Editing Martens, Nora (1936-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Jun 10 p. 28

Birth date: 1936 Sep 19

text of obituary:

<center><h3>NORA MARTENS</h3></center>

ora Martens died Dec . 9.. She was born Sept.
19, 1936 to Peter and Helena Martens in
McMahon, Sask. She attended Bible college,
teacher's training and university, earning a
BSc in Home Economics. She taught in
Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and then at MEl in
Abbotsford from 1964 to 1995, where she
also worked with drama groups, conducted
fashion shows, accompanied students on tour
and as a counsellor. She continued sewing af-
ter retirement, valuing her interaction with
former students. She took a keen interest in
her nieces, nephews, and their childrel1, be-
coming a confidante to many. Her siblings en-
joyed her compatibility, helpfulness and com-
petition in Scrabble. She travelled extensively.
Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 great-
nephew, she is mourned by brother Peter; sis -
ters Helen Lofton, Daisy Megli and Erna
Martens; nieces and nephews.

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