Editing Martens, Leander Austin (1912-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Aug p. 31

Birth date: 1912 Aug 23

text of obituary:

<center><h3>LEANDER AUSTIN MARTENS</h3></center>

Leander Austin Martens
died June 8. He was
born Aug. 23, 1912 in
Herbert, Sask. to Abram
and Suzanna Martens. His
early years were spent in
the Herbert/Main Centre
area of Saskatchewan,
the province he would
always love. Teaching
was his profession for 32 years, but farming
was his paSSion. Leander longed for the endless
prairie and often dreamt offarming in retirement.
He taught in several schools in Saskatchewan
and B.C, retiring in 1965. He resided on a farm
in Bradner, B.C. until age 90, when his health
forced him to move. Leander was diagnosed
with cancer in January. Predeceased by his son
John; 1 daughter-in-law; 2 granddaughters; 6
brothers; he is mourned by his wife of 64 years,
Katherine; children Janice (Dennis) Friesen, Kent,
David (Beverly); 1 daughter-in-law; 16 grandchil-
dren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters.
The memorial service was June 14 at Ross Road
Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

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