Schroeder, Anna Falk (1907-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Apr p. 31

Birth date: 1907 Mar 7

text of obituary:

ANNA SCHROEDER

Anna Schroeder died Feb. 24, just 11 days stopped living for his Saviour. Predeceased by short of 100. She was his son Hank, Henry is mourned by Leona; chil- born Mar. 7, 1907 in dren Kathy (Harv) Geransky, Judith (David) Rus- Steinfeld, Ukraine to sell, and Connie (Ron) Wyman; 9 grandchildren; HeinrichandAganetha 7 great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec. 1 at West Portal MB Chu rch. Falk. Anna developed a sense of responsibili- ty and leadership early Louise took on the household management. in life. As her family was preparing to immigrate By 1962, her father had remarried and Louise to Canada, Anna dedicated her life to Jesus moved to B.C She married Walter Ewert Mar. Christ. In December 1926, the family arrived in 28, 1964. They purchased his parents' poultry Manitoba and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C farm in Sardis and also owned an orchard in in 1934. Anna worked as a housekeeper and Oyama, B.C In 1980, Louise began working at paid off her family's travel debt to the CPR for Sears, where she developed a great interest in gems, especially diamonds. Walter died in 1990. Louise sold the farm and the orchard and built a house. Louise lived life with joy. She loved her family and her home and took pleasure in furnishing it with beautiful things. She also en- joyed her garden and travelling. She delighted in the Bible Study group she belonged to and felt blessed by their support. Predeceased by Walter, Louise is mourned by sons Ken and Chris; stepmother Minnie; 2 sisters; 5 broth- ers. A celebration of her life was held Feb. 5 at Greendale (B.C) MB Church. Emma Martha Goerzen Emma Martha Goerzen their transportation from Russia to Canada . On Feb. 10, 1946, Anna married Peter Schroeder, a widower with 5 children. The family pur- chased a farm in Aldergrove, B.C , where they developed a successful mixed farm operation and became members of East Aldergrove MB Church. Anna had significant housekeeping and culinary skills, which she used over the next 40 years. In 1968, Peter and Anna sold their farm and retired to Clearbrook, B.C Predeceased by Peter in 1993; 10 siblings in infancy; 3 brothers; 1 son-in-law; 1 granddaughter; 1 great-grand- daughter; she is mourned by children Anita (Ed) Klassen, Shirley (George) Warkentin, Peter (Elinor), Dorothy (Peter) Enns, Joan Rempel, and Ramona (George) Falk; 15 grandchildren; 26 died Dec. 15 after a great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchil - battle with cancer. dren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Mar. 3 at Ross She was born in 1930 Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C.