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Helen Thiessen
Helen Thiessen of Herbert, Sask. passed away Feb. 15. She was born June 22, 1915 to Henry and Katherine Goertzen in Herbert. At 15, she moved to Swift Current, Sask. to find work. Here she accepted Christ and was baptized. During the next 10 years, she worked at Cooper’s Department Store and attended Herbert Bible School. In 1941 she married J.J. (Jake) Thiessen. They lived on the Thiessen farm in summer and in Herbert in winter, where Jake taught at the Bible school. They pastored Greenfarm MB Church from about 1941 to 1958, when it closed. In 1962 they moved to Lucky Lake, Sask., where they had 5 years of wonderful ministry. They pastored Kelstern (Sask.) MB Church 1967-73, then retired to Swift Current. After Jake’s death in 1974, she became involved in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, where she taught Sunday school, was active in prayer ministry, was a deaconess, and enjoyed fellowshipping. She was concerned about friends’ and neighbours’ spiritual condition. She was an avid reader, studying Scripture and other books with passion, always relating what she read to what the Bible said. She is remembered as a loving, good wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Predeceased by Jake, 4 brothers and 5 sisters, she is mourned by sons Jim of Edmonton, Vic of Graysville, Man. and Jonathan of Malsburg, Germany; 5 grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother. The funeral was Feb. 18 in Bridgeway Community Church, with Cliff Janzen ministering.
Luella Elanora Schindel
Luella Elanora Schindel of Swift Current, Sask. passed away Feb. 24. She was born Sept. 30, 1919 to Cornelius and Katherine Cornelson at Beaver Flat, Sask. She attended Friesen School, completing grade 9. She worked for various neighbours, then attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School. She had an avid interest in music and began singing in the church choir at 14. She married Ted Schnidel Apr. 11, 1937 in Turnhill Church. They farmed near Main Centre, Sask. In 1972 they moved to Swift Current and continued farming for several years. In 1983 they built their dream home. In 1996 she moved to a care home. She trusted Jesus as her Saviour and showed her love for Him through joyful service to family, church and the community. She worked alongside and loved her husband faithfully. She loved quilting, sewing and needlework, had a vegetable garden and lots of flowers, and cooked and baked. Yet, she was never too busy to read a story, play a game or share cookies and tea with her grandchildren. She was hospitable. She served in the ministries of teaching, musical groups, choirs, the ladies’ fellowship and Pioneer Girls. Predeceased by daughter Caroline, son Granville and 4 sisters, she is mourned by Ted; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 1 in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, with Cliff Janzen ministering.
Henry J. Koop (Heinrich Johann)
Heinrich Johann Koop of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away Jan. 26. He was born July 4, 1899 to Johann and Katharine Koop in Alexanderkrone, Ukraine, the eldest of 4 children. The family attended the Alexanderkone church, where his grandfather was preacher and elder and his father was song leader and secretary. He attended the village school, then the trade school, graduating in 1917. He came to faith, was baptized and joined the church. He married Tinchen (Katharina) Dueck Sept. 6, 1924. In 1925 they immigrated to Canada with his family, staying briefly in Leamington, Ont., then moving to Manitoba to farm. They moved to Vineland, Ont. in 1947, then St. Catharines, farming in both places. Katharina died in 1988. He continued to live at home, cared for by daughter Edith. Predeceased by Katharina, son John in 1998 and a great-grandson in 1988, he is mourned by 4 daughters; 9 sons; 37 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 31 in Vineland MB Church, with Robert Martin-Koop and Henry Wiebe ministering.
Jake F. Enns
Jake F. Enns of Carman, Man. passed away Jan. 11. He was born Sept. 12, 1930 to Frank and Margaret Enns. As eldest son, he helped his father on the farm. At 14, he accepted Christ. He attended Winkler (Man.) Bible Institute for 3 years. He taught Sunday school at Tracy School and several years at Elm Creek (Man.) MB Church. In 1950 he was baptized and joined Elm Creek MB Church. He enjoyed singing in male quartets and choirs, including the Parade of Quartets and Choirs, an annual southern Manitoba event. He enjoyed farming. In 1956 he married Magdalene Enns. They farmed near Homewood, Man. In 1998 they moved to Carman. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia and was admitted to hospital in January 2000. Six months later, he moved to Boyne Lodge. His smile and clear moments were appreciated by family, friends and staff. He is mourned by his wife Maggie; daughter Carolyn Thielmann of Ochre River, Man.; sons Harvey of Homewood and Barry and Rodney, both of Winnipeg; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother and 5 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 14 in Elm Creek MB Church, with John Willems ministering.
Jacob N. Penner
Jacob N. Penner of Penticton, B.C. passed away Mar. 3. He was born June 9, 1919 to Peter B. and Anna Penner in Rosthern, Sask., the youngest of 9 children. Though his parents believed in stern discipline, the family had fun and laughter. They attended church every Sunday. He was baptized in May 1937 by Rev. David Toews in Rosthern and joined the church. As a young man, he harvested trees for fence posts and Christmas trees. He played violin, mouth organ, banjo and accordion in a band in Rosthern and then played at the Gospel Mission in Nipawin, Sask. Later, he became a mechanic and shop foreman, working in Waldheim, Sask., Rosthern and Nipawin. In 1939 he joined the army, but was honourably discharged a year later because of an ear infection. He married Elma Janzen May 3, 1942. He continued working as a mechanic. In 1956 he and Elma started a coffee shop in Nipawin. He served as commissionaire for the Nipawin RCMP 1975-85. He and Elma then retired to Penticton, where they joined Grace MB Church. They took leadership of the seniors’ group “Grace Pilgrims” for many years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, going for walks and visiting friends and neighbours. Smiles and hugs were his trademarks; he always had a friendly word of advice about mechanics, construction or gardening. He is mourned by Elma; daughters Delphine Nelson of Waseca, Sask. and Jennifer Gale Ryan of Edmonton; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and 1 sister. The funeral was Mar. 9 in Grace MB Church, with David Esau ministering.
Margaret Mantler Wiebe
Margaret Mantler Wiebe of Langham, Sask. passed away Feb. 17. She was born Oct. 3, 1910 in Dalmeny, Sask. She attended Willow Lake School for grades 1-8. At 16, she found assurance of salvation during evangelistic meetings in church. At 19, she was baptized and joined Dalmeny MB Church. She worked at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon until her parents needed help at home. She spent several winters at Tabor Bible School in Dalmeny. She married Henry Wiebe Oct. 29, 1938. Several years later, they bought land in Dalmeny. In the 1950s they moved to a house on Railway Ave. In October 1998 they moved to Langham Senior Citizens Home. She was a devoted wife. Her children were her life. She played and sang with them and cooked and cleaned for them. She prayed with and for them. As long as she was able, she wrote them letters. She taught Sunday school to young mothers and worked for a while
in Dalmeny Seniors Home. Predeceased by son Alfred Henry, 4 sisters and 3 brothers, she is mourned by Henry; children Frances Enns, Verna Bashuski, Carol Basler, Lorraine Loewen, Charles, and Elrona Harmsworth; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother. The funeral was Feb. 24 in Dalmeny Community Church, with Don Enns and Gary Sawatzky ministering.
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