Janzen, Peter P. (1907-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jun 8 p. 28

Birth date: 1907 May 17

text of obituary:

PETER P. JANZEN

Peter P. Janzen of Watrous, Sask. passed away Apr. 27. He was born May 17, 1907 to Peter and Katarina Janzen in Friedensruh, Russia. He received his public and high school education in Friedensruh and 2 years of college in Alexanderkrone. In 1926 the family immigrated to Saskatoon. After 3 months, his parents bought a farm near Venn, Sask. At 26, he realized his need of God's grace, accepting Jesus in simple faith; he continued to trust Him throughout his life. In 1936 he was baptized and joined Philadelphia MB Church, Watrous. He was a faithful, active member who served as treasurer for 9 years. He married Nettie Esau Dec. 1, 1935. They lived in British Columbia for a year. They returned to Venn, where they farmed for 5 years. In 1941 they bought a farm near Watrous, where they lived for 6 years. He served as councillor for the R.M. of Usborne for 6 years. During the last 24 years of farming, they lived on another farm near Watrous. In 1971 they retired to Watrous. They enjoyed travelling, visiting family and friends and wintering in Mesa, Ariz. He kept busy keeping his lawn green, tinkering in his garage and playing pool and golf with friends. He is remembered for his hard work, sociability and spunk. Predeceased by Nettie, a brother and 2 sisters, he is mourned by children Agnes Ens of Watrous, Lil Siemens of Saskatoon, Viola Wiebe of Calgary, Don of Westlock, Alta. and Gordon and Ed, both of Watrous; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Apr. 30 in Philadelphia MB Church, with Darren Holland and Ernie Bergen ministering.