Doan, Marjorie Gladys Proctor (1918-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 17 p. 27

Birth date: 1918 Nov 16

text of obituary:

MARJORIE GLADYS DOAN

Marjorie Gladys Doan of Treherne, Man. passed away Sept 18. She was born Nov. 16, 1918 to Sydney and Ethel Pearl Proctor in Winnipeg. Although she often sought God, she didn't accept Christ until 1985. She was baptized and joined Elm Creek (Man.) MB Church Sept 24, 1989. In 1939 she married Malcolm Winfield in Holland, Man, He died in an accident She married Len Doan June 18, 1988 in Elm Creek MB Church, He died Jan. 9, 1994, She suffered from a heart condition and arthritis. A group of ladies from the church rotated visits to her. She loved shopping, even in a wheelchair, eating out with friends and getting out on her scooter to enjoy nature. In spring 2000 she broke her hip from a fall. She suffered another fall in September, She is mourned by daughters Caroline Kowalchuk of Winnipeg, Kay Flamonde of Prince Rupert, B.C. and Betty Spencer of Winnipeg; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters. The funeral was Sept 21 in Elm Creek MB Church, with John Willems ministering,