Ezra Baer

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.14
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Ezra Bear, "born November 20th, 1890."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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Baer.-Ezra, youngest son of Deacon Henry and Leah Baer, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 30, 1890; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital) following an operation for appendicitis on Jan. 2, 1936; aged 45 y. 1 m 3 d. His illness was only of a few days' duration and therefore his death came as a distinct shock. At the age of 12 he confessed Christ as his personal Savior and united with the Mennonite Church. His testimony a few days before his death was, "I am ready to go." On Sept. 9, 1919, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Good of New Hamburg, Ont. This union was blest with 5 sons and 1 daughter. He leaves his wife, 5 sons, 1 daughter, his aged mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral services were held Jan. 5, by M. H. Shantz at the home and M. Hallman and J. W. Witmer at the Latschar Mennonite church. Text, II Cor. 4: 17, 15. A large concourse of people had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, February 6, 1936 - Vol. XXVIII, No.45 - page 958, 959

Ezra married Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good 9 Sep 1919. Elizabeth (daughter of Deacon Eli Good and Nancy Cressman) was born 18 Jun 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1966, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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BAER, Morgan Nyle Morgan passed away peacefully at Nithview Community in New Hamburg on June 16, 2014 at the age of 93.

He was born on March 17, 1921 near Bright, Ontario.

His father passed away when he was 14 years old, making it hard for his mother to support her young family of six children. As a result, Morgan as a teenager left school after grade 8 and worked for neighbouring farmers, bringing all his wages home until he reached the age of 21.

After he and Mae were married in 1949, they purchased a farm near Guelph which is currently covered over by the water of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

While farming part-time, Morgan earned his income during those years by working at a foundry. In 1959, he and Mae purchased the farm on Carmel-Koch Road near Baden, which he farmed until his "retirement" in 1986. After that, he and Mae spent 3 years doing volunteer work for MCC in Alberta and Pennsylvania. Subsequently, they lived in Wellesley until 2008, when they moved to a garden home in the Nithview retirement community.

Since August, 2013, Morgan has been in long-term care. Morgan and Mae worshipped faithfully at Shantz Mennonite Church since 1959. Morgan will be remembered as a strong, hard worker who was always willing to share what he had with others. He had a beautiful tenor voice and he loved four-part harmony. In his younger years he played the piano, guitar and piano accordion.

Even until very recently he would enjoy spending hours singing hymns and accompanying himself on the organ. He also enjoyed working in the woodlot, and operated a chain saw until only a few years ago. After he gave up driving his car, he purchased an electric bicycle which he used almost every day until the age of 92. He used to take great pleasure in writing humourous birthday cards for many of the children at church. Even until his very last days, his smile, his sense of humour and his gentle good nature were appreciated by everyone who came in contact with him.

Morgan was predeceased by his parents Ezra Baer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Good), his four younger brothers: Elmer, Curtis, Orval and Wayne; his brother-in-law Roy Meadows and his sister-in-law, Jean Shantz.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Mae (Shantz) and his sister Erma Meadows, sisters-in-law, Pauline and Rose Baer, and the Shantz family, Alice Gascho (Norman), Lowell (Lorene), Norma and Helen McDonald (Arnold) as well as many nieces and nephews.

His children are Dwight, Stewart, Dennis and Dale; and his foster sons are Mike and Ron Roulleau. Dwight's family includes his wife Jennifer Ostic-Baer, his children Janna, Luke and Amelia, and their mother Erna Millar.

Stewart's family includes his partner Peggy Cosman, his sons Kyle and Ryan, and their mother Dawn Bellmore. Dennis's family includes his children Melissa, Laura, Daniel and Katie, and their mother Mary Lou Shantz. Dale's family includes his wife Sue (Scott), and their children Matt and Sarah. Visitation will be at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erb's Road, Baden, Ontario at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations to MCC Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

A special thanks to the staff of both the Westmount and Nithview long-term care homes for their excellent and very loving care. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Morgan Baer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/morgan-baer/4020976/ (Accessed: 30 July 2023).

Morgan — Anna Mae "Mae" Shantz. Anna (daughter of John Henry Shantz and Ida Bechtel) was born 16 Oct 1925, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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BAER, Elmer Laverne - Passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 at Hearst Nursing Home.

He was born January 20, 1923 in Wilmot Township a son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Good) Baer.

He is survived by brothers, Morgan (Mae) and Wayne; by sister, Erma (Baer) Meadows and sisters-in-law, Pauline Baer and Rose Baer.

