Loewen, Eva Janzen (1921-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Sep 12 p. 27

Birth date: 1921 Dec 28

text of obituary:

EVA JANZEN

va Loewen died July 1. She was born Dec. 28, 1921 in Kleefeld, Siberia to Peter and Helena Janzen . In 1924 they immigrated to Mexico, later to Mani- toba. They moved to Springstein, Man. when she was in Grade 6. She prayed for sal- vation. She evangelized in school. Unable to complete high school, she worked out and went to Bible school a term. She married David Loewen June 28, 1942. They moved to Yarrow, B.C Their hobby farm and hospi- tality were enjoyed by visitors. They retired to Clearbrook, B.C Predeceased by David, she leaves sons Rufus, Walter, Harry, Aron; daughter Olga; 20 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; 2 brothers; 4 sisters. The ser- vice was July 7 in Clearbrook MB Church.