Editing Driedger, Katie Driediger (1923-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Jul 1 p. 27

Birth date: 1923 Aug 27

text of obituary:

<center><h3>KATIE DRIEDGER</h3></center>

Katie Driedger died May 11 . She was born
Aug. 27, 1923 near Slavgorod, Siberia to
Abram and Mary Driediger. The family immi-
grated through Germany to Canada in 1930,
settling in Brookdale, Man. Katie accepted
Christ into her life at an early age, consider-
ing it her most important decision. She mar-
ried John Driedger June 19, 1948. They
farmed and helped in Justice (Man.) MB
Church. She taught Sunday school, sang in
groups, volunteered at the MCC Thrift Store
and cooked at Gospel Light Bible Camp.
They retired to Brandon in 1985, joining
Richmond Park MB Church. She enjoyed
spending family times at Clear Lake and on
holidays and birthdays. Gardening, quilting,
reading, cross-stitching, baking, visiting with
friends and volunteering were delights. Pre-
deceased by John, 3 siblings, she is mourned
by daughters Marion of Brandon, Ruth
Froese of Yorkton, Sask . and Joyce of Spring-
stein, Man.; sons Len of Russell, Man. and
Fred of Brandon; 13 grandchildren; 2 broth-
ers; 1 sister. The funeral was May 16 in Rich-
mond Park MB Church with Dave Ens minis-
tering.

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