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Mary (nee Thiessen) Janzen 1918–2010

Mary Janzen was born in Hague, Sask., on February 1, 1918, the eldest daughter of Peter and Maria Thiessen.

As a young girl, she and her family moved to the Aberdeen, Sask., area. There she attended school, which she enjoyed very much. She was heartbroken when her father announced that the family would be moving again and that she would no longer be able to attend school.

In 1937 her family moved to the Swan Plain, Sask., area.

It was during those years that Mary made the decision to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour. This most important decision has affected every area of her life. Her one aim was to follow Jesus and to grow in obedience to Him.

On October 10, 1954, she married Henry Janzen, son of Heinrich and Sara Janzen. This union was blessed by two children: Karen Margaret and Jackie Wayne. They lived and raised their family on the homestead. In 1987 they moved to a seniors’ residence, Evergreen Place, in Norquay, Sask.

Mary took care of her father-in law, who was confined to a wheelchair. This was an amazing labour of love.

Mary was a wonderful mother who instilled within her children the values of faith and honesty. She never ceased to show them unconditional love. When her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, she loved them with that same love. Even on her last day she spoke of them with love and pride.

After her husband died in 1991, her faith became more evident as she daily depended on the Lord for wisdom and strength to take on new responsibilities.

The Lord provided her with special friends and a wonderful church family. She cared deeply for people. She enjoyed Bible studies, going to the local seniors’ centre for games and coffee time, and going to the local restaurant when she had the opportunity.

On March 26, 2010, the Lord took her home. She was 92 years.

Mary leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Karen (Marvin) Tieszen, son Jack; grandsons Kevin and Jonathan (Crystal) Tieszen, and her children Amaya, Kiara, and Jucika; her brother Willie and sisters Anne (Janzen) and Helen (Linde); and many friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; brothers Peter, Isaac, Jacob, John, Henry, Abe and David; sisters Katherine (Harder), Susie, Sarah (Braun), and Margaret (Braun).

Funeral services were held April 1, 2010, from Norquay Covenant Church with pastors John Froese and Kenton Penner officiating.

Mary was a long-time member of Pelly Fellowship Chapel. Her Family

weddings

KEHLER – GOERTZEN: Sam Kehler and Jennifer, daughter of Gerry and Sandra Goertzen of Steinbach, Man., were married on July 19, 2009, in Steinbach. The couple lives in Winnipeg.

MARTENS – PEDDIE: Derek Martens and Melissa Peddie were married on Mar. 13, 2010, at Fort Garry EMC in Winnipeg, Man. The couple lives in Winnipeg.

REGULA – WIEBE: Coleman, son of Dennis and Donna Regula of Anola, Man., and Heidi, daughter of Don and Ev Wiebe of Anola, were married on Oct. 3, 2009, at The Forks Amphitheatre, with Pastors Dan Cosens and Jack Cosens officiating. WALL – KURTENBACH: Peter, son of Peter and Katherina Wall of Ontario, and Kelly, daughter of Gary and Susan Kurtenbach of North Dakota, were married on Jan. 30, 2010, in Steinbach, Man. The couple lives in Steinbach.

WATT – FUNK: David Watt, son of Harold Watt and Sharon Steeves of Grunthal, Man., and Nicole, daughter of Clarence and Hilda Funk of Grunthal, were married on Sept. 19, 2009, in Steinbach, with Garry Koop of Steinbach officiating. The couple lives in Grunthal.

British Columbia

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Manitoba

June 17: EMC Project Builders Golf Classic at Steinbach Fly-In Golf Course, Steinbach; 204-255- 8062 or 204-355-4854

June 24: Eden Foundation IronMan Golf Tournament at Winkler Centennial Golf Course, Winkler

June 28–July 2: Thriving in a Firestorm: Congregational Peacebuilding at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg; instructor: Dr. Lois Edmund www.cmu.ca/csop

July 15: MCC Manitoba golf tournament to support literacy and education in Afghanistan, Quarry Oaks Golf Course manitoba.mcc.org/golf

Ontario

July 2: EMC Ministerial Meeting, Leamington EMC, Leamington; 204-326-6401 or www.emconf.ca

July 2–4: The Triumph of the Lamb, EMC Annual Convention at United Mennonite Educational Institute, Leamington; 204-326- 6401 or www.emconf.ca

July 3: EMC Conference Council Meeting, Leamington EMC, Leamington; 204-326-6401 or www.emconf.ca