Editing Voth, Erica Schroeder (1921-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jul p. 30

Birth date: 1921 Jan 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ERICA VOTH</h3></center>

Erica Voth died Mar.15,
surrounded by her
family. Born Jan. 11, 1921
to Anna and Johann
Schroeder in Rosenthal.
Russia, she immigrated
to Manitoba with her
family in 1923. She spent her childhood in
Niverville, Winnipeg, and Morris, then worked
in Winnipeg as a teen. There she met Henry
Voth, whom she married in April 1943. They
served in church ministry in B.C., Ontario, and
Manitoba. Henry died in 1981. Erica continued
serving at Portage Avenue Church in Winnipeg,
as well as volunteering at Mennonite Central
Committee and the Centre for MB Studies.
She was generous in her relationships, often
travelling long distances to see family and
friends. She is mourned by daughters Erica (Vic)
Schmidt, Elizabeth (Herb) Lodde, Ellen (Gerald)
Neufeld, and Sharon (Carl) Epp; 10 grandchil-
dren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 siblings.

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