JAKE UNRUH

1939 - 2014

Surrounded by loved ones, Jacob David Unruh of Vauxhall, peacefully passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the age of 75 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, December 11, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Burial Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery (travel north of Vauxhall on Highway 36 almost seven kilometers, then head east on Township Road 140 just over one kilometer) on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.
Jake will be deeply missed by Mary, his loving wife of fifty four years; his children Chris (Brian) King of Lethbridge, Brent (Lynda) Unruh of Vauxhall, Sandra (Andy) Lindsell of Claresholm, Shane (Teri) Unruh of Vauxhall and Grant Unruh of Vauxhall, thirteen wonderful grandchildren and one precious great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister Jo Herfort; brothers Abe (Helen) Unruh and Henry (Sue) Unruh.
He was predeceased by his parents David and Elizabeth Unruh; brothers Dave and Pete Unruh; sister Liz Rempel; sisters-in-law Esther Unruh and Anne Unruh; brothers-in-law Steely Rempel and Henry Herfort.
Jake, as he was known, was born January 10, 1939 in Coaldale. He grew up in Vauxhall attending a country school house. Jake was born a farmer, and left school at a young age to help out his dad. He took over his dad’s farm in 1967 and worked hard at making a living off the farm, and helping his sons on the farm right up until fall of this year.
Jake has been a strong contributor to the community for much of his life, and organizations such as the Ag Society, the Vauxhall Grazing Association, the Vauxhall Curling Club and the Vauxhall Legion have been beneficiaries of his speaking talent and organizational skills.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jake’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to those who have served and cared for Jake and our family during this time.