Albert John Rempel
Born November 20, 1928, Didsbury, AB ~ Died March 7, 2017, Chilliwack, BC
It is with sorrow, and also grateful hearts, that we announce the death of a remarkable man. Al is survived by Martha, his loving wife of 62 years, son Jim married to Lois, daughter Alyson married to Randy Cockrill, 5 grandchildren, Graham (Trisha), Meghan (David), Jeremy (Meagan), Micah (Susie), and Josiah, 3 great - grandchildren, Jake, Justin, Caleb, and his older sister Mary Epp. Starting out as a prairie farmer, Dad moved to B.C. after meeting Martha, where he satisfied his entrepreneurial spirit with numerous careers, built a family, some houses, made many friends, and spent his love and energies savouring life and serving others wherever he saw a need. He faithfully committed himself to God and his family. Dad had a unique capacity to work hard and pour himself into helping others. However, his love and dedication to Mom through both the good and challenging years was his shining accomplishment. Dad was passionate about using his skills for the benefit of others and made many trips throughout North and South America to work on Mennonite Disaster Service projects. If you wish, a gift to MDS in his memory would be very appropriate. mds.mennonite.net We invite you to honour Dad's life with us, Friday, March 17th, 11:00 a.m. at Eden Mennonite Church in Chilliwack.