Brown, Glenda Yvonne Sara (1955-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Nov 9 p. 23

Birth date: 1955 May 19

text of obituary:

GLENDA YVONNE SARA BROWN

Glenda Yvonne Sara Brown of Abbotsford, B.C passed away July 31 . She was born May 19, 1955 to Walter and Katherine Brown in Morden, Man. Early in life, she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, and doctors said she wouldn't live long. No surgery was done. She was easygoing and cheerful. She learned to walk at age 3. She accepted Christ at 5. At 5, she tripped and hurt her head, and was hospitalized in Winnipeg. She was not given much time to live. She was brought home unconscious but regained consciousness a week later when all the children at Sunday school were praying for her. She never walked again, but was able to speak and sing for many years. In 1970 the family moved to Abbotsford, where she attended Good Shepherd School and enjoyed life. In 1973 she went to live at Woodlands School in New Westminster, B.C She moved to Fort Langley, B.C in 1991, then to her own apartment in Abbotsford under the care of M.S.A. Society. She experienced many difficulties. She wished to be with Jesus every day and to make sure others knew the plan of salvation. Predeceased by her father in 1993, she is mourned by her mother and siblings Darlene, Dennis and Don. The memorial service was Aug. 7 in Central Heights MB Church, Abbotsford, with Lyndon Plett and Korky Neufeld ministering.