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Archives (from 2006 & earlier)
Special Messages
A Special Thank You to ‘80/’81 Alumni
"I am looking to thank Alumni from 1980 who came out to Deroche Elementary and offered a Bible Study to it's students at Deroche Hall on Tuesdays and in 1981 Thursdays. We were all put in age categories, given a teacher and a Bible. We participated in play time, worship time (my personal favourite) and Bible teaching. It was here that I received Christ and have followed him ever since. I have avoided the pitfalls of my family such as alcoholism, drugs, smoking and bad relationships because of God in my life. Without CBC students I never would have met my saviour. I want to thank all those who participated in bring the gospel to Deroche." - Heather Waycott
1930's-1950's
Frank & Ruth [Wiens] Martens (’59)
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1960's
Irene [Huebert] Geng ('69-'70)
Irene and her husband, Eric live in Chilliwack, BC. Irene writes, "My reason for attending Bible college in 1969-70, was to prepare myself to face university. I had heard many people talk about young people losing their faith when they left home for university, and I didn't want that to happen to me. Also, I was terrified at the thought of heading to an unknown university campus. I really wasn't ready to handle that on my own. So MBBI was a safe place for me to experience independence for the first time.Living in residence was a tremendously worthwhile experience. Because of the severe acne that scarred my face as a teenager, I lacked self-confidence and that affected every aspect of my life. Living with my dorm mates opened my eyes to new possibilities, taught me new skills, broadened my social horizons, and taught me much about having fun...important lessons for a shy, insecure young lady. My classes were valuable. I learned that answers and solid evidence abound for the questions people ask about Christianity. So, if challenged or if I had a question myself, I knew that I could find a response that would substantiate my faith. That knowledge was an important foundation as I embarked upon adulthood. My childhood Sunday School experience was affirmed. One of the experiences that stands out for me was that I participated in the student drama featuring excerpts from Shakespeare's plays. I was cast in the role of Juliet's nurse in the scene we performed from Romeo and Juliet. We had a great drama night that fall and later in the year MBBI hosted a weekend for high school students considering attending MBBI. On that weekend, we repeated the Shakespeare drama and I distinctly remember waiting back stage, feeling the atmosphere was positively electric! I just knew that this was going to be a fabulous performance and I could hardly wait to get on stage. As soon as I waddled out on stage, costumed as a fat lady in a plain brown dress with a black shawl over her head, the audience started to laugh. Thereafter, every move I made, every word I said had them laughing. They laughed and laughed and laughed. To my utter amazement, my performance brought the house down. For that one night, I was the star of the show. That drama experience gave me some recognition on campus, boosted my self-esteem, and broadened my social circle. My year at Mennonite Brethren Bible Institute was a tremendously worthwhile building block in my preparation for adulthood. I benefited academically and spiritually from the classes and I benefited as a whole person. I knew I had made a wise decision by setting aside that year for that purpose. For me, MBBI was an important next step in becoming an adult." - September 2007
1970's
Allan ('71-'73) & LaVonne [Liebelt] Krahn ('72-'73)*
Allan and LaVonne live in Wichita Kansas where Allan is a test pilot for Bombardier Learjet and LaVonne is a teacher. They have 3 children, Aaron, Brandon and LaBri. - July 2008
Robert & Carol [Neufeld] Schroeder ('72-'74)*
Robert and Carol live in Neunkirchen am Brand, Germany. Robert writes, "We have been missionaries in Germany for 18 years. We are involved in church planting, church planter training and church consulting. We have three sons and recently became grandparents." - September 2007
Richard Krahn ('74-'76)*
Richard and his wife Judith live in Winkler, MB where Richard works for GVSD. They have 2 children, Alyssa and Joelle. - November 2007
Willi Fast ('76-'77)*
Willi and his wife Janet Live in Edmonton Alberta. Willi writes, "Enjoyed the last 25 year CBI reunion we planned in 2003. Shall we re-do this as a 30 year reunion in 2008?" - February 2007
Joanne [Hildebrand] Roberts ('76-'78)*
Joanne lives in Landmark, MB and works as an Accountant. Joanne has 3 children; Karen (23), Theo (17) & Addison (10). - July 2007
Michel Paret ('76-'78)*
Michel and his wife, Jerri-Kim, live in Fontenay le Comte, France. They have 3 children; Samuel, Benjamin & Sephora. Michel writes, "After serving as minister for the Evangelical Mennonite Church of France from 83 to 90, (US sabbatical 1990-1991 in Elizabethtown PA) I was staff in a home for the mentally handicapped adults near Prais France (a Mennonite place) from 1991 to 1996, then Chaplain in the only Protestant hospital in Paris from 1996 to 2004. Have been a French Reformed Minister since then, serving a small country congregation and area as well as some hospital chaplancy." - February 2008
Janet [Smith] Becker ('79-'80)
Janet and her husband Art live in Devon, AB where Janet works as an Executive Assistant at Natural Resources Canada. Janet and Art have 3 children, Danielle (15), Brooklyn (12) and Marshall (9). - April 2007
Rick Loewen ('79-'80)*
Rick lives in Landmark, MB, where he works as a Radio Guy. - September 2007
John Piera ('79-'81)*
John and his wife, Iris Hau, live in Calgary where John works as a teacher and Iris works as an accountant. They have three children. John writes, Since attending CBC, I have had the privilege of serving my church community in many capacities. I have had the opportunity to serve in such high profile positions as chairperson of Foothills Mennonite, Chairperson of Calgary Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and Chairperson of Camp Valaqua. I have also had the opportunity to serve in many behind the scene capacities like helping to set up or clean up for special events and functions. Currently, I serve as Song Leader for the early service, Sunday School leader and I help organize scripture readers. I am continually thankful to CBC for teaching me the importance for servanthood as a key component of my faith. - April 2007
1980's
Carole [Boschman] Reimer ('80-'82)*
Carole and her husband Marvin live in Lethbridge, AB. Carole is a Social Worker. - July 2008
Beth [Bergmann] Bartel ('82-'83)*
Beth and her husband, Harold, live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Beth writes, "Just sending out a Christmas greeting to any '82-'83 alumni out there. Would like contact info from Corinne Warkentin (was Voth) and Judy Boldt particularly. No response to cards sent last few years. Would love to hear from anyone else as well, especially any TC members, or Betty Druzynski (maiden name) from spring '82. Those were great times at CBI!" - December 2007
