Pauls, Mary Janzen (1911-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Sep 2 p. 27

Birth date: 1911 Jul 22

text of obituary:

MARY PAULS

Mary Pauls died Apr. 30. She was born July 22, 1911 in Wisenfeld, South Russia. At 14 she immigrated to Lena, Man. with her family. She attended Winkler Bible School for 4 years. On July 26, 1944 she married Aron Pauls. They farmed in Osborne, Man. She taught Sunday school in Domain MB Church. In 1977, after Aron's death, she moved to Winnipeg, where she attended North Kildonan MB Church. She was a woman of deep faith and prayer. Her favourite Scriptures were Psalm 121 and Psalm 103. She travelled to Russia, Germany, Scandinavia, Palm Springs and Florida. After suffering a stroke, she moved to Donwood Personal Care Home. She was grateful for the care she received. Predeceased by Aron, 1 granddaughter, 2 brothers, she is mourned by daughter Linda Oakley; son John; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 1 sister. The funeral was May 5 in North Kildonan MB Church with Roland Marsch and George Klassen ministering.