Editing Walmer, Lena (1907-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Sep p. 29

Birth date: 1907 Jul 27

text of obituary:

<center><h3>LENA WALMER</h3></center>

ena Walmer died June
8, seven weeks before
her 100th birthday. She
was born July 27, 1907
in Krydor, Sask. to John
and Mary Walmer. In
her 20s, Lena moved to
Blaine Lake, Sask., where she worked as a
seamstress, and then to Winnipeg. In her 30s,
she relocated to Edmonton. In 1947, she began
her career with the CN Railway. She served as
head seamstress in charge of linens until she
retired in 1972 to Vancouver. The last 13 years
of life were spent in Abbotsford near family.
Lena enjoyed travelling, cooking, gardening,
photography, and knitting. Friends and family
depended on Lena to keep their feet warm and
their dolls dressed. A generous woman, Lena
also donated many of her creations to the CNIB
and supported more than a dozen children
through World Vision. Lena had a productive
life and touched many with the gifts God gave
her. The memorial was June 14 at Clearbrook
MB Church, Abbotsford.

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