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Jacob Ralph Hiebert

Birth	:	26 Feb 1921 Plum Coulee, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	12 Aug 2004 Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burial	:	Broad Valley Cemetery, Carman, Pembina Valley Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.5911390, -97.8239340
Plot	:	Row 3, Plot 25
Description	:	Jacob Ralph Hiebert, third son and sixth child of Martin and Susana (Toews) Hiebert, was born on February 26, 1921 in the village of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. His earliest years were spent on a farm south of this town until 1928. At that time, his father sought more land to support the growing family and a farmstead became available north of Homewood. As some of Susana's brothers already lived in the area, it was decided to move, and it was here that Jake was to spend the rest of his growing up years. School days found Jake just... Read More	Jacob Ralph Hiebert, third son and sixth child of Martin and Susana (Toews) Hiebert, was born on February 26, 1921 in the village of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. His earliest years were spent on a farm south of this town until 1928. At that time, his father sought more land to support the growing family and a farmstead became available north of Homewood. As some of Susana's brothers already lived in the area, it was decided to move, and it was here that Jake was to spend the rest of his growing up years. School days found Jake just down the road at the Broad Valley School with his brothers and sisters. Though life was filled with hard work he still took time to swim in the dugouts, ice skate in winter and play ball once in awhile. Another highlight was the Jugendverein, or church youth group, which met together every second Sunday evening. In 1934, Jake's mother passed away from complications due to diabetes and the family was left to continue on their own. Bishop David Schulz, of the Bergthaler Mennonite Church, baptized Jake in May of 1940. After this time, he enjoyed teaching Sunday School on occasion. During the winters of 1938 and '39, he attended Elim Bible School in Gretna. With a family of four boys, there were bound to be some adventurous times and Jake liked to recall one event in particular. "Sometimes on Sundays, some of our aunts and uncles would come over to the house and go to church with Dad and the girls while the boys would stay at home. Once they left, my brother Abe would hot-wire their cars and we'd have a great time riding around until we figured they'd be coming back. Of course we were always careful to park them in exactly the same places where they'd been. This all went well until one time, Uncle Andy's car got a flat tire. We were a little bit worried, but managed to get it repaired before anyone got home. Fortunately for us, he never found out about it until I told him years later." During WWII, Jake worked in the bush at a CO Camp in Ontario. Returning to Manitoba, he met Violet Bailey in 1944 and on May 7, 1947 they were married. The early years of marriage were spent farming the home place with his father at Homewood. In 1953 their daughter Sheila was born and in 1954 it was decided to move to Carievale, Saskatchewan where they farmed for three years. As this venture turned out with little success, a sale was held and the family returned to Winnipeg where Jake took a course in complete combustion engineering at the Musker Engineering Institute in Winnipeg. Shortly thereafter, a mechanic's job became available in Sperling. Jake worked here until 1964 when the owner passed away and he took over creating ‘J. Hiebert's Garage'. From 1968-70 he went into partnership in a Minneapolis-Moline farm dealership called ‘Triangle Farm Service', then ran it himself in 1971 until finally selling out and moving with Vi to Carman where he worked for the Midland School Division until his retirement seventeen and a half years later. After managing an apartment complex for a time, the couple moved into a trailer park in Carman. They enjoyed gardening, canning and especially spending time with their daughter and her family on many fishing trips. In 1998, Vi passed away after fifty years of marriage together. In spite of a busy life, Jake hadn't attended church for many of his adult years and said, "I felt like the children of Israel, wandering in the wilderness. In 1975, I took sick and ended up in the hospital. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it through the night and fought a terrible battle, both spiritually and physically. In the morning, I came to terms with things and since then have tried to live a Christian life." Because of this commitment to his faith, Jake sought to tell others of the truths he had learned from the Bible and in his own life as well. Though he may have come across harshly at times, it was out of a sincere concern to help people, both spiritually and physically. After battling illness for a month, Jake peacefully passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, August 12, 2004. Today he is definitely rejoicing with many of those who have gone on before him.

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Jacob Ralph Hiebert's memorial is located at: Broad Valley Cemetery, Carman, Pembina Valley Census Division, Canada.
When did Jacob Ralph Hiebert death?
Jacob Ralph Hiebert death on 12 Aug 2004 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Latitude: 49.5911390
Longitude: -97.8239340

Family Members:

Parent

Martin Abram Hiebert

(1889 - 1959)

Susana Toews Hiebert

(1895 - 1934)

Spouse

Violet Bailey Hiebert

(1913 - 1998)

Siblings

Mary Bertha Hiebert

(1916 - 1924)

Abram Wilfred Hiebert

(1917 - 1994)

Martin Arthur Hiebert

(1918 - 1969)

Catharine Hiebert Reimer

(1919 - 1998)

David Howard Hiebert

(1923 - 1950)

Mary Ruth Hiebert

(1932 - 1932)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Broad Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5911390, -97.8239340

2. Sperling Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5209700, -97.7299400

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Coordinate: 49.3590630, -97.8441150

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Coordinate: 49.5022280, -98.1673480

14. Haywood Old Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.6697320, -98.1882690

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Coordinate: 49.4873430, -97.4709880

16. Haywood Saint-Denis Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.6698500, -98.1964820

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Coordinate: 49.8461830, -97.7777670

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19. Bethlehem Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 49.8342940, -97.6417020

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Coordinate: 49.6858450, -97.4250410

21. Wingham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.7935500, -98.1196330

22. Lowe Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.3541500, -97.5723830

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