Editing Wiens, Tina Janz (1921-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 28

Birth date: 1921 Mar 27

text of obituary:

<center><h3>TINA WIENS</h3></center>

Tina Wiens died May
19, 2008. She was
born Mar. 27, 1921 in
Pavlodar, Russia to
David D. and Katharina
Janz. After the death
of her parents, Tina was adopted by her
uncle and aunt, Abraham and Helena Janz .
The family escaped Russia in 1929 and
immigrated to Canada, where they were
pioneers. Tina accepted Jesus as Saviour
at 14 and was baptized by her father in
1935. Three years at LaGlace Bible School
in Alberta prepared her for teaching
Sunday school and DVBS. She also took
a practical nursing course. Tina married
Kornelius Wiens Oct. 20, 1948. They lived
in Alberta and B.c., where the family
worked together, growing vegetables,
picking berries, raising cows and chickens,
and building their own home. In 1986,
Kornelius and Tina moved to Abbotsford,
where they enjoyed many rich blessings
at Bakerview and Clearbrook MB churches.
People were special to Tina and she loved
everyone dearly. She enjoyed entertaining,
researching genealogies, writing letters,
being outside in God's beautiful creation,
travelling, and singing in choirs. Most
important was her relationship with Jesus .
She is mourned by Kornelius; children
David (Vivienne), Vic (Karen), Benjamin,
Esther, Martha (Lindsay) Chambers; 5
grandchildren. The memorial service was
May 23 at Clearbrook MB Church.

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