Boldt, Annie Brucks (1913-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Sep 28 p. 27

Birth date: 1913 Jun 25

text of obituary:

ANNIE BOLDT

Annie Boldt of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away July 15 at Ebenezer Home. She was born June 25, 1913 to Jacob and Margareta Brucks in Kamenetz, northern Russia. They moved to Germany in 1922 and Morden, Man. in 1923. They moved frequently, settling in Gem, Alta. in 1929. At school she did well at literature and writing. She enjoyed the youth fellowship and singing in the church choir. Under the evangelistic ministry of Clarence Ramer, she accepted Christ and was baptized. She worked as a housemaid on farms in Coaldale, Bassano and Hanna, Alta., to help pay the family travel debt. She married John Peters Feb. 28, 1932. They moved to Tofield, Alta. to work on a farm. In 1933 they moved back to Gem and bought a small farm. After 10 hard years of irrigation farming, they moved to Arnold, B.C. John died in 1980. In 1981 she married John Boldt. They enjoyed working together in the church for the next 10 years. She always loved music and singing in various choirs. She served on the catering committee at funerals and gave many volunteer hours at the MCC clothing centre. She anchored her life on Ex. 33:14-15. Predeceased by both husbands, she is mourned by children Elvira Wiebe, Bill, Alvin, Arnie, Wally, Marilyn Peters and Margaret Smith; stepchildren J.D., Bob, Heather, Elizabeth and Henry; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held July 24 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Jay Neufeld ministering.