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<center><h3>SUSAN JEAN VOTH</h3></center>
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Susan jean Voth
Susan Jean Voth
pass ed away Nov. 10
passed away Nov. 10
of cancer. She was
of cancer. She was
born to Andrew and
born to Andrew and
Neta Toews Mar. 10,
Neta Toews Mar. 10,
1940 in Steinbach,
1940 in Steinbach,
Man . The family
Man. The family
moved to Yarrow, B.C.
moved to Yarrow, B.C.
when jean was 6, and
when jean was 6, and
later to Terrace, B.C.
later to Terrace, B.C.
I-.___~_'__:..J jean took Grade 1 3 at
Jean took Grade 13 at
MEl in Abbotsford, B.C. and teacher's train-
MEl in Abbotsford, B.C. and teacher's training at UBC. After teaching 2 years in Terrace, she studied at MB Bible College, Winnipeg. She married Bert Voth in 1964. They
ing at UBC. After teaching 2 years in Ter-
rac e, she studied at MB Bible College, Win-
nipeg . She married Bert Voth in 1964. They
lived in North Vancouver, where she taught
lived in North Vancouver, where she taught
school, becoming a full-time homemaker
school, becoming a full-time homemaker
when her children were born . The family
when her children were born. The family
spent 2 years in Belgium, where Bert taught
spent 2 years in Belgium, where Bert taught
with the Department of National Defence.
with the Department of National Defence.
jean later worked as a special education aide
Jean later worked as a special education aide
at Upper Lynn School, where she brought
at Upper Lynn School, where she brought
peace to the staff room during hectic times.
peace to the staff room during hectic times.
She cared for her grandchildren. She shared
She cared for her grandchildren. She shared
her talents in choral music, gardening,
her talents in choral music, gardening,
flower arranging, cooking, baking and quilt-
flower arranging, cooking, baking and quilting. She enjoyed travelling and visiting  
ing. She enjoyed travelling and visiting fam-
family, especially trips to Clear Lake, Man. with
ily, especially trips to Clear Lake, Man. with
Bert's family. They served with Youth With A
Bert's family. They served with Youth With A
Mission in Hawaii, the Philippines and In-
Mission in Hawaii, the Philippines and Indonesia. She spent time in  
donesia. She spent time in japan helping a
Japan helping a
friend. At Capilano Christian Community
friend. At Capilano Christian Community
Church she taught children, co-led home
Church she taught children, co-led home
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and honesty. She was comforted by 1 Pet.
and honesty. She was comforted by 1 Pet.
5:7. She is mourned by Bert; sons Alex and
5:7. She is mourned by Bert; sons Alex and
Andrew; daughter Maureen; 2 grandchil-
Andrew; daughter Maureen; 2 grandchildren; her father; 2 brothers. The funeral was
dren; her father; 2 brothers. The funeral was
Nov. 17 at West Vancouver Baptist Church
Nov. 1 7 at West Vancouver Baptist Church
with Paddy Ducklow ministering.
with Paddy Ducklow ministering.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Revision as of 15:58, 3 October 2022

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Mar 21 p. 28

Birth date: 1940 Mar 10

text of obituary:

SUSAN JEAN VOTH

Susan Jean Voth passed away Nov. 10 of cancer. She was born to Andrew and Neta Toews Mar. 10, 1940 in Steinbach, Man. The family moved to Yarrow, B.C. when jean was 6, and later to Terrace, B.C. Jean took Grade 13 at MEl in Abbotsford, B.C. and teacher's training at UBC. After teaching 2 years in Terrace, she studied at MB Bible College, Winnipeg. She married Bert Voth in 1964. They lived in North Vancouver, where she taught school, becoming a full-time homemaker when her children were born. The family spent 2 years in Belgium, where Bert taught with the Department of National Defence. Jean later worked as a special education aide at Upper Lynn School, where she brought peace to the staff room during hectic times. She cared for her grandchildren. She shared her talents in choral music, gardening, flower arranging, cooking, baking and quilting. She enjoyed travelling and visiting family, especially trips to Clear Lake, Man. with Bert's family. They served with Youth With A Mission in Hawaii, the Philippines and Indonesia. She spent time in Japan helping a friend. At Capilano Christian Community Church she taught children, co-led home groups and supported Bert's leadership. She is remembered for her warmth, kindness and honesty. She was comforted by 1 Pet. 5:7. She is mourned by Bert; sons Alex and Andrew; daughter Maureen; 2 grandchildren; her father; 2 brothers. The funeral was Nov. 17 at West Vancouver Baptist Church with Paddy Ducklow ministering.