Krahn, Judith Wieler (1915-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Apr 28 p. 28

Birth date: 1915 Apr 26

Text of obituary:

JUDITH KRAHN

Judith Krahn of Rosthern, Sask. passed away Mar. 5. She was born Apr. 26, 1915 to Cornelius and Judith Wieler at Rosengart, Man. The family later homesteaded near Swift Current, Sask. She married Peter T. Krahn July 8, 1934. They farmed near Rosenhof and then lived in Swift Current. In 1994 they moved to Rosthern. She is remembered for her determination and optimism, which helped her overcome many hardships. She was a positive role model to her children, grandchildren and friends. She was a talented homemaker and a good cook. She was proud of her family and was excited to learn of their varied accomplishments. She was active in church for many years. In 1958 she joined the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church in Rhineland, Sask., and later was a member of Fairview Bible Church and then Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current. The last 6 years, she lived at Pineview Manor and Rosthern Mennonite Nursing Home, where she made many friends. Predeceased by Peter in May 1994, 2 infant sons, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, she is mourned by children John of Calgary, Peter of White Rock, B.C., Helen Neufeld of Penticton, BC., Ida Penno of Saskatoon, Mary Beswitherick of Austin, Man., Margaret Rose of Zehner, Sask., Linda of Big Lake Ranch, B.C. and Adeline Frostad of Caronport, Sask.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-granddchildren; and 1 brother. The funeral was Mar. 9 in Bridgeway Community Church, with Herman Neufeld ministering.