Editing Kroeker, Helen Thielman (1913-2000)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Feb 02 p. 27

Birth date: 1913 Apr 14

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN KROEKER</h3></center>

Helen Kroeker of Rosthern, Sask. passed away
Sept. 24. She was born
Apr. 14, 1913 to Peter
and Elisabeth Thielman
in Nikolaidorf, Russia.
When she was 9, her
father died. In 1925
the family immigrated
to Herbert, Sask.
Things were difficult,
but they felt safe, and
God was good to
them. In her teens, she
helped support the
family by doing housework and odd jobs. In
1930 she married Bill
Kroeker. During evangelistic services in the
area, she and Bill dedicated their lives to the
Lord; they never
doubted God would be
there for them. In 1931
they moved to Hepburn, Sask., a move
that was hard for her.
She was a hard worker,
stooking for neighbours while attending
to her children. In 1939
daughter Ruby died of
diphtheria; she never
got over the loss. In
1945 they moved to
B.C., and bought a
dairy farm, but they
moved back to Hepburn in 1946 to do
grain and mixed farming. They were active in
church and were
church stewards for
many years. She loved
teaching Sunday
school, especially her
own grandchildren.
She also enjoyed the
ladies' aides and fellowship. In 1959 she accepted a cooking job at
Bethany Bible Institute.
Bill joined her a couple
of years later. They
were known to students as "Ma" and
"Pa". They retired in
1981. In 1996 they
moved to Pineview at
Mennonite Nursing
Home, Rosthern. Six
weeks later, Bill died. In
1998 she moved to the
personal care home.
Predeceased by Bill,
daughter Ruby and 3
siblings, she is mourned
by daughter Alice; 5
grandchildren; 12
great-g randchildren;
and 1 sister. A memorial service was held
Sept. 29 in Hepburn
MB Church, with Ross
Penner and jeff Peters
ministering.

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