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Anna Funk, of Coaldale, Alta., was born | Anna Funk, of Coaldale, Alta., was born | ||
to Abram and Aganetha Driediger on December 1, 1926, in Alexanderwohl, Russia. | to Abram and Aganetha Driediger on December 1, 1926, in Alexanderwohl, Russia. | ||
She underwent much hardship and heartache during World War II. In 1941 her | She underwent much hardship and heartache during World War II. In 1941 her | ||
father was among those in her village who | father was among those in her village who | ||
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evacuated to Poland before the retreating | evacuated to Poland before the retreating | ||
German army. Anna continued her education | German army. Anna continued her education | ||
in Poland , but with the Russian advances | in Poland, but with the Russian advances | ||
these studies were abruptly terminated, and | these studies were abruptly terminated, and | ||
she fled westward. | she fled westward. | ||
At the close of the war material and | At the close of the war material and | ||
spiritual aid was sent to the needy in the war | spiritual aid was sent to the needy in the war | ||
torn area. It was at this time that Anna | torn area. It was at this time that Anna | ||
responded to God's call and received personal salvation. | responded to God's call and received personal salvation. | ||
In 1948 Anna and her mother emigrated to | In 1948 Anna and her mother emigrated to | ||
Canada, and made Coaldale their home. | Canada, and made Coaldale their home. | ||
Anna had the opportunity to attend Bible | Anna had the opportunity to attend Bible | ||
school in Coaldale for one winter, enriching | school in Coaldale for one winter, enriching | ||
her spiritual life. In | her spiritual life. In 1949 she married | ||
1949 she married | John Funk, and three daughters | ||
John Funk, and | and two sons were born to them, all of | ||
three daughters | |||
and two sons were | |||
born to them, all of | |||
whom have accepted Christ as Saviour. | whom have accepted Christ as Saviour. | ||
Anna was an industrious worker, | Anna was an industrious worker, | ||
and enjoyed good | and enjoyed good health until 1971, at which time she | ||
health until 1971, | |||
at which time she | |||
underwent surgery. The operation was successful, and her time on earth was extended, | underwent surgery. The operation was successful, and her time on earth was extended, | ||
for which the family thanked the Lord. | for which the family thanked the Lord. | ||
However, two years ago she developed a | However, two years ago she developed a | ||
persistent cough, and in 1976 it was discovered that she had lung cancer. Many | persistent cough, and in 1976 it was discovered that she had lung cancer. Many | ||
treatments followed , but in spite of this she | treatments followed, but in spite of this she | ||
expressed a cheerful attitude and trust in her | expressed a cheerful attitude and trust in her | ||
God. The family stood beside her, praying, | God. The family stood beside her, praying, | ||
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her last spoken testimony of devotion to her | her last spoken testimony of devotion to her | ||
Lord. | Lord. | ||
Anna expressed her deep feelings in poetry, | Anna expressed her deep feelings in poetry, | ||
was very creative and loved children. She | was very creative and loved children. She | ||
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Ladies Club, and loved beauty, giving much | Ladies Club, and loved beauty, giving much | ||
care to lawn and flowers. | care to lawn and flowers. | ||
She will be deeply missed by her husband | She will be deeply missed by her husband | ||
John; daughter (Mrs.) Margaret Brown and | John; daughter (Mrs.) Margaret Brown and | ||
her husband Daryl of Coaldale, Alta.; | her husband Daryl of Coaldale, Alta.; daughter (Mrs.) Nettie Wiens and her husband | ||
Henry of Winnipeg; son John of Calgary and | Henry of Winnipeg; son John of Calgary and | ||
Jake at home; her mother; a brother Jacob | Jake at home; her mother; a brother Jacob | ||
in Russia; and many other relatives and | in Russia; and many other relatives and | ||
friends. She was | friends. She was predeceased by a daughter | ||
Elsie, who died in infancy, and her father, | Elsie, who died in infancy, and her father, | ||
who passed away in Russia. | who passed away in Russia. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:36, 28 April 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1978 May 26 p. 31
Birth date: 1926 Dec 01
text of obituary:
MRS. ANNA FUNK
Anna Funk, of Coaldale, Alta., was born
to Abram and Aganetha Driediger on December 1, 1926, in Alexanderwohl, Russia.
She underwent much hardship and heartache during World War II. In 1941 her father was among those in her village who were forcefully evacuated, and she never saw him again. In 1943 her family, along with other German people in the area, were evacuated to Poland before the retreating German army. Anna continued her education in Poland, but with the Russian advances these studies were abruptly terminated, and she fled westward.
At the close of the war material and spiritual aid was sent to the needy in the war torn area. It was at this time that Anna responded to God's call and received personal salvation.
In 1948 Anna and her mother emigrated to Canada, and made Coaldale their home. Anna had the opportunity to attend Bible school in Coaldale for one winter, enriching her spiritual life. In 1949 she married John Funk, and three daughters and two sons were born to them, all of whom have accepted Christ as Saviour.
Anna was an industrious worker, and enjoyed good health until 1971, at which time she underwent surgery. The operation was successful, and her time on earth was extended, for which the family thanked the Lord. However, two years ago she developed a persistent cough, and in 1976 it was discovered that she had lung cancer. Many treatments followed, but in spite of this she expressed a cheerful attitude and trust in her God. The family stood beside her, praying, trusting and expecting with her. She was called home on March 14, at the age of 51. Her repeated, "I love you my Jesus," was her last spoken testimony of devotion to her Lord.
Anna expressed her deep feelings in poetry, was very creative and loved children. She worked as a German school teacher and assisted with VBS in the surrounding areas. She was a member of the Willing Helpers Ladies Club, and loved beauty, giving much care to lawn and flowers.
She will be deeply missed by her husband John; daughter (Mrs.) Margaret Brown and her husband Daryl of Coaldale, Alta.; daughter (Mrs.) Nettie Wiens and her husband Henry of Winnipeg; son John of Calgary and Jake at home; her mother; a brother Jacob in Russia; and many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter Elsie, who died in infancy, and her father, who passed away in Russia.