Jacob Wiebe

At the age of 79 years old, Jacob ‘Jake’ Wiebe went into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jacob was born on August 8, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico and with family by his side he passed away on August 24, 2023 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.

Jake is survived by his loving wife Barb, daughter Krista (Mark), son Bill (Antonia), and by his siblings Helen, Mary, Nettie (Tom), Pete (Shirley), and John (Judy). Jake was a proud Papa to Alyssa, Chelsey, Josiah, Isabella, Tenley, Joshua, and Carter. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jacob and Anna, and brother Henry.

Jake worked at the Ford plant in Talbotville for over 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved tinkering on anything he could get his hands on. He loved feeding the birds – and the neighbourhood cats. Jake loved the Lord and loved talking to others about Him. He was always available to help his neighbours, friends and family. Jake was a member of the Eden Baptist Church for over 30 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 23, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Eden Baptist Church, Eden, Ontario. Wareing Cremation Services, 346 Simcoe St., Tillsonburg, Ontario has been entrusted with Final Arrangements. Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca