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Israel S. Shantz

Male 1869 - 1939  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Israel S. Shantz was born 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1939; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6904
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Israel Shantz, "was born April 6th, 1869. He is married to Leah Baumann and resides on west half of his father's farm. His family consists of one son named.."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Israel married Leah Bauman 8 Jan 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Enoch M. Bauman and Susannah W. Martin) was born 25 Oct 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1963, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Cleason B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Almeda B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1964; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Oliver B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1972, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Ivan B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Apr 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Selina Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Nov 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Elvina B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1989; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Susannah B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1999, Chilliwack, , British Columbia, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cleason B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 13 Aug 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6904.2


  2. 3.  Almeda B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 11 Nov 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1964; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Almeda B. Bearinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4230
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, RR4, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Almeda — Jonas Bearinger. Jonas (son of Noah H. Bearinger and Anna B. "Nancy" Martin) was born 25 Mar 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ernest S. Bearinger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 1986; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 10. Alice S. Bearinger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925; died 1984; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. Cleason S. Bearinger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Nov 1926, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1926, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. Eileen S. Bearinger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1928, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 2009, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 13. Leonard S. Bearinger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1936, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 2001; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Oliver B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 3 Oct 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1972, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44155549
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15386
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Mr. Oliver B. - Suddenly, on Tuesday, May 2, 1972, at his home in Yatton, Oliver B. Shantz, age 73, husband of Susanna Martin and father of Clayton, Mrs. Noah (Edna) Bowman, Aden, all of Route 1, Elora; Mrs. Wayne (Naomi) Martin of Savant Lake, Ont.; Abner, Vernon, Oliver and Orvie, all of Route 2, Wallenstein; brother of Ivan, Elmira; Mrs. George Brubacher, Route 2, Elmira; Mrs. Jesse Martin, Route 1, Waterloo; Mrs. Paul Martin, Elmira; 42 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive; predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor after 7 p.m. today until Friday morning at 9 a.m. when removal will be made to his home for service at 1 p.m., thence to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further service, burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    _____________

    Oliver Shantz

    Funeral service and burial took place Friday at the Elmira Mennonite meeting house for Oliver B. Shantz. He died suddenly last Tuesday at his home in Yatton. He was 73.

    He was the husband of the former Susanna Martin and the father of Clayton, Edna Mrs. Noah Bowman and Aden of RRI Elora, Naomi (Mrs. Wayne Martin) of Savant Lake, Ont., and Abner, Vernon, Oliver and Orvie of RR2 Wallenstein: brother of Ivan of Elmira. Mrs. George Brubacher of RR2 Elmira and Mrs. Jesse Martin of RRI Waterloo. There are 42 grand- children and 8 great-grand- children. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    The Elmira Signet 10 May 1972 pg 14

    Oliver married Susannah Martin 1 Nov 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Jonas B. Martin and Sarah Sitler) was born 3 Aug 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Oliver M. "Ollie Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Clayton Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922; died 4 Feb 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. 16. Edna Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 17 Aug 2009, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 17. Aden M. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925; died 3 Jan 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 18. Abner Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jul 1928; died 23 May 2003; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 19. Vernon Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1930; died 19 Aug 2008, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 20. Naomi M. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 21. Orvie M. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Ivan B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 22 Apr 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15278
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Ivan, son of Israel and Leah (Bauman) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 22, 1900; died of heart failure at his home on May 1, 1984; aged 84 y. On Jan. 10, 1921, he was married to Irene BAUMAN, who died on Oct. 25, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. Abner Brubacher and Muriel - Mrs. John Hayes) 4 sons (Mervin, Floyd, Eugene, and Wilfred) 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Elvina - Mrs. George Brubacher and Susannah - Mrs. Paul Martin). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Vietta). 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Ken Bechtel; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 22 - May 29, 1984, page 398

