If this site was useful to you, we'd be happy for a small donation. Be sure to enter "MLA donation" in the Comments box.
Boldt, Lydia Caroline Suderman (1925-2008): Difference between revisions
Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 27 Birth date: 1925 Jun 7 text of obituary: <center><h3>LYDIA CAROLINE BOLDT</h3></center> Lydia Caroline Boldt died sudd..." |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
she was 3 months old, Lydia immigrated | she was 3 months old, Lydia immigrated | ||
to Canada with her parents, settling in | to Canada with her parents, settling in | ||
Hepburn, Sask., and then Virgil, | Hepburn, Sask., and then Virgil, Ont. Lydia | ||
was a dedicated Christian and was baptized | was a dedicated Christian and was baptized | ||
in 1942. She graduated from Winkler Bible | in 1942. She graduated from Winkler Bible | ||
School in 1944. She met Henry Boldt | School in 1944. She met Henry Boldt | ||
in 1947 while working at a summer job | in 1947 while working at a summer job | ||
in B. | in B.C. They were married in 1948 and | ||
settled in St. | settled in St. Catharines, Ont. Lydia was | ||
employed for 32 years as a secretary and | employed for 32 years as a secretary and | ||
accountant. She was a charter member of | accountant. She was a charter member of | ||
Fairview MB Church in St. | Fairview MB Church in St. Catharines, and | ||
joined Bakerview MB Church in 1990 after | joined Bakerview MB Church in 1990 after | ||
moving to B.C. to be closer to family. She | moving to B.C. to be closer to family. She | ||
Latest revision as of 13:26, 4 November 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 27
Birth date: 1925 Jun 7
text of obituary:
LYDIA CAROLINE BOLDT
Lydia Caroline Boldt died suddenly May 16, 2008. She was born June 7, 1925 in Grossweide, Ukraine to Abram and Emma Suderman. When she was 3 months old, Lydia immigrated to Canada with her parents, settling in Hepburn, Sask., and then Virgil, Ont. Lydia was a dedicated Christian and was baptized in 1942. She graduated from Winkler Bible School in 1944. She met Henry Boldt in 1947 while working at a summer job in B.C. They were married in 1948 and settled in St. Catharines, Ont. Lydia was employed for 32 years as a secretary and accountant. She was a charter member of Fairview MB Church in St. Catharines, and joined Bakerview MB Church in 1990 after moving to B.C. to be closer to family. She was a woman of great flair and zest, who enjoyed entertaining, travelling, walking, reading, and shopping. She volunteered in numerous capacities in her church and community. Lydia made friends easily and was warm and engaging. Predeceased by 1 sibling; 1 nephew; she is mourned by Henry; daughters Beverly (Harv) Klassen and Janet (Ernie Doerksen) Boldt; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. The memorial service was May 26 at Bakerview Church, Abbotsford, B.C.