Jacob J. I. Goertzen

1921 – 2006

On Thursday, December 18, 2006 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Jacob J. I. Goertzen aged of 85 years of Winkler, MB went to his eternal rest.

He leaves to mourn his passing daughter-in-law, Betty Goertzen of Sioux Lookout, ON; 2 sisters, Agatha Neufeld of Morris, Mary and George Watt of Winnipeg; 2 brothers, Henry and Ilene Goertzen of Echo Bay, ON, John and Stella Goertzen of Beamsville, ON.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Katherine (nee Buhler) in October of this year; 1 son, Ken (2002) and 2 children in infancy.

Funeral service was held on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Rev. Art Wiebe and Rev. Abe Wiebe officiating.  Interment followed at Winkler Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to MCC Box 1774 Winkler, MB R6W 4B6.

Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler in care of arrangements.