    Ivan married Irene B. Bauman 10 Jan 1921. Irene (daughter of Moses S. Bauman and Lydia Horsh Bearinger) was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Vietta B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Mar 1921; died 30 Jan 1928; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 23. Gladys Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1923; died 29 Jun 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. 24. Mervin B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 25. Rev. Floyd B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1928, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 26. Wilfred B. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1936; died 13 Aug 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Selina Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 13 Nov 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Selina Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15878
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Selina — Jesse M. Martin. Jesse (son of Noah G. Martin and Rebecca Martin) was born 17 Aug 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Erma S. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Orvie S. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Minerva Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Feb 1925; died 24 Jun 2020, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Elvina B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born 8 Dec 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1989; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Alvina Shantz
    • Name: Elvina B. Brubacher
    • Name: Elvina B. Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163792
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, RR2, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elvina — Rev. George M. Brubacher. George (son of Samuel K. Brubacher and Catharine Magdalena Murphy) was born 7 Aug 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1978; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Landis S. Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Vera Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Jean S. Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 33. Lena S. Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 34. Abner S. Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Nov 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 2003, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. 35. Esther Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 2002; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Elvina — Samuel M. Brubacher. Samuel (son of Samuel K. Brubacher and Catharine Magdalena Murphy) was born 2 Jul 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Susannah B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Israel1) was born Nov 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1999, Chilliwack, , British Columbia, Canada.

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    • Name: Susannah B. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113421
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Susannah — Paul Martin. Paul (son of David M. Martin and Mary Ann Bauman) was born Feb 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990, Chilliwack, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Ronald S. "Ron" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Ernest S. Bearinger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1) was born 1923; died 1986; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ernest Bearinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164457

    Ernest — Lavina M. Martin. Lavina (daughter of Enoch F. Martin and Elizabeth G. Weber) was born 1923; died 3 Apr 2006, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  Alice S. Bearinger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1) was born 1925; died 1984; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alice S. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162100

    Alice — Aden S. Martin. Aden (son of Emerson Martin and Barbara Sauder) was born 1924; died 2004; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Virgil Emerson Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  Cleason S. Bearinger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1) was born 24 Nov 1926, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1926, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173351


  4. 12.  Eileen S. Bearinger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1) was born 15 May 1928, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 2009, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Eileen S. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173352

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Eileen (Mrs. Ornan) Peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2009 at her home. Eileen (Bearinger) Martin in her 82nd year of Elmira formerly of RR 4, Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Ornan Martin (December 2002). Dear mother of Delmer and Linda Martin of RR 4, Elmira, Dianne Martin of Kelowna, B.C., Murray and Karen Martin of Wallenstein, and Marylou Martin of Elmira. Lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Violet Bearinger of Elmira. Eileen was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents Jonas and Almeda (Shantz) Bearinger; three brothers Ernie, Leonard, one in infancy; and one sister Alice Martin. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a family service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, November 16th, at 9 a.m. then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Care Partners Team B and Dr. Keleher for their compassionate care.

    Waterloo Region Record 13 Nov 2009

    Eileen — Ornan M. Martin. Ornan (son of Clayton M. Martin and Lucinda Martin) was born 11 Mar 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 2002; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Leonard S. Bearinger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1) was born 20 Jan 1936, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 2001; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164521

    Leonard — Violet M. Bauman. (daughter of Milton S. Bauman and Susannah S. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  6. 14.  Oliver M. "Ollie Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Oliver — Elsie M. Martin. (daughter of Amos W. Martin and Hannah B. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Clayton Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1) was born 1922; died 4 Feb 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-235666

    Notes:

    2006SHANTZ, Clayton - Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 83 years, of Elmira.Loving husband of Olive (Gingrich) Shantz for 57 years. Dear father of Donna and Craig Cameron of Toronto, Keith and Liz of Hawkesville, Elwood and Marsha of Thornhill, Stewart and Jane, Kathy and Steve Hiller, all of Elmira, Gloria and Stew Bauman of Texas. Loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edna and Noah Bowman, Vernon and Alice Shantz, Naomi and Wayne Martin, Ollie and Elsie Shantz and Orvie and Mary Shantz and brother-in-law of Ella Shantz and Edna Shantz as well as Wilma Gingrich, Eileen Martin, Doris Gingrich and Fern and Harold Metzger.Predeceased by his parents Oliver and Susannah (Martin) Shantz, and by his two brothers Abner and Aden Shantz and brother-in-law Vernon Martin.Clayton will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends for his kind and friendly manner and his great sense of humour.The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 12 noon on Tuesday, Feb. 7 transfer will be made to Bethel Mennonite Church, RR1, Elora for memorial service at 2 p.m. with Pastors Steve and Linda Brnjas officiating. The casket will remain open in the church until 1: 45 p.m. Family interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.In memory of Clayton, donations can be made to Bethel Mennonite Church Building Fund, Mennonite Central Committee or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre as expressions of sympathy.Special thanks to the 8th floor medical staff at Grand River Hospital for their compassionate care.


