Editing Kroeker, Helen Janzen (1907-2007)

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

Birth date: 1907 Aug 10

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN JANZEN KROEKER</h3></center<

Helen Janzen Kroeker
died July 30, 2007 at age
99. She was born Aug. 10,
1907 in Franztal, Russia
to Jacob K. and Katharina
Janzen. She enjoyed a
carefree childhood, and
moved to Manitoba in
1925 and then Yarrow, B.C. In Vancouver, she
worked at Vancouver Mennonite Girl's Home, in
various housekeeping jobs, and as a seamstress
in a clothing factory. In 1968, after moving to
los Angeles for work, she married Fred Kroeker
of Merced, Cal. She will be remembered for her
generosity to family and friends, remember-
ing birthdays, and making delicious meals.
Predeceased by 5 siblings and husband Fred,
she is mourned by children Ruth, Carl, and
Gerald (Sara); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grand-
children. The memorial service was Aug. 3 at
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C

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