Boldt, Justina Janzen (1909-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Oct 20 p. 32

Birth date: 1909 Mar 28

text of obituary:

JUSTINA BOLDT

Justina Boldt of Mor· den, Man. passed away June 13 in Win· nipeg. She was born Mar. 28, 1909 to Hein· rich and Justina Janzen in Klubnikovo, Oren· burg, Russia. Some months later, the fami· Iy settled in Schonwiese, Siavograd. At 10, she accepted Christ and had the as· surance of salvation. At 14, she was baptized and joined Schonwiese MB Church. In 1929 the family immigrated to Coaldale, Alta. In 1931 they moved to Winnipeg. In 1932 she married Heinrich Boldt. They lived in various places in Mani· toba: Hayfield, North Kildonan, McAuley, Alexander and Mor· den. They farmed for many years, retiring to Morden. Here they lived in their own home for 22 years, then in the Tabor Home apartments for 9 years. Heinrich died in 1997. She moved to Tabor Home. She is mourned by her sister Maria Klassen. The fu· neral was in Westside Community Church, Morden, with Russ Toews ministering.