Balzer, Elizabeth Janzen (1923-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 31

Birth date: 1923 May 21

text of obituary:

ELIZABETH BALZER

Elizabeth Balzer died at home Dec. 25 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born May 21, 1923 in Neu- halbstadt, Russia. Tur- bulent, violent times marked her youth and early adulthood. She became a Christian in 1943. She married David Reimer, had a child, and became a widow in the

>eriod of 14 months. The flight from Ukraine

luring WWII took her to Holland, where she met

)avid Balzer. They travelled to Paraguay, where

hey were married and Elizabeth was baptized.

\fter 8 years, they joined Elizabeth's brother in fancouver. Elizabeth's daily life revolved around amily, church, and food. Sometimes all three vould come together as she supervised the amily in catering church weddings. David and lizabeth served as deacons in most of the hurches they attended, including 43rd Ave. ~B and Fraserview in Vancouver, Yarrow (B.C.) 1B, and Bakerview MB and Clearbrook MB in .bbotsford. Throughout the years, Elizabeth lorked at a variety of jobs, many involving )od. Her last was with MCC Supportive Careove, and advice. She is mourned by David; children Louise Reimer, Connie (Walter) Rempel, Jake (Mary), David (Cheryl), Kathy (Greg) Hisdal, and Gerry (Connie); 20 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren; 1 brother. The memorial service was Dec. 29 at Clearbrook MB Church. ervices. Elizabeth leaves a legacy of service,