John Thomas Finkbeiner

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John Thomas Finkbeiner

March 9, 1883 - May 28, 1954

To those who had enjoyed a talk with Jack Finkbeiner in Miniota on Thursday afternoon, and elsewhere on that day, received quite a shock when it was learned that he had passed away early on Friday morning, May 28th, suddenly, from a heart attack. He had finished his breakfast and went outside, and it was then that he was taken ill and taken into the house, where he passed away. He had complained of not feeling well on that morning.

Mr. Finkbeiner was born on March 9, 1883, at Crediton, Ont. and came to Manitoba at the age of 21. For about three years he worked in the Crandall district and later in the Isabella district. In 1907 he took over the home farm.

His marriage to Rosetta Borland took place at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Borland, in Crandall, in December 1907.

He is survived by his wife and three sons: Elmer J. at home; Sydney, Cardale, and Edward, St.James, and two daughters, Mrs. W. Cumberland, Penticton, B.C. and Mrs. Geo. Reid, Cardale. One brother, Harry, at Isabella, and six sisters Mrs A. Mesoner and Edna, Chicago; Mrs. F. Currie, Sebewaing, Michigan; Mrs. I. Geiger, Saskatoon; Mrs. L. Miller, New Westminster, B.C.; Mrs. L. Slotzer, Wilkie, Sask. There are eleven grandchildren.

In his passing, many feel that that they have sustained a personal loss, for Jack was indeed a good friend and neighbour. He and his good wife worked unceasingly for nearly five decades to make this world a better place in which to live. They shared their responsibilities to their community, their church and social life. Jack was a good farmer and did not sit idly by whilst others were working to improve conditions that would be of benefit economically not only to the farmer, but to all. His life was devoted to service for the welfare of his family and brother man and his integrity was never questioned. He served as a school trustee and held offices in many other organizations. He made a wide circle of friends and his demise is very sincerely regretted by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He served on the M.M.S. Board from its organization for 17 years and as President of Decker Pool Elevator Assoc. for 19 years and was a Director of the Childrens Aid Soc., Brandon and a member of the Session of Isabella United church. He is going to be sadly missed, but kindly remembered.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, when a very large number gathered to pay their last respects to a departed friend and neighbour at Isabella church. The service was conducted by Rev K.H. Moffatt, assisted by Rev. H. Bowman, Macdonald, and Student minister, S.A. Walmsley of United College, Winnipeg. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. The casket was laid to rest in Isabella cemetery by L. Wright, R. Buchannan, B. Johnston, J. Wall, A. Norrie, M.S. Johnson.