Mary Ann Shantz

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• Name: Marion Shantz
• Name: Mary Ann Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.1
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

WEBER. - On Aug. 17, 1899, about one mile north of Waterloo, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Sister Mary Ann, beloved wife of Joseph S. Weber, and oldest daughter of Henry B. Shantz. Her age was 34 years, 8 months and 5 days. She died at the "Berlin-Waterloo Hospital" from the effects of an internal rupture. Signs of her departure manifested itself shortly before she died, time, however, being permitted for her children to come and give her good-bye. By her request her brother was also summoned from his occupation to meet her once more and she pointed him earnestly to Christ for the hope of a glorious hereafter. She arranged for the ministers to preach at her funeral, and gave instruction to warn the people of pride and vanity. She will be greatly missed by her nine children and loving husband, besides the Mennonite Church and neighborhood, where she was a willing helper. Funeral at Martin's M. H. was largely attended, the house being filled; the school house opposite the road also being filled. Service at the church by Bro. Jonas Snyder, (text, Luke 10: 42), and Bro. E. S. Hallman, Text, Phil. 1: 23. The service at the school house was held by the brethren, Samuel S. Bowman and Jacob Woolner, Jr.


Herald Truth (Gospel Herald) on Sept. 15, 1899, p. 283:

Mary married Joseph S. Weber 4 Mar 1884. Joseph (son of Joseph M. Weber and Veronica Shantz) was born 4 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1949, near, Didsbury, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, on Farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Weber, Allan S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born at Waterloo, Ont., March 12, 1885, died at Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 24, 1964; aged 79 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Aug. 28, 1910, he was married to Sarah Martin, who died Nov. 11, 1934. On June 26, 1938, he was married to Johanna Eby Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Oliver, Samuel, George, Alice-Mrs. Etril Snyder, Matilda-Mrs. Gordon Hunsberger, Clara-Mrs. Roy Snyder, and Florence), 5 brothers (Joseph, Newton, Orphen, Orval, and Byron), and 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Herbert Snider, Violet-Mrs. Leonard Snider, and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmitt). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 27, in charge of J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 41 - October 20, 1964 - pp 925, 926

Allan married Sarah Sophia Martin 30 Aug 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Ezra M. Martin and Emeline Knipe) was born 3 Oct 1884, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1934; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Allan married Joannah Eby 26 Jun 1938, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joannah (daughter of Reuben Eby and Mary Ann Brubacher) was born 12 Dec 1889, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Fanny Weber
• Name: Veronica S. "Fannie" Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Burkholder, --- Fannie S., daughter of the late Joseph S. and Maryann (Shantz) Weber, was born at Waterloo, Ont., May 11, 1886; peacefully fell asleep in Jesus in the early morning hours, Feb. 16, 1953; aged 66 y. 9 m. 5 d. She gave her heart to the Lord at the age of thirteen, united with the Mennonite Church at Waterloo, Ont., and later transferred her membership to the Cedar Grove congregation near Markham. On Dec. 18, 1907, she was united in holy wedlock to Amos R. Burkholder. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Lydia Ann-Mrs. Joseph Ressor, and Naomi-Mrs. Nelson Martin), and 2 infant sons. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Walter, Pickering, Ont.; and Leonard, Markham, Ont.), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Aaron Good, Petersburg, Ont.; Hannah-Mrs. Gordon Wideman; and Ada, Markham, Ont.), 13 grandchildren, stepmother (Mrs. Elizabeth Weber, Calgary, Alta.), 7 brothers (Allan, Kitchener, Ont.; Joseph H., Waterloo, Ont.; Lewis, Scottdale, Pa.; Newton, Akron, Pa.; Orphen, Kitchener, Ont.; Orval, Petersburg, Ont.; and Byron, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Herb Snider, Breslau, Ont.; Violet-Mrs. Leonard Snyder, Elmira, Ont.; and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmidt, Petersburg, Ont.) as well as many other relatives and friends. In her sudden passing the home has lost a devoted and loving wife and mother, the church a faithful member, and the community a warm friend and kind neighbor. Funeral services were held Feb. 18, at the Wideman Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont., in charge of Aaron Grove and Floyd Smucker.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 10 - March 10, 1953--- page 237, 238

Veronica married Amos R. Burkholder 18 Dec 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amos (son of Abraham G. Burkholder and Elizabeth Reesor) was born 17 Nov 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1958; was buried , Wideman Mennonite Cemetery, Markham, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.6

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.7

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.8
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Weber, Joseph Henry, 101, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Jan. 30, 1890, Waterloo, Ont., to Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber. Died: July 15, 1991, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-children: Agnes Brubacher, Joseph, Reta Scheifele, Howard; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; half sister: Beulah Schmitt. Predeceased by: Mary Erb (wife). Funeral and burial: July 18, Erb Street Mennonite Church, by Doug Snyder and Pat Falk.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 35 - September 3, 1991 - page 14.

