Bueckert, Helen Epp (1938-2008)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2009 Jan p. 32

Birth date: 1938 May 01

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN BUECKERT</h3></center>

Helen Bueckert died Oct. 29, 2008. She was

born May 1, 1938 near

Glenbush, Sask., to John

e. and Helen Epp. At 19,

she was baptized on

confession of her faith at

Hoffnungsfelder Church in Glenbush.ln fall 1961,

she moved to Rosthern to work at the Mennonite

Youth Farm. There she met Bill Bueckert, whom

she married on April 21, 1963. After some years

in Rosthern, they made their home in Waldheim,

Sask. Helen had a passion for people; next to her

relationship with God, herfamilywasofthe utmost

importance. Helen enjoyed time spent with friends at Ladies Circle, volunteering at the

Clothes Basket, and helping with nursery care

for the mom's program. Predeceased by 3 step-

siblings; Helen is mourned by Bill; children Sam

(Christine), Kenneth, Harvey, Elsie (Terry) Hack,

Verna (Ron) Quiring; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-

grandchildren; 8 siblings ; 9 step - siblings. The

funeral was Nov. 1 at Waldheim MB Church.

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