Voth, Mary Andres (1906-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Jun 11 p. 29

Birth date: 1906 Mar 25

text of obituary:

MARY VOTH

Mary Voth was born Mar. 25, 1906 in Neuhoffnung, Man. to Cornelius and Eliza- beth Andres. They moved to a farm in Greenfarm district, south of Herbert, Sask. She worked as a do- mestic. She accepted Christ and was bap- tized, joining the MB Church. She sang with the family and in the church choir. She mar- ried John Voth Oct. 28, 1928 in the Green- farm Church. They farmed and she had a huge garden, fruit trees, chickens and other animals. She was a good cook, accom- plished at sewing, quilting, embroidery and crocheting. She was involved with the Ladies Aid in Greenfarm and later in Herbert. She enjoyed reading her Bible. She loved company and visiting, and had a great sense of humour. She often sang while she worked. They moved to Herbert in 1955. They travelled with their children and with their siblings. Predeceased by son Victor, 1 grandson, 1 great-grandson and her sib - lings, she is mourned by John, sons Abe, Bill and Lorne of Herbert, Harry of Calgary, Wes- ley of Riverhurst; daughter Elsie Peterson of Herbert; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grand- children; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 step- grandchildren. The funeral was Mar. 20 in Herbert MB Church.