Baerg, Mary Elsie Hinz (1912-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Sep 14 p. 23 & Oct 26 p. 24

Birth date: 1912 Sep 16

text of obituary:

MARY ELSIE BAERG

Mary Elsie Baerg passed away June 28 in Buchanan Lodge, New Westminster, B,C. She was born Sept. 16, 1912 to John and Elizabeth Hinz in Laird, Sask., the 6th of 9 children. She attended Rosthern (Sask.) Academy, where she met Samuel Baerg, They married July 26, 1934 in Laird. They were baptized Aug. 2, 1936 and joined Laird MB Church. In 1947 they moved to Surrey, B.C. and joined Kennedy Heights MB Church, In 1981 they moved to Abbotsford, B.C., where they joined Bakerview MB Church. During retirement, they travelled frequently and wintered in Mesa, Ariz. Here she enjoyed a healthy church and social life, sang in a choir, painted and cultivated new friendships. Samuel died June 25, 1992. She felt the loss deeply. In 1997 she moved to a care home. She is remembered for her generosity, sense of humour and industriousness. She encouraged family togetherness. Predeceased by Samuel, she is mourned by daughters Janice Goertz of New Westminster, Claire Peters of Abbotsford and Marilyn Peters of Burnaby, B.C.; sons Dale and Bradley, both of Abbotsford; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother. A memorial service was held July 6 in Bakerview MB Church, with Ross Johnston ministering.