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 continued to live on her own until entering hospital May 2. Her greatest joys included her children, grandchildren and gardening . Predeceased by Leonard Jan. 5, 1979, an infant sister and 1 brother, 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, with Abe Klassen ministering.