Krause, Erna Ens (1928-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Aug 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1928 Apr 11

text of obituary:

ERNA KRAUSE

Erna Krause of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away June 10. She was born Apr. 11, 1928 to John and Marie Ens in Hague, Sask. She accepted Christ at 12 and was baptized June 22, 1947. She was involved in the youth group and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She married Dan Krause Dec. 28, 1950. They moved to St. Catharines in 1951. She was a dedicated wife and mother, giving 100% to her family. She always cooked and baked their favourites and sewed their clothes, Visitors were invariably offered a full-course meal. She was involved in many church activities, including serving as Sunday school teacher and superintendent for many years. Her faith was lived out in simple, strong and unwavering ways, which she showed to the children she taught. Later, she served on the church's kitchen committee, doing banquets, funerals and weddings. She was head cook at Camp Crossroads for many years. She lived by 1 Cor. 15:58. In October 2000, she fell ill to cancer, but retained a positive spirit and a ready smile for everyone. She is mourned by Dan; son Gordon; daughter Janice McLenaghan; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother. The funeral was June 14 in Grantham MB Church, St. Catharines, with John Wiebe ministering.