Editing Kroker, Mary Wiebe (1917-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Sep p. 29

Birth date: 1019 Apr 21

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MARY KROKER</h3></center

ary Kroker (Wiebe)
died June 8, 2008 in
Coaldale, Alta. She
was born Apr. 21, 1917
in Arkadak, Russia. In
1924, she immigrated
to Canada with
her father and siblings, settling first in
Steinbach, Man., later moving to Coaldale.
Mary was a happy, singing person who
loved her family dearly. She faced many
hardships throughout her life, such
as serving as primary caregiver to her
siblings upon the death of her mother.
Mary was a great gardener who taught
her children how to work, and who took
joy in attending her grandchildren's
special events. She demonstrated the
importance of faith by enforcing church
and Sunday school attendance for her
children. Predeceased by 1 sister and 3
brothers; she is mourned by her children
George (Nell), Eleanore (Vern) Friesen,
Edna (Peter) Neufeldt, Ron (Patty); 8
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
Peter's 3 sons, their wives and 8 grand-
children; 1 sister.

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