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<center><h3>MARGARET ENNS</h3></center>
<center><h3>MARGARET ENNS</h3></center>
argaret Enns died
 
Margaret Enns died
Sept. 22. She was born
Sept. 22. She was born
May6,1926inCoaldale,
May 6, 1926 in Coaldale,
Alta. to John and Kath - John (Elma); aunt Katherine Warkentin; nieces
Alta. to John and Katherine Enns. She had
erine Enn s. She had and nephews.
the distinction of being the first Mennonite
the distinction of be-
rupted again and again as his parents moved
from place to place. William's family immigrated
to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a com-
ing the first Mennonite
child born in the town.
child born in the town.
Margaret gave her
Margaret gave her
heart to Jesus at an early age. later she expe-
heart to Jesus at an early age. later she experienced renewal and was baptized, joining the
mitment to Jesus at an evangelistic meeting. In rienced renewal and was baptized, joining the
Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying
Winnipeg, he recommitted his life to God and Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying
at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College,
was baptized. He married Hildegard Neufeld at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College,
and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years
in 1941. William became a teacher and taught and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years
in India, teaching at a British boarding school
at Mennonite Educational Institute, Clearbrook, in India, teaching at a British boarding school
and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's
B.C., for 13 years. In 1959, he was ordained as a and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved
last years were difficult due to her battle with  
Arnold Schroeder'" Doreen Schroeder
Alzheimer's disease, but God remained faithful.  
minister and became pastor of South Abbots- and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's Arnold Schroeder, 75, and his wife Doreen (Sie-
Predeceased by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 1 nephew; 1  
ford (B .C.) MB Church. In 1966, he moved back last years were difficult due to her battle with mens) Schroeder, 71, of Winnipeg died Aug. 20
niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister  
to Winnipeg and pastored at North Kildonan MB Alzheimer's disease, but God remained faithful. in an accident on u.s . Highway 51 while travel-
Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret  
Church. After retirement at age 70, he kept busy Predeceased by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 1 nephew; 1 ling to a Christian conference in Green Bay, Wis-
Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Coaldale MB Church.
preaching, travelling, and writing books. He en - niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister consin . They are mourned by their children Orla
joyed visits from his children, grandchildren, and Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret (David) Nicholas, Russ (Carol), Stuart (Betsy),
great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Hildegard; Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held and Jon; 8 grandchildren. The memorial service
1 great-grandson; he is mourned by children In- at Coaldale MB Church.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 12:24, 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.

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