Penner, Anna Maria Rempel (1929-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p. 29

Birth date: 1929 Nov 2

text of obituary:

ANNA MARIA PENNER

She was born Nov. 2, 1929 to jacob and Mary Rempel on a farm in Kronsgart, Man. The family later moved to a farm in Holmfield, Man. She attended Winkler Bible Institute in 1947. She accepted Christ at an early age and was bap- tized near Holmfield Aug. 24, 1947. She married jacob Penner May 24, 1953. They farmed near Holmfield until moving to Killar- ney, Man. in 1982. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, knitting and gardening, and encouraged Jacob in farming, helping him whenever needed. Annual family camping vacations were important. In retirement, she was available to make a meal or babysit grandchildren, enjoyed getting to know neighbors, and kept busy gardening, craft- ing, crocheting and making afghans and other gifts for the grandchildren. They spent 11 winters in Arizona or Texas, making more friends. She had a deep love for her family, praying faithfully for each one. She spoke to sister Margaret daily on the phone. They at- tended Lakeview Community Church in Kil- larney. She was active in the ladies' group, a friendship Bible coffee and a Community WI Group. In September 2001 cancer was diag- nosed. She remained positive, putting her trust in God. She is mourned by Jacob; children Linda Doerksen, Marlene Harris, Dan, and Karen Goertzen; 14 grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was Sept. 2 in Lake- view Community Church, with Dan Stobbe ministering.