Editing Wiens, Helen Petkau (1917-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Mar 18 p.28

Birth date: 1917 May 26

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN WIENS</h3></center>

Helen Wienw died Jan. 19. She was born May 26, 1917 in Alexanderthal, South Russia to
Bernard and Maria Petkau . The family immi-
grated to Duff, Sask. in Dec. 1926, moving to
Main Centre, Sask ., Turnhill, Sask ., and then
to Herbert, Sask. Helen did housekeeping be -
fore attending Herbert Bible School 1935-36.
She married Jake Wiens Nov. 8, 1938. They
farmed with his family until 1945 when they
bought their own farm. In 1976 they moved
to Swift Cu rrent, Sask. Jake died in 1982. In
1998 she moved into a condo and in 2002 to
Dinsmore Health Centre. She was committed
and loyal, supporting Jake in his farming,
community and church involvements. She
was hospitable and caring, hosting preachers
and missionaries and welcoming needy fami-
lies, widows, single tea chers, travellers,
refugees and salesmen . She valued the Bible,
underlining and highlighting many verses .
She taught VBS and Sunday school, hosted
Bible studies . She and Jake were members of
the Gideons. Her children learned how to
pray from her. Predeceased by Jake, 7 siblings,
2 daughters, she is mourned by 6 children; 16
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.

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