Editing Bargen, Viola Harms (1921-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 22 p. 26

Birth date: 1921 Apr 17

text of obituary:

<center><h3>VIOLA BARGEN</h3></center>

Viola Bargen died July 1. She was born
Apr. 17, 1921 to Arnold and Anna Harms
in Waldheim, Sask. The family moved to
Glenbush, Sask . She had to quit school to
look after her younger siblings. She be-
came a Christian in 1935 and was bap-
tized. At age 21 she went to Normal
School in Saskatoon . She taught in Blue-
bell School in northern Saskatchewan.
She married Jacob Bargen in 1948. They
farmed. They moved to B.C. in 1968 and
Viola substitute taught. In 1971 she had
surgery to remove brain tumours. They
spent quiet times listening to gospel mu-
sic and radio broadcasts. They enjoyed
day trips. She will be remembered for her
devotion to her family, for her cookies,
her great sense of humour and her ability
to be positive and see the good in people
and in situations. Predeceased by Jacob in
March 2003, she is mourned by son Jim;
daughters Verna and Norma Dyck; 3 sis-
ters; 2 brothers. The funeral was July 7 at
Henderson Funeral Home, Abbotsford,
with Michael Dick ministering.

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