Cindy Rempel ('83-'86)*
"I spent 12 years ministering with Venture Teams International and then returned to Winnipeg to complete my MA in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary. I currently work at the downtown YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg as a director for Youth Employment Programs, working with at-risk youth. Never a dull day in my office! ;)" - August 2007
Vern Toews ('84-'85)
Vern and his wife, Gail, have four children and live in Winnipeg, MB. Vern writes, "Well it's been a while since I went to CBI (not CBC), but I still remember the awesome men's dorms (Old military barracks), it was good times for sure. As of late I have been quite busy. Selling real estate in the Winnipeg market certainly keeps me hoping but it the work also gets me out to meeting with lots of different people. Volunteer-wise I am one of the lead sound technicians as well as a Lead Usher at our local church. I am also the chair of 176 Boeing of Canada Air Cadet Squadron. As well I am on a number of the committees at my local realtors association as well as the lead trainer for the realtors. Life is great! BUT it doesn't just happen that way, we CHOOSE to make it great, cause it's already in us." - July 2007
Caroline [Thiessen] Tempel (1985-1987)*
Caroline and her husband, Loren, live in Chilliwack with their 2 children, Richelle & Ryan. Caroline is the children/youth pastor at Yarrow Alliance Church and Loren works for Investors Group. - September 2007
Keith & Kathy [Wiens] Harder (’85-’89)
Keith writes, "After graduating from CBC I went on to Trinity Western where I received my physical education degree. We spent eight years at Prairie Bible College where I was the athletic director and men's basketball coach. Kathy and I have been in Vulcan Alberta for the past two and a half years. We have two wonderful boys, Joshua 7 and Nicholas 5, who keep us busy. Currently I am the business development manager for Byron Smith Ford, working out of a new dealership in Strathmore. God has blessed Kathy and I and we enjoy the fellowship of the local evangelical church here in Vulcan. Kathy teaches Sunday school and I actually had to dust off some of those old Columbia text books as I prepared a sermon a couple of weeks ago. The education and training we received at Columbia is something that continues to help and influence our lives even today, 16 years later."
In Loving Memory of Loren Peter Nikkel ('86-'87)
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Julie-Anne [Petty] Sillars (’86-‘88)
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Darren Schmidt (’87-‘90)
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Connie [Peters] Dueck ('88-'90)*
Connie and her husband, Richard, live in Winnipeg, MB. Connie writes, "We have some sad news in our family. Our oldest son, Jonah age 10 died on February 28, 2008. He leaves behind his parents, Richard and Connie, his brother Michah (age 8) and sister Naomi (age 6). We have started the Jonah Richard Dueck Autism Scholarhip administered by the Winnipeg Foundation in our son's memory. If anyone would like to contribute to this fund send your donation to The Winnipeg Foundation 1350 One Lombard Place Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3 or online www.wpgfdn.org." - March 2008
Gina Unger ['89-'90]*
Gina Unger (1989-1990) and Jeff McMillan would like to announce the birth of their son, Hayes Unger McMillan, born at home, March 1, 2006 (9 lbs; 22 inches). He is named after the Hayes River upon which Gina and Jeff canoed in July 2005. Just 3 days prior to the expected journey's end, the 600km canoe trip came to a halt in the form of a search and rescue mission after their canoe was demolished in a set of rapids leaving them stranded on an island for 17 days. (Upon being rescued, the pregnancy was then announced to family and friends.) The adventure was a life-changing experience and one of spiritual growth for them and, also, how Hayes received his name!
General update:
After attending CBC for one year (1989-1990), Gina went on to graduate! from Canadian Mennonite Bible College in 1992 with a Bachelor of Theology. After that she attended both the University of Waterloo (English) and the University of Manitoba (Human Ecology and Education), graduating with a dual degree (BHEc/BEd) in 1997. After graduation she taught ESL in both Winnipeg and Japan, also travelling to Taiwan to re-visit her childhood home as a missionary kid. In the Fall of 1999, she began her present-day career as a high school Family Studies/Foods/Clothing teacher, with the majority of courses being taught in the Family Studies department. She and her husband, Jeff McMillan, were married in 2003, and are both high school teachers in Winnipeg. They have one son, Hayes, as well as another baby on the way (due in July 2007). - February 2007
1990's
Anna Gossen ('90-'94)*
Anna lives in Reichshof, Germany. Anna writes, "I graduated from MBBS in 2000 and worked for the On-Site Counseling Program at MBBS till 2003. In May of 2003 I returned to Germany to help my mom after my father's sudden death. My mom is struggling with Major Depression ever since. I am working for an Academy for Education and counseling neer by where I live. I am counseling and teaching Adults and Kids English at the Academy as well as at Daycares. I have taught German in the past and am planning to teach Russian. God has had a unique plan for me, I have never expected to return to Germany and here I am." - September 2007
Nelson ('91-'93) & Terri [Snyder] ('93-'97) Boschman*
Nelson and Terri Live in Abbotsford, BC. Nelson teaches at Columbia Bible College as a Professor of Worship Arts. - January 2007
Tracy [Pohl] ('92-'93, '98-'00) & Jeff ('91-'93, '98-'99) Van Veen*
Tracy & Jeff are working with YWAM, based out of Kona Hawaii. They are helping oversee the rebuilding of the King's Mansion base in Kealakekua. - July 2007
Lavonne Kroeker ('92-'94)
Lavonne lives in Morden, MB. She writes, "This past fall, I travelled to Europe with my sister and enjoyed a mini CBC reunion after all these years! Sonja (Krummenacher) Doerksen hosted us in Switzerland and Colin and Marlene (Sawatazky) Balzer and adorable Alexander let us bunk with them in Augsburg, Germany for one night. It was great to catch up with them and experience a little of their world!" - February 2008
Krista [Penner] Hedivan (’92-’94)
Krista and her husband Colin along with their two children, WEthan and Silas have moved to New Zealand. Krista is a busy stay at home mom and Colin is a high school drama teacher. - July 2008
In Loving Memory of Mike Spencer ('92-'94)
Michael Elliott Spencer May 4, 1974 - September 9, 2007 Our much-loved son Mike died instantly in a tragic car crash September 9 on the outskirts of Salmon Arm. The interment and funeral service took place September 12 in Sorrento.
