Editing Schoenke, Helen Justina (1932-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 28

Birth date: 1932 Aug 16

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN JUSTINA SCHOENKE</h3></center>

Helen Schoenke died
july 8. She was born
Aug . 16, 1932 to john
and Elisabeth Schoenke
in Hespeler, Ont. Grow-
ing up in a small church,
Helen attended Sunday
school, played the piano
for congregational
singing and attended
girls' club. She was bap -
tized as a teenager and became a devoted mem-
ber of Kitchener MB Church . Helen became a
successful kindergarten teacher and for 30 years
influenced the lives of many young children
through he r dedication and skill. Family and
friends were a priority for Helen. She cared for
her aging parents. She had a zest for living, fam-
ily gatherings, visiting, celebrating milestones
and travelling . Predeceased by 1 sister and 1
brother, she is mourned by sister Marlene (Bill);
3 nieces and 1 nephew and their families.

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