    The Record Newspaper 6 Feb 2006

    Clayton — Olive S. Gingerich. Olive (daughter of Eli B. Gingrich and Ida M. Shantz) was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]


  8. 16.  Edna Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1) was born 1923; died 17 Aug 2009, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edna Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-235732

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Edna (Mrs. Noah) - Peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord, on Monday, August 17, 2009, at her residence. Edna (Shantz) Bowman, in her 86th year, of RR 1, Elora. Beloved wife of Noah Bowman for close to 65 years. Cherished mother of Mildred (Leonard) Martin of Alma, Karen Brubacher of Floradale, Elaine (Earl) Martin and Larry (Wilma) Bowman, all of Elora. Precious grandmother to 16 grandchildren; their partners; and 33 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Naomi (Wayne) Martin, Oliver (Elsie) Shantz, Orvie (Mary) Shantz and sister-in-law of Olive, Ella and Alice Shantz. Predeceased by her parents, Oliver and Susannah Shantz; brothers, Clayton, Aden, Abner and Vernon Shantz; sister-in-law, Edna Shantz; son, Dennis Bowman; son-in-law, Wayne Brubacher and four infant granddaughters. The family will receive their friends and relatives at Crystal View Mennonite Church, Floradale on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Glenn Horst officiating, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. In her memory, donations to the Ontario Gospel Echoes Team or Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family wishes to acknowledge the special care of Dr. R.A. Simpson, his staff and the second floor nurses at Groves Memorial Hospital. Thank you so much! Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira.


    Waterloo Region Record 19 Aug 2009

    Edna — Noah M. Bowman. Noah (son of Peter M. Bowman and Nancy Martin) was born 1922; died 27 Apr 2011, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Larry Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  Aden M. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1) was born 1925; died 3 Jan 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238241

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Aden M. - Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at Chateau Gardens Assisted Living. Aden Shantz age 80 years of Elmira. Beloved husband of Edna (Gingrich) Shantz. Dear father of Marlene and David Martin of New Lowell, Ray and Vera Shantz, Merle and Rita Shantz, all of Elmira. Sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in-law of Clayton and Olive Shantz of Elmira, Edna and Noah Bowman of Floradale, Ella Shantz of RR2, Wallenstein, Vernon and Alice Shantz, Naomi and Wayne Martin, all of Elmira, Ollie and Elsie Shantz, Orvie and Mary Shantz, all of RR2, Wallenstein. Also lovingly rememembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Oliver and Susannah (Martin) Shantz; one son in infancy; three grandchildren and his brother, Abner Shantz. The family received friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and will today (Thursday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The family service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, January 6, at 9: 30 a.m., then to West Montrose Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. A special thanks to staff at Chateau Gardens for their care and support. In his memory, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association Or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.


    The Record Newspaper 5 Jan 2006

    Aden — Edna Gingrich. Edna (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Lovina M. Brubacher) was born 1927; died 9 Jan 2009, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 18.  Abner Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1) was born 31 Jul 1928; died 23 May 2003; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61767021
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173074

    Abner — Ella Martin. Ella (daughter of Alvin B. Martin and Elizabeth Steckle) was born 11 Sep 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2018, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Erla Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Verna Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Lorna Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 19.  Vernon Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1) was born 21 Sep 1930; died 19 Aug 2008, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29152707
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218305

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Vernon - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs. Vernon Shantz, age 77 years of Elmira. Beloved husband and best friend of Alice (Martin) Shantz for 55 years. Dear father of Dianne and Brian Vanrabaeys of Thamesville, Doris and Murray Bisch of Wellesley, Ron and Kay Shantz of RR 1, St. Clements, Karen and Willard Brubacher of RR 2, Wallenstein, Darrell and Janice Shantz of Floradale. Also lovingly remembered by his 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edna and Noah Bowman, Naomi and Wayne Martin, Ollie and Elsie Shantz, Orvie and Mary Shantz and brother-in-law of Olive Shantz, Edna Shantz and Ella Shantz. Predeceased by his parents, Oliver and Susannah (Martin) Shantz, and by his three brothers, Clayton, Aden and Abner Shantz. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday, August 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Friday, August 22, transfer will be made to Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville for funeral service at 2 p.m. followed by interment in Hillside Cemetery. In his memory, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit or Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family expresses their gratitude to the excellent care given by the staff at Heritage House.

    Waterloo Region Record 20 Aug 2008

    Vernon — Alice W. Martin. Alice (daughter of Manasseh E. Martin and Lydia Ann Weber) was born 27 Oct 1931, Creekbank, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 2021, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Bishop Ronald Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Karen Susan Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 20.  Naomi M. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Naomi — Wayne B. Martin. (son of Ezra E. Martin and Louisa M. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Lucille Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 21.  Orvie M. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Orvie — Mary M. Weber. (daughter of Ephraim S. Weber and Louida Martin) [Group Sheet]


  14. 22.  Vietta B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 13 Mar 1921; died 30 Jan 1928; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124039

    Notes:

    Shantz. - Vietta Shantz, oldest daughter of Ivan and Irene Shantz was born Mar. 13, 1921; died Jan. 30, 1928, after suffering intensely of meningitis for two weeks; aged 6 y. 10 m. 17 d. She leaves behind to mourn her early demise father, mother, 1 sister, one brother, and 3 grandparents, besides other relatives. Vietta will be missed in her home because of her cheerfulness and helpfulness, always showing a thoughtfulness beyond her age, especially in caring for those younger than she and in doing the little duties around the house. While she keenly is missed by her parents, yet they hope to meet her again some day in that land of blissful rest.

    "All is over, hands are folded
    On a quite, peaceful breast;
    All is over, life is ended;
    Now dear, Vietta is at rest."

    Funeral services were conducted by O. D. Snider, Elmira, Ont. Remains were laid to rest in the Elmira Cemetery, opposite the church.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 3 - April 19, 1928, pages 62, 63


  15. 23.  Gladys Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 15 Sep 1923; died 29 Jun 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71404

    Notes:

    Brubacher, Gladys Passed away peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Friday, June 29, 2012 in her 89th year. Gladys Brubacher (nee Shantz) was the beloved wife of the late Abner Brubacher (1993). Dear mother of Arlene McCarthy and her husband Art of Barrie, Sharon McNab and her husband Al of Comox, BC, Maynard Brubacher and his wife Cynthia of Elmira, Sandra Faulds and her husband Alan of Eden Mills, Beverley Gaeler and her husband Brett of Baden, Colleen Bender and her husband David of Ayr. Loved mother-in-law of Bernice Brubacher of St. Jacobs. Devoted grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Lovingly remembered by siblings Mervin Shantz, Eugene Shantz, Muriel Hayes and Wilfred Shantz. Predeceased by her son Richard (2000) and her brother Floyd. Gladys was a charter member of Bethel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Elora, in 1947. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Elora, on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. The casket will be open at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery at 1: 45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family.

    Gladys — Abner H. Brubacher. Abner (son of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 15 Nov 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Arlene Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Sharon Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Sandra Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 48. Beverley Louise Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 49. Colleen Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 50. Richard S. Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2000, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 51. Maynard Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Sep 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 2013; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  16. 24.  Mervin B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 4 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54553

    Mervin — Grace Eileen Stevanus. (daughter of Rev. Howard W. Stevanus and Lizzie Ann Cressman) [Group Sheet]


  17. 25.  Rev. Floyd B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 1928, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164379

    Floyd — Lorna L. Martin. (daughter of Elam S. Martin and Elmina Lichty) [Group Sheet]


