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- Jacob Henry Goossen passed away Mar. 16 from cancer. He was born Apr.16, 1920 to Henry and Katherina Goossen in Alexanderthal, Ukraine. In1926 the family immigrated to Canada, settling near Manitou, Man. Heattended Winkler (Man.) Bible School. He married Helen Braun July 7,1945. They farmed until 1996. He accepted Christ in his late teens; at21 he was baptized, joining Manitou MB Church. He served as Sundayschool treasurer, teacher and with Helen, youth sponsor. He isremembered as a kind, quiet, sensitive, generous and unselfish man. Heand Helen enjoyed visiting and encouraging the sick and lonely. Even inillness, he was more concerned about Helen and others than himself. Hissense of humour continued to show despite his pain. His love of musicstayed with him, bringing him comfort. He enjoyed both old hymns and newchoruses. He loved to play his mandolin, accompanied by Helen, childrenand grandchildren with piano, guitar and voice. He was a devotedhusband, father and grandfather, finding great joy in his family,especially his grandchildren. He was always concerned about thespiritual well-being of each child and grandchild. Predeceased by 1sister and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Helen; children Carolyn ofKitchener, Ont., Ted of Cranberry Portage, Man., Milli Stewart ofKitchener, Debra Riley of Baden, Ont., Gareth of Kitchener, Eldon ofWinkler and Iris Buller of Winnipegosis, Man.; 17 grandchildren and 1sister. The funeral was Mar. 19 in Manitou MB Church, with George Toewsministering.
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1920 - 2011 (90 years)
