Editing Bergmann, Helen (1917-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2088 Oct p. 35

Birth date: 1917 Jun 10

text of obituary:  

<center><h3>HELEN BERGMANN</h3></center>

Helen Bergmann
died July 17, 2008
at age 91. She was
born June 10, 1917 in
Rueckenau, Ukraine
to Abram P. and
Katherina Bergmann.
The Bergmann family moved to
Steinbach, Man. when Helen was 8, later
settling near Ste. Anne. At 20, Helen was
baptized on the confession of her faith,
and joined Steinbach MB Church. She
worked as a receptionist in Winnipeg
for years, moving back to Steinbach on
the death of her father in 1971 to care
for her aging mother and older sister
Mary. Family was important to her and
she was a special aunt to many nieces
and nephews. Helen was quick-witted
and loved seeing God's beauty in nature.
Predeceased by 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 2
nephews; Helen is mourned by brother
George (Esther), sisters Betty (John)
Goertzen, Anne Froese; 29 nieces and
nephews. The funeral was July 21 at
Steinbach MB Church.

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