Buhr, Mary Janzen (1911-1977)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 May 27 p. 29

Birth date: 1911 July 11

text of obituary:

MRS. MARY BUHR

(Mrs.) Mary Buhr of Clearbrook, B.C. was born to Jacob and Helena Janzen on July 7, 1911 in Kelstern, Sask. On March 19, 1931 she married Jacob A. Knelson. They were blessed with four children, two sons and two daughters.

In 1959 the Knelsons moved to Regina and made their home there. She was widowed in January, 1970. In January, 1974 she moved to Clearbrook and married John Buhr; she was again widowed in May, 1975. Mrs. Buhr kept very busy with her many hobbies and church work until her sudden passing on May 1, 1977.

She is lovingly remembered by her four children: Hilda (Mrs. Manfred) Gerhard and Edward of Medicine Hat, Alta.; Viola (Mrs. Ken) Armstrong of Ottawa; and Dennis of Millet, Alta.; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; two sisters and two brothers, Jake Janzen of Morris, Man., Dick Janzen of Moose Jaw, Sask., (Mrs.) Anna Bese of Abbotsford, B.C., and Tina Janzen of Morse, Sask.; and mimy friends and relatives. The funeral took place in Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church with pastor John G. Baerg and Don Balzer officiating.