Editing Rempel, Lena Klassen (1888-1975)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1975 Sept 19 p. 31

Birth date: 1888 Nov 01

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MRS. LENA REMPEL</h3></center>

Mrs. Lena (nee Klassen) Rempel was born
in Wasielowka, South Russia, on November
21, 1888. In 1903 her parents, Rev. David
and Agatha Klassen, emigrated to Canada,
settling in Borden, SaSk. in 1904.
She realized her spiritually lost condition
at an early age, was baptized and received
into the Borden Mennonite Brethren Church.
In 1943 they moved to Greedale, B.C. where
she joined the local fellowship.
On April 11, 1911 she joined Henry J .
Rempel in marriage. The Lord blessed them
with three sons and two daughters.
The Lord saw fit to permit her to suffer
with illness for many yearS. In 1972 her husband passed away. The Lord took her to
himself on August 9, at age 86.
She quoted many Scripture passages on
her sick bed and trusted God to remain true
to his Word. Nehemiah 8:10 was particularly precious: " For the joy of the Lord is your
strength."
Left to mourn and yet rejoicing in her
victorious life are three sons: Henry and
Louise, Bill and Aliene, and Arthur; two
daughters: Selma, and Elsie and Frank
Driedger; 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

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