JACOB (JAKE) SCHELLENBERG

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JACOB (JAKE) SCHELLENBERG April 11, 1925 - April 12, 2012 At Bethania Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, Jacob passed away peacefully at age 87 with family and pastor at his bedside. He was predeceased by his parents Bernhardt and Aganetha (Harder); brothers Bernhardt (Ben) and Julius; sisters Mary Dyck, Edna Buhler and Evelyn Wiebe. He leaves to cherish his memory his faithful and loving wife Rosella (Epp) of 61 years; sons James (Anna), Gerald (Anne), Donald (Barb), Larry (Esther); grandchildren Leah, Karen, Paul, Kaitlyn, Shania, Charles, Joshua, Jada and Matthew; his brother John (Evelyn); and sisters Lena Wiebe, Tina (David) Buhler and Elsie Peters; brother-in-law John Dyck; and sister-in-law Nettie Thiessen. Jacob grew up and farmed with his Dad in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, marrying Rosella on October 15, 1950, and then left for Winnipeg. He worked as a City of Winnipeg Transit driver for 37 years befriending countless drivers and passengers, retiring in 1987. Jacob and Rosella were charter members of the Elmwood Bethel Mennonite Church which became Burrows Bethel Church. Later, they moved their membership to Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church. Together with Rosella, Jacob practised his faith in Jesus in many ways, by helping many people while serving with the MCC Kildonan Community Thrift Shop. They participated in their Seniors music and Choir group bringing programs to personal care homes. Jacob was able to dedicate time serving God as a leader in Christian Service Brigade before retirement and after. Jacob brought the message of hope and salvation with his ministry team to Union Gospel Mission for many years even pushing into the years when he was weakening from illness. He has also enjoyed bowling with friends, family get-togethers at home and at a cottage he built with family help after retirement. The family would like to especially thank all the staff at Bethania Personal Care Home North Nursing Station for their wonderful care of Dad and compassion shown to our family. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church, 1011 Munroe Avenue, with viewing prior to service. Interment to follow at Green Acres Hwy. 1 East and Navin Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethania Mennonite Memorial Fund, 1045 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2K 3S7 or to Union Gospel Mission, Box 1073, Stn. Main, 320 Princess St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2X4.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2012