Editing Ewert, Margarete (1922-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 35

Birth date: 1922 Jun 19

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MARGARETE EWERT</h3></center>

Margarete Ewert died
Aug. 16,2008. She was
born June 19, 1922
in Wohldemfuerst,
Russia to Leonhard
and Theresie Ewert.
In 1934, the family
fled to Germany to escape persecution.
After the war, they immigrated to Canada
where Margarete pursued a degree in
teaching. She taught for 30 years, reluc-
tantly retiring due to poor health. She
was much loved her by students and their
parents. Margarete moved to Kelowna in
1991 and was soon an active partici-
pant in Willow Park Church's choir. She
loved creative arts, particularly poetry
and music. Margarete spent the last 3
years of her life at Golden Way House.
Predeceased by 2 brothers, Willy and
Rudy, Margarete is mourned by sisters
Helen (Nick) and Therese; many nieces
and nephews. The memorial was Aug.
21, 2008 at Springfield Funeral Home,
Kelowna, B.C.

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