Editing Derksen, Helen Ewert (1917-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Apr 30 p. 28

Birth date: 1917 Apr 16

text of obituary:

<center<>h3>HELEN DERKSEN</h3></center>

Helen Derksen died
Dec. 17. She was born
Apr. 16, 1917 in
Omsk, Russia . In 1924
she moved to Mexico
and in 1927 to Carol,
Man. She married
Henry Derksen Sept.
23, 1947. They served
in Congo with MBMS
International from
1950 to 1978, then in Quebec until 1981,
They retired in Winnipeg and joined Elm-
wood MB Church. Hardships, moves, evac-
uations and losses in Congo were received
with calm grace. She found strength in Isa.
26:3. She was hospitable, a good listener
and teacher to children and women in Con-
go, and women's groups and neighbours in
Winnipeg . Predeceased by Henry and 1
grandson, she is mourned by sons John,
Paul and Gerry; daughter Viola; 7 grand-
children; 1 sister. The funeral was Dec. 22 in
Elmwood MB Church.

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