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Doerksen, Mary (1927-2007)
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MB Church. She taught Sunday school and VBS, |
MB Church. She taught Sunday school and VBS, |
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sang in the church choir, and played violin in |
sang in the church choir, and played violin in |
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| − | an orchestra. After being confined to a |
+ | an orchestra. After being confined to a wheelchair, she spent many years at home. In 1998, |
| − | chair, she spent many years at home. In 1998, |
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she moved into long-term care. Mary never |
she moved into long-term care. Mary never |
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| − | became bitter and maintained a friendly |
+ | became bitter and maintained a friendly disposition. Predeceased by 1 infant brother, she is |
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mourned by sisters Elizabeth, Margaret (Ben) |
mourned by sisters Elizabeth, Margaret (Ben) |
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Reimer, Ann (Harold) Kasper, Helen (George) |
Reimer, Ann (Harold) Kasper, Helen (George) |
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 8 July 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Sep p. 30
Birth date: 1927 Jul 17
text of obituary:
MARY DOERKSEN
Mary Doerksen died July 5. She was born July 17, 1927 in Russia to Bernard and Elizabeth Doerksen. In 1930, the family immigrated to Canada, staying first in Crowfoot, Alta., then settling in Coaldale, Alta., where Mary lived for the rest of her life. She attended Coaldale Bible School for three years and spent several years working in retail stores before becoming a paraplegic. Mary accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized on her confession of faith at Coaldale MB Church. She taught Sunday school and VBS, sang in the church choir, and played violin in an orchestra. After being confined to a wheelchair, she spent many years at home. In 1998, she moved into long-term care. Mary never became bitter and maintained a friendly disposition. Predeceased by 1 infant brother, she is mourned by sisters Elizabeth, Margaret (Ben) Reimer, Ann (Harold) Kasper, Helen (George) Penner, Katherine (John) Willms, and Esther (Abe) Hiebert; brothers Ben (Agnes), Henry (Kay), David (Carolyn), and Arthur (Eleanor); nieces and nephews. The memorial service was July 10.
