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Darrell and Liza Brubacher posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Leona please accept our condolences. Mike was a good Godly man that we were thankful to know. We have good memories of catching up with you both in Puerto Rico last winter. We look forward to rejoicing together in heaven some day.
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Ron Van Der Burgt pledged to donate to Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Thursday, December 5, 2019
It was a pleasure to have worked with Mike. He will be greatly missed within the Ag Community.
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Peter and Rachelle Talbot posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Dear Leona
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We met at the International Plowing Match in Verner this past September, and worked alongside him sharing the Gospel story with those amazing salvation bracelets and walking sticks. It was our privilege to share a few days with a giant of a Christian man who loved our Jesus, Lord and Savior. He walked the talk and rest assured you are in our thoughts and prayers as you lean on GOD for comfort and Peace.
Sad and yet rejoicing in His Blessed Assurance.
Love in Christ,
Rachelle and Peter Talbot
Sturgeon Falls, Ontario
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Gary and Claudette Weeks posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Dear brother Mike was a true soldier of the cross.
Memories of Mike and Leona's service to our Lord abound. But my fondest memory of Mike and Leona is of their time with us in Ireland. Leona ministering among the ladies while Mike and I went farm to farm with the gospel.
I listened in amazement as Mike spoke with ease to many Irish farmers about farming then deftly transitioned to the glorious gospel. We trust that some will be in glory.
Love in the Lord,
Gary and Claudette
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Laura Martin donated to MSC CANADA
Friday, November 29, 2019
Praying for you and the rest of the family.Rejoicing that Mike’s suffering is over. Lovingly,Laura
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Brad & Tara McIntosh pledged to donate to Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Friday, November 29, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Deepest sympathies.
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Horst and Rebecca Bohner posted a condolence
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dear Leona — We have often thought of and prayed for you since we heard of Mike’s diagnosis, and continue to pray for your comfort and strength in these days before the funeral. We have fond memories of your generous hospitality and Mike’s cheerful good humour — as young singles and a newly married couple your home was a place of real blessing and encouragement to us, as was your godly example. We will miss Mike, but are so thankful for his sake that he is rejoicing in the presence of the Saviour he loved and served. May the Lord sustain you and give you His peace in all the days ahead.
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Stewart Cardiff pledged to donate to Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dear Leona
Mike was a good friend and mentor and I will miss our regular chats Stew & Alison Cardiff
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Bert Visscher posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Mike had a love for the Lord that flowed from his whole being and countance. What a wonderful example of how to share the Lords love. We praise God for his homecoming but he will be sorely missed. Leona , may God give you a supernatural peace and comfort as you go on life's journey without your soulmate. Bert and Wilma Visscher
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Steve and Karen Vandenbrink posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Dear Leonna and extended family too...We knew that Mike was sick and close to his end and rejoice for him that he is now Home with his Savior whom he served so willingly..May the Lord fill the empty space with his love and the memories comfort you at this time ..
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rusting the Lord will give you strength in the coming days as well as comfort you with His nearness...Steve and Karen V...
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Terry and Dale Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Leona, Terry and I wish to express our sincere condolences upon learning of Mike’s passing. We remember the boat ride we shared, where Mike was smiling and talking with us all. We were blessed to be able to work along side Mike , sharing God’s word, with the Christian Farmers. May his memories bring you comfort.
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ericwills007@gmail.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Hi Leona, my deepest sympathy for the great loss of your dear husband Mike. I have enjoyed working with Mike for many years at the international plowing matches across Ontario. He wouldn’t meet Mike for very long without knowing his great love for his Lord and Savior. Again her deepest sympathy to you and each member your family, also for the hospitality That you and Mike had the gang over one night at this year‘s IPM
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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Mike and Leona were included in our little seniors group at Camp Galilee this past summer.. We appeared in the talent show and received a good applause. Mike is now singing his praises to the Lord. Once again it was a pleasure to know you Mike and thanks again for helping me learn my memory verses at camp this past summer. In Christ's love
Fran and Ken Abbott
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Arthur Walsh posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Once you met Mike, you would know His love for the Lord was real. It was probably 25 years ago I came to the farm dealing in farm supplies. Mike and Leona were real servants of Christ, they did not let you leave without their hospitality of coming in to share a drink and a snack and then Mike would share some Spiritual food with me also. I remember always coming away after Mike and I spending time sharing our common faith in the Lord with one another and realizing that Christ was in the midst of us when we talked. The scriptures say, When 2or3 are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them also. Matt 18:20. Mike believed in the God who is real and showed it in his talk and walk with the Lord. I am thankful to have known Leona and Mike. I will see Mike again when this mortality puts on immortality and we meet again in the kingdom of God. May Leona and the family know the peace of God that surpasses all understanding at this time of separation from Mike, but remember , he is home with the Lord now.