Born in Vancouver, Mike was raised from the age of six on a rural acreage in Blewett, near Nelson. A happy and healthy child, he grew up loving the outdoors and skiing, exploring, and riding dirt bike in the mountains above his home. In High School it became apparent that he was a talented athlete.
Mike graduated from High School in 1992, leaving Nelson to spend two years at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford where he developed a better understanding of his faith - and met his future wife Colleen Pauls. They were married at Valleyview Bible Church (MB) in Kamloops by Colleen's Dad Reuben Pauls October 8, 1994. While living in Kamloops they were blessed with two children.
Mike worked for a while in a sawmill north of Kamloops, then in 1998 began the Welding Level C - welder/fitter program at the University College of the Cariboo in Kamloops. The family moved to Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford, where Mike refined his special skills in welding aluminum at Magnum Trailers on River Road. Developing into a skilled, creative master craftsman he was hired as a lead hand welding fabricator at Valid Manufacturing in Salmon Arm, interpreting engineer's drawings to direct the building and modification of large specialty vehicles. They bought their first house in nearby Sorrento which needed extensive renovations; he loved having their own home and working on it.
Mike was a sensitive, reserved, big man who trusted others, had no enemies, thought the best of people, and never asked for much. He enjoyed sports and the outdoors, always restless unless he was doing something. He was happiest when playing with his children.
Mike was predeceased by his grandparents Henry and Kathleen Spencer of Duncan, and Corny and Helene Driediger of Abbotsford.
Mike leaves to mourn his wife Colleen, son Justin (10) and daughter Kara (8) of Sorrento; sister Jen (Jarrett) Wilke of Cobble Hill; brother Steve (Jeanette) of Winnipeg; parents Tim and Louise (Driediger) Spencer of Nelson; uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces; and many friends.
Mike's sister Jen attended CBC 1990-1991. She went on to take an Occupational Therapy degree at UBC; while living at Carey Hall there she met Jarrett Wilke. They were married at St. John's Anglican (Shaughnessy) August 12, 1995, and now live in Cobble Hill where she's a full-time school marm to their four children Matthais (8), Thomas (6), Hudson (4), and Jack (2). Jarrett is a math teacher at nearby Shawnigan Lake School. They attend Cobble Hill Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mike's brother Steve attended CBC 1994-1995 where he met Jeanette Friesen of Winnipeg. Mixing up his Dad's instructions, he followed her to Winnipeg instead of keeping her in BC; they were married in Springfield Heights Mennonite Church May 29, 1999. Steve has been a Constable in the Winnipeg Police Service for four years. They have two children, Liam (5) and Brycen (1), and attend Eastview Community Church (MB) in NE Winnipeg.
