Editing Nelson, Mary Enns (1936-1978)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1978 Nov 10 p. 29

Birth date: 1936 Sept 02

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MRS. MARY NELSON</h3></center>

(Mrs.) Mary Nelson of Edmonton died
peacefully on October 13, 1978 after an
illness of nearly a year. She was born on
September 2, 1936 in Winnipeg, and spent
her childhood years at Elm Creek, Man. She
graduated from Mennonite Brethren Colle·
giate Institute in 1953 and then attended
Winkler Bible Institute for one year. She
accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, was
baptized, and was accepted into the Elm
Creek Mennonite Brethren Church. After
receiving her teaching certificate, she taught
several years at Moosehorn, Man., two years
in St. Vital, Man., and five years in Grimsby,
Onto She moved to B.C. and then to
Edmonton, where she completed a B.Ed. at
the University of Alberta in 1975. She
taught in Edmonton until her illness . She
was married to Bill Nelson on March 26,
1977. In the lat ter part of 1977, she became
ill. Despite her suffering, she was able to put
her trust in God, and believe that she was in
his hands.
She is survived by her beloved husband,
Bill, her father , Henry Enns, two sisters, five
brothers, and many relatives and friends.

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