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Esther Frey posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Dear Leona:
Your dear CECU family and those from Camp send our love to you and know that the God of all comfort will comfort you. We cherish the many trips you made to Puerto Rico, the hours both you and Mike gave to repair camp, and then the cleaning and painting in my apartment to prepare it for sale. Mike's last words to me were, "I'm going to encourage Bob to come this winter to put the tiles on the chapel floor at camp. Little did we know his labour on earth is finished. Thank you for giving to the Lord.
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Ted Gilbert posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
We have lost a dear brother, friend, mentor and companion. Leona, Carolyn and I are sorry for your loss but he is in no more pain having a body that we can only dream of. He has left his farm for a mansion.
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Ken and Fran Abbott posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Dear Leona. We are sad and weep with you but thankful that The Lord has taken dear Mike to be with Himself. We are thankful we got to spend his last year at Camp Galilee as he encouraged me to come. Mike’s love of Christ showed through I all that he said and did. I always looked forward to seeing you both at the beginning of each month in Tillsonburg at the breaking of Bread. Mike was always an encouragement. He will be greatly missed
See you in the morning,Mike
Love
Ken and Fran Abbott
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Marlene Toye posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
My dear friend Leona, my prayers for you will continue, knowing that Jesus Christ is by our side. How privileged I have been to spend so much time with you and Mike in these last many years, as I was encouraged by his love and service for Christ. We were blessed to spend many Sunday afternoons at the various long-term care homes in Tavistock, and Mike was always my go-to man to answer my spiritual questions. God will lead us a step at a time "Until that Day" II Timothy 1:12 (NKJV). Hugs, Marlene
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Ray and Carol Jones posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
When I think of our beloved fried, Mike, I think three words: Saved by grace through faith in Christ alone; Sound in the truths of God's Word; Steadfast in life testimony and witness. Our warmest love and sincere sympathies to our dear friend, Leona, who faithfully served with and blessed so many with Mike.
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Dawn (Elliott) Shelley posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Dearest Leona.
Although our life's pathways have taken us apart from each other, our vivid memories of many times spent with you and Mike still linger strong.
We know our faithful Lord will strengthen, and carry you through these difficult days ahead. Please know you are in our hearts....thoughts....and prayers!
Mike was an amazing fellow and our lives were enriched knowing and spending many times and plenty of laughs with both of you! Hugs and Blessings sister!
With kindest regards, Dawn
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Henk&Beryl Gelling posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Dear Leona,
We could not believe it when we heard that Mike had gone home. We looked forward to seeing both of you this summer. Now we will have to wait until we get to heavan to see Mike again. May the Lord bless you and give you His precious comfort. He is in such a wonderful place, you will have to face life without him. May you recieve strength as you go on. Soon and very soon we will all be HOME,
All our love and we will pray for you.
Henk&Beryl
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Vernon Bauman posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2019
Leona
I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing, but am sure you will be thankful for the many memories of good years together,as I am with Mary Anne. We sorrow deeply
but not without hope. "That mortality might be swallowed up of life" 2 Cor. 5:4
Praying for you.
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Paul Hoffman posted a condolence
Sunday, November 24, 2019
I will miss Mike's contagious friendly smile as well as his warm left-handshake. He was such a servant with his travel to various places to lend his practical hand at numerous missionary projects. What a testimony!
Paul & Evelyn Hoffman
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
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