  18. 26.  Wilfred B. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 1936; died 13 Aug 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34046

    Notes:

    Shantz, Wilfred

    Peacefully passed away at Lisaard House, Cambridge, with Chris and Julie by his side, on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Chris (Wilken) Shantz of West Montrose for almost 51 years. Dear father of the late Brad Shantz (January 25, 2012) and Julie Shantz of Kitchener. Father-in-law of Wendy and her husband Brian Lair of Elmira; and loving papa of Riley, Ryan and Kayla Shantz. Brother of Mervin and Grace Shantz of St. Jacobs, Eugene and Sally Shantz of Waterloo, Muriel Hayes of St. Jacobs; and brother-in-law of Lorna Shantz of St. Jacobs. Wilf is remembered by his many nieces, nephews and by Chris' family. Wilf was co-owner of W. Thur and Sons Ltd., Elmira, for over 30 years along with Walt Thur. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Irene (Bauman) Shantz, his sisters Vietta Shantz and Gladys Brubacher,, and his brother Floyd Shantz. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Keleher and the Red Cross Care Partners Team for their kind and compassionate care. In Wilf's memory, donations to Lisaard House would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.

    Waterloo Region Record 15 Aug 2014

    Wilfred — Christine Clara "Chris" Wilken. (daughter of George Albert Wilken and Hazel Georgene Dreisinger) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Julie Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 53. Bradley James Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1965, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 2012, , Iowa; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  19. 27.  Erma S. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Selina2, 1.Israel1)

    Erma — Rev. Gordon M. Bauman. (son of Milton S. Bauman and Susannah S. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  20. 28.  Orvie S. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Selina2, 1.Israel1)

    Orvie — Reta B. Martin. (daughter of Emanuel Martin and Leah B. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 54. Lois Jeanette Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 29.  Minerva Martin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Selina2, 1.Israel1) was born 17 Feb 1925; died 24 Jun 2020, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211830597
    • Name: Minerva Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 211830597

    Minerva — Elias M. Bauman. Elias (son of Isaac B. Bauman and Rebecca Martin) was born 30 Jan 1923, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 2018, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  22. 30.  Landis S. Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

    Landis — Violet M. Martin. (daughter of Amos W. Martin and Hannah B. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  23. 31.  Vera Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

    Vera — Abner Wideman. (son of Elias M. Wideman and Lydia Ann Martin) [Group Sheet]


  24. 32.  Jean S. Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

  25. 33.  Lena S. Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

    Lena — Earl S. Martin. (son of Clayton M. Martin and Susanna Shoemaker) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Brenda Joy Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 56. Diane Ruth Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 34.  Abner S. Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1) was born 26 Nov 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 2003, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15203

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Abner S. - Gone to be with Jesus, whom he loved and served, May 4, 2003, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, in Fergus, in his 77th year, of RR 1, Fergus.Dear husband of Marie (nee Reesor) Brubacher. Loving father of Pauline (Doug) Musselman of Kitchener, Janet (Morley) Bauman of Haiti, Linda Brubacher of Victoria, Lori (Kyle) Barber of Stouffville, Ron (Karen) Brubacher, Sheila Brubacher of Elora and Jeff (Jen) Brubacher of Conneticut and 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother to Vera Wideman, Jean Brubacher, Robert Bauman, Lena (Earl) Martin and Landis (Violet) Brubacher.Predeceased by his parents, George and Elvina Brubacher; sister, Esther; brother-in-law, Abner; children, Lucille and Carl and grandson, Owen.His faith, family, farming and friends were his passions in life.Family and friends may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Burial service at Bethel Mennonite Church at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8 for family followed by a memorial service the same day at the Central Penticostal Church, 7674 Colborne St., Elora at 2 p.m.As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or charity of one's choice. (Cards available at the funeral home, 843-3100).

