Editing Dueck, Annie Balzer (1917-2000)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2000 Dec 1 p. 28

Birth date: 1917 Sep 12

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ANNIE DUECK</h3></center>

Annie Dueck of Winnipeg passed away
Oct. 14. She was born
Sept. 12, 1917 to
David and Anna Balzer
in Marinovka, Russia.
In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada.
She completed her
early education in
Gnadenthal, Man. After her father died, she
left to work in Winkler,
Man. She accepted
Christ through the
ministry of C.N.
Hiebert. She was baptized and joined Winkler MB Church in July
1932. She attended
Winkler Bible School
1937-40. She moved
to Winnipeg and began cleaning homes.
She married Henry
Dueck. He drowned in
a fishing accident in
1945. She continued
cleaning homes until
the 1970s, when her
health was affected by
this work. Later, she
worked for Redekopp
Dry Goods and Home
Care. She was active in
North Kildonan MB
Church as a Sunday
school teacher and a
member of the mission
circle. She loved the
church . She enjoyed
travelling, especially to
be with family, and
spent several months
each winter in Palm
Desert. She enjoyed
playing games with
family and friends and
walking, once completing a marathon.
She was optimistic,
loved others, had a
deep faith in God and
had a passion for life.
Predeceased by Henry
and 2 brothers, she is
mourned by sons Dennis of Winnipeg and
Alvin of Pasadena,
Calif.; 4 grandchildren;
4 great-grandchildren;
and 4 sisters. The
memorial service was
held Oct. 18 in McIvor
Ave. MB Church, Winnipeg, with George
Klassen ministering.

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