Derksen, Mary Bueckert (1923-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jan p. 27

Birth date: 1923 May 8

text of obituary:

MARY DERKSEN

Mary Derksen died Oct. 25. She was born May 8, 1923 in Great Deer, Sask. to Isaac and Edith Bueckert. She accepted the Lord as her Saviour when she was young, and was baptized and joined the MB Church. She attended Hepburn Bible School and served one summer with Western Children's Mission. She married Ernest George Derksen Oct. 15, 1944. They farmed near Borden, Sask. for 48 years. Mary loved to teach Sunday school and sing in the choir. She served faithfully on the lunch committee, mailbox club, and folding church bulletins. In addition to being a loving mother and homemaker, Mary worked at the Unwed Mother's Home, Central Haven Special Care Home, and Langham Nursing Home. She earned her special care aide certificate while working in Langham. After retiring, Mary and Ernest enjoyed travelling. In 1997, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Predeceased by granddaughter Candace; 2 sisters; she is mourned by Ernest, her husband of 62 years:children Cliff (Wilma), Ethel (Bill) Arnold, Walt (Bernice), Leo (Sandy); 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The memorial service was Oct. 28 at West Portal Church, Saskatoon.