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Marie Wiens
Marie Wiens passed away Mar. 14 at Didsbury (Alta.) Health Care Centre. She was born Jan. 21, 1904 to David and Marie Wiens in Altenau, Molotschna, Russia, the second of 9 children. In 1925 the family immigrated to Herschel, Sask. The same year, they bought a farm in New Brigdon, Alta. She milked cows, raised chickens and did other chores. Since there was no church building, families met together for Sunday worship in various homes, including the Wienses. She worked as a cook at Didsbury Bible School during the winters of 1942 and 1943. In 1952, she, her parents and 2 sisters moved to Coaldale, Alta. She and her sisters Liese and Anna ran the household, did domestic work in Lethbridge, Alta. and cared for her aging parents. They were involved in Coaldale MB Church and sewed blankets and quilts for MCC, giving generously of her time and means. She enjoyed outdoor work; she kept a beautiful garden and yard. She enjoyed participating in Golden Age Camp at Camp Evergreen. After Anna died, she and Liese moved to Sunny South Manor. Marie later moved to Sunny South Lodge and in August 1998 to Didsbury Health Care Centre. She spent most of her last year in a wheelchair. Predeceased by brothers Jacob, David, Bernard and Peter and sisters Tina, Anna and Liese, she is mourned by her brother John of Three Hills, Alta. The funeral was Mar. 20 in Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, Three Hills, with Jake P. Doerksen and Harold Hunter ministering.
Anne Baerg
Justina Anne Baerg passed away Mar. 22 in Chilliwack (B.C.) General Hospital after a 4-month battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 10, 1920 to Peter and Helena Wiebe in Borden, Sask. The family attended Brotherfield MB Church. The family moved to a farm in Acme, Alta. in 1928 and to Coaldale, Alta. in 1931. The family had musical talent, and most sang in the church choir that their father conducted. They also performed solo, duet, quartet and octet numbers. After grade 8, Anne stayed at home to help with household duties due to her father’s illness. Although an obedient, well behaved child, she came under the conviction of sin and walked forward at a revival meeting with R.E. Neighbor in Coaldale MB Church in 1935. Muriel Preston, pianist (and later the wife of Alberta premier Ernest Manning), prayed with her and led her to the Lord. She was baptized and joined Coaldale MB Church Sept. 3, 1937. She married Henry R. Baerg Feb. 23, 1941. They farmed for 5 years. In 1946 they sold the farm and moved to Winnipeg. Henry studied at MB Bible College and then at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kan. They pastored in Durham, Kan. for 4 years and in Henderson, Neb. for 3 years. They then returned to Manitoba, where Henry taught at MBBC, pastored Portage Ave. MB Church in Winnipeg and then served 10 years as president of Winkler Bible Institute. They lived in Oregon for 12 years, then retired to Chilliwack and joined Chilliwack Central MB Church. She enjoyed good health most of her life. She was hospitalized Jan. 1, 2001. She did not complain, but was content to the end. She is mourned by Henry; children Don of Berlin, Germany, Eleanor of Chilliwack, Sam of Salina, Kan., Charity Peters of Winkler, Paul of Los Angeles and David of Winnipeg; 8 grandchildren and 1 sister. The funeral was Mar. 27 in Chilliwack Central MB Church, with Adam Wiggins and P.R. Toews ministering.
Jacob Enns
Jacob Enns passed away Mar. 22. He was born June 14, 1905 to Gerhard and Maria Enns in Ukraine. He married Agatha Braun Apr. 12, 1934. They immigrated to Germany during World War II. He was conscripted into the German army in 1944. He was a prisoner of war for 4 years in England. He then was reunited with Agatha in Germany. In 1953 they came to Canada, staying with relatives in Winnipeg for a few months. They then moved to Coaldale, Alta., where they stayed with Jacob and Sarah Siemens before settling in Lethbridge, Alta. There he worked at the Catelli plant, retiring in 1970. In 1971 they moved to Coaldale. In 1991 they sold their house and moved to Sunny South Lodge. In 1992 his nephew Albert Enns and wife Anna, missionaries in Paraguay, visited them; through this visit Jacob found spiritual renewal and joined Coaldale MB Church. The reading of God’s Word in solitude and fellowship with others in word and song were God’s call to a closer walk with Him. Agatha died in 1998. During the years that followed, he was lonely. His niece Sophie and her husband Heinz Grossklaus cared for his physical, emotional and spiritual needs. He is remembered for his kind and retiring nature. He is mourned by many nephews and nieces. The funeral was Mar. 27 in Cornerstone Funeral Home, Lethbridge, with Rudy Heidebrecht ministering.
Frank Braun
Frank Braun of Winnipeg passed away Dec. 9 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 16, 1935 to Frank and Elizabeth Braun in Chortitza, Ukraine. His father was taken away 2 years later, never to be seen again. He was often left alone while his mother worked. The family moved to Germany in 1943 and to Winnipeg in 1948. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in 1951 by A.H. Toews, joining North Kildonan MB Church. Early in age, he took a keen interest in how things worked. He became an electrician, a career taking him to various parts of the country. He had a great interest in the outdoors and was an active member of the Manitoba Naturalist Society for many years. He loved travelling. He attended Bible school in Kitchener, Ont.; he served with MDS in Alaska. He married Mary in 1976. He centred his life around his family; his sons were his pride and joy. The family enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, boating and travelling. He was quiet in nature but very independent; he was able to fix most things. He enjoyed challenges and was not afraid to tackle new tasks. He could be heard whistling at work and around the house. He helped with the church’s boys’ Stockade program for some years. A year ago, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour; it progressed rapidly despite 2 operations, radiation and chemotherapy. During the past year, he remained courageous and at peace, but wished for a few more good years. He is mourned by Mary; sons Kelsey and Phil; and 2 sisters. The funeral was Dec. 12 in McIvor Ave. MB Church, Winnipeg, with Doug Enns and Allan Labun ministering.
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