Jantz, Gwyneth Vernette Janzen (1930-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Sep 24 p. 8

Birth date: 1930 Nov 1

text of obituary:

MRS. GWYNETH JANTZ

Gwyneth Vernette (Janzen) Jantz, daughter of Henry G. and Martha E. Janzen, was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on Nov. 1, 1930, and departed from us at 3:50 a.m. on Sept. 13, 1959 at the age of 28 years, 10 months and 13 days.

She spent her childhood days in Sylvia, Kan. and graduated from Sylvia grade school and Sylvia high school. All through school she was active in many school activities and her friendly attitude was enjoyed by her fellow students and her teachers. After graduation she worked as a checker for Safeway stores in Dodge City and Wichita. She put all of herself into her work and thoroughly enjoyed serving others.

She was married to Ervy L. Jantz on June 24, 1951 in Sylvia, Kansas. They established their home in Dodge City, and in December 1952 moved to Wichita, Kansas where they had resided since. To this union, four children were born: Adina Sue, 6, Kenneth Dennis, 4, Patricia Denise, 3, and Sandra Kay, who was born Sept. 28, 1957.

She joined the Sylvia Methodist church and later transferred her membership to the Wesley Methodist church in Wichita.

A victim of cancer, Gwyneth was ill for two years. During this time she spent many weeks in the hospital, but was always hopeful that she could regain her health. She entered St. Francis hospital on June 27, 1959 and for 11 weeks was a patient who was admired by all who cared for her. Her courage, cheerfulness, patience, and her loving smile were a challenge to those who saw her suffer but never once complain.

She leaves to mourn in her passing her husband Ervy, three daughters and one son of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Janzen of Sylvia, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Verna V. Bargdill of Wichita; and Mrs. Mildred V. Olson of Dodge City; one brother, George V. Janzen of Denver, Colo., and a host of relatives and friends.

Gwyn, as she was affectionately called, was a loving wife and a wonderful companion. She was a devoted mother, always willing to sacrifice for her children. She was indeed a friendly neighbor who enjoyed her many friends and was a cheerful worker, willing and ready to serve. — The Bereaved Family.