Redekop, Helen Wiebe (1923-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Dec 5 p. 26

Birth date: 1923 Feb 15

text of obituary:

HELEH REDEKOP

Helen Redekop died Oct. 13. She was born Feb . 15, 1923 to Ja- cob and Lydia Wiebe in Main Centre, Sask. She accepted Jesus during revival meet- ings and at age 17 was baptized, joining Main Centre MB Church. She attended Herbert (Sask.) Bible School for 2 years and Prairie Bible Institute, Three Hills, Alta. for 5 years. She married Art Redekop Aug. 30, 1950. They were missionaries in Nigeria un- der Sudan Interior Mission for 36 years. She taught in a Christian training institute and conducted a secondary school girl's choir. They settled in Abbotsford in 1989. She in- spired many with her quiet endurance, up- lifting attitude and faith. Predeceased by 2 daughters, 1 sister; 1 brother, she is mourned by Art; sons Murray and Mark; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral service was Oct. 20 in Northview Community Church, Abbotsford .