Editing Goertz, Susie Martens (1916-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jun p. 31

Birth date: 1916 Sep 2

text of obituary:

<center><h3>SUSIE GOERTZ</h3></center>

usie Goertz died Apr.
9, 2008 at age 91. She
was born to Abraham
and Anna Martens in
Landskrone, Russia. They
immigrated to Canada
in 1926, and farmed in
Crowfoot, Alta. Susie
attended school a few years but then had to
work as a maid. On Mar. 25, 1940, Susie and
Dave Goertz were married and worked on a
ranch. In 1956, they moved to Coaldale, Alta.,
and farmed. Susie was a wonderful cook and
gave generously of her time to camps, MCC,
and catering events. Susie was a member at
Coaldale MB, Lakeview Bible, and Claresholm
Faith Community Baptist churches. Predeceased
by 4 siblings and husband Dave in March, she is
mowrned by children Martha (Dave) Hubert,
Dave (Kathy), Erv (Lorna), Mary Ann (Norm)
Elford; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
The service of thanksgiving was Apr. 18,2008 at
Cla~esholm Faith Community Baptist Church

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