Trinke, Margaret Born (1915-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Mar 22 p. 23

Birth date: 1915 Aug 24

text of obituary:

MARGARET TRINKE

Margaret Trinke of Winkler, Man. passed away Jan. 11. She was born Aug. 24, 1915 to Henry and Anna Born in the Rosenbach District near Winkler, the 6th of 13 children. She accepted Christ early in life, was baptized at 19 and joined Winkler MB Church. She wanted to be a teacher, but the family situation prevented this. She later fulfilled her desire by teaching Sunday school for over 20 years. She married John W. Trinke Nov. 14, 1935. She enjoyed singing her favourite hymns. She worked hard with John to ensure there was food for winter filling the pantry with her canning. She was a faithful helpmate on the farm, milking cows, candling eggs, trucking grain and burning flax straw. She instilled in her children a love for nature. Her flowers were her pride and joy. She enjoyed watching birds, especially the wrens that nested by her kitchen window. She loved to read. Her hands were always busy, doing knitting, needle work and embroidery and sewing for MCC. She made pictures, afghans and crocheted items for her children and grandchildren. She and John enjoyed travelling, parking their camper beside any stream, lake or pond. She had a thankful spirit to the day she died, and relied on God constantly. Predeceased by a great-granddaughter, 1 sister and 3 brothers, she is mourned by John; son John E. of Winkler; daughters Marjorie Dozios of Kaslo, B.C.. Beatrice Reimer of Morden, Man. and Phyllis Funk of Steinbach, Man.; 17 grand children; 19 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 15 in Winkler MB Church, with Victor Neufeld and Ted Goossen ministering.