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JOHN LOEWEN
Born: Mar 07, 1930
Date of Passing: Aug 13, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN LOEWEN March 7, 1930 August 13, 2015 Dad passed away peacefully on August 13, 2015 at 6:50 a.m. He was predeceased by his wife Esther, his parents Isaac and Elisabeth Loewen, brothers Peter, George, Leonard, and sister Mary. John is survived by his wife Carrall Nelson, his children Tamera (Irv) and Michele (Chris), and his grandchildren Alexander, Nicole, Samantha and Andrew. Left to mourn are sisters Minna, Wilma, Anna (Bill), Valida (Victor), brother Eddie (Lydia), sister-in-laws Kathy and Caroline, Esther's extended family and many nieces and nephews. Dad was born in Twin Creek, Manitoba. His family moved to the farm near Blumenort when he was 9 years old. He farmed this land until he retired at age 72. He married Esther Wohlgemuth in 1961. Together they farmed, travelled, and raised a family. Mom passed away in 2004. Dad was active in his community. He served as Councillor and Reeve in the Rural Municipality of Hanover from 1981 1986. He served on the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital Board from 1981 1989, and Chairman from 1986 1989. He joined the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital Foundation Board in 1989 and retired in 2012. Dad was busy in farm organizations. He served 27 years with the Manitoba Sugar Beet Association, and 10 years as Secretary-Treasurer with Canadian Sugar Beet Growers Association. He was involved with the Manitoba Hog Marketing Board. He served on the board of Ste. Anne Co-op Oil for 15 years, 10 years as President. He was appointed to the Manitoba Mediation Board at its' inception, where he served for 13 years. Dad and Carrall enjoyed the last 10 years on many exciting world travel adventures and spending warm winters in Arizona. A Celebration of Dad's life will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 500 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff on GD-4 Ward at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg for their exceptional care of our father. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation Nursing Education Fund "In Memory of John Loewen". GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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So sorry to hear about John's passing. Last time we talked to him (about a year ago) he told us about many of his travels and was still planning more. Too suddenly things change. He was a very pleasant man and highly respected. He will be missed. Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your Dad. - Posted by: Ken and LillyAnne Giesbrecht (Friend and neighbour to John, Esther, Tammy, and Michelle) on: Aug 21, 2015
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Lord God please accept the soul and spirt of John Lowen into thy heavenly kingdom. He was a true statesman, gentleman and real tiller of the soil on earth. A person whose charity and kindness knew no bounds and will attune well with your beloved souls. We that were fortunate to have crossed his path will sorely miss him but never forget him. Our loss, however, will be your gain. Amen. - Posted by: Edward & Barbara Paine (Friend) on: Aug 20, 2015
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We have been so blessed to have known John and become one of his many friends. We enjoyed all our times with him whether iT was golfing, partying, or just sitting around and hearing many of his wonderful stories. We first met John when we had our motorhome across from his in Viewpoint. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go to Carrall, Tamera, Michele and their familes. - Posted by: Dan and Sue O'Rourke (Friend) on: Aug 20, 2015
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I have known John and Esther since the late 70's as customers then personal friends for the last 20 years golfing at Niakwa Golf & Country Club. Jeannine with Esther with the Alloy's and I with John, Bob and Bill. We then joined John and Carrall in Mesa for the last 6 years. On May 2nd John and Carrall came for a short visit and we both had a Glenmorangie Scotch. He had told me I know I should not have it but I can't pass up a good Scotch. John was a great person to be with. He was a straight shooter no bull. We will both miss him dearly in Winnipeg and Mesa. Our deepest condolences to Carrall, Tamera, Michelle and families. - Posted by: Gil and Jeannine Robert (Good Friends with John, Esther and Carrall.) on: Aug 17, 2015
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We were John & Carralls Viewpoint AZ neighbors for several years. We'll never forget visiting them at the Falcon Lake cottage and all the other fun times. John was a great friend. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: John & Diane Fatland (Friends) on: Aug 16, 2015
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We are friends of John and Esther and later Carral from Mesa,Arizona. We began our winter visits on 1998 so we have been friends for 17 years as well. We had the best times together and enjoyed many golf games and a lot of laughs. Our biggest regret is that we never got that last golf game in that we always talked about. John will be missed. He had a great sense of humor. Always happy. Please except our condolences on the loss of a dear friend. - Posted by: Richard & Valerie Lorenzo (Friends from Mesa, Arizona) on: Aug 16, 2015
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We are RV friends of John in Mesa, AZ. We have known, partied, and enjoyed John friendship since our retirement in 2002. John will truly be missed he was a true gentleman and friend. - Posted by: John & Nancy Rosenburg (Friend) on: Aug 15, 2015
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Lynda and I have had the good fortune to have spent 17 years in Mesa Arizona. John, Esther and Carrall as well as their families were part of our extended family in Mesa for all those years. John's sense of humour and wisdom will be missed by all his friends in Arizona as well as in Canada. Over the last 17 years we spent many fun times golfing, socializing and supporting each other. We frequently teased John when we were together socially asking if Glen (scotch) could come out to play. - Posted by: Jack and Lynda Hawthorne (Good Friends with John, Esther and Carrall and families) on: Aug 15, 2015