Editing Bergen, Tina (1909-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Jan 17 p. 28

Birth date: 1909 Oct 28

text of obituary:

<center><h3>TINA BERGEN</h3></center>

Tina Bergen passed away Nov. 2. She was born
Oct. 28, 1909 to Johann and Anna Bergen in
Adelsheim, Ukraine. Her mother died within a
year. She was adopted by her father's sister,
who had 1 son. Her new parents died of
typhus; she was separated from her new
brother and reunited with her sisters and
brothers about age 10. She loved to spend
time outdoors. She came to know Jesus
through a teacher and loved memorizing
God's Word and hymns. She and 2 sisters im-
migrated to Canada in 1947. They worked on
vegetable and fruit farms in season. She lived
alone in her house after her sisters died. In
March 2000 she moved to Sutherland Hills
Care Home, where she learned more English
and had an opportunity for fellowship. Prede-
ceased by 4 sisters and 2 brothers, she is
mourned by 2 nieces and 2 nephews. The
memorial service was Nov. 7 in Willow Park
Church, Kelowna, B.C., with Arnie Peters min-
istering.

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