Heppner, Blondina Bergmann (1918-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Sep 22 p. 26

Birth date: 1918 Jul 1

text of obituary:

BLONDINA HEPPNER

Blondina Heppner died Aug. 1. She was born to Johann and Anna Bergmann in Alexanderdorf, Russia.ln May 1925, she arrived in Canada, where she lived in Manitoba and then B.C. Blondina married Peter Heppner Apr. 6, 1937. She helped him start a trucking business and was the cheery voice on the phone taking orders. Blondina and Peter were baptized Aug. 8, 1954 and joined

Greendale MB Church. She was active in the children, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchil- Willing Helpers group, and enjoyed travelling, dren. Her family and friends remember her smile, wintering in Palm Springs, and baking for her caring heart, and willingness to help others. and Virginia (Tim); 18 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren. The memorial service was June 23 at Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

by 3 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by Peter; daughters Eleanor (Peter) Thoss and Darlene (Alex) York; son Bill (Pauline); 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister. The funeral was Aug. 9 at Greendale MB Church, Chilli