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Buhler, E. Annie Dyck (1918-2007)
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short battle with cancer. |
short battle with cancer. |
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She was born in Winkler, |
She was born in Winkler, |
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felt called by God to be a missionary. In 1945, |
felt called by God to be a missionary. In 1945, |
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+ | Annie was ordained and left for mission service |
in Colombia where she worked for many years, |
in Colombia where she worked for many years, |
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training church leaders and teaching people of |
training church leaders and teaching people of |
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 17 June 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 30
Birth date: 1918 Oct 19
text of obituary:
ANNIE E. DYCK BUHLER
Annie E. Dyck Buhler died
peacefully Mar. 16 after a
short battle with cancer.
She was born in Winkler,
Man. to Jacob and Bertha Dyck, and at an early age
felt called by God to be a missionary. In 1945,
Annie was ordained and left for mission service
in Colombia where she worked for many years,
training church leaders and teaching people of
all ages in a variety of settings. She took a BA in
Spanish, then served further in Texas, Panama,
and Colombia. In retirement, Annie found a
partner in Sam Buhler, and gained children
and grandchildren. She was a loving friend and
family member, a committed Christian leader,
and a faithful follower of Jesus. Predeceased by
Sam in 2001; she is mourned by children Sandra
(Vern) Loewen, Larry (Marilyn), Sharlene (Brian)
Craig; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
2 siblings. The celebration of life service was
Mar. 19 at Forest Grove Community Church,
Saskatoon.