Joseph married Mary H. Erb 7 Jan 1914. Mary (daughter of Jacob C. Erb and Susannah H. Schmitt) was born 26 Jul 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Ann Reesor
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.9
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Reesor -- Lydia Ann Weber was born at Waterloo, Ont., May 11, 1891; died Dec. 29, 1938, at Markham, Ont.; aged 47 y. 7 m. 18 d. Sister Reesor was a daughter of Joseph S. and the late Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber of Waterloo. In 1905 during a revival held by Bro. A. D. Wenger, she confessed the Lord as her Saviour and the same year was baptized and became a member of the Mennonite Church at Waterloo. On Dec. 20, 1916, she was married to Bro. Joseph B. Reesor of Markham. To this union 9 children were born (Mary, Lewis, Martha, Annie, Eva, David, John, Esther, and Ruth). Seven of these have confessed Jesus as their Saviour and are members of the church. She also leaves an aged father (living in Saskatchewan), 7 brothers (Allan, Joseph, and Byron of Waterloo; Lewis S., missionary to Argentina, S. A.; Newton of Ft. Wayne, Ind., mission; Orphen of Baden, Orval of London), and 3 sisters Mrs. A. R. Burkholder of Markham, Mrs. Herbert Snyder of Waterloo, Mrs. Leonard Snyder, Waterloo, Mrs. Delton Schmitt of Waterloo). One sister (Mrs. Nelson Martin) died a number of years ago while they had charge of Toronto Mission. There also remains a sorrowing mother-in-law (Mrs. Tillman Reesor of Markham), who feels very keenly the loss of a loving daughter who kindly cared for her. The church at Markham, also the surrounding community, is grieved because of the loss of a Christian mother who was so much needed in the home, but we humbly yield as she also did before her passing and say with her, "The Lord's will be done." She had not been in good health for some time, and less than a week before her passing developed a slight attack of pneumonia. Having a weak heart, the two conditions proved too much for her and she triumphantly passed away. The same day she requested her family to sing for her at the bedside. She helped to sing the chorus of the Sweet Bye and Bye." The one comforting thought of the sorrowing husband, family, church circle, and the community is the knowledge that a loving mother has entered the courts above to be with her Lord. Funeral services were held Jan.1 at the home by Bro. A. D. Grove, Bro. Cockburn of the Congregational Church and Bro. Oscar Burkholder of Breslau who preached the sermon. Text, Jno. 11: 25, 26.

Gospel Herald January 19, 1939 - Vol. XXXI, No.42 - pages 902, 903, 904

Lydia married Joseph B. Reesor 20 Dec 1916. Joseph was born Abt 1892, of, Markham, York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.10
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snider, Hannah Weber, daughter of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Dec. 19, 1892; died at Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 22, 1987; aged 94 y. She was married to Herbert B. Snider, who died in June 1973. Surviving are one son (Harold), 3 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph H. and Byron S. Weber), and one sister (Beulah Schmitt). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Wilmer Martin and Doug Snyder; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 7 -February 17, 1987 - pages 117, 118

Hannah — Herbert B. Snider. Herbert (son of Samuel S. Snider and Magdalena Brubacher) was born 4 Apr 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1973; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23764
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Weber, Lewis S., son of Joseph and Mary Ann (Schantz) Weber, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Oct. 8, 1894; died at his home in Scottdale, Pa., Nov. 20, 1963; aged 69 y. 1 m. 12 d. In 1918, after graduating from Goshen College Academy, he was ordained to the ministry and served in rural mission work at Almira, Ont. In 1922 he was married to Edna Bowman, who survives. They took charge of the work at the Mennonite Gospel Mission in Toronto, where he served for over nine years. During this time he also continued his academic training. He was a graduate of Goshen College, McMasters University, and Toronto Bible College. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at Ft. Worth, Texas. Surviving, besides his wife, are 6 brothers (Byron, Allen, Joseph, Newton, Orphen, and Orval) and 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Herbert Snyder, Violet-Mrs. Leonard Snyder, and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmidt). From 1931 to 1949, the Webers served as missionaries in Argentina, Bro. Weber serving as pastor, editor, and as professor in the Mennonite Bible College. He was a member of the Executive Committee of a Confederation of Evangelical Churches in Argentina for a number of years. In 1944 he was ordained to the office of bish-op by the election of the church in Argentina. He has written several books for youth and on mission work in Argentina. From 1950 to 1961 he was engaged in editorial and translation work at the Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale. He was also editor of the Allegheny Conference News from 1957 to 1963. He was a member of the Market Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 22, in charge of A. J. Metzler and Gerald Studer.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 48 - December 10, 1963 - pages 1085, 1086.