    The Record 5 May 2003

    Abner — Annie "Marie" Reesor. [Group Sheet]


  27. 35.  Esther Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1) was born 18 Jan 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 2002; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163790

    Esther — Robert M. Bauman. (son of Milton S. Bauman and Susannah S. Martin) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Darrell Bauman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1962, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  28. 36.  Ronald S. "Ron" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (8.Susannah2, 1.Israel1)

    Ronald — Lois Yvonne Farr. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 37.  Virgil Emerson Martin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Alice3, 3.Almeda2, 1.Israel1)

    Virgil — Elizabeth Ann Bauman. (daughter of Maynard H. Bauman and Kathleen Ruth Martin) [Group Sheet]


  2. 38.  Larry Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edna3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Larry — Wilma Bauman. (daughter of Noah Steckle Bauman and Lucinda Bearinger) [Group Sheet]


  3. 39.  Erla Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Abner3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Erla — Laverne Bauman. (son of Leonard H. Bauman and Lovina W. Bearinger) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Cheryle Faye Bauman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1975; died 16 Jan 1977; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 40.  Verna Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Abner3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Verna — Gerald Henry Martin. (son of Henry S. Martin and Mary Bauman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Sheila Leanne Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1982; died 15 Sep 1982; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 41.  Lorna Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Abner3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Lorna — James Cleo Roth. (son of Lorne L. Roth and Irene Gascho) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 60. Beverly Dawn Roth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1979; died 6 Sep 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 61. Debra Anne Roth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 May 1981; died 13 May 1981; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 42.  Bishop Ronald Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (19.Vernon3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Ronald — Kay Wagler. (daughter of Emerson Wagler and Magdalena Lichti) [Group Sheet]


  7. 43.  Karen Susan Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (19.Vernon3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Karen — Willard Brubacher. (son of Levi M. Brubacher and Seleda Martin) [Group Sheet]


  8. 44.  Lucille Martin Descendancy chart to this point (20.Naomi3, 4.Oliver2, 1.Israel1)

    Lucille — Leonard Weber. (son of Rev. Jacob M. Weber and Susanna Martin) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 62. Joshua Seth Weber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1993; died 5 Nov 2002; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  9. 45.  Arlene Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

    Arlene — Kenneth George Weber. (son of Oliver Joseph Weber and Almeda M. Snyder) [Group Sheet]


  10. 46.  Sharon Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

  11. 47.  Sandra Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

    Sandra — Keith Ray Bauman. (son of Clayton Bauman and Vietta Martin) [Group Sheet]


  12. 48.  Beverley Louise Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

  13. 49.  Colleen Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

  14. 50.  Richard S. Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 11 Jan 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2000, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178902

    Richard — Bernice Audrey Martin. (daughter of Norman B. Martin and Gladys Koch) [Group Sheet]


  15. 51.  Maynard Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (23.Gladys3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 7 Sep 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 2013; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178910

    Notes:

    Brubacher, Maynard ~ Maynard Brubacher, of Elmira, went to be with his Lord suddenly on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the age of 58. He leaves behind his beloved wife Cynthia, nee Mayer, of 38 years. He will be missed greatly by his children Ben (Erin) Brubacher of Fredericktown, Missouri, Phil (Sheila) Brubacher of Sarasota, Florida, Steve (Angie) Brubacher of Sarasota, Florida, and Melanie (Darren) Martin of Elmira. He also leaves behind 24 precious grandchildren. Maynard was the brother of Arlene (Art) McCarthy of Barrie, Sherry (Al) McNabb of Comox, BC, Sandra (Alan) Faulds of Eden Mills, Beverly (Brett) Gaeler of Baden, and Colleen (Dave) Bender of Ayr, and brother-in-law of Bernice Brubacher of St. Jacobs. Predeceased by his parents Abner and Gladys Brubacher, and a brother Richard Brubacher. Interment will take place at Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery, 6772 8th Line West, RR 1, Elora on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

    Maynard — Cynthia Yvonne Mayer. [Group Sheet]


  16. 52.  Julie Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (26.Wilfred3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1)

  17. 53.  Bradley James ShantzBradley James Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (26.Wilfred3, 5.Ivan2, 1.Israel1) was born 15 Mar 1965, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 2012, , Iowa; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Brad Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34045

    Notes:

