Bergen, Anna (1887-1977)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 Oct 14 p. 31

Birth date: 1887 Sept 21

text of obituary:

ANNA BERGEN

Anna Bergen of Brandon, Manitoba was born in Fuerstenwerder, south Russia on September 21, 1887 to Bernhard and Elizabeth (nee Reimer) Bergen. She peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 21 at the age of 89 years.

In 1924 Anna Bergen emigrated to Canada with her sister and brother-in-law, John and Mary Driedger, and lived with them on several different Manitoba farms. She always had great interest and concern for each member of the family, sharing in their joys, sorrows and work. She always appreciated the ordinary things in life and was thankful to her heavenly Father, though physical fragility and hearing difficulties caused her to be a quiet person. Her childlike faith in Christ, whom she experienced in her younger years, was demonstrated throughout her life. To family, friends and neighbours she was "Aunt Anna", and they will remember her loving and friendly disposition.

In Russia Miss Bergen had been a member of the Margenau Mennonite Church. In 1958 she was baptized and accepted into the Justice (Man.) Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1956 she moved to Brandon with her sister. Several strokes during the last two years of her life further impaired her hearing, sight and speech, and this led to her passing. She will be lovingly remembered by her only remaining sister, Mary, and her family, and many relatives and friends, who know she is with the Lord and look forward to meeting her there.