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Schroeder, Ann Funk (1922-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jan p. 30 Birth date: 1922 Dec 2 text of obituary: <center><h3>ANN SCHROEDER</h3></center> Annie Elizabeth Schroeder died Oct. 2...") |
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Russia, to Abram and Anna Funk. When Ann |
Russia, to Abram and Anna Funk. When Ann |
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was young, her family immigrated to Canada, |
was young, her family immigrated to Canada, |
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| − | settling in northern Alberta. At 17, Ann |
+ | settling in northern Alberta. At 17, Ann accepted Christ as Saviour, was baptized, and |
| − | + | joined LaGlace MB Church. Ann married Ben |
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| − | joined LaG lace MB Church. Ann married Ben |
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Schroeder Aug. 4, 1943, after the couple had |
Schroeder Aug. 4, 1943, after the couple had |
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been secretly dating. They moved to Matsqui, |
been secretly dating. They moved to Matsqui, |
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Ann enjoyed reading, sewing, and quilting, and |
Ann enjoyed reading, sewing, and quilting, and |
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shared her handiwork with MCC and Helping |
shared her handiwork with MCC and Helping |
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| − | Hands. She was humble, frugal, and an avid |
+ | Hands. She was humble, frugal, and an avid recycler. She always had a positive outlook, even |
| − | cycler. She always had a positive outlook, even |
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when dealing with ongoing health problems. |
when dealing with ongoing health problems. |
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Predeceased by Ben in 2005; 1 brother; 2 sisters; |
Predeceased by Ben in 2005; 1 brother; 2 sisters; |
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 19 August 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jan p. 30
Birth date: 1922 Dec 2
text of obituary:
ANN SCHROEDER
Annie Elizabeth Schroeder died Oct. 28, 2007. She was born Dec. 2, 1922 in Alexandrovka, Russia, to Abram and Anna Funk. When Ann was young, her family immigrated to Canada, settling in northern Alberta. At 17, Ann accepted Christ as Saviour, was baptized, and joined LaGlace MB Church. Ann married Ben Schroeder Aug. 4, 1943, after the couple had been secretly dating. They moved to Matsqui, B.C. in 1958 and began life on a dairy farm. Ann enjoyed reading, sewing, and quilting, and shared her handiwork with MCC and Helping Hands. She was humble, frugal, and an avid recycler. She always had a positive outlook, even when dealing with ongoing health problems. Predeceased by Ben in 2005; 1 brother; 2 sisters; Ann is mourned by children Mel, Irene, and Bob; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The memorial service was Nov. 2 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.