Go to http://ttspencer.ca/Mike/ for more information- September 2007
Christ Wiens ('93-'94)*
Chris and his wife, Serenity live in Langley, BC. Chris studied at TWU for 4 years after CBC and got his BBA in '98. He writes, "I have been working full-time with Athletes in Action for past 10 years - giving direction to international project/tours, and all hockey ministries (summer camps, jr hockey chaplaincy, etc). Seren and I were married in 2001 - no kids - Seren teaches english and journalism at MEI Secondary." - February 2008
Eleanor [Dyck] Levy ('93-'94)*
Eleanor writes, "I attended CBC in 93-94. After CBC I got my degree in Nursing and have worked in Red Deer on Maternity for four years. Then I did some travel nursing in the US in California. What a wonderful experince and I met many great friends. I moved back to Red Deer in '03 and started working in Psychiatry. I love it and it always presents many challenges!! I met Wade in '05, a farm boy originally from Nova Scotia. We just got married on July 8th, 2007, bought our first house in Red Deer. Wade is a welder and works for a hydraulic company in the city." - January 2008
Trevor ('93-'94) & Katherine [Funk] ('93-'94, '97-'99) Wight
Trevor and Katherine live in Abbotsford, BC. Katherine writes, "We initially met in Junior High, Trevor was a year older, we went to the same high school and eventually both ended up at CBC. At CBC we knew a lot of the same people, but never really hung out. After years of meeting at mutual friends weddings, years of studies at universities in verious western provinces, we finally met again in 2004 at a concert where Colin Balzer ('92-'96), a good friend of ours, was singing. After reaquainting ourselves and a year or so of dating, we were married in December 2005. We welcomed our first child, Luke Abraham, into our lives shortly after our first anniversary on March 24, 2007." - November 2007
Rachel [Bartel] Mangroo ('93-'95)*
Rachel and her husband, Sam, live in Langley, BC. Rachel works for PraiseCharts.com and Sam is an Electrical Contractor. They have two children, Seth (3) and Benjamin (1). - February 2007
Tim Bartsch ('93-'97)*
Tim and his wife Robin live in Kitchener Ontario. Tim works for Make Us Holy Ministries as a Pastor/Director of Worship Resources. Tim and Robin have two children, a daughter, Mattea (5), and a son, Rowan (2). - January 2007
Ryan Melin ('93-'97)*
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Harry ('93-'97) and Sandra [Dyck] ('94-'96) Tournemille
Harry and Sandra have been happily married for six years and live in Surrey, BC though they prefer to call their area Panorama Heights (elitists that they are). Since graduating from Emily Carr, Sandra has been working full time for Electronic Arts Canada as a video game graphic artist. Harry is a full time writer, publishing short stories and articles where he can. He is in the process of completing a novel and will be returning to school to continue studies in Creative Writing and Philosophy. Both are eagerly awaiting their first child, due in July (courtesy of an eventful trip to Europe). - May 2007
Matt Brouwer ('94-'95)*
Matt Lives in The Woodlands, Texas. He works as a musician and author at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. - January 2007
Karen [Peters]Wiebe ('94-'96)*
Karen and her husband, John, live in Abbotsford. Karen is a stay at home mom and John works as an automotive tech. They have three Children, Larelle (7), Marissa (5), and Natalie (3). - February 2007
Heidi Peters ('94-'96)*
Heidi lives in Langley and is self-employed as a Voice Teacher. Heidi writes, "I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University in 2003 and have just completed an Artist Diploma in Opera performance at the Vancouver Academy of Music. Currently, I am teaching voice in my home studio in addition to a busy performance career. Please see my website for upcoming concerts www.heidilynnpeters.com" - March 2007
Terry Penner ('94-'96)
After graduating from CBC in 1996, Terry Penner continued on to study Computer Science and violin at the University of Victoria, graduating with distinction in 2000. After graduation from UVic, he went to work as a software developer at Seagate Software in Vancouver. Two acquisitions and mergers later, Terry still works at the same company, now called Business Objects, as Senior Program Manager for Crystal Reports. Business Objects makes financial reporting and analytic software, and had sales last year of $1.2 billion.
Terry enjoys playing violin with the West Coast Symphony, singing tenor with the Vancouver Cantata Singers, and playing soccer and ultimate frisbee with the corporate teams in Vancouver. A recent choir highlight was singing Handel's Messiah in the Orpheum with the Cantata Singers and CBC Radio Orchestra. When not travelling around to pleasant warm places, he is very active in St. Johns Shaughnessy Anglican church and the Board of Directors for Cantata Singers. Terry lives in Burnaby, BC.
Terry says a big Hello! to all his fellow CBC alumni. - July 2007
Jason Simpson ('94-'96)*
Jason and his wife Kristin live in Langley, BC. Jason is employed as an Actor/Film Maker. He writes, "Kristin and I are moving to Walnut Grove in the middle of April - very exciting. Even more exciting, we ar ein the middle of adopting 2 children, sibblings, from Kenya. Yay! We don't know what their ages or sexes are yet, but we can't wait for them to show up! We are truly blessed!!" - March 2008
Jonathan Toews ('94-'96)*
Jonathan and his wife, Katrina, live in Calgary, AB where Jon works as a Growndwater Engineer and Katrina is a Family Doctor. John writes, "Married May 28, 2005! We're heading to Afghanistan this Fall to volunteer with Hope Worldwide in training maternity doctors/nurses, and to oversee irrigation infrastructure development work!" - July 2008
James ('94-'96) & Candice [Borck] ('95-'96) Bergen*
James and Candice live in Langley, BC. James works in Shipping & Receiving and Candice is a stay at home mom with their four children, Nadine, Evan, Kendra & Serena. - July 2008
Melinda [Barden] Neufeld ('94-'97)*
Melinda and her husband, Ron, live in Houston, BC. Melinda writes, "I lived in Vancouver for almost ten years, then moved back to my home town and got married. God planned all that because i was never going to live in my home town and never get married. I also said I would never have kids and found out last week that I am pregnant. By the way I married a Mennonite, it's a good thing I went to CBC and learnt what farmer sausage and faspa and vespers were all about. God is good." - January 2007
Myron Penner ('94-'97)*
Myron and his wife Andrea live in Abbotsford, BC. After CBC, Myron completed his MCS at Regent College and his Philosophy PhD at Purdue University. Myron is currently teaching Philosophy at Trinity Western University. Andrea teaches part time at MEI elementary and stays at home with their two children, Elle and Paige. - July 2008
James (’94-‘99) & Chrystal [Neufeldt] (’94-‘97) Bartsch
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Carlin (’94-‘98) & Laurali [Toews] (’93-‘97) Fehr
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Jodi [Koop] Yokota ('95)*
