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Janzen, Dietrich (1898-1978)

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<center><h3>DIETRICH JANZEN</h3></center>
 
<center><h3>DIETRICH JANZEN</h3></center>
   
Dietrich Janzen of Moose J aw, Sask.,
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Dietrich Janzen of Moose Jaw, Sask.,
 
passed away suddenly in the Moose Jaw
 
passed away suddenly in the Moose Jaw
 
Union Hospital on July 1.
 
Union Hospital on July 1.
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Born in North Dakota on March 30 1898
 
Born in North Dakota on March 30 1898
he moved with his parents to the K~lstern:
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he moved with his parents to the Kelstern:
 
Sask., district in 1908. He married Elizabeth
 
Sask., district in 1908. He married Elizabeth
 
Boldt on November 15, 1928, and they
 
Boldt on November 15, 1928, and they
 
farmed in the Kelstern district until 1934, at
 
farmed in the Kelstern district until 1934, at
which time they moved to Coaldale, Alta .,
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which time they moved to Coaldale, Alta.,
 
for two years before returning to the
 
for two years before returning to the
Kelstern district.
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Kelstern district. Here he continued
Here he continued
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farming until 1958. In 1958 he moved
farming until 1958.
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to Moose Jaw, where he remained
In 1958 he moved
 
to Moose Jaw,
 
where he remained
 
 
until his passing.
 
until his passing.
He received
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Christ as his Sav
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He received Christ as his Saviour in 1933, and was baptized at
iour in 1933, and
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Kelstern in 1958, joining the Elim
was baptized at
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Mennonite Brethren Church. While in Moose Jaw he first
Kelstern in 1958,
 
joining the Elim
 
Mennonite Breth
 
ren Church. While in Moose Jaw he first
 
 
attended the Alliance church where he served
 
attended the Alliance church where he served
 
as custodian for 15 years, before joining the
 
as custodian for 15 years, before joining the
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assistance in custodial duties, as well for his
 
assistance in custodial duties, as well for his
 
implicit faith in God. His hobbies included a
 
implicit faith in God. His hobbies included a
great love of music, carpentry and garden
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great love of music, carpentry and gardening.
ing.
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He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth;
 
He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth;
 
three sons: Lowell, Rudolf and John; four
 
three sons: Lowell, Rudolf and John; four

Latest revision as of 15:33, 12 May 2021

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1978 Aug 18 p. 34

Birth date: 1898 Mar 30

text of obituary:

DIETRICH JANZEN

Dietrich Janzen of Moose Jaw, Sask., passed away suddenly in the Moose Jaw Union Hospital on July 1.

Born in North Dakota on March 30 1898 he moved with his parents to the Kelstern: Sask., district in 1908. He married Elizabeth Boldt on November 15, 1928, and they farmed in the Kelstern district until 1934, at which time they moved to Coaldale, Alta., for two years before returning to the Kelstern district. Here he continued farming until 1958. In 1958 he moved to Moose Jaw, where he remained until his passing.

He received Christ as his Saviour in 1933, and was baptized at Kelstern in 1958, joining the Elim Mennonite Brethren Church. While in Moose Jaw he first attended the Alliance church where he served as custodian for 15 years, before joining the Regal Heights Mennonite Brethren Church in 1975. He will be remembered for his willingness to give leadership and for his assistance in custodial duties, as well for his implicit faith in God. His hobbies included a great love of music, carpentry and gardening.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth; three sons: Lowell, Rudolf and John; four daughters: Genevieve, Pearl, Evelyn and Grace; 14 grandchildren, two great-grand children; one brother, Jake; two sisters, (Mrs.) Annie Bese and Tina Janzen; and many relatives and friends.