Jacob V. Hiebert

Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacob Voth Hiebert announce his passing on Sunday, November 8, 2020 after a brief battle with COVID-19. The family could not be with him at the time of his passing though he was very much in our thoughts and prayers. Jacob (Jake) is survived by his wife Anne (nee Bergen) whom he married on November 15, 1950. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this past Sunday. He is also survived by his children: Clarence (Evelyn), Phyllis (Ken), Stan (Jo-anne), Bob, Carol (Larry), Donny (Michele), and Randy (Pauline). Grandpa will be missed and is survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, one sister and one sister-in-law.

Jake was predeceased by his parents Jacob J and Helen Hiebert, his brother Henry, sister Martha and son-in-law John Harder.

Dad was born October 22, 1930. The son of Jacob J and Helen Hiebert. Dad seemed to have a need to be on the move. During their married life, Dad and Mom moved approximately 40 times. They lived in Winnipeg, Grunthal, Hochstadt, Ridgeville, Greenland and Steinbach and many places in between. Dad was always drawn back to farming, although he had many different jobs. He worked at the sugar beet factory, picking up cream and milk, building construction and farming. Dad and Mom owned farms in various communities such as Macgregor, a dairy farm in Grunthal and hog farms in both Grunthal and Greenland.

We will miss you so much Dad. You were loved!

A Come & Go viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

The private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. Please visit the Birchwood website for details on joining the family via livestream.