Abram John Wiebe

1889 -1975

Abram John Wiebe was born in Orloff Sagradowka on January 27, 1899. His parents were John & Katharina (Friesen) Wiebe. At age 14 he lost his mother.

The Spirit of God convicted him of his need for a Saviour and he accepted Christ at the age of 21.

One June 22, 1912, he married Anna Stobbe. This union lasted until death parted them on May 22, 1975.

The Wiebe family emigrated from Russia to Canada in 1925. They farmed in Manitoba for 18 years. In 1944 God led them to Yarrow, B.C. where they became berry farmers. The following year he became a member of the Yarrow M.B. Church through baptism. The fellowship in the Church was very precious to him. He appreciated the Sunday School class in a special way. He also enjoyed the music and singing and showed great interest in church growth and the private school.

In 1972, Abram & Anna Wiebe celebrated their diamond anniversary.

Abram enjoyed good health until 1969. During the last three years of his life he was an invalid and was lovingly cared for by his family. His patience and gratitude were exemplary to his family and friends. He had entered noted and underscored many passaged in his Bible which indicted his attitude toward others.


The Lord called him home on May 22, 1975 at the age of 86 at his residence in Yarrow.

Abram was predeceased by seven brothers, two daughters and two sons in their infancy. He leaves to mourn his wife Anna; five daughters Katherine, Martha, Annie, Erna, Mary and her husband John Unger; one son, John Friesen and wife Maria; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Maria believed to be living in Russia and many relatives and friends.

The funeral was held from the Yarrow Church on May 27, 1975 with Rev. A.L. Klassen officiating.

Pall bearers were Abe Konrad, Henry Konrad, Herman Peters, Walter Stobbe, David Wiebe and William Wiebe.

Interment was at Yarrow Cemetery.