Editing Fast, Sophie Born (1921-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2 p. 27

Birth date: 1921 Aug 26

text of obituary:

<center><h3>SOPHIE FAST</h3></center>

 Sophie Fast of Chilli -
wack, B.C died Mar. 3.
She was born to Franz
and Katharina Born Aug.
26, 1921 in Herzenberg,
Russia. When she was
12, her father dj ed of
starvation and her moth-
er was forced to beg for
food for the family. So-
phie worked on a collec-
tive farm. Her mother
was able to teach her Christian principles in se-
cret. In World War II the family became refugees
and were separated from one another. Sophie
was employed by the German army. They were
reunited in Germany. They emigrated to Win -
nipeg, Man. in 1948. Here she was given her first
Bible and within a week accepted Christ. She
spent all her spare time reading and memorizing
Scriptures and hymns. Sophie moved to Yarrow,
B.C where she was baptized, joining Yarrow MB
Church . She married Abram Fast June 27, 1948 .
She served others with joy, often beyond her
health . She never went anywhere without a gift
from her kitchen or garden. Her homemade
perogies with cream gravy and sausage was a
favourite meal with her family. She supported
Abe in all his endeavours. Her earlier health
problems worsened, and her pain increased, but
even when on life support, she remembered
people's birthdays . She lost her strength but be -
came more aware of Jesus and His love. She was
predeceased by her parents, stepfather, 2 broth -
ers, 1 step-sister. She is mourned by Abe; daugh-
ters Vi Wiens and Irene Fast; sons Ed, Dan and
David; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren;
1 sister. The funeral was Mar. 7 in Clearbrook
(B .C) MB Church with Heinz Ratzlaff and Jay
Neufeld ministering.

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