    Wendy Shantz is still feeling more than a little overwhelmed. Shantz said goodbye to Brad Shantz, her husband and friend of nearly 16 years on Feb. 1, after a sudden heart attack claimed his life on Jan. 25. He was only 46 years old. Brad was a trucker, and had been one for most of his life - ever since he first started working as a teen at Thur Transport, where he would clean out the office, and then the trailers, before starting to drive. His usual route would take him away from home Sundays through Thursdays. "He liked to work by himself," said Shantz. Once a year, Brad would do the "Canada geese run" - a trip where he would relocate Canada geese, in an effort to reduce the local population. "They always asked for him," said Shantz, saying that her husband was known for his attention to detail, and for his care of the geese. "Brad was always pretty caring. He went the extra mile to keep them comfortable." That caring nature was evident in all aspects of Brad's life. He like to joke, said Shantz, but was never a prankster, preferring to laugh with friends rather than at them. "He was a laid back guy, and didn't get too excited about stuff in general," said Shantz.... Shantz said that everything was a blur after receiving the news [of his death], but credits the help and support of friends and family, along with the entire community, as helping her family get through the first few really tough days. While Shantz, as a trucker's wife, was used to doing things on her own, she always felt Brad's support in her day-to-day life. Shantz, who spent many years at home as a caregiver to her children, as well as a babysitter for other families, said that Brad was always encouraging. "He was always supportive of that, and never though I had an easy job here," said Shantz. He was a kid at heart," said Shantz. "He enjoyed fishing with their children and swimming with them. He was rough and tumble, and would wrestle around, and play hide and seek in the dark." Brad also made sure each child had a chance to go on trips with him in the truck, even if it was just for a short distance. For the family, their final ride together came at the funeral, when Brad's truck was outfitted to hold his casket. Shantz and their children rode up front. The funeral, held at Woodside Bible Fellowship on Feb. 1, was attended by approximately 500 people, and Shantz has since been overwhelmed by the offers of help and support she has received from the community. "I would like to just say thank you for the overwhelming support, and for a generous community," said Shantz. "We're just blessed to be here." Brad Shantz is survived by his wife, Wendy (Fox) Shantz, children Riley, Ryan, and Kayla, and his parents Wilf and Chris Shantz of West Montrose, and sister Julie Shantz of Kitchener.

    Excerpts from Elmira Independent, "Brad Shantz was 'always there' for his family," February 15, 2012 by Gail Martin, Independent Editor

    _______________________________________________


    Shantz, Bradley James "Brad" - Passed away suddenly as the result of a heart attack on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the age of 46 years. Devoted husband of Wendy (Fox) Shantz of Elmira. Brad was adored by his children Riley, Ryan and Kayla. Much loved son of Wilf and Chris Shantz of West Montrose and caring brother of Julie Shantz of Kitchener. Dear son-in-law of Doug and Judy Fox of Carthage and brother-in-law of Douglas and Sarah Fox of Plattsville. Fun-loving uncle of Ashley Fox. Brad was a long-time employee, with a perfect driving record, of Thur Transport for almost 30 years. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Monday evening, January 30, 2012 from 7-9 and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. with The Reverend Linda J. Bell officiating, followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In Brad's memory, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church Building fund or a trust fund for Wendy and her children would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Waterloo Region Record, January, 2012

