We Remember
WIEBE, Jacob
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Jacob Roy Wiebe, son of Peter and Anna (Janzen) Wiebe, passed away peacefully Christmas morning December 25, 2020, at the age of 91 in Kelowna, B.C. Jake was born in Adelsheim, Saporoschje, Ukraine, a farming village on January 21, 1929. The third child of seven, Jake was a hard-working, obedient child who loved to learn but needed to be the financial provider at the early age of eight when his father was ripped away from his family. Hard work and much strife was no stranger to Jake in his younger years. The family travelled by horse and wagon from Ukraine to Germany during the war years and then by ship to Canada in August of 1948 at the age of 19. He worked in Winfield at various orchards then at the sawmill to support the family. Jake met his loving wife Marian at the end of a church gathering when he noticed this beautiful girl standing all alone. He asked her if he could drive her home and history was made. A short courtship began and on May 22, 1955, they were married in Kelowna at the MB Church. Jake, with Marian continually by his side, continued to work at the Plywood Plant while building numerous houses, owning an orchard for a short time and raising four children. Hard work and strong faith were embedded into Jake as hardships in his past moved him to succeed. Jake took the time to holiday with family in Disneyland and road trip across the USA and Canada.
At the age of 60, Jake retired from the Plywood Plant, but in retirement continued to build houses, built relationships with family, spending time with his grandchildren babysitting, teaching them and treating them to hamburgers and fries once in a while. He loved his family and his family loved him. We would like to thank the staff at Village at Mill Creek and Dr. Adrian Morris who helped him and cared for him in his last year of life. Jake left a huge legacy behind and will be greatly missed.
Jake is predeceased by his father Peter Wiebe, mother Anna Wiebe, brother Peter Wiebe, and sisters Anna Wiebe and Tina Redlich. Jake is survived by his loving wife Marian Wiebe of 65 years, sisters Mary Siemens, Agnes Enns, brother Henry Wiebe, 4 children and their spouses, Karen Sterling (Karl), Lawrence Wiebe (Darla), Elaine Wiens (Walter), Randy Wiebe (Holly), 9 grandchildren and their spouses, Sam Sterling (Stacey), Isaiah Sterling (Karen), Jason Wiens (Shannon), Daniel Wiens (Laura), Carina McKenzie (Brooks), Rachel Falk (Adam), Kirsten Potts (Jordan), Nate Wiebe, Josh Wiebe, and 15 great-grandchildren: Devon, Ayden, Alexa, Kian, Cooper, Emma, Hannah, Sadie, Layla, Miloh, Chloe, Elliot, Emma, Raquel, and Carmen.
Jake’s favourite Bible verse:
John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, “because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Jake’s faith never faltered.
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Our sincere condolences to Marian and all the family. Jake was our brother- in -law and a loving and giving husband and father. May our God of love bring you all His comfort and peace.
Eleanor and Henry Pauls
Our sympathy and prayers, Marian and family. So many happy memories of times spent together in years gone by. May God bless you and give you strength for the days ahead. Rudy and Gladys
Pauline and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Jake, or Mr. Wiebe to me 🙂 I have never met a kinder man and I am a better person from knowing him. When ever I saw Jake, Marian was by his side and I couldn’t help but stop and speak with them. I never walked away without a warm feeing and a smile. His kind spirit now lives on through his children and grandchildren. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Marian, Lawrence and Darla, Randy and Holly, and the rest of his family.
With love, Chris and Pauline
I would like to send my condolences to Lawrence & Darla Wiebe,,Randy & Holly Wiebe,Walter & Elaine (Jason,Daniel,Carina)Wiens.And all of you will always be in my prayers & thoughts.Take care!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marian and family during this difficult time.
Dear Marion and family
Our hearts and prayers are with you during these days.
Jake was such a favourite cousin of mine with his genuine cheerfulness. May you and your whole family be comforted and blessed during this time.
To my dearest Wiebe cousins and Aunt Marion. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. I have the finest memories of Uncle Jake at our Christmas gatherings where as a kid he would always tease me with that smirk on his face and a twinkle in his eye. I will always remember him as such a very kind and loving man.
A wonderful services. Enjoyed seeing all of you from Nebraska. I was able to feel the closeness. Thank you for allowing us to be a part. Jake was a great brother in law and have many memories. Blessings to you all. Love Helen and John
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband and father. My dad said many many times how much he admired Jake’s work ethic. He was indeed a very hard working man! I am very grateful that he and Marion provided a vehicle (and Lawrence to drive) to take me to church for so many years. He was a good husband, father and a Godly example to all. It is a comfort to know he is in the arms of his saviour!
Watched the service, Marian, very touching, brief under the circumstances. Marian, my sister, I wish you comfort andpeace. I am so pleased that you have your family near. One by one we are destined to leave this earth for a better place.
Dear Marion & family! Thanks for sharing the memories of your dads life with us today! You honoured him well! Our thought and prayers are with you!💐
I have watched on line. Seen and felt your pain. Sympathy’s to all of you. So difficult to loose one you loved and who loved youl. Lovely service. May the Power and the strength of God go with you. Blessings always. Love, Martha.
I am very sorry to hear that Jake has passed on. It was always a highlight to talk with him at our Wiebe family gatherings in Abbotsford. I recall his kindness and humour as a kid at those early Kelowna family gatherings as well – taking time to see you as a kid, talk and joke with you and spread some of that positivity. Seeing him and my own dad (Hank Wiebe) and their impassioned brotherly chats put a smile on my face too. I am really honoured to have known him and send love and condolences to Aunt Marion and all of the family. Peace be with you.