Wall, Mary J. Penner (1916-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Sep 12 p. 29

Birth date: 1916 Aug 31

text of obituary:

MARY J. WALL

Mary J. Wall died Apr. 8. She was born Aug. 31, 1916 to Frank G. and Annie Penner near Langham, Sask. She accepted Christ at 6 in evangelistic meetings. She attended North Sask. Bible Institute, Saskatoon, and was baptized. She sang in a trio and taught VBS in rural communities. She married Jake Wall Oct. 10, 1940. They farmed near Borden, Sask. over 40 years, retiring to Saskatoon in 1981. They were stewards of Borden MB Church for 25 years; she was Ladies Fellowship president many years. She was musical, hospitable, and gifted in art, decorating and gardening. In retirement she sang regularly in nursing homes. "My Father planned it all" was her testimony song. Predeceased by Jake in 1985, 2 siblings, she leaves daughters Deanna Barkman (Winnipeg), Janet Toews (Williams Lake, B.C.); sons Dennis (Saskatoon) and Allen (Lac La Biche, Alta.), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother. The funeral was April 13 in West Portal MB Church, Saskatoon.