Lewis married Edna Bowman 1922. Edna (daughter of Jonas L. Bowman and Barbara Koch) was born 21 May 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Naomi Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23765
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin. - Naomi (Weber) Martin was born in Waterloo, Ont., June 29, 1896; died at the Toronto Mission Home Friday evening, May 20, 1921; aged 24 y. 10 m. 22 d. She was united in marriage to Nelson B. Martin March 21, 1917. To this union were born twins who died in infancy. Sister Martin's illness was of very short duration. She had been visiting at her father's home for a few days. On Thursday morning, May 19, she complained of sore throat and felt that she had better go home to the Mission. On her arrival there at noon she took a few hours' rest after which she felt a good deal better. The physician said that there is nothing serious, only an attack of [tonsilitis]. The following day there was a turn for the worse and at 8 o'clock in the evening she went to be with her Lord. She confessed Christ at the early age of twelve and gave a brilliant testimony of absolute trust in Jesus until her hope was realized. Her labors at the Mission were greatly blessed among the children and the mothers. We think she will be greatly missed, yet are firmly convinced that this is God's will, and that His way is best. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure a loving husband, an aged grandmother, father, mother, five sisters and seven brothers, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. A funeral service was held at the Mission on Sunday afternoon conducted by Bro. L. W. Hoover, Markham. On Monday morning the body was taken to her father's home, north of Waterloo, from whence the funeral was held in the afternoon. The funeral services in the Waterloo Church were conducted by the brethren Jonas Snider, S. F. Coffman, and Oscar Burkholder. Texts, I Tim. 6: 12; I Cor. 13: 13; Matt. 24: 44.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 9 - June 2, 1921 - page 174, 175

Naomi married Rev. Nelson B. Martin 21 Mar 1917, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nelson (son of Simeon Martin and Rebecca Bauman) was born 31 Mar 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1949, East Palestine, Columbiana, Ohio, United States; was buried 18 Jun 1949, Glenview Cemetery, East Palestine, Columbiana, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23766
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister

Notes:

Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).
Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.
By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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Weber.- Newton S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 10, 1897; died in Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Sept. 8, 1981; aged 83 y. On Apr. 14, 1923, he was married to Nellie Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi- Mrs. Tillman Headings, Ruth-Mrs. J. Warren Yoder, Rhoda-Mrs. Eugene Neer), one son (John Newton), 2 brothers (Joseph H. and Bryon), and 2 sisters (Hannah Snyder and Beulah Schmitt). He was preceded in death by one grandson, one great-granddaughter, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. On Mar. 25, 1921, he was ordained to the ministry and served pastorates in Ontario, Maryland, Indiana, and Ohio. He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Culp Funeral Home on Sept. 9 and at the South Union Mennonite Church on Sept. 12, in charge of Howard Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 40 - October 6, 1981, page 758.

Occupation:
Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).<sup>1a

1a</sup>Ambrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

Newton married Nellie Agnes Burkholder 14 Apr 1923. Nellie was born 1898, of, West Liberty, , Ohio; died 11 Sep 1998, West Liberty, , Ohio; was buried , West Liberty, , Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.2000
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

WEBER, Orphen S. -- At the Fairview Nennonite Home Cambridge, Saturday. March 17, 1979, in his 80th year. Orphen S. Weber. Beloved husband of Catherine Cressman. Dear father of Mary (Mrs. Ray Yoder) of New York, Vera (Mrs. Earl Martin) of Elmira, Verna of Ingersoll, Lewis of New Hamburg and David of Burlington. Mr. Weber was the son of Joseph S. Weber and Mary Ann Shantz. Survived by three brothers, Joseph H. of Waterloo, Newton of Goshen, Ind., Byron of Kitchener, and two sisters, Hannah (Mrs. Herb Snider) of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge and Beulah (Mrs. Delton Schmitt) of Kitchener. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Predeceased by five btothers and four sisters. Mr. Weber was formerly of 56 Lilac St., Kitchener, and farmed near Williamsburg for a number of years. Latterly he worked for Uniroyal Limited in Kitchener; was a member of Preston Mennonite Church and served as a deacon at Mannheim Mennonite Church for many years. Resting at the Narthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge(P), until noon Tuesday, then to Preston Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in Hagey cemetery


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Mar 1979

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Weber.- Orphen S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Anne (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo, Ont., July 13, 1899; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Mar. 17, 1979; aged 79 y. On Sept. 3, 1924, he was married to Catherine Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Ray Yoder, Verna, and Vera-Mrs. Earl Martin), 2 sons (Lewis and David), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Newton, ana Bryon), and 2 sisters (Hannah- Mrs. Herb Snider and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmitt). He was ordained a deacon for the Mannheim Mennonite Church. He was presently a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Osiah Horst and Willis Breckbill; interment in Hagey Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 21 - May 22, 1979, page 422.