Jodi and her husband, David, live in Kobe, Japan. Jodi writes, "We have one son, born in 2003, and one daughter, born in 2005. One day during church services the Holy Spirit told us to pack and move to Japan to spread the love of Christ. Needless to say, we did!" - November 2006
Jocelyn [Hooge] Vasquez ('95)*
Jocelyn and her husband, Bill, live in Grimshaw, AB where Jocelyn is a Mom and a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and Bill is a Pilot. They have two children, Emily and Issac. Jocelyn writes, "I only attended CBC for one semester & lived off campus but I haven't forgotten my time there. While names & faces may have faded into memory, I am filled with a sense of happiness when I think back. I had a lot going on in my life at that time and was a bit distracted at times but am thankful for those few months with everyone. SINCE LEAVING CBC, I moved around but eventually found myself in Fort McMurray, AB where I met my husband and had my first child. Shortly after Emily's birth I got pregnant with our son and we moved to Peace River/Grimshaw, AB area. We've been here 6 years now and once again are on the move...back to Abbotsford/Chilliwack area!! My husband is flying for Pacific Coastal Airlines...we just might be seeing you soon!" - May 2007
Janice [Stark] de Jong ('95)
Janice and her husband Rien live in Nanaimo, BC. - January 2008
Jason Rose ('95-'96)*
Jason lives in Olympia, WA. Jason writes, "It has been more than 10 years since I was at CBC. I was only there one year and a lot has happened to me since. As some of you may know I am from Washington State. I still live and work there. I still am a bachelor. The biggest thing to happen in my life in the past 10 years has been this; after 9/11 I felt a calling to serve my country, so I enlisted int he Washington State Army National Guard in December of 2001. In 2003 my unit was called to active duty services to go to Iraq. I spent a year there. While in Iraq I did a lot of convoys all over the country. I was injured once when our Humvee overturned and I dislocated my left shoulder. I am find now. I got home in Mar of 2005 and got this job working for the state of Washington at a Juvenile Correction School. I hope all is well with everyone!" - April 2007
Nikki [Kneebone] Coughlan ('95-'96)*
Nicole and her husband, Keith live in Hanwell, NB with their 3 children. Nicole writes, "Recently started my own business out of my home called NMC Photography. I take pictures of Nature and Scenery and add scriptures and inspirational quotes, frame them and sell them. My Desire is to Inspire http://nmcphotography.spaces.live.com/" - April 2007
Cary [Peters] Urban ('95-'96)
Cary and her husband, Marc, live in Everson, WA. Cary writes, "I'm living in Whatcom County, Washington... Married to Marc Urban... we have two "fur-kids", Sammy is 4 1/2, he's a Brittany Spaniel/Golden Retriever mix... Destiny is 8, she's a furry furry cat with 6 toes on her front paws! I'm a bookkeeper for a General Contractor; I also do the books for my husband's company, and help out various friends from time to time when they need it! We belong to a super church, Cornwall. We are both involved there serving in different areas. We have a great small group too - we meet weekly, and are going to start a study on First Samuel next week! ~Ciao~" - July 2007
Terry [Schmidt] Penner ('95-'96)*
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Terry and her husband, Mike, live in Morden, MB, where Mike is the youth pastor at Glencross Mennonite Church. Terry is active in that ministry and also stays at home with their three children; Cassidy, Adrian, and Rueben. Terry writes, "This past year we entered the Freefall contest with our youth at Briercrest and won!! We are doing a mission initiative in Cambodia, where our church currently sponsors kids camps with Children's Camps International." - July 2008
Leslie [Neufeld] Teichroeb ('95-'96)*
Leslie and her husband, Gerald, live in Kamloops, BC, they were married in 2000. Leslie works for Sun Rivers as a receptionist and Gerald is a realtor. - July 2007
David Duncan ('95-'96)*
Dave and his wife, Suzanne live in St. Catharines, ON where they attend Southridge Church. Dave works in design (www.idws.ca). They have three children, Ryan, Megan, and Logan. - July 2008
Cameron Bennett ('95-'96)
Cam & Tenielle live in Edmonton, AB where he works as an Engineer. They have a daughter named Kalea. - July 2008
In Loving Memory of Melissa Loewen ('95-'97)
LOEWEN _ Melissa Ann July 8, 1977 - June 15, 2007 Melissa treasured and ever so loved daughter of Harold and Lori Loewen, passed away tragically on June 15, 2007, at the age of 29 years. She will "Forever be Loved, Forever Remembered" by her "little brother" Steven Loewen and his wife Trudy and her so precious niece Willow. Her grandfathers, Peter A. Dyck and Daniel Loewen and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. She was predeceased by her two grandmothers, Tina Dyck and Margaret Loewen. Melissa's tragic passing is devastating, leaving us with the deepest desire to hug her just one last time. Sadly, life's reality is what hurts, because there can never be another "just once more". We give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the "precious gift" He has given us even though it was for such a very short time. Melissa will be remembered for her enthusiasm of life, deep love for family and friends and her dedication and her devotion to her students. The cornerstone of Melissa's life was: "Each day, is a gift from God. A blessing in disguise. We can choose to make it good or bad. Whatever our attitude is, our day will become. May we always, thank God for His precious gift and use each day, for the glory of God." - Melissa (From the Calgary Herald, June 2007)
Caroline Deane ('95-'97)*
Caroline Lives in Saskatoon, SK. Caroline writes, "I will be finished my LLB at the end of April and beginning my career in law shortly thereafter." - March 2007
Michelle [Loewen] Heidebrecht ('95-'97)
Michelle and her husband, Dave, live in Abbotsford where Michelle is a full-time mommy of Jonas (2) and Jack (8 months) and Dave works at TWU in their Student Life office as well as their Sports Ministry. - March 2007
Sheri [Rushton] Hatton ('95-'97)*
Sheri and her husband, Lyle, live in Abbotsford, BC. Sheri writes, " Following graduation, I worked with young offenders, before moving into the adult prison system. I married my husband on June 19, 1999 and changed careers to be closer to home. I have worked as a legal assistant for nine years and love my career. Mikiyas joined our family on May 23, 2007, and we look forward to continuing our family expansion." - July 2007
Larissa Bergen (’95-‘99)
Since graduating from CBC, Larissa has moved to Wilmington, Delaware where she works with UrbanPromise, an inner-city youth ministry, . As the Community Liaison, she is involved in networking with local churches, community organizations, donors, and most importantly, the youth and families they serve. Larissa assists youth with their academic pursuits: providing resources, helping them with college and financial aid applications, etc. Her goal is to help the youth see that college is an option for them. Recently, Larissa was able to take 6 teens on a week-long College Vision trip throughout the south-eastern U.S.
