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Ewert, Margarete (1922-2008): Difference between revisions
Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 35 Birth date: 1922 Jun 19 text of obituary: <center><h3>MARGARETE EWERT</h3></center> Margarete Ewert died Aug. 16,2008. She was born June 19, 1922 in Wohldemfuerst, Russia to Leonhard and Theresie Ewert. In 1934, the family fled to Germany to escape persecution. After the war, they immigrated to Canada where Margarete pursued a degree in teaching. She taught for 30 years, reluc- tantly retiring due to poor health. S..." |
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After the war, they immigrated to Canada | After the war, they immigrated to Canada | ||
where Margarete pursued a degree in | where Margarete pursued a degree in | ||
teaching. She taught for 30 years, | teaching. She taught for 30 years, reluctantly retiring due to poor health. She | ||
was much loved her by students and their | was much loved her by students and their | ||
parents. Margarete moved to Kelowna in | parents. Margarete moved to Kelowna in | ||
1991 and was soon an active | 1991 and was soon an active participant in Willow Park Church's choir. She | ||
loved creative arts, particularly poetry | loved creative arts, particularly poetry | ||
and music. Margarete spent the last 3 | and music. Margarete spent the last 3 | ||
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"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Oct p. 35
Birth date: 1922 Jun 19
text of obituary:
MARGARETE EWERT
Margarete Ewert died Aug. 16, 2008. She was born June 19, 1922 in Wohldemfuerst, Russia to Leonhard and Theresie Ewert. In 1934, the family fled to Germany to escape persecution. After the war, they immigrated to Canada where Margarete pursued a degree in teaching. She taught for 30 years, reluctantly retiring due to poor health. She was much loved her by students and their parents. Margarete moved to Kelowna in 1991 and was soon an active participant in Willow Park Church's choir. She loved creative arts, particularly poetry and music. Margarete spent the last 3 years of her life at Golden Way House. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Willy and Rudy, Margarete is mourned by sisters Helen (Nick) and Therese; many nieces and nephews. The memorial was Aug. 21, 2008 at Springfield Funeral Home, Kelowna, B.C.