Froese, Helen Rempel (1904-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Sep 23 p.28

Birth Date: 1904 Sep 1

text of obituary:

HELEN FROESE

Helen Froese died July 24. She was born Sept. 1, 1904 to Johann and Aganeta Rempel in Georgstal, South Russia. The family moved to Olgafeld. At 18 she found peace and salvation and was baptized by Jacob Epp, joining the MB church. In 1926 she and 2 sisters immigrated to Manitoba. She lived at the Maedchenheim in Winnipeg. She taught girls' club and counselled young girls, leading them to the Lord. Most of what she earned she sent to Russia to support her parents who were not able to come to Canada. In 1944 she married widower Henry Froese of Elm Creek, Man. In 1947 they moved to a farm in Abbotsford, B.C., later moving to Clearbrook. She cared for elderly semi-invalid patients as well as a mentally and physically handicapped girl in her home. They attended East Aldergrove (B.C) MB Church, later joining Clearbrook MB Church. In 1980 Henry passed away. She moved into an apartment, then into Tabor Home in 1996. Predeceased by Henry, daughter Anne, 1 infant brother, 5 sisters, she is mourned by daughters Helen Bergen, Kay, Marion Phillips; sons Henry, John, Art; 14 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 29 in Clearbrook MB Church with Heinz Ratzlaff and Rudie Willms ministering.