He was predeceased by brothers, Curtis and Orval and brother-in-law, Roy Meadows. Elmer had worked for many years in the lumber industry near Hearst.

Hallébourg, C., America, N., District, C., & Hallébourg, C. (1923). Elmer LaVerne Baer (1923-2009) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 13 April 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189664260/elmer-laverne-baer

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BAER, Curtis Henry - Of Moorefield, passed away suddenly at his residence, on Saturday June 9, 2001, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Pauline Baer (nee Dettwiler). Dear father of David Baer and his wife June of Toronto; loving grandpa of Alyssa; brother of Morgan Baer and his wife Mae of Wellesley, Elmer Baer of Hearst, Orval Baer of Surrey B.C., Wayne Baer of Stratford and Erma Meadows of Stratford, brother-in-law of Mahlon Dettwiler and his wife Erma of Bloomingdale and Carl B. Dettwiler and his wife Ellen of R.R.1 West Montrose. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ezra and Elizabeth(Good)Baer and one grandson, Nathaniel Baer (1996). Family and friends paid their respects at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Monday June 11 and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at the Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton. Rev Willard Metzger conducted the funeral service. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations were made to the Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton and the Mennonite Central Committee.

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Curtis — Pauline Dettwiler. Pauline (daughter of Enos S. Dettwiler and Lucinda G. Bowman) was born 29 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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BAER, Eldon Wayne - Passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 one week after suffering a massive stroke, in his 81st year at his residence Greenwood Court Nursing Home, Stratford.

He was born December 30, 1928 in Wilmot Township youngest son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Good) Baer.

Wayne was a member of Avon Mennonite Church, Stratford. He enjoyed farm work for many years and more recently volunteered as a groundskeeper at Greenwood Court. Wayne is lovingly remembered by brother Morgan and his wife Mae of New Hamburg, by sister Erma Meadows of Stratford, by sisters-in-law Pauline Baer of Moorefield, and Rose Baer of Abbotsford, British Columbia, and by a number of nieces and nephews and their families.

Wayne was predeceased by brothers Elmer, Curtis, and Orval and by brother-in-law Roy Meadows.

Friends and relatives may call at Avon Mennonite Church, 90 Greenwood Drive, Stratford on Thursday (today) from 2-3 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg.

On Friday, November 27, 2009 a public committal service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at Avon Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Herb Sawatzky officiating.

As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Greenwood Court. Online condolences and donation information at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

(2023) Markjutzifuneralhomes.ca. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/eldon-baer/4022273/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 13 June 2023).

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WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Nov. 11, 2008

BAER, Orval Grant - (June 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008) from Surrey, B.C. It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather and brother, Orval Grant Baer. He is fondly remembered by his children, Rosalie (Herb), John (Karen) and Hilda; five grandchildren, Angela, Andre (Jaclyn), Alanna, Samantha and Robin; one great-granddaughter (Kallie); Rose Bear (mother of their children); three brothers, Morgan, Elmer and Wayne; one sister, Erma; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by brother, Curtis and brother-in-law, Roy Meadows. A celebration of his life was held Monday, November 10, 2008 at Willingdon Church, Burnaby, B.C. A memorial service is being planned in the Stratford area. Time and place to be announced.

Vancouver Sun, 7 Nov 2008:

BAER Orval GrantJune 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father and grandfather Orval Grant Baer. Full of smiles and energy, Dad (Grandpa) will always be remembered for his nurturing ways, teaching us the importance of family and for his patience, kindness and his servant heart. We love you forever and always. He is predeceased by his brother, Curtis. He is fondly remembered by his children; Rosalie (Herb), John (Karen), and Hilda; 5 grandchildren, Angela, Andre (Jaclyn), Alanna, Robin, and Samantha; 1 great-granddaughter Kallie; Rose Baer (mother of their children), sister: Erma; 3 brothers: Morgan, Elmer, and Wayne; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Personal Alternative Funeral Services at 3070 275A St. in Aldergrove. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 10 at Willingdon Church Burnaby. Interment at 1:00 pm at Surrey Centre Cemetery (16771 Old McLellan Rd). Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-596-2215 Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/7/2008

BAER, Orval - (June 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008) Orval is survived by his children, Rosalie, John, and Hilda and their mother Rose Baer; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild; three brothers, Morgan, Elmer and Wayne and a sister, Erma Meadows. A celebration of his life was held Monday, November 10, 2008, at Willingdon Church, Burnaby, B.C. A Memorial Service will be held at Avon Mennonite Church, 90 Greenwood Dr., Stratford, Ontario on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Prayer Canada or Mennonite Central Committee. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service.