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Alvin L. Goossen

Alvin L. Goossen

Male 1907 - 1997  (90 years)

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  • Name Alvin L. Goossen 
    Birth 18 Feb 1907  Hillsboro, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 22 Nov 1997  Moundridge, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 28 Nov 1997  Garden Cemetery, Hesston, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I247  Heinrich Goosen
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2017 

    Father Franz M. Goossen,   b. 17 Dec 1876, Landskrone, Molotschna Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 May 1943, Goessel, Marion, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Susanna B. Duerksen,   b. 07 Apr 1876, Gnadenthal, Molotschna Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Dec 1950, Goessel, Marion County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 25 Apr 1900  Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Franz & Susanna Goossen
    Franz & Susanna Goossen
    FM Goossen Brothers, Goessel Kansas
    FM Goossen Brothers, Goessel Kansas
    Frank, John, Will, Abe, Alvin, Ferd, Ed, Hein, Cornie and Walter
    Family ID F87  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bertha Franz,   b. 17 Aug 1908, Hillsboro, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Feb 1990, Moundridge, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 04 Oct 1929  Alexanderwohl mennonite church, Goessel, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Type: Civil 
    Children 
     1. Paul Franz Goossen,   b. 14 Nov 1930, Monument, Thomas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Susie Franz Goossen,   b. 26 Oct 1931, Monument, Thomas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    +3. Alva Franz Goossen,   b. 20 Feb 1938, Monument, Thomas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Elsie Franz Goossen,   b. 20 Jul 1945, Colby, Thomas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Mar 2013, Boulder, Colorado, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
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    Alvin & Bertha Goossen
    Alvin & Bertha Goossen
    Family ID F92  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2017 

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    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Civil - 04 Oct 1929 - Alexanderwohl mennonite church, Goessel, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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    • Alvin L. Goossen Obituary

      Alvin L. Goossen was born February 18, 1907, nine miles southwest of Hillsboro, Kansas. His parents were Franz M. and Susanna (Duerksen) Goossen.He was the fifth one of 10 brothers. He received his elementary education in the Antioch Rural School and later also attended the Hillsboro Prepartor School for one year. At the age of 17 years, special meetings were held at the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, he realized his need of salvation in Jesus Christ. After a good Bible instruction by the pastor, he was baptized upon his confession of faith on May 31, 1925 by
      Rev. Peter H. Unruh and received as a member into the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.

      On October 4, 1929, he joined hands with Bertha Franz in Holy Matrimony. The Bible text Isaiah 54:10 was used in English by Rev. P. H. Unruh and Rev. C. C. Wedel spoke in German on Luke 10:42.

      Shortly after the wedding they moved to a rent farm in Thomas County, Kansas. Here they lived 12 years.
      In 1934 and 1935, the experience was a great drought and a world wide depression, and on top of that,Mother took sick and was hospitalized 31 days in the Spring of 1935. She had to undergo a serious surgery. It was a trying year, but God's grace proved to be sufficient. Then after the hard years there also came many good years so that in 1942 they moved on their own farm which was 3 miles south and 3/4 mile west of Mingo, Kansas.

      In 1937 when the Meadow Mennonite Church was organized they became charter members of that new church. Father then was elected as Chairman to the deacon board. Since this new church did not have a standing minister, Father had a great responsibility for the spiritual welfare of the church which he enjoyed greatly. Father also has been
      teaching adult Sunday School class till he had some eye trouble. In 1951 he joined the Gideon International, since then he has spoken in almost 300 churches. It was a great blessing for him to give Testaments in the name of Christ to the youth and college students.

      In 1947 they were instrumental in helping the Abraham Arendt family to America through the MCC. This family had fled from South Russia to Reverenstine, Holland during World War II. They still are very thankful to us and the Lord to be in America.

      On January 20, 1957, Father's health started to fail. He had an acute gall bladder attack and on October 11, 1958, he had to undergo surgery in the Colby, Kansas hospital to have the gall bladder and appendix removed. At this time he was very close to the end, but after 5 days he started to improve again, still leaving him with a weak heart. Then by the doctors suggestion they left the lovely farm on August 25, 1959 and moved to Newton. Here they made themselves at home in town and soon joined
      the Newton Bible Church. Later in 1972 they joined the Garden Mennonite Church.

      In fall of 1979 father and mother celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Garden Mennonite Church with all the 25 children and grandchildren present. A family picture was taken at that time.

      Father and Mother have traveled into almost every state of the union and in Europe. Father had a hobby,
      spent time in building replicas, such as the old 1886 Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church and the one room Antioch School House, which can be seen in the Goessel Museum. He also enjoyed his pencil collection which he often showed and gave lectures in grade schools. The harmonica he played to the praise of the Lord.

      Because of ageing, they sold their home in Newton and moved on December 27, 1983 to a new apartment at the Memorial Home south of Moundridge, Kansas.
      They always were happy to have their children and grandchildren come and visit them and they shared many deeds of love toward them. Father and Mother shared many joys and sorrows, but the Lord always provided grace and strength, sustaining them in faith of Him who called them.

      On December 12, 1990, the Lord called mother to her heavenly home at 6:17 AM. They had lived more then 60 precious years together. After mother's death, father spent many tearful moments before the Lord his Saviour.

      Father is survived by his dear children: Paul and his wife Hildegard, Wayland, Iowa; Susie and her husband Jake Barkman, Elkhart, Kansas: Alva and his wife Linda, Plevena, Kansas and Elsie of Boulder, Colorado; 13 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; three brothers, Ferdinand, Goessel, Edward, Colby and Walter, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

      Father passed away November 22, 1997, at the age of 90 years and 9 months and 4 days.

      (Info from www.fmgoossenfamily.com)