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Siemens, Maxine Denise King (1922-2008): Difference between revisions
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died May 24, 2008. She | died May 24, 2008. She | ||
was born Sept. 9, 1922 | was born Sept. 9, 1922 | ||
in Wadena, Sask. to | in Wadena, Sask. to Clyde and Anna King. Shortly after her birth, | ||
Maxine's family moved to Spalding, Sask ., | Maxine's family moved to Spalding, Sask., | ||
where she enjoyed a happy childhood. After | where she enjoyed a happy childhood. After | ||
high school, she attended teacher training | high school, she attended teacher training | ||
college in Moose Jaw, Sask., followed by four | college in Moose Jaw, Sask., followed by four | ||
years of teaching in Saskatchewan and three | years of teaching in Saskatchewan and three | ||
in B.C. Maxine met her beloved | in B.C. Maxine met her beloved Al at Cultus | ||
Lake in 1949 and it was love at first sight. | Lake in 1949 and it was love at first sight. | ||
They were married Mar. 10, 1950. Maxine was | They were married Mar. 10, 1950. Maxine was | ||
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kindness influenced many. Predeceased by 1 | kindness influenced many. Predeceased by 1 | ||
grandson; 1 great-grandson; she is mourned | grandson; 1 great-grandson; she is mourned | ||
by | by Al; children Roger (Gail), Randy (Debbie), | ||
Richard (Arlene), Joan (Jeff), Doug (Lana), | Richard (Arlene), Joan (Jeff), Doug (Lana), | ||
and Mitch (Pam); 18 grandchildren; 15 great- | and Mitch (Pam); 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings. The memorial was | ||
grandchildren; 6 siblings. The memorial was | |||
May 29 at Clearbrook MB Church. | May 29 at Clearbrook MB Church. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:25, 4 November 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Aug p. 28
Birth date: 1922 Sep 9
text of obituary:
Maxine Denise Siemens
Maxine Denise Siemens died May 24, 2008. She was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Wadena, Sask. to Clyde and Anna King. Shortly after her birth, Maxine's family moved to Spalding, Sask., where she enjoyed a happy childhood. After high school, she attended teacher training college in Moose Jaw, Sask., followed by four years of teaching in Saskatchewan and three in B.C. Maxine met her beloved Al at Cultus Lake in 1949 and it was love at first sight. They were married Mar. 10, 1950. Maxine was saved in 1959 through reading the Gospel of John, and was an ardent Christian for the rest of her life. The practical expression of her faith through her gentle and loving kindness influenced many. Predeceased by 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; she is mourned by Al; children Roger (Gail), Randy (Debbie), Richard (Arlene), Joan (Jeff), Doug (Lana), and Mitch (Pam); 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings. The memorial was May 29 at Clearbrook MB Church.