Rev Alfred Johann P Barkman

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Rev Alfred P. Barkman BIRTH 26 Feb 1915 Sainte-Anne, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada DEATH 17 Dec 2005 (aged 90) Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada BURIAL Steinbach Heritage Cemetery Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada PLOT Sec 02 Row 01 Lot 05 MEMORIAL ID 173424154

REV. ALFRED BARKMAN

Rev. Alfred Penner Barkman of Steinbach, Man. was born Feb. 26, 1915 to John J. and Anna Barkman of Ste. Anne, Man. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2005 at Maplewood Manor at the age of 90 years.

In his youth Dad accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite in Steinbach on Dec. 3, 1935 by Min. J.A Koehn. He remained true and faithful to his vows. July 7, 1946 Dad was united in marriage to Evelyn Penner, sharing 47 years together.

Dad was ordained into the ministry Dec. 12, 1950 by Min. Ruben Koehn, and served faithfully until his retirement. Mom and Dad sold the farm on Twin Creek Road in the year of 1988 and bought a house in Steinbach on Rosewood Drive. Our mother passed away Feb. 18, 1994, leaving Dad very lonely.

Dad remarried July 7, 1995 to Elizabeth Penner at Greenland, Man. June 22, 2001, Dad moved from his house in town to Maplewood Manor in Steinbach.

Dad leaves to mourn his passing, his caring wife Elizabeth; two sons and two daughters: Les of Minneapolis, USA and daughter-in-law Margaret of Selkirk, Man., Sandee (Bill) Friesen of New Bothwell, Man., Allan (Barb) of Steinbach, Lori (Dean) Plett of Giroux, Man.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters and four stepsons and their families; two brothers, Martin (Selma) of Steinbach and Stan (Alice) of Grandview, Man.; one sister, Mary and (Stan) Giesbrecht of Penticton, B.C., and many near and dear ones.

Dad was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn, and one daughter in infancy, his parents, one brother Ed and sister-in-law Rosella.

Dad is now resting; his heavy burdens are over. He beckons us to follow him to yonder heaven's shore. His parting wish is for the family to remain courageous and faithful to God.

We as a family would like to thank Elizabeth and her family for the love and care they gave Dad in the last 10 years. The family would also like to thank the Maplewood Manor staff and Dr. Dan Ilchyna for their excellent care and support while Dad was living there.

There is public viewing at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m., at Church of God in Christ, Mennonite of Steinbach, with Rev. Ralph Toews officiating. Interment at Steinbach Heritage Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Michael Barkman, Chris Friesen, Jason Friesen, Shawn Toews, Galen Dueck and Roger Penner. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Candace, Derek and Mitchel Plett, Samantha, Tony and Christian Barkman, Marc and Chaylene Barkman, Kevin Friesen, his great-grandchildren and the Ministerial Staff of the Church.