Wiens, Irene Fast (1926-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p. 23

Birth date: 1926 Sep 28

text of obituary:

IRENE WIENS

Irene Wiens passed away Apr. 1. She was born Sept. 28, 1926 to john and Jesse Fast in Ukraine. The family came to Canada when she was a few months old. By this time, she had lost a sister; shortly after arriving in Canada, she lost her twin, Gre- del. She attended Sun- day school in a small country church. She ac- cepted Christ at 11. In 1942 the family moved to Ontario. She attend- ed Ontario Bible School 1944-45 . She enjoyed going to church, singing and teaching Sunday school. She was committed to discover- ing and doing God's will. In 1955 she mar- ried Nick Wiens of Leamington, Ont. in the MB church in St. Catharines, Ont. She wasn't highly educated, but showed excellent qualities as a wife, mother and grand- mother. She was a faith- ful member of Leam- ington MB Church for many years. She had a brain tumour, but even in her final 8 days said, "I 'm praising the Lord every day." She passed away peacefully at home with family. Pre- deceased by Nick, she is mourned by children David, Kenneth, judy, Kevin and Gordon; and 12 grandchildren.