Editing Wiens, Mary Ann (1916-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Dec 16 p. 27

Birth date: 1916 Nov 18

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MARY ANN WIENS>/h3></center>

Mary Ann Wiens died
peacefully Oct. 4. She
was born Nov. 18,
1916 in Isil Kuhl, Russia
to Johann and
Katharine Wiens. She
moved to Canada with
her family in 1927 and
settled in Coaldale,
Alta. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour in
1934 and was baptized the following year. In
1940, her family moved to a farm near
Yarrow, B.C. where Mary enjoyed tending a
large vegetable and flower garden. Her life
revolved around her church and family. She
took an active interest in her nieces and
nephews, and passed along valuable pieces
of advice. She also had a generous heart for
mission organizations. Predeceased by 1
brother, she is mourned by sister Elizabeth
(Jacob) Quapp; 2 sisters-in-law; many nieces
and nephews. The funeral was Oct. 11 at
King Road MB Church, Abbotsford.

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