Driedger, Katherina Petkau (1924-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 27

Birth date: 1924 Oct 14

text of obituary:

KATHERINA "TINA" DRIEDGER

Tina Driedger died Sept. 3. She was born Oct. 14, 1924 to Peter and Aganetha Petkau in Rosenbach, Ukraine, growing up in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In 1948, Tina immigrated to Canada. She lived with her uncle and aunt in Yarrow, B.C., and worked as a nanny. In 1955, she married Henry Driedger. She worked at the T.B. Sanatorium until her children were born, then began taking in foster children, welcoming them with open arms. Tina was active in her church, teaching Sunday school to preschoolers and helping in the nursery. Predeceased by 1 sister, she is mourned by Henry; sons Harold (Ann), Stan (Dori) and Carl; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister; 1 brother. The funeral was Sept. 8 at Richmond Park MB Church, Brandon, Man.