Toews, Margaret Dyck (1907-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jun p. 32 & 2008 Jul p. 31

Birth date: 1907 Feb 12

text of obituary:

MARGARET TOEWS

"I was born in Saskatchewan in 1907. My family moved to Manitoba where I went to school. I met my husband, Abram and had six children, though one of our sons tragically passed away at 17. Just before our diamond anniversary my husband passed away. With six children and a house and farm to tend to, I didn't have a lot of spare time. I sewed for many hours in order to keep my children warm and clothed and did my best to keep my house clean. Life was not always easy, but we made it through the "Dirty Thirties." I took my family to church every Sunday and I taught Sunday school to the children. I enjoyed trips to the United States, especially California. I now have 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild." The memorial service for Margaret was Apr. 19 at Willow Park Church, Kelowna, B.C.

The following obituary occurred in the July edition of the MB Herald

Margaret Toews died Apr. 14 at age 101. She was born Feb. 12, 1907 to Jacob and Margaretha Dyck in Main Centre, Sask. Her parents died while she was a pre-teen so she was raised by her mother's relatives in Winkler, Man. She met and married Abram Toews in 1929. They farmed north of Morden, Man., and attended the Morden MB Church. Margaret enjoyed her garden, helped her husband with farm chores, and cooked delicious meals. She had a great concern for the spiritual welfare of her children. In 1966, they retired to Kelowna, B.C. Margaret made many layettes and quilts for Mennonite Central Committee. Predeceased by Abram in 1989, son Menno in 1955; she is mourned by children Abe (Anne), Jake (Elsie), Grace, Esther (John) Rempel, and Bill (Eugenie); 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter.