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Orval Grant Baer

Male 1937 - 2008  (71 years)


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  • Name Orval Grant Baer 
    Born 12 Jun 1937  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119516625 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-213643 
    Died 1 Nov 2008  Surrey, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Surrey Centre Cemetery, Cloverdale, , British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I213643  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Ezra Baer,   b. 20 Nov 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good,   b. 18 Jun 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1966, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 9 Sep 1919  [2
    Family ID F5710  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, S., America, N., Columbia, B., District, G., & Cemetery, S. (1927). Orval Grant Baer (1927-2008) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 13 April 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119516625/orval-grant-baer.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, February 6, 1936 - Obituary of Ezra Baer.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Jun 1937 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1 Nov 2008 - Surrey, British Columbia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Surrey Centre Cemetery, Cloverdale, , British Columbia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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