Orphen married Catherine Lavina Cressman 3 Sep 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Enos M. Cressman and Lovina Hallman) was born 20 Nov 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

George — Vera S. Martin. (daughter of Eden Martin and Velina Shantz) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147030

Notes:

Weber, -- Arthur Louis, son of Allen and the late Sarah (Martin) Weber, was born Oct. 8, 1911, in Waterloo, Ont.; died June 29, 1955; aged 43 y. 8 m. 21 d. He met death by accidental drowning in an unsuccessful effort to rescue his 2 children, Shirley and Richard. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church at Strasburg, and later transferring to Erb St. Mennonite Church in Waterloo, where he was a faithful member until his death. He was married to Beulah Bearinger on Feb. 14, 1940. To this union were born 4 children (Shirley, Richard, Linda, and Barbara). He is survived by his wife and 2 children (Linda, 6 and Barbara, 3) , his father, 3 brothers (Oliver, Bloomingdale; Samuel and George, Waterloo), and 4 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Etril Snyder, Waterloo; Tillie-Mrs. Gordon Hunsberger, West Montrose; Clara-Mrs. Roy Snyder, and Florence of Waterloo).

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 30 - July 26, 1955 - page 718, 719.

Arthur married Beulah Bearinger 14 Feb 1940. Beulah (daughter of Ephraim Bearinger and Anna Shantz) was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 2004, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Alvina Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32065

Alice married Etril Martin Snyder 28 Jun 1939. Etril (son of Noah S. Snyder and Veronica Catharine Snyder) was born 9 Dec 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168460

Notes:

Weber, Oliver, 84, Kitchener, Ont., died Dec. 18. Spouse: Almeda Snyder Weber. Parents: Allen and Sarah Weber (deceased). Other survivors: children Ken, Ross, Edward, Paul, Ralph. Funeral: Dec. 21 at Bloomingdale (Ont.) Mennonite Church.

The Mennonite - Volume 2, Number 8, February 23, 1999 - page 16

Oliver — Almeda M. Snyder. Almeda (daughter of Ephraim W. Snyder and Louisa Martin) was born 3 Nov 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 2003; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181210

Notes:

SAMUEL WILFRED WEBER MARCH 20, 1916 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 As he lived, Sam passed peacefully, into the presence of his Lord with his family by his side on Friday, September 8, 2006 in his 91st year. Loving husband of Verda (Snider) for 62 years; caring father of Edith and Murray Shantz, Dorothy and Larry Peterson, Ruth and John Deyarmond, and Janet and Bryan Bowman. Proud grandfather of Kim, Brenda (Mike), Brian (Kerry), Brent (Kristin), Kyle, Amy (Albert), Paul, Leanne, Laura, Jeff (Cheryl), Phil, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Sam is survived by his brother George (Vera), and brothers-in-law, Roy Snyder, Howard (Marie) Snider, Orval (Agnes) Snider, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Allan and Sarah Weber, brothers, Arthur (Beulah), Oliver (Almeda), and sisters, Alice (Etril) Snyder, Matilda (Gord) Hunsberger, Clara Snyder and Florence Weber; infant grandaughter Michelle Deyarmond; son-in-law David Boettger and sister-in-law Elva (Snider, Nafziger) Heintz. Sam had his own excavating business and later worked for the Township of Woolwich until his retirement. He maintained an active membership at Erb Street Mennonite Church. Friends were invited to share their memories of Sam with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, September 10, 2006 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street West, Waterloo, on Monday, (today) September 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. A reception and time of fellowship will be held in the church after the service followed by interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. If desired, condolences for the family and donations to Waterloo Region Habitat for Humanity, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, or a charity of your choice may be made as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Sam, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record 11 Sep 2006

Samuel — Verda Edell Snider. Verda (daughter of Henry Clemens "Clem" Snider and Samantha Lhramarica Biehn) was born 2 Nov 1917; died 19 Apr 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Clara Belle Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143197

Clara — Roy Snyder. Roy (son of Edwin W. M. Snyder and Leah B. Gingerich) was born 23 Oct 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 2015. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129691

Walter — Florence Bauman. Florence (daughter of Emanuel M. Bauman and Mary Ann Frey) was born Aug 1910, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 2008, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Cemetery, Markham, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162849

Mary — Aaron S. Good. Aaron (son of Abraham Good and Barbara Shantz) was born 1914; died 2003; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Agnes Eileen Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82121

Notes:

Agnes Eileen Brubacher 1917 - 2007 After a long and full life, Agnes died peacefully at Grand River Hospital, on Friday, December 21, 2007, after celebrating her 90th birthday on December 2, 2007. Her family takes great comfort in the knowledge that Agnes is Home at peace with her Lord. For twelve years, home for Agnes was Lanark Place, where she enjoyed the company of other residents and caregivers. Dear mother of Wilfred and his wife Sharon, Richard and his wife Susan of Waterloo and Murray and his wife Beth of Vancouver. She will be lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren, Jason and Sandi Brubacher, Rebecca and Jeff Oakes, Craig Brubacher, Matthew and Stephanie Brubacher, Laura and Matt Vriezema, Jonathan and Astrid Brubacher, Holly and Nathan Robinson; 13 great-grandchildren, Seth, Aaron, Ashton, Hunter, Lillian, Isaac, Jenna, Ryan, Jayden, Nicholas, Anna, Simon and Vivianna. Sister and sister-in-law of Joe and his wife Elizabeth Weber, Howard and his wife Lucille Weber of Waterloo, Reta and her husband Glenn Scheifele of Listowel and Betty Weber of Kitchener. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac in 1995; brother, Leonard and parents, Mary Erb and Joseph H. Weber. Friends are invited to share their memories of Agnes with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Friday, December 28, 2007 from 10-10: 45 a.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life and faith will follow in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Snell officiating. Immediately following the service, friends and relatives are invited to the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Following the reception, interment will take place at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to FEB International church planting project in Colombia, where Agnes's granddaughter Holly and husband Nathan Robinson are working, or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Agnes, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.


The Record Newspaper 22 Dec 2007

Agnes — Isaac F. Brubacher. Isaac (son of Michael M. Brubacher and Melinda S. Frey) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Joe Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83899

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WEBER, Joseph Ralph 1922 - 2011 Born in Waterloo, January 31, 1922, living there his whole life. Eldest son of the late Joseph H. Weber and Mary ( Erb) Weber. Brother of Rita Scheifele and Howard and brother-in-law of Betty Weber. Predeceased by sister Agnes Brubacher and brother Leonard. He married Elizabeth Snider, June 1945, daughter of Howard S. Snider and Linda (Becker) Snider, the third daughter with sisters Carol Gimbel, Elaine Yoder, Lucille Weber, Delphine Gingrich, Jean Fitzgerald and brother Howard Jr. He had two loving, caring and devoted daughters, Lynn Wolf - son Chris (wife Beth) and daughter Stephanie, and Sue Ann Conley (husband Jim) and children, daughter Sarah and son Ben. Very special Granddad to four treasured grandchildren and leaving nieces and nephews whom he loved. He attended, joined and was devoted to the Erb Street Mennonite Church all his life. Respecting his wishes, Joe will be cremated, with a private memorial service to be held with his loving family and Rev. Doug Snyder officiating. Burial will be at the Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. Joseph was a dear husband, wonderful father and loving grandfather who has blessed us with many treasured memories. For what he has done - look at his daughters and grandchildren. If you wish to remember him, plant a tree in Joe's memory. Condolences for the family or donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be made in Joe's memory through Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445


The Waterloo Region Record 6 Jan 2011

Joseph married Elizabeth Snider Jun 1945. Elizabeth (daughter of Obal Howard Snider and Selinda Mary "Linda" Becker) was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Ella Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161140
• Residence: 1992, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ruth married Enos Eric Hunsberger 6 Jan 1962. Enos (son of Deacon Eldon E. Hunsberger and Mary Cressman) was born 13 Mar 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125229

Harold — Eileen Snyder. Eileen (daughter of Jacob B. Snyder and Angeline Groff) was born 29 Jul 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lewis — Margaret Louise Shantz. (daughter of Clarence Shantz and Salome Hallman) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80443

Notes:

Weber.- Joan, 46, Waterloo, Ont., died March 20 of cancer. Survivors: parents, George and Vera Weber. Burial: March 23 at Baden, Ont., by Glyn Jones.


theMennonite, May 19, 1998, pages 20-21, Vol. 1, No. 13

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• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147272

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Weber, -- Shirley Elizabeth, daughter of Arthur and Beulah (Bearinger) Weber, was born Feb. 12, 1943; passed away suddenly from this life by drowning along with her father and brother on June 29, 1955; aged 12 y. 4 m. 17 d. She attended Erb Street Mennonite Church faithfully and was a member of the Sunshine Band. Richard and Shirley are survived by their mother, 2 sisters (Linda and Barbara), grandparents (Allen Weber, and Ephraim and Annie Bearinger), and many other relatives and friends. Joint services were held for the father and two children on July 3 at the Erb Street Mennonite Church in charge of Jesse Martin, assisted by Clare Shantz. Interment was made in the Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 30 - July 26, 1955 - page 718, 719.

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• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147220

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Richard Dale, son of Arthur and Beulah (Bearinger) Weber, was born Nov. 14, 1945; passed away suddenly from this life by drowning along with his sister and father on June 29; aged 9 y. 7 m. 15 d. He attended Erb St. Mennonite Church.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 30 - July 26, 1955 - page 718, 719

Linda — John Cleason Snyder. (son of Cleason G. Snyder and Myrtle Weber) [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147441

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Weber, Barbara, daughter of Arthur and Beulah Weber, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 24, 1952; died at the K-W Hospital, Apr. 17, 1968; aged 16 y. 2 m. 24 d. Surviving are her mother and one sister (Linda Jane). Her father, one sister (Shirley), and one brother (Richard) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Apr. 19, with Milton Schwartzentrjber and J. B. Martin officiating.1a

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 19 - May 14, 1968, page 443-444

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28952

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SNYDER, Douglas "Doug" Beloved husband of Dorene Rudy-Snyder, passed away at Innisfree House hospice, on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Announcements will follow in Saturday's edition of the Record. Arrangements in care of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

SNYDER, Douglas "Doug" - www.kitchenerpost.ca | KitchenerPost.ca. (2019). Kitchenerpost.ca. Retrieved 14 March 2019, from https://www.kitchenerpost.ca/announcements-obituaries-memorials/obituaries-death-notices/9217616-snyder-douglas-doug-/

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Snyder-Bender

BADEN - Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Snyder, who were married Saturday at Steinman's Mennonite Church, here, will live in Moose Factory, Ont. where they will teach school for the Department of Indian Affairs. The bride, the former Doreen Bender, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben V. Bender of New Hamburg. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Etril M. Snyder of 202 Cornwall St., Waterloo. Bishop Orland Gingerich of New Hamburg performed the ceremony assisted by Bishop J.B. Martin of Waterloo. The bride's gown of white organza over taffeta was styled with an A-line skirt. She carried a cascade of white carnations. Katherine Schultz of Stratford was maid of honor in a dress of aqua French peau glow, styled with an A-line skirt. Bridesmaid Karen Bender, a sister of the bride, was similarly dressed. The bridegroom was attended by his twin brother, Donald of Waterloo, and Delar Gingerich

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SNYDER, Douglas Noah "Doug" Passed away at Innisfree House hospice, on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 77. Survived by his wife Dorene Rudy-Snyder; his daughters: Julie Snyder-Penner (Russel) and Jane (Karl Kessler); his grandchildren: Vanessa, Saskia, John, and Thomas; his step-daughters: Susan Rudy (Frances), Tricia Rudy, and Sharon Rudy (Jeff); his step-grandchildren: Erin, Julian, Leah, and Chloe; his step-great-grandchild, Leo; his brother Don (Katherine); and his sister-in-law Marilyn. Predeceased by his wife Doreen Ann Snyder (1941-1998); his brother Peter Etril Snyder; his father Etril and his mother Alice. Doug was born and raised in Waterloo, where he also spent most of his adult life, working in managerial positions at MCC Ontario, Conrad Grebel College, and the Peter Etril Snyder Art Gallery. Doug was also a pastor at Erb Street Mennonite Church and St. Agatha Mennonite Church. His family is grateful for a peaceful passing following a life well-lived. Friends are invited to share their memories of Doug with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street West, Waterloo on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the church. Cremation has taken place and interment will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The House of Friendship or Innisfree Hospice which may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Region Record, 16 March 2019

"Douglas SNYDER Obituary (2019) - Waterloo Region Record". 2021. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/obituary.aspx?n=douglas-noah-snyder-doug&pid=194955025.

Douglas — Doreen Ann Bender. Doreen (daughter of Reuben Valentine Bender and Alice Litwiller) was born 1941; died 1 Mar 1998, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Douglas — Dorene Katherine Witmer. (daughter of John Eldon Witmer and Lauretta Boshart) [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: artist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160705

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SNYDER, Peter Etril Peter passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Grand River Hospital. Loving husband of Marilyn Snyder. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in Wednesday's edition of the Record. Arrangements entrusted to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Snyder Peter Etril | lifenews.ca . (2017). Lifenews.ca. Retrieved 29 August 2017, from https://www.lifenews.ca/announcement/7525769-snyder-peter-etril

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Obituary of Peter Snyder

Peter Etril Snyder, 73, died on Monday August 28, 2017 at Grand River Health Centre, King St W, Kitchener where he was born January 28, 1944.

He is survived by Marilyn (nee Snyder), his wife for 50 years, and by his brothers, twins, Donald A (Katherine) and their daughter Cynthia (Kent Weber) and their son, Spencer; Douglas Noah (Dorene) and his daughters Julie (Russel Snyder-Penner) and their daughters Vanessa and Saskia; Jane (Karl Kessler) and their sons John and Thomas. Also survived by brother-in-law Donald Wayne Snyder and his fiancé Doreen Shantz and his son Jeff (Kelli Callaghan) and their sons Aidan and Darcy, and his daughter-in-law Lee Randall (Etienne Paquin) and her daughter Kate; brother-in-law Richard Snyder (Cathy) and sister-in-law June White (Michael) and her daughters Laura Johnson (Colin) and their son Joe; and Lindsay Taberner (Dave) and their sons Ben, and twins Noah and Brady.

