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Kroeker, Helen Janzen (1907-2007)
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various housekeeping jobs, and as a seamstress |
various housekeeping jobs, and as a seamstress |
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in a clothing factory. In 1968, after moving to |
in a clothing factory. In 1968, after moving to |
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| − | + | Los Angeles for work, she married Fred Kroeker |
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of Merced, Cal. She will be remembered for her |
of Merced, Cal. She will be remembered for her |
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| − | generosity to family and friends, |
+ | generosity to family and friends, remembering birthdays, and making delicious meals. |
| − | ing birthdays, and making delicious meals. |
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Predeceased by 5 siblings and husband Fred, |
Predeceased by 5 siblings and husband Fred, |
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she is mourned by children Ruth, Carl, and |
she is mourned by children Ruth, Carl, and |
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| − | Gerald (Sara); 5 grandchildren; 6 great- |
+ | Gerald (Sara); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Aug. 3 at |
| − | children. The memorial service was Aug. 3 at |
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Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C |
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C |
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 12 August 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Dec p. 29
Birth date: 1907 Aug 10
text of obituary:
HELEN JANZEN KROEKER
Helen Janzen Kroeker died July 30, 2007 at age 99. She was born Aug. 10, 1907 in Franztal, Russia to Jacob K. and Katharina Janzen. She enjoyed a carefree childhood, and moved to Manitoba in 1925 and then Yarrow, B.C. In Vancouver, she worked at Vancouver Mennonite Girl's Home, in various housekeeping jobs, and as a seamstress in a clothing factory. In 1968, after moving to Los Angeles for work, she married Fred Kroeker of Merced, Cal. She will be remembered for her generosity to family and friends, remembering birthdays, and making delicious meals. Predeceased by 5 siblings and husband Fred, she is mourned by children Ruth, Carl, and Gerald (Sara); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Aug. 3 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C
