Obituary for Jacob David Abram Enns
On October 15th, Jake passed away peacefully at his home in Winnipeg, MB.
Jake leaves his wife Erica (nee Koop), his children David (Lesley), Chris (Diane), Paul (Sandra) and Kari (Kurt Kauenhofen). His grandchildren Jana, Cameron, Ryan, Caleb, Nolan, Matt, Ethan, Josh, Nate, Erica, Cole, and Brandt. Also, his sister Anne Falconer and niece Margaret Murphy.
Jake was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Tina, his sister Katie and niece Ruth Falconer.
Jake was born on June 14th, 1943, at Portage la Prairie. Jake was the youngest child of Jacob and Tina Enns of Newton MB. Jake’s early years were marked by helping out at the farm, being active in church life. As a result of his farm experiences, he declared he would never own chickens.
On March 30th, 1968, Jake married Erica Koop. They were a beautiful complement for each other and their faithfulness throughout their marriage leaves a legacy for family and friends.
Jake and Erica settled in Oakville MB and this became the community where Jake and Erica raised a family, ran a construction business, built a house and owned a car dealership. Oakville has a special place in Jake and Erica’s life.
Jake loved innovation and he loved the church. In 1990, he had the opportunity to embrace both passions when he became a pastor at Portage Alliance Church. These were years of multiple building projects (Jake never found a building project, he didn’t love), establishing a school, and participating on a staff team that he enjoyed deeply. During these years Jake used his gifts of helps and leadership to empower people around him and build community.
Family was a priority for Jake. He cared deeply for his wife Erica, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage. They were a great team and his loving supportive nature will be so missed. He loved being dad and grandpa and each of his children and grandchildren held such a special place in his life. His retirement years revolved around his family, visiting Lethbridge, Cobourg and Waldheim to visit family, playing golf and building shelves!
Throughout the summer months, you would find Jake laughing and spending time kibitzing in his gazebo. It was a safe place for friends and family to converse or just relax together.
Jake loved simplicity. He has a small circle, but large influence. This influence is a result of his genuine love for people. As we celebrate his life, he would have been happy with a small simple gathering of family and friends. He didn’t crave attention or notoriety, but lived to see others succeed.
To know Jake was to know a man who loved Jesus, his family, friends, and the church. He was a man of integrity who was a father figure for many people. We are so thankful to God for the man he was.
Jake leaves his wife Erica (nee Koop), his children David (Lesley), Chris (Diane), Paul (Sandra) and Kari (Kurt Kauenhofen). His grandchildren Jana, Cameron, Ryan, Caleb, Nolan, Matt, Ethan, Josh, Nate, Erica, Cole, and Brandt. Also, his sister Anne Falconer and niece Margaret Murphy.
Jake was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Tina, his sister Katie and niece Ruth Falconer.
Jake was born on June 14th, 1943, at Portage la Prairie. Jake was the youngest child of Jacob and Tina Enns of Newton MB. Jake’s early years were marked by helping out at the farm, being active in church life. As a result of his farm experiences, he declared he would never own chickens.
On March 30th, 1968, Jake married Erica Koop. They were a beautiful complement for each other and their faithfulness throughout their marriage leaves a legacy for family and friends.
Jake and Erica settled in Oakville MB and this became the community where Jake and Erica raised a family, ran a construction business, built a house and owned a car dealership. Oakville has a special place in Jake and Erica’s life.
Jake loved innovation and he loved the church. In 1990, he had the opportunity to embrace both passions when he became a pastor at Portage Alliance Church. These were years of multiple building projects (Jake never found a building project, he didn’t love), establishing a school, and participating on a staff team that he enjoyed deeply. During these years Jake used his gifts of helps and leadership to empower people around him and build community.
Family was a priority for Jake. He cared deeply for his wife Erica, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage. They were a great team and his loving supportive nature will be so missed. He loved being dad and grandpa and each of his children and grandchildren held such a special place in his life. His retirement years revolved around his family, visiting Lethbridge, Cobourg and Waldheim to visit family, playing golf and building shelves!
Throughout the summer months, you would find Jake laughing and spending time kibitzing in his gazebo. It was a safe place for friends and family to converse or just relax together.
Jake loved simplicity. He has a small circle, but large influence. This influence is a result of his genuine love for people. As we celebrate his life, he would have been happy with a small simple gathering of family and friends. He didn’t crave attention or notoriety, but lived to see others succeed.
To know Jake was to know a man who loved Jesus, his family, friends, and the church. He was a man of integrity who was a father figure for many people. We are so thankful to God for the man he was.