Editing Janzen, Victor Alexander (1918-2007)

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

Birth date: 1918 Aug 18

text of obituary:

<center><h3>VICTOR ALEXANDER JANZEN</h3></center>

Victor Alexander Janzen
died Sept. 29, 2007. He
was born Aug. 18, 1918 in
Alexanderkrone, Ukraine
together with his twin
Klaudia. Victor spent his
early years blacksmithing
with his father. He married Margaret Hooge in
1943, and escaped with the retreating German
army soon after. He was captured by various
armies, but reunited with his family thanks to
the Red Cross, eventually farming in Arnold,
B.C. and working for Modern Building Movers.
Victor accepted Christ in Germany and was
baptized in Canada, becoming a member of
Arnold MB Church. In 1957, the family moved
to Vancouver where they became members of
Culloden MB Church, and then to Abbotsford
in 1980. Victor enjoyed travelling, ironworking,
and playing games. He will be remembered
as a trustworthy, hardworking, honest man
who was an example to the whdle family.
Victor is mourned by Margaret; children Edith
(Eric) Klippenstein, Ettie Janzen, Harry (Josley)
Janzen; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandsons;
twin sister. The memorial service was Oct. 3 at
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford.

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