Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at Westside Community Church. Viewing will be from 2PM-4PM on Sunday and from 6PM-8PM on Monday at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Interment prior to the service at Chapel Cemetery.
John Martens
July 23, 1928 - August 12, 2021
Peacefully on Thursday August 12th, 2021 at Tabor Home in Morden, MB John Martens passed away at the age of 93 years.
John was predeceased by his parents, four sisters and two brothers. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue, his son, Doug (Carol) from Winnipeg, MB, his daughter, Sharon (Robert) from Calgary, AB and son, Ken (Wendy) from Brandon, MB. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Miranda (Dustin), Michele, Chris (Lala) and Matthew (Meaghan) as well as three great grandchildren, Ethan, Caden and Deaken all of whom he loved dearly as well as several nieces and nephews who have graciously provided kindness and support over the years.
John and Sue were married on October 11, 1952. They had many experiences together over the past 68 years, living first in Morden and then moving to Fertile, SK. In 1958, they returned to Morden where Dad completed his journey man's ticket in plumbing and gas fitting. In 1965, they settled in Baldur, MB until 1993 when they retired "home" to Morden. In Baldur, Dad established Martens Plumbing and Heating and for 28 years he contributed to the community and was able to provide for his family. Our parent's marriage and life together has been a journey of and by the grace of God saying "Great is Thy Faithfulness' They were able to enjoy the gift of travel to Texas to escape from several of our long winters, go on an Alaskan cruise, many visits to Calgary to be with Sharon and a special trip in the Maritimes with Doug and Carol. Spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren brought them much joy and pleasure. Dad loved to tease and would do it with a "twinkle in his eye". Dad was a kind hearted, gentle, caring man who loved his family. He had a sense of humor and readily shared a joke with anyone he met. He had an open welcoming personality and genuinely loved people.
The family would like to say a big thank you to the many home care workers at Homestead who supported Dad prior to his admission to Tabor. We are also appreciative of the care he has received in Tabor Home since June 2020.
A funeral service celebrating John's life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Westside Community Church in Morden, MB with interment at Chapel Cemetery.
Should family or friends so desire, donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of your choice.
John Martens
July 23, 1928 - August 12, 2021
Peacefully on Thursday August 12th, 2021 at Tabor Home in Morden, MB John Martens passed away at the age of 93 years.
John was predeceased by his parents, four sisters and two brothers. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue, his son, Doug (Carol) from Winnipeg, MB, his daughter, Sharon (Robert) from Calgary, AB and son, Ken (Wendy) from Brandon, MB. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Miranda (Dustin), Michele, Chris (Lala) and Matthew (Meaghan) as well as three great grandchildren, Ethan, Caden and Deaken all of whom he loved dearly as well as several nieces and nephews who have graciously provided kindness and support over the years.
John and Sue were married on October 11, 1952. They had many experiences together over the past 68 years, living first in Morden and then moving to Fertile, SK. In 1958, they returned to Morden where Dad completed his journey man's ticket in plumbing and gas fitting. In 1965, they settled in Baldur, MB until 1993 when they retired "home" to Morden. In Baldur, Dad established Martens Plumbing and Heating and for 28 years he contributed to the community and was able to provide for his family. Our parent's marriage and life together has been a journey of and by the grace of God saying "Great is Thy Faithfulness' They were able to enjoy the gift of travel to Texas to escape from several of our long winters, go on an Alaskan cruise, many visits to Calgary to be with Sharon and a special trip in the Maritimes with Doug and Carol. Spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren brought them much joy and pleasure. Dad loved to tease and would do it with a "twinkle in his eye". Dad was a kind hearted, gentle, caring man who loved his family. He had a sense of humor and readily shared a joke with anyone he met. He had an open welcoming personality and genuinely loved people.
The family would like to say a big thank you to the many home care workers at Homestead who supported Dad prior to his admission to Tabor. We are also appreciative of the care he has received in Tabor Home since June 2020.
A funeral service celebrating John's life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Westside Community Church in Morden, MB with interment at Chapel Cemetery.
Should family or friends so desire, donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of your choice.