Janzen, Peter (1929-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4

Birth date: 1929 Nov 21

text of obituary:

PETER JANZEN

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Peter Janzen died Aug. 12. He was born Nov. 21, 1929 in Neuhalbstadt, Ukraine to Peter and Katharina Janzen amid much political unrest. In 1937, government authorities took his father away, leaving scars on the young boy's heart. Peter committed his life to Christ as a teenager. The family immigrated to Canada in 1948. He married Mary Pauls in 1953, and together they enjoyed volunteer work and travel. Peter worked at various jobs, with his last 16 years employed by the Delta School Board. Predeceased by 3 brothers, he is mourned by Mary; children Linda Laurenson, Wes, Carolyn Pauls, Caroline Scheer, and Lois Peters; grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral service was Aug. 18 at Bakerview

MB Church, Abbotsford.