Editing Sawatsky, Anna Guenther (1912-1975)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1976 Feb 6 p. 29

Birth date: 1912 Apr 12

text of obituary:

<center><h3>(MRS.) ANNA SAWATSKY</h3></center>

(Mrs.) Anna Sawatsky was born April 12,
1912 near Osler, Sask., where she grew up.
Her parents were Franz and Susanna Guen
her. In 1931 she received religious instruc
ion, was baptized and joined the Mennonite
Church.
In October of 1935 she married George
Sawatsky, a union blessed with one son. The
Sawatskys moved to Yarrow, B.C . in 1940.
t was here that the Gospel of Christ took on
new importance for her. After five years of
earching for a deeper joy in the Lord, Mrs.
Sawatsky found new joy and forgiveness
after responding to the Word of God during
service at which Abram Nightingale spoke.
She continued as a faithful member of the
Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church and an
active participant in ladies aid activities
until her passing on November 25, 1975.
In the spring of 1974 she became ill and
cancer was discovered. On October 23 she
entered hospital for the last time and went
home to her Lord soon after.
She leaves to mourn her beloved husband,
George; their son , Ervin; her brothers and
isters and their families, relatives and
friends.

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