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Welk, Ruby Fischer (1912-2000)
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− | Sask. passed away |
+ | Sask. passed away July |
1. She was born Apr. |
1. She was born Apr. |
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− | 26, 1912 to |
+ | 26, 1912 to Jacob J. and |
Marie Fischer at Laird, |
Marie Fischer at Laird, |
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Sask. She was a "mother figure" to her siblings |
Sask. She was a "mother figure" to her siblings |
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Christ during revival |
Christ during revival |
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meetings with H.S. |
meetings with H.S. |
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− | Rempel. She was baptized |
+ | Rempel. She was baptized July 8, 1928 and |
joined Laird MB |
joined Laird MB |
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Church. She often |
Church. She often |
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was diagnosed with |
was diagnosed with |
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cancer, she cared for |
cancer, she cared for |
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− | him until |
+ | him until his death Apr. |
20, 1957. In 1958 she |
20, 1957. In 1958 she |
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moved to Rosthern. |
moved to Rosthern. |
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by children Shirley Paton, Marlene Davis |
by children Shirley Paton, Marlene Davis |
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and Wes; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was |
and Wes; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was |
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− | + | July 5 in Waldheim MB |
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Church, with Clarence |
Church, with Clarence |
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Peters ministering. |
Peters ministering. |
Revision as of 13:14, 26 July 2021
Mennonite Brethren herald obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 29
Birth date: 1912 Apr 26
text of obituary:
RUBY WELK
Sask. passed away July 1. She was born Apr. 26, 1912 to Jacob J. and Marie Fischer at Laird, Sask. She was a "mother figure" to her siblings since her mother was often ill. She accepted Christ during revival meetings with H.S. Rempel. She was baptized July 8, 1928 and joined Laird MB Church. She often spoke of the good times spent at Bethany Bible Institute, Hepburn, Sask., as a student for 2 years, then later as a cook. She married David Ewert Oct. 30, 1932. He died 14 months later. On Apr. 24, 1938, she married Peter Welk, a widower with 3 young children, from Rosthern. Ruby loved life on the farm, cooking for large crews, taking care of family and caring for others in need. She cared for her sister-in-law Bertha, who had cancer, until her death in 1947. Bertha's son Clancy lived with Pete and Ruby for some time. Ruby loved people. She was always busy, being involved with the school activities of her children, supporting her husband and helping in the community and church. When Pete was diagnosed with cancer, she cared for him until his death Apr. 20, 1957. In 1958 she moved to Rosthern. She worked for the Credit Union, at the Home for the Aged and several years at Rosthern Book and Stationery. She gained satisfaction when people were blessed by a book or card she had sold. She was faithful in church attendance at Waldheim (Sask.) MB Church. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, attended ladies' fellowship, was a deaconess for many years and did hospital visitation in Rosthern. When her eyesight failed, she continued a caring ministry via phone and cards. She was an encourager and kept confidences; people told her their problems, and she prayed for them. She found it hard to accept that her body and sight were failing. Predeceased by David, Peter, 2 brothers and 1 sister, she is mourned by children Shirley Paton, Marlene Davis and Wes; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was July 5 in Waldheim MB Church, with Clarence Peters ministering.