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Martens, Leander Austin (1912-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Aug p. 31 Birth date: 1912 Aug 23 text of obituary: <center><h3>LEANDER AUSTIN MARTENS</h3></center> Leander Austin Martens died...") |
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always love. Teaching |
always love. Teaching |
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was his profession for 32 years, but farming |
was his profession for 32 years, but farming |
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+ | was his passion. Leander longed for the endless |
| − | prairie and often dreamt |
+ | prairie and often dreamt of farming in retirement. |
He taught in several schools in Saskatchewan |
He taught in several schools in Saskatchewan |
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and B.C, retiring in 1965. He resided on a farm |
and B.C, retiring in 1965. He resided on a farm |
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brothers; he is mourned by his wife of 64 years, |
brothers; he is mourned by his wife of 64 years, |
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Katherine; children Janice (Dennis) Friesen, Kent, |
Katherine; children Janice (Dennis) Friesen, Kent, |
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| − | David (Beverly); 1 daughter-in-law; 16 |
+ | David (Beverly); 1 daughter-in-law; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. |
| − | dren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. |
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The memorial service was June 14 at Ross Road |
The memorial service was June 14 at Ross Road |
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Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C. |
Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C. |
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 24 June 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Aug p. 31
Birth date: 1912 Aug 23
text of obituary:
LEANDER AUSTIN MARTENS
Leander Austin Martens died June 8. He was born Aug. 23, 1912 in Herbert, Sask. to Abram and Suzanna Martens. His early years were spent in the Herbert/Main Centre area of Saskatchewan, the province he would always love. Teaching was his profession for 32 years, but farming was his passion. Leander longed for the endless prairie and often dreamt of farming in retirement. He taught in several schools in Saskatchewan and B.C, retiring in 1965. He resided on a farm in Bradner, B.C. until age 90, when his health forced him to move. Leander was diagnosed with cancer in January. Predeceased by his son John; 1 daughter-in-law; 2 granddaughters; 6 brothers; he is mourned by his wife of 64 years, Katherine; children Janice (Dennis) Friesen, Kent, David (Beverly); 1 daughter-in-law; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. The memorial service was June 14 at Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C.