Predeceased by his parents, Etril and Alice Snyder, his mother and father-in-law Wayne and Lovina Snyder and sisters-in-law Doreen Snyder, Nancy Martin and Marilyn Snyder and son, our beloved nephew, Scott Snyder.

At Pete's request, there will be no service. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St S, Waterloo, on Friday, September 1st from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm.

We both loved flowers, so send away if that is your wish. Charities Pete supported whole-heartedly include KidsAbility and Mennonite Central Committee. Contributions may be made at the funeral home www.erbgood.com or by calling 519-745-8445.

After study at Ontario College of Art, Toronto, Pete painted Waterloo County images for more than fifty years. He enjoyed his time at the easel and talking to his Old Order Mennonite friends and acquaintances, and was pleased to meet those who came to view his work and, especially, those who chose to hang it in their homes and businesses. Pete got especially energized while discussing commission paintings with the ordering executives. Some of those relationships went beyond strict business. He was overwhelmed by the community support he received and humbled by the community awards generously bestowed.

It was a charmed life, exactly suited to this gregarious man, highlighted by his sense of humour and interest in this world of ours. Travel expanded his horizons and sometimes destinations appeared in his paintings.

I feel fortunate to have been his partner in inventing a way of life. I will always miss his optimistic outlook which I have admired since I first laid eyes on him when I was thirteen. He will always be in my mind and heart.

Grateful thanks to Dr. Janet MacEachern and the Grand River Cancer Centre. All whom Pete met there interested him and made him many new friends Susan, Dorothy, Julie and Corinna especially, and many others. I expect you know who you are. You did your best to conquer his leukemia but a cure is still pending.

Obituary of Peter Snyder | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home. (2017). Erbgood.com. Retrieved 29 August 2017, from https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13597/Peter-Snyder/obituary.html#tribute-start

Peter — Marilyn Ruth Snyder. (daughter of Wayne G. Snyder and Lovina M. Ziegler) [Group Sheet]

Kenneth — Arlene Brubacher. (daughter of Abner H. Brubacher and Gladys Shantz) [Group Sheet]

Edith — David Warren Boettger. (son of David Warren "Warren" Boettger and Kathleen Jennie"Kay" Lough) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129692

Barbara — Rev. Howard Gordon Bean. (son of Gordon Warren Bean and Lillian Richardson) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194660

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Auto mechanic, missionary, Murray Brubacher's life was one of service

Murray Brubacher of Gibsons, B.C.; Born: June 12, 1951, in St. Jacobs; Died: Dec. 12, 2017, of Lou Gehrig Disease (ALS)

NEWS Feb 04, 2018 by Valerie Hill Waterloo Region Record


After he retired, Murray Brubacher was diagnosed with a form of ALS. The illness released his good humour in ways no one expected.


Murray Brubacher's life was supported by four cornerstones: his faith, his family, gospel singing and really cool cars.

The St. Jacobs-born former entrepreneur and long time Baptist missionary in Columbia, South America, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in December but he left a legacy of devotion to duty that was so deeply rooted in his faith that even a bomb blast near his family's apartment in the late 1980s couldn't shake it.

"God had asked us to be there and our Columbian brothers and sisters didn't have an option to leave," said his wife, Beth Brubacher.

Murray and Beth were in Columbia with their children, Jonathan and Holly from 1986 to 1993, with one return to Kitchener during the height of the violence, when drug lord Pablo Escobar declared war on the government.

The couple, fearing the violence would increase returned to Kitchener in September 1989. In an interview with the Record at the time, Murray explained how the drug cartels viewed any North American as a possible enforcement agent. Even missionaries were not safe though this did not deter him.

"The drug lords aren't a good picture of the basic Columbian," he had said. "The common people are the friendliest and most beautiful people I've ever met."

Murray's early life could hardly have predicted that he would end up in such as a place as Columbia during a terrifying time in the country's history.

Born into a progressive Mennonite family his father had been raised Old Order '97 Murray and his two brothers were raised in St Jacobs. During his high school years, teachers realized the young man didn't fit into the regular academic stream though he was always interested in the way things worked and was forever taking apart anything mechanical, much to the annoyance of his parents. Those tendencies were, in fact, a window into the mind of someone with an innate curiosity.

"He had a different way of learning," said Beth. "He was told 'you'll never amount to anything.'"

How wrong they were.