    _____________________________________________


    When Brad Shantz climbed into the cab of his truck, it must have seemed as if the whole world melted away, leaving him with nothing but the open road ahead. And he took such care with his cargo, particularly when he started driving livestock. Getting every animal to its destination without injury or too much stress became Brad's goal. "Certain farmers would ask for him," said his wife Wendy Shantz. Brad took great pride in his work and he was always happy as a driver, never wanting to get into the management aspect of the trucking industry, even though his father had been part-owner of Thur Transport, the company Brad worked for since his teens. Wendy said her husband hated the idea of spending day after day in an office. He yearned for the open road and on shorter hauls, would take one of their three children with him. It's these special moments the kids will miss. Riley, Kayla and Ryan all experienced the fun of sitting high in the cab beside their dad, looking out at the world rushing past. "I liked to go with him for livestock," said Ryan. "I got to see all the cows. It was kinda fun and kinda annoying." "I liked looking at the pigs," said Kayla. "He'd show me where he was going (on maps): Memphis, Tennessee and West Virginia." It was on a long haul truck run that Brad unexpectedly died. Wendy said the family had gone to Niagara Falls for a family weekend vacation. On the Sunday, her husband climbed into his truck for the final time, bound for Iowa. Immediately after delivering his load to a factory, Brad began experiencing chest pains and asked to go to the hospital. An ambulance was called, he was rushed to hospital and despite the efforts of emergency room doctors, Brad died. Wendy said her husband was fit, never had any indication of heart problems and had in fact just passed his physical examination. He was also a laid-back kind of guy, not one to get stressed. What followed, however, was a coming together of nearly the whole town of Elmira where the couple lives. Prepared meals came pouring in and a trust fund was set up for the children. Wendy is still in awe of this unexpected response. Brad and Wendy had known each other for several years and they just seemed to gravitate to each other. She laughs when she describes how they seemed to do everything backwards: had three children, bought a house then got married Aug. 15, 2008. In her eulogy, Wendy recalled their wedding, saying to her husband "You looked so happy and in love, not just with me but with our family." For Brad, life was about family, about getting down on the floor playing with kids and he was even eager to pick up their pet guinea pigs for a little cuddle. Just a glance at Brad's high school photo says it all. The big grin never faded, said Wendy. In fact that grin seemed to consume his entire face. Brad was born the eldest of two kids and started working at Thur as a teenager, cleaning trucks and shuttling the vehicles around the yard. By age 18 he was old enough to drive, starting with a straight truck; the smaller, single axle vehicles. Throughout his 30-year career, Brad found solace on the road. "He liked to be by himself," said Wendy. She remember Brad as someone who noticed the little things in life, even something small such as someone changing their hairstyle. He could be stubborn but he was also quiet, kind and gentle and loved to shoot off silly little jokes.. Longtime friend and fellow trucker Harold Shoemaker recalls that "he was a very likeable guy, everyone's friend." He also recalled Brad's perfectionism related to his job and his truck. "He was very, very picky," said Harold. "Everything had to be just so...always his number one priority." Brad also loved to customize his semi, adding special enhancements, "his own personal little touches." When Brad came rumbling down the road in a big rig, everyone knew it was him. He also talked about Brad's more unusual regular cargos: Canada geese. Hundreds of wild geese were rounded up in Toronto parks every year because of overpopulation, loaded onto Brad's truck and driven to a bird sanctuary where they were released. "He took such an interest (in the geese)," said Harold, "such pride and such care." Brad Shantz of Elmira. Born: March 15, 1965. Died: Jan. 25, 2012 of a heart attack. vhill@therecord.com

    Waterloo Region Record, "A kind-hearted, gentle guy" by Valerie Hill, March 5, 2012


  18. 54.  Lois Jeanette Martin Descendancy chart to this point (28.Orvie3, 6.Selina2, 1.Israel1)

    Lois — Ralph Dennis Cressman. (son of Clayton S. Cressman and Gladys B. Bauman) [Group Sheet]


  19. 55.  Brenda Joy Martin Descendancy chart to this point (33.Lena3, 7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

    Brenda — Clifford Martin. (son of Isaac G. Martin and Elvina W. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  20. 56.  Diane Ruth Martin Descendancy chart to this point (33.Lena3, 7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1)

    Diane — Rev. Kevin Martin. (son of Isaac G. Martin and Elvina W. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  21. 57.  Darrell Bauman Descendancy chart to this point (35.Esther3, 7.Elvina2, 1.Israel1) was born 13 Oct 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1962, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163788

    Notes:

    Darell Bauman, two-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bauman, RR 2, Elmira, died Jan. 2, at his home.

    He was born Oct. 13, 1961, at K-W Hospital.

    Surviving are his parents; one brother, Larry, 5; one sister, Rosanne, 4; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brubacher, RR 2, Elmira, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bauman, RR 3, Waterloo.

    One sister predeceased him.

    The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Saturday. A service was held at his home at 1: 30 p.m., followed by a service at the West Montrose Mennonite Meeting House and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 4 Jan 1962



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