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Elizabeth Brauer
Elizabeth Brauer died Nov. 23. She was born June 16, 1921 in Franzthal, Russia to Abram and Katherina Brauer. The family immigrated to Canada in 1924, settling in Coaldale, Alta. She was baptized and joined Coaldale MB Church. She was a teacher in southern Alberta. After World War II she served with MCC in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In France she taught Canadian Air Force children. She taught English to the Inuit in northern Canada. She retired to the West Coast of B.C. She is mourned by sisters Frieda Isaak, Coaldale and Katherine Haines, Seattle, Wash.
George Henry Kroeker
George Henry Kroeker died Nov. 10. He was born in Russia Nov. 17 1921 to Henry and Margret Kroeker. The family immigrated to Canada in 1924, settling first in Hamburg, Ont., then Arnaud, Man. and finally in Alexander, Man. He farmed and also worked on construction and at a garage in Winnipeg. During World War II he remained at home, caring for his parents and farming, while his brothers were in the service. He enjoyed farming and farm animals, travelling and family gatherings. In Sept. 2003 he was admitted to hospital, then transferred to Central Park Lodge, Brandon. Here he committed his life to the Lord and found peace and assurance of salvation Mar. 30. The funeral was Nov. 16 in Brockie Donovan Funeral Chapel, Brandon with Gerry Harms ministering.
Kay Kroeker
Katherine Kay Kroeker died Nov. 17. She was born in Saskatchewan to Abram and Katherine Thiessen. The family moved to a dairy and berry farm in B.C. She became a Christian at 17 and was baptized. She married Nick Kroeker May 7, 1949. They farmed in Sumas Prairie until 1969. They attended Yarrow MB Church. In 1970, they moved to Abbotsford, joining Central Heights Church. She taught Sunday school, worked in the library, on the festival committee and created floral arrangements for the church. She was a talented gardener, and she enjoyed nature, hiking, camping and travelling. She had a keen mind and was eager to learn. After being diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, she faced her last days with dignity and appreciation for her caregivers. She is mourned by Nick, daughters Diane Petkau, Marlene Dirksen; son Gary; 1 brother; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral was in Central Heights Church with Christopher Douglas ministering.
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