Editing Peters, Clara Ens (1924-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 33

Birth date: 1932 Mar 1

text of obituary:

<center><h3>CLARA PETERS</h3></center>

Clara Peters died June
30, 2008. She was
born May 26, 1924 in
Neuendorf, Ukraine
to Gerhard and Maria
Ens. When she was 2,
her family moved to
the village of Chortiza. In 1938, her father
was arrested and exiled to Siberia, never
to be heard from again. After graduation,
Clara moved to the city and worked as
an interpreter. In May 1944, Clara was
baptized and accepted into member-
ship of the Mennonite Church. Clara,
her son Peter, and her mother relocated
to Canada in 1948, settling in Yarrow,
B.C. She married Henry Peters on Nov.
12, 1949 and they settled on a small
dairy farm in Chilliwack, B.C. Clara was
rebaptized in 1956 on the confession of
her faith, and accepted into membership
at East Chilliwack MB Church. She was
actively involved in various ministries
of the church, and was a Sunday school
teacher for many years. She volunteered
at the local MCC store and enjoyed enter-
taining in her home. Diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease, Clara trusted God to
guide her and retained a cheerful spirit.
Predeceased by 1 sister, she is mourned
by Henry; children Peter (Susan), Leonard
(Toby), Ronald (Betty), Marilyn (Lyle)
Swanson; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-
grandchildren. The funeral was July 5 at
Yarrow MB Church.

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