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Hamm, Erna Schulz (1932-2008)
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siblings after the death |
siblings after the death |
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of her mother. They lived on a dairy farm in |
of her mother. They lived on a dairy farm in |
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| − | Chilliwack, B. |
+ | Chilliwack, B.C., where Erna worked hard and |
became a great cook. She accepted Christ as |
became a great cook. She accepted Christ as |
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| − | Saviour at 12 |
+ | Saviour at 12. She attended Bible school and |
married Frank Hamm on July 1, 1951. Despite |
married Frank Hamm on July 1, 1951. Despite |
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doctors saying she was barren, they conceived |
doctors saying she was barren, they conceived |
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world, including numerous mission trips. She |
world, including numerous mission trips. She |
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is mourned by Frank; children Leonard and |
is mourned by Frank; children Leonard and |
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| − | Wendy (Rudy) Wiens; 3 grandchildren; 1 great- |
+ | Wendy (Rudy) Wiens; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. The memorial service was Mar. |
| − | + | 31 at Willow Park Church, Kelowna, B.C. |
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| − | 31 at Willow Park Church, Kelowna, B.c. |
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 21 October 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jun p. 31
Birth date: 1932 Jan 25
text of obituary:
ERNA HAMM
Erna Susanna Hamm died Mar. 25, 2008. She was born Jan. 25, 1932 in Lethbridge, Alta. Her stepmother Maria took responsibility for her 9 siblings after the death of her mother. They lived on a dairy farm in Chilliwack, B.C., where Erna worked hard and became a great cook. She accepted Christ as Saviour at 12. She attended Bible school and married Frank Hamm on July 1, 1951. Despite doctors saying she was barren, they conceived a daughter after adopting a son. Erna had strong faith and the gift of hospitality. She enjoyed travelling with Frank around the world, including numerous mission trips. She is mourned by Frank; children Leonard and Wendy (Rudy) Wiens; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. The memorial service was Mar. 31 at Willow Park Church, Kelowna, B.C.
