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Anna Janzen
Anna Janzen of Morden, Man. passed away Feb. 14. She was born May 5, 1909 to Henry and Katrina Klassen in Gruenfeld, southern Russia. In 1923 the family immigrated to Canada. She found work in Winnipeg and learned English. On Sundays when she didn’t work, she went to church. During a Sunday evening revival meeting, she accepted Christ. Though she had times of doubt in her spiritual life, she knew Jesus would never leave or forsake her. She married Sam Janzen May 20, 1934. She enjoyed having company, showing hospitality, going for walks and attending women’s Bible studies. In 1991 she was diagnosed with cancer. After a series of treatments, she was declared cancer free, but she had difficulty breathing and was in much pain. In 1994 they moved to a condo. She often felt housebound and lonely. In 1999 she moved to Tabor Home in Morden. Predeceased by Sam in November 2000, 1 brother and 3 sisters, she is mourned by children Harry of Victoria, Evelyn Reimer of Morden, Lawrence of White Rock, B.C., Len of Morden and Lois of White Rock; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral was Feb. 17 in Westside Community Church, Morden, with Russ Toews ministering.
John Henry Peters
John Henry Peters of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Feb. 9 after a long battle with diabetes. He was born Sept. 13, 1907 to Henry and Agnes Peters in Ukraine. In 1929 he immigrated to Canada with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He met Margaret Klassen in Calgary. They married June 10, 1934 and settled in Acme, Alta. There they both came to a saving knowledge of Christ, were baptized and joined Linden MB Church. God’s grace was important to him; he would often say, “Saved by grace, plus nothing.” In 1947 they moved to Sardis, B.C. and joined Greendale MB Church. Margaret died in 1989. He moved to Tabor Home, Abbotsford, in 1990. His family was important to him; he enjoyed visits from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He continued to read his Bible and trust the Lord as his health began to fail. As long as his health allowed, he enjoyed helping the other residents of Tabor Home, bowling and taking part in other competitive activities. Predeceased by Margaret and an infant child, he is mourned by children John of Langley, B.C., Wally of Duncan, B.C., Ray of Surrey, B.C., Henry of Chilliwack, B.C., Kay Rempel of Chilliwack; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother. The funeral was Feb. 14 in Greendale MB Church, Chilliwack, with Peter Dueck ministering.
Mary Epp
Mary Epp of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away Mar. 7. She was born Oct. 3, 1911 to Abram J. and Maria Epp in Waldheim, Sask., the eldest of 6 children. As a young person, she accepted Christ and was baptized. She attended Hepburn (Sask.) Bible School, where she met Walter Epp; they married June 29, 1935. They farmed in Laird, Sask. In 1941 they moved to St. Catharines. Daughter Gwen died in 1970 at age 24. Mary and Walter were deacons and Sunday school teachers for many years. Walter died in 1991. She kept busy with knitting, crocheting and baking. In 1994 she moved to an apartment at Tabor Manor. She enjoyed good health until February 2001. Predeceased by Walter and daughter Gwen, she is mourned by sons Orlin and Dale; daughter Marlene Toews; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 4 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 10 in Fairview MB Church, St. Catharines, with Waldo Pauls and Paul Fast ministering.
Abram Bergmann
Abram Bergmann of Bevan Lodge, Abbotsford, B.C., passed away Mar. 10 at age 88. He was born in 1912 to Johann and Anna Bergmann. He grew up in a village in Kuban Colony, Russia. When he was 12, the family immigrated to Canada. He eventually settled in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. He attended Coaldale (Alta.) Bible School. He married Heidi Reimer in April 1942. He opened a small bicycle shop in Greendale, B.C., later expanding it into “Bergmann’s Service Station”. He retired in 1976. He read his Bible to his family every morning and prayed. He was devoted to the Sunday school class he taught for many years in Greendale MB Church. He loved the stories of the heroes in the Old Testament and enjoyed debating things related to the Bible. He spoke often about the blessings of the Lord on him and his family. He kept a family photo album and loved to tell stories about his past, teaching his children about their extended family, the Mennonite community and his values. He loved his cars and kept them in perfect shape. He loved Heidi; they modelled a good relationship. He enjoyed camping with his family in Banff and northern California. He was excited about a visit to the Holy Land. He was creative, adapting machinery to fit his needs. He became a wood carver. He is remembered for his wise counsel, honesty, integrity, principles and sense of humour. He found getting old difficult and longed to go home to see his Creator. In the end, he showed courage and didn’t fear death. Predeceased by a granddaughter, a sister and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Heidi; children Luella Wiebe, Sophie Klassen, Wilma Derksen, Wes, and Patricia Arndt; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and 2 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 13 in Greendale MB Church.
Albert Lautermilch
Albert Lautermilch of Medicine Hat, Alta. passed away Mar. 8. He was born Feb. 3, 1905 in McClusky, N.D. In 1910 the family moved to Woodrow, Sask. He married Katie Schneider Mar. 27, 1927. They farmed in the Woodrow area, retiring to Medicine Hat in 1967. They joined Crestwood MB Church. He is remembered for his wonderful sense of humour and for being an encouragement and spark of life to others. Predeceased by Katie, 4 brothers and 2 sisters, he is mourned by children Edwin of Calgary, Alvin of Strathmore, Alta., Gordon of Woodrow and Janice Funk of Vernon, B.C.; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 14 at South Country Village, Medicine Hat, with Murray Schmidt and Bob Findley ministering.
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