Sawatzky, Mary Wall (1922-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jan p. 27

Birth date: 1922 Mar 5

text of obituary:

MARY SAWATZKY

Mary Sawatzky died Nov. 5. She was born Mar. 5, 1922 in Niederchortitza, Ukraine to Jacob and Maria Wall. In 1942 she became a Christ follower and was baptized on Pentecost Sunday of that year. In 1943, Mary fled with her mother and 5 siblings from the Ukraine to Germany, Yugoslavia, and then Austria, finally immigrating to Manitoba in 1948. In 1949, the family moved to Clearbrook, B.C. She married Jacob Wiebe in 1951. They farmed and attended Rosemary Mennonite Church in Alberta, until moving back to B.C, where they attended West Abbotsford Mennonite Church and Eben-Ezer Mennonite Church. Jacob died in 1982. In 1984, Mary met her second mate, David Sawatzky, and joined Central Heights Church. David died suddenly in November, 1999. Mary enjoyed Bible studies, and visiting with her family and friends. The funeral service was Nov. 9 at Eben-Ezer Church.