Warkentin, Anna Siemens (1908-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jan 11 p. 22

Birth date: 1908 Apr 24

text of obituary:

ANNA WARKENTIN

Anna Warkentin of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Oct. 29. She was born Apr. 24, 1908 to Heinrich and Katharina Siemens in Ufa, Siberia, the youngest of 8 children. While young she accepted Christ. The family immigrated to Mexico, then to Canada. She was baptized by her father. She remained in Winnipeg to work while her parents moved to Gem, Alta. Later she followed them and worked in Brooks, Alta. She married Jacob Warkentin Oct. 8, 1932. They farmed, were active in church work and were charter members of Gem MB Church. In 1943 they moved to British Columbia and bought a farm. They became charter members of Aldergrove MB Church. They were ordained as deacons, and performed their duties faithfully, After 16 years in Aldergrove, they moved to Clearbrook, B.C., joining Clearbrook MB Church, They continued serving as deacons. She worked in Tabor Home for 11 years as night supervisor. In 1997 they moved to Tabor Home. Her children remember her as one who taught them by example to be kind, loving and patient. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting socks, gloves, afghans, sweaters and toques (which were given along with gospel literature to foreign sailors who came to the port at Vancouver). She made blankets and quilts for MCC with other women in the church. She had worked hard on the farm, picking berries and milking cows. She soothed the hurts of her children and elevated their spirits. Predeceased by daughter Kay, 1 great-grandchild and 6 siblings, she is mourned by Jacob; 5 children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The memorial service was Oct. 31 in Clearbrook MB Church, with John E. Klassen ministering.