Stacey ('95-'01) & Julia [Baerg] ('95-'97)*
Stacey & Julia live in Abbotsford, BC. Stacey works at Olivet Mennonite Church as a Pastor and Julia works at Pyramid Truss. They have 3 children; Savannah (6), Mackenzie (4), Alexandra (1), & Travis (5 months). "Stacey has recently switched roles at Olivet to include Associate/Executive work. After 10 years of pastoral service at Olivet they recently voted and 100% of the congregation offered him tenure. Stacey has been recently joined on staff by their new senior pastor Randy Thompson (formerly from South Abbotsford). They work very good together and are seeing many new faces come to church and people being saved! Our new building was completed in Feb. (our last one was burned down Dec. 2004)." - July 2007
Elizabeth [Best] ('95-'01) & Kevin ('95-'97) Buhler
Liz and Kevin live in Abbotsford. They have one son, Gibson (born August 2005), and are expecting another baby in August 2007. - January 2007
Betty [Rahn] Buhler ('96-'97)*
Betty and her husband, James, live in Winnipeg, MB. They have 2 children, Lainey (3 yrs) and Tomas (5 months). Betty works in Human Resources at Palliser Furniture. - January 2007
Christopher Enns ('96-'97)*
Chris and his wife, Heather, live in Calgary with their 2 sons, Ryan(3) & Jeremy (1). Chris works for PLAN:NET LIMITED as an Evaluation Consultant and Heather is a physiotherapist. Chris writes, " My job is to evaluate international development/aid projects around the world. I have also recently joined the SPiritual Leadership Team of my Church." - July 2007
Rachel [Froese] & Jeff Johnson ('96-'97)*
Rachel and Jeff live in Edmonton, AB. Rachel writes, "Jeff is currently studying Law full time at the University of Alberta. Rachel has a full time photography studio specializing in weddings, family & baby portraits, commercial and fine art photography. Feel free to check out their websites:
www.rjpdi.com and www.modotrio.com." - July 2007
Nen [Powell] Clark ('96-'98)*
Nen and her husband Ryan live in Nanaimo, BC. They are expecting their first child. - January 2007
Nikki Carleton ('96-'98)*
Nikki lives in Nelson, BC, where she works for Kootenay Christian Fellowship. - July 2007
Rob Drafi ('96-'98)*
Rob and his wife Rachel live in Maple Ridge, BC where Rob works as a teacher. - August 2007
Trista [Albertson] Cooper ('96-'99)*
Trista and her husband, Ed, live in Langley, BC. Trista is the Director of Sunshine Ridge Preschool. - February 2007
Michelle [From] ('96-'99) & Andrew ('98-'03) Potts*
Michelle and Andrew live in Abbotsford, BC. Michelle works as a Kindergarten teacher at North Poplar Elementary School and Andrew works at Columbia Countertops. Michelle writes, "I just finished up my Bachelor of Education through Simon Fraser University. I will be teaching Kindergarten in Abbotsford in the fall." - July 2007
Dave Heinrichs ('96-'98, '00-'02)*
Dave and his wife Andrea live in Chilliwack. Dave is the Youth Pastor at Sardis Community Church. - January 2007
Justin ('96-'00) & Rachel [Heppner] ('97-'99) Kroeker*
Justin and Rachel live in Abbotsford. They are both English Teachers. Justin writes, "Rachel is currently involved in the University of Birmingham's Masters of TESL/TEFL. Justin is applying for the October start." - July 2007
Brenda [Klassen] Weibelzahl ('96-'00)
Brenda writes, "Reid and I moved to Prince Rupert, BC this past fall. It has been an adjustment transitioning from city life to small town living. For the most part we have enjoyed the much slower paced life it brings. The most difficult part has definately been the distance from family and friends. It's amazing what a small world we live in though. We are meeting people here who know people from back home. We have even met CBC connections!" - December 2007
Cory & Corinne [Isaak] Bargen ('97-'99)*
Cory and Corinne live in Victoria with their three children. Corinne is a stay at home mom and Cory is studying Law at UVic. - April 2007
Sarah [Braun] Janzen ('97-'99)*
Sarah and her husband, Michael, live in Spruce Grove, AB. Michael is a teacher and Sarah is currently on maternity leave after having their daughter, Annika (6 months). - April 2007
Carmen (Neufeld) Phillips ('97-'01)*
Carmen and her husband, Russ, live in Indonesia and work with Medair. Carmen writes, "We started working with Medair - a Swiss NGO and are now working on Nias Island in Indoesia. We are helping rebuild in some of the villages after the major Tsunami here in 2004 and earthquake shortly after in 2005. I am an admin and HR manager and Russ is a water and sanitation manager. It's really a privilege to be helping these people out here and we are learning and growing so much. Each day brings a new challenge and adventure." - April 2007
Angelle Arinobue ('97-'01)*
Angelle writes, "I've been working as the Program Director for Bird River Bible Camp since May 2005. The camp is located 1.5 hours NE of Winnipeg, MB. Currently I live in Stonewall and work in the Camp's Winnipeg office full time." - September 2007
Dan Dimjasovics ('97-'01)*
Dan and his wife, Carissa, live in London, ON. Dan writes, "I was a worship pastor in Chilliwack until October of 2007. My wife and I have moved to London Ontario and are waiting on God for the next chapter in our journey. We are also expecting our first child in July." - February 2008
Tony Janzen ('97-'98, '01-'03)*
Tony and his wife Rebekah live in Courtenay, BC. Tony writes, "I was associate pastor at Armstrong Bible Chapel for 2 years and now have been hired as the youth pastor at Black Creek MB Church. I'll be starting there on April 1." Tony and Rebekah have 3 boys, Rowan (11), Quinten (6), and Malachi (4). - April 2007
