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"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Dec p. 29
Birth date: 1907 Aug 10
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HELEN JANZEN KROEKER
Helen Janzen Kroeker died July 30, 2007 at age 99. She was born Aug. 10, 1907 in Franztal, Russia to Jacob K. and Katharina Janzen. She enjoyed a carefree childhood, and moved to Manitoba in 1925 and then Yarrow, B.C. In Vancouver, she worked at Vancouver Mennonite Girl's Home, in various housekeeping jobs, and as a seamstress in a clothing factory. In 1968, after moving to los Angeles for work, she married Fred Kroeker of Merced, Cal. She will be remembered for her generosity to family and friends, remember- ing birthdays, and making delicious meals. Predeceased by 5 siblings and husband Fred, she is mourned by children Ruth, Carl, and Gerald (Sara); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grand- children. The memorial service was Aug. 3 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C