Boldt, Margareta Harder (1895-1991)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1991 Sept 13 p. 27

Birth date: 1895 Jan 25

text of obituary:

MARGARETA BOLDT

Margareta Boldt of Clearbrook, B.C. passed away July 28. She was born Jan. 25, 1895 to Klaus and Elizabeth Harder in Orloff, Sagradouvka, Russia. She found peace with Christ at 16 during evangelistic meetings in her area, and was baptized Aug. 12, 1912. She learned to study God's Word and was a real prayer warrior. She married Heinrich H. Boldt April 18, 1920. The immigrated to Winnipeg in 1926. In 1946 they moved to Yarrow, B.C. They moved to Clearbrook in 1967. They were married 71 years, spending their last years in Evergreen Village and Tabor Home. Her life was a blessing to her family and all who knew her. She is mourned by her husband; sons Nick, Henry, Jake and Peter; daughters Betty Gerard and Ann Newfield; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 31 in Clearbrook MB Church, with John E. Klassen and Jacob Pauls ministering.