Barkman, Agnes (Petkau) Reimer (1919-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jul 12 p. 26

Birth date: 1919 Dec 18

text of obituary:

AGNES BARKMAN

Agnes Barkman of Steinbach, Man. passed away May 8. She was born Dec. 18, 1919 in Russia. The family immigrated to western Manitoba in 1926, moved to Ste . Anne and settled in Steinbach. She married Leonard A. Barkman Dec. 22, 1945 . She led a healthy life until 2000, when she broke her hip and needed hip replacement surgery, but con- tinued to live on her own until entering hospital May 2. Her greatest joys included her children, grandchildren and gardening . Predeceased by Leon ard Jan. 5, 1979, an infant sister and 1 broth- er, she is mourned by son Wayne; daughters Elaine Toews, Audrey, and Bev Kehler; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral was May 11 in Steinbach MB Church, wirh Abe Klassen ministering.