Braun, Tina Knelsen (1909-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 May 19 p. 26

Birth date: 1909 Jul 29

text of obituary:

TINA BRAUN

Tina Braun died Mar. 3. She was born July 29, 1909 in Samara, Russia to Bernhard and Katharina Knelsen. Her family moved to Siberia where Tina had a happy childhood. At 18, Tina responded to God's call and made a commitment to the Lord. She was baptized upon the confession of her faith and was received as a member of the Mennonite church. In 1929, the family fled from Russia to Germany where they lived in a refugee camp. From there, they moved to Paraguay. The pioneer years were difficult, but they were grateful to live in peace again. Tina worked as a domestic in Casado where she met and married Kornelius Braun. The couple moved to Brazil and then immigrated to Vancouver in 1965, joining the First United Mennonite Church. Upon retirement in 1979, they moved to Abbotsford and became members of Clearbrook MB Church. Tina enjoyed knitting and crocheting for needy people in Russia. Predeceased by Kornelius in 1999; grandchildren Dietrich and Elfrieda; she is mourned by children Katie (John) Peters, Cornie (Elsa), Irmgard Harms, Mary (John) Enns, Leni (Fritz) Friesen, and Herb (Louise); 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.