Fed up with high school, Murray quit after Grade 10 and entered a four-year auto mechanics apprenticeship program. After receiving his licence, he was determined to strike out on his own.

"When he was 25, he started his own business," said Beth.

Murray's Auto Service was opened in 1976 in Waterloo and while the business fed his love of cars, there was a niggling doubt that this was the right path.

Beth had met Murray when he was still apprenticing and he had shown up one Sunday at her Baptist church with his fellow Spokesman Trio singers. The other boys were church members and invited him along. Beth was only 15 and Murray a whole year older. She admits, the age difference was intriguing and he later told her, he liked her because she was so welcoming. They started dating and married in 1972.

After running his auto repair business for seven years, the couple decided to follow their hearts. Murray, who at one time might have thought a good life included owning a lot of stuff, chose a life of service.

Despite his negative experience in high school where he swore off ever going to school again, Murray and Beth applied at Briercrest Bible College in Saskatchewan. In less than one week they sold the business and their house and this was before receiving admission confirmation.

"We had two kids at the time," she said. "We were homeless, jobless."

The couple did receive an acceptance and though they planned to study for one year, choosing subjects that would best prepare them for the life of a missionary in Columbia, their plans were thwarted when the country stopped issuing visitors visas.

Beth and Murray stayed in school an extra year, graduating with a diploma before moving onto a Texas college where they studied Spanish for a year. Beth admits, Murray was the one with a gift for language and he had a great deal of fun playing with words.

Once they were ready the couple joined the Fellowship Baptist Churches Missions which posted them to a community in Columbia where Murray's mechanical skills were appreciated. As Beth said, anything that needed fixing, Murray was called in though he also worked with the coffee planters and youth groups, particularly volunteers from Canada.

Daughter Holly Robinson said her dad's warmth always made people feel comfortable.

"He had this ability to really open his home to people," said Holly. "He was very sensitive to the needs of others."

The idea behind the mission had been to establish a church and Christian community that would eventually be supported by Columbians not missionaries. Once this was achieved the Brubachers returned to Canada.

Beth said their next assignment was with a Baptist housing ministry, Shannon Oaks Seniors Residence in Vancouver where they "lived with and loved the seniors."

The couple retired in 2015 and the following year, Murray was diagnosed with a form of ALS that first attacks the throat. They knew there was little that could be done and decided that rather than focusing on chasing after medical intervention, they would enjoy what time was left. Murray also had to prepare his wife for a life of independence.

"His first concern was 'what do you want do?''" she recalled. "He'd always wanted to take care of me."

Murray spent his remaining days making sure their cottage where Beth decided she wanted to live was in good repair and he taught her everything from how to use the lawn mower to how to put gas in the car.

The illness also released his good humour in ways no one expected. Beth said her husband was always funny but now he became downright goofy, even during an ambulance ride.

"The ambulance attendants said they'd never had such fun driving someone home from the hospital," she said.

In his eulogy, son Jonathan Brubacher wrote "In the two years of his diagnosis Dad became somewhat of a comedian. OK let's be extremely clear here, he became a comedic genius. His sense of timing and delivery despite having no ability to speak the words himself were simply astounding."

Holly said her father was so open about his decreasing mobility, showing the grandchildren every new piece of equipment, hopefully alleviating any fear.

"He was so generous about it," said Holly. "He didn't draw away from people in his illness, he appreciated having them around."

And on that final day in hospital, Beth said it was a celebration.

"The room was packed," she said. "It was a true party."

Jonathan recalled "I am immensely proud of his character in the face of his terminal disease. His attitude and faithfulness a testament to the true character of the man."

vhill@therecord.com

Valerie Hill
by Valerie Hill
Valerie Hill is a reporter with the Waterloo Region Record and can be reached via email or Twitter @HillRecord.

Waterloo Region Local News | TheRecord.com. (2018). TheRecord.com. Retrieved 5 February 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/waterlooregion-news/local/

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Yvonne Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65667

Notes:

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hospice Wellington, Guelph, on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at the age of 65.

Beloved wife of Ken, for 39 years. Dear mother of Phil (Krista), Justin (Jen), Nick (Andrea) and Cherished grandmother of Ainsley, Reid and Ryan; daughter of Eileen and the late Harold Snider; sister of Glenn (Carolyn) Snider and Robert (Brenda) Snider.

Mary was a long time and dedicated member of Breslau Mennonite Church.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Mary with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday January 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Saturday, January 19 at 11am. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. Cremation has taken place.

Condolences for the family and donations to MEDA - Pakistan Women's Entrepreneur Project or Shalom Counselling may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Mary — Kenneth B. Martin. (son of Emanuel Martin and Leah B. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

Robert — Brenda Lee Bast. (daughter of Harold Bast and Dorothy Lucille Brubacher) [Group Sheet]