Editing Born, Anna Petker (1906-1976)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1976 Aug 06 p. 30

Birth date: 1906 Nov 24

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MRS. ANNA BORN</h3></center>

Anna, beloved wife of Peter Born, was
born to Peter and Anna Petker on November
24, 1906 in Alisowo, Russia . There she grew
up , attended the village school, and accepted
Christ as Saviour in her youth. After baptism she joined the Mennonite Church. In
July, 1925 she married Peter Born , and the
following year they moved to Canada.
They settled first in Coaldale, Alta.,
moved to Manitoba for four years, and in
1930 returned to Coaldale. In 1938 they
moved to another farm at Vauxhall, Alta.,
their home until retirement in Vauxhall in
1974. The Lord blessed the Borns with nine
children.
During her lifetime she experienced many
hardships , including poverty and separation
from loved ones in Russia, but also many
blessings. Her garden gave her much satisfaction and songs of faith spoke of an inner
strength and unwavering confidence. The
couple's golden anniversary in 1975 was a
highlight.
Declining health marked her last year.
Cancer was diagnosed in March.
On July 6 she was released from her
suffering and went to be with the Lord. The
funeral service was held July 10 at the
Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church with
Rev. Henry Unruh officiating.
She is mourned by her loving husband,
Peter; four daughters, Anna (Mrs . Peter)
Petkau, Helen (Mrs. Isaac) Klassen, Mary
(Mrs. Dan) MacPherson, and Nellie (Mrs.
Gerhard) Reimer; four sons and their wives,
Peter and Mary, Isaac and Betty, John and
Doris, and Jake and Annette; 30 grandchildren; one sister, Sara, and other relatives
in Russia; and many relatives and friends.

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