Editing Enns, Louise Toews (1921-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Feb 24 p. 28

Birth date: 1921 Aug 19

text of obituary:

<center><h3>LOUISE ENNS</h3></center>

Louise Enns died Jan. 4.
She was born Aug. 19,
1921 in Orenburg, Rus -
sia to Isaac and Anna
Toews. At 5, the family
moved to Canada, but
Louise was detained in
England for 2 years
while she underwent
medical treatments. At
7, she made the jour-
ney by ship to Canada
and arrived at a railroad platform in Herbert,
Sask., carrying only a suitcase and name tag.
She preceded the telegram announcing her
coming, so no family members were there to
meet her. Two women helped her reunite with
her family. Louise remembered hard work as
well as happy times during those years. She
was baptized upon confession of faith in Jesus
Christ in 1937. Louise married John Enns in
1945. By 1960 when they finally settled in
B.C., there were 7 children. During those years
Louise directed day-to-day operations in the
house and on the farm while John took night
classes at UBC. Louise's family was the joy of
her life. She was active in church, singing in
choirs, teaching Sunday school and organizing
ladies' groups. As she moved from home to
hospital, she remained confident in Jesus
Christ. She is mourned by John; 7 children;
11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Jan. 7 at Clearbrook MB
Church, Abbotsford.

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