JaNae [Solonka] Iverson (’98-‘99)
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Angela [Fisher] Hinkkala ('98-'99)*
Angela & her husband, Andreas, live in Nanaimo, BC with their son Nikolas. Angela is a stay at home mom and Andreas is a financial broker for WFG Securities of Canada. They recently bought their first home. - September 2007
Melissa Wiebe ('98-'99)
Melissa lives in Abbotsford, BC. She writes, "After graduating from CBC, went to UCFV and completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Library Technichan's diploma. Worked for the Kamloops School District as a Library Technician during the Winter/Spring of 2007." - July 2007
Heidi [Spenst] (‘98) & Ryan (’98-‘99) Gauer
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Pam Mayne ('98-'00)*
Pam lives in Summerland, BC and works at a Senior's Home. - September 2007
Dan Bidne ('98-'01)*
Dan lives in Westlock, AB and works at Mt Carmel Bible School and Southview Christian Fellowship in Edmonton. - July 2008
Kendra [Ward] ('99-'01) & Peter ('00-'01) Kamp*
Kendra writes, "We were married on July 6, 2000. We live in Sherwood Park, Alberta where Peter is in the apprenticeship carpentry program and I am a Business Process Coordinator." - September 2007
David (’99-‘00) & Carmen [Ginther] (’00-‘01) Guenther
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Gayle Shaw ('99-'00)*
Gayle Lives in Abbotsford and works for Speedline Solutions. She writes, "I have been working with the same company and loving it, I am also very invloved with Toastmasters International as the Area Governor for 4 different clubs in Abbotsford."
Robin Cicansky ('99-'00)
Robin lives in Vancouver, BC and works for the School District. - July 2008
Jackie [Weber] Wiebe ('99-'01)*
Jackie and her husband, Ken, were married on November 25, 2004 and they live in Tofield, AB on the family farm where they are grain farmers. - May 2007
LeeAnn [Frederick] & Randal Thiessen ('99-'01)*
LeeAnn writes, "Randal and I were married March 22, 2003. We live in Devon AB which is just outside of Edmonton. We had our first child on Sept. 25, 2006. Her named is Emma Jaye. We both are currently working outside the home. Randal is a Marine Tech and I work in Administration." - February 2008
Nicole [Tolsma] Schroeder ('99-'02)*
Nicole and her husband, Matthew, were married August 20, 2005. They live in Edmonton, AB where Nicole works as a Special Needs Educational Assistant and Matthew is a Framer. - May 2007
Meaghan Grover ('99-'02)*
Meaghan lives in Prince Rupert, BC. She writes, "I am currently going to school towards becoming a Social Worker, and being a single mom to Arianna." - June 2007
Jason (’99-‘01) & April [Buhler] (’99-‘03) Gau
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Miranda [Penner] Enns ('99-'03)*
Miranda and her husband, Darrell, live in Burnaby, BC, where she works at Willingdon Church as a Preschool Teacher. Miranda writes, "It has been a very exciting year! Darrell and I were married on April 28, 2007 and we are definitely enjoying the married life! I also began a new job at my church as a preschool teacher. God has been very good to me and I am so thankful for all of the blessings He has given me!" - September 2007
Andrew Klager ('99-'03)*
Andrew and his wife Laurie-Jane live in Abbotsford, BC. They have one son named Charlie. Andrew is currently a PhD research student at University of Glasgow and a sessional instructor at CBC. - January 2007
Greg & Barb [Best] Klassen (’99-’04)
Greg & Barb live in Vickleby, Sweden where Greg is a student in the furniture making program at Capellagarden School of Craft in Sweden & Barb is a student in the pottery program at the same school. They are expecting their first child in March 2008. Greg writes, "Barb & I have just moved to Sweden to go to school. I am a furniture making student and Barb is in pottery. We are at a very small, prestigious craft school (about 60 students) on an island in southeast Sweden. On the day before class begins, we were walking back to our house after dinner and Barb said that she thought a girl looked familiar. What are the chances, right? Well, the next day the same girl came up to us and said that we looked familiar to her. It turns out she was at CBC in the Quest program during our 2nd year. Her name is Sara Gustavsson. She is in the same pottery program with Barb and she is such a blessing for us. We prayed that God would provide someone to befriend us and then this happens! All the way on the other side of the world and three CBCers are going to the same very small school!" - September 2007
2000's
Joel Luyt ('99-'05)*
Joel just bought his first home in Sardis and is running a small company in Chilliwack called "inline Supply" He is a member of Vintage 242 church and on September 1st, 2007 he got engaged to Laura Rutherford, from Calgary. She is finishing her last year of her nursing program at the U of C. - September 2007
Naomi Slack ('00-'01)*
Naomi Lives in Vancouver. She writes, " I am working as a nanny and also my mission toward the community is running a house for women recovering from addictions to help them get back on their feet. It's called Hope Renfrew." - February 2007
Jacky ('00-'01) and Carolyn [Krumm] ('00-'01) Page*
Jacky and Carolyn live in Quesnel, BC. They have three children, Thomas (3 1/2 yrs), and Daniel and Isaac (9 months). - January 2007
