer, Naomi and Clifford Warkentin, Marlene Penner, Cornie and Linda Penner, Joseph and Adeline Penner. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, and seven sisters and their spouses. A funeral service was held on August 20, 2015, at the Lakeview Mennonite Church, Stettler, Alberta. Ministers Lorne Toews and Delbert Ensz presided. Burial was in the nearby Lake View Fenn Cemetery. Contributor: Jcarter Find A Grave ID 48847489

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Deacon Elmer Jacob Toews's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Fenn, Wainwright Census Division, Canada.
When did Deacon Elmer Jacob Toews death?
Deacon Elmer Jacob Toews death on 15 Aug 2015 in Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.1426421
Longitude: -112.8499213

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob L. Toews

(1882 - 1977)

Mary Unruh Toews

(1888 - 1962)

Spouse

Helen Penner Toews

(1931 - 2020)

Siblings

Minnie Toews Giesbrecht

(1909 - 1958)

(1911 - 2000)

(1913 - 1989)

(1916 - 2007)

(1921 - 2014)

Pauline C. Toews Esau

(1923 - 1978)

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