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Enns, Margaret (1926-2006)
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− | Alta. to John and |
+ | Alta. to John and Katherine Enns. She had |
− | + | the distinction of being the first Mennonite |
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− | rupted again and again as his parents moved |
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− | from place to place. William's family immigrated |
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− | to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a com- |
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child born in the town. |
child born in the town. |
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Margaret gave her |
Margaret gave her |
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− | heart to Jesus at an early age. later she |
+ | heart to Jesus at an early age. later she experienced renewal and was baptized, joining the |
− | + | Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying |
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− | + | at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College, |
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− | + | and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years |
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+ | in India, teaching at a British boarding school |
− | + | and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's |
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− | + | last years were difficult due to her battle with |
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− | + | Alzheimer's disease, but God remained faithful. |
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− | + | Predeceased by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 1 nephew; 1 |
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− | + | niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister |
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− | + | Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret |
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− | + | Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Coaldale MB Church. |
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− | preaching, travelling, and writing books. He en - niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister consin . They are mourned by their children Orla |
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− | joyed visits from his children, grandchildren, and Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret (David) Nicholas, Russ (Carol), Stuart (Betsy), |
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− | great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Hildegard; Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held and Jon; 8 grandchildren. The memorial service |
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− | 1 great-grandson; he is mourned by children In- at Coaldale MB Church. |
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 8 April 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 3 p. 27
Birth date: 1926 May 6
text of obituary:
MARGARET ENNS
Margaret Enns died Sept. 22. She was born May 6, 1926 in Coaldale, Alta. to John and Katherine Enns. She had the distinction of being the first Mennonite child born in the town. Margaret gave her heart to Jesus at an early age. later she experienced renewal and was baptized, joining the Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College, and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years in India, teaching at a British boarding school and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's last years were difficult due to her battle with Alzheimer's disease, but God remained faithful. Predeceased by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 1 nephew; 1 niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Coaldale MB Church.