John Loewen

Dad passed away peacefully on August 13, 2015 at 6:50 am. 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 am 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”.