Jason Lavergne ('00-'01)*
Jason is working as a Pastor of Youth Ministry at Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church in Fort Langley, BC. - January 2007
Jeff ('00-'02) and Jennifer [Block] ('01-'02) Siemens*
Jeff and Jennifer live in Hague, SK where Jeff works as a youth pastor at Hague Mennonite Church and Jennifer works as a Management Trainee at Canputex. - May 2007
Nathan Thiessen ('00-'01, '03-'06)
Nathan and his wife Katie were married on August 4th, 2007. They currently live in Langley. - February 2008
Cammy Gregory ('01-'02)*
Cammy and her husband, Matthew, live in Renton, WA. Cammy writes, "We opened our own business, www.mo-mentum.biz and retired from our jobs. Now we are full time parents to our new baby Alexander! God has blessed us greatly." - February 2007
Jenise Broussard (’01-’03)
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Gareth Alexander ('01-'03)*
Gareth and his wife, Jennifer, live in Maple Ridge, BC. Gareth is self-employed and Jennifer is a Pycschiatric Nurse. - August 2007
Kristy [Chved] & Brad Richert ('01-'03)*
Kristy and Brad live in Chilliwack, BC with their daughter, Sophia. Kristi is a stay at home mom and Brad is a student. - July 2007
Cherise Buikema ('01-'04)
Cherise Lives in Langley, BC and is a youth worker at Youth for Christ. - January 2007
Jacki [Hallen] Zurowski ('01-'06)*
Jacki and her husband, Brandon, live in Abbotsford where Jacki works at Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church. - July 2007
Sarah Hartley ('02-'03)*
Sarah lives in Dinuba, CA where she works as an After-School Program Site Coordinator. - July 2007
Ashley Anholt ('02-'03)
Ashley lives in Hong Kong where she is a teacher. After attending CBC she went to the University of Saskatchewan and completed a BA in Education. - July 2008
Jonathan (’02-03) & Melissa [Pitts] (’02-03) Neufeld
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Rachel Plett ('02-'06) and Joel Krueger ('02-'04)
Rachel and Joel are engaged and will be married April 21, 2007. - February 2007
Steven ('02-'06) & Melissa [Schinkel] ('02-'06)*
Steven and Melissa live in Abbotsford, BC. Steve works as a whitewater raft guide in Chilliwack, and Melissa works for the City of Abbotsford, Aquadics. - February 2007
Jon Wiebe ('02-'06)*
Jon and his wife, Gabrielle, live in Abbotsford. Jon works as the Pastor of Senior High Ministries at South Abbotsford Church and Gabrielle is a grade 4/5 teacher at White Rock Christan Academy. - September 2007
Aaron Dyck ('02-'06)*
Aaron and his wife Erin live in Ontario, California where Aaron is currently Pastoring a new Young Adults Church start-up for the Nazarene Denomination. www.unveiledchurch.com. - September 2007
Laura Corno ('03-'04)*
Laura lives in Chilliwack, BC where she attends Broadway MB church and works at Staples Business Depot. - July 2008
Wendy [Morgan] ('03-'05) & Corey Ramer ('03-'04)*
Wendy and Corey are currently moving to Edmonton (from Calgary) where Corey is finishing his major in Pharmaceutical Studies and Wendy is finishing her diploma in Recreation Therapy - July 2007
Rosanna [Van Geemen] Norton (’03-‘05)* 
Rosanna and her husband, Ted, live in Sooke, BC where Ted is part of the Canadian Military. Rosanna writes, "We were just married on Muly 7, 2007 and moved from Alberta to Vancouver Island on July 24!" - September 2007
Melissa McCoy ('03-'05)
Melissa writes, "Since leaving CBC I have completed a year interniship at my home church in Sask. where I was the Children's Ministry Inter. I have now returned to school attending the Ambrose Univeristy College in Calgary. I am going into my second year of Children's ministry." - July 2007
Sean Gasperetti ('03-'05)*
Sean lives in Snohomish, WA. He writes, "Well, after I left CBC, I took a year to intern with Youth For Christ, where I worked with youth and led worship at a local church. I was also a part of a band called Endeavor and started doing some touring. After working some random jobs and finding a new church, I ended up joining a band called This Providence (www.myspace.com/thisprovidence) and have been touring for the entirety of 2007! It's much different than I would have ever imagined, and much MUCH different than leading Souled Out on tour! I've seen most of the US now, and have even toured with some bands I actually listen to, which is kinda weird. All in all, it's been an incredible experience, but I still miss the good times at CBC. 102 for life!! :)" - July 2007
Dustin Siemens ('03-'07)
Dustin lives in Abbotsford where he works as a crate builder. - January 2008
Jennifer Fancy ('04-'06)*
Jennifer lives in Vancouver, BC and is currently working as a Preschool teacher. She is leaving on a Missions trip in the fall, more information at http://www.theworldrace.org/ and http://www.adventures.org/. - March 2007
Loraine Klassen ('04-'06)*
Loraine and her husband, Ron, live in Abbotsford, BC. They welcomed their daughter, Naomi, into their family on March 12, 2007. Loraine says, "Praise the Lord for his abundant blessings!" - July 2007
Kendra Wilson ('05-'06)*
Kendra lives in Burnaby and works as a Proactive Fraud Agent for eBay, she also attends Victory Christian Centre (downtown campus). - July 2008
Ross Black ('05-'06)*
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Laura [Wieler] Wiens ('06-'07)*
Laura and her husband, Tim, live in Winnipeg, MB. - November 2007
Alex Wiens ('06-'07)
Alex is living in Edmonton, AB, where he is a student. - July 2007
Revised July 9, 2008
