Rev. Irvin Wallace Cressman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58333
• Residence: 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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IRVIN CRESSMAN 1927 - 2005

"I have called you by name, you are mine" Answered God's call, on Sunday, December 11, 2005, at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo, in his 79th year.Beloved husband of Elaine (Schmucker), his wife and partner of 51 years. Loving and devoted father of Bruce Cressman and wife Esther of Listowel, Barb Gross of Cambridge, Brenda Kirkland and husband Andrew of Waterloo, Bev King and husband Mark of Kitchener and Bradley Cressman and wife Terri of Winnipeg. Cherished grandfather of Andrew Cressman and wife Melissa, Jonathan and Mark Cressman, Jeffrey and Jessica Gross, Kristen, Jamie and Jillian Kirkland, Korey, Luke and Shane King, Zoe, Benjamin, Zachary and Jacob Cressman. Dear brother of Vera and husband Mike Miller of Kitchener and brother-in-law of Gladys Cressman, Alice Schmucker and Pat and husband Mike Hammer all of Ohio. He will also be remembered by his nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents, Clarice (Stager) and Amos Cressman; brother, Lester Cressman and brother-in-law, Allen Schmucker.His lifetime career was in construction as a carpenter. Irvin devoted his life to Christian service. He was ordained in 1957 and served as pastor of Biehn (now Nith Valley) Mennonite Church from 1957 to 1974. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a highly principled man who instilled moral values through his example. His commitment to his faith, family and church will not be forgotten.The family invites friends for visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral service to celebrate Irvin's life and faith will be held at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, on Thursday, December 15, 2006, at 2 p.m., with Pastors Hendrike and Matthew Isert Bender officiating. Interment to follow in Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Rockway Mennonite Collegiate would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home. Donations/Condolences www.edwardrgood.com 745-8445

THE RECORD - Dec. 13, 2005

Irvin — Elaine Marie Schmucker. Elaine was born 26 Aug 1930; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]