Dueck, Agnes (1925-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituaries: 2001 Oct 12 p. 28

Birth date: 1925 Oct 3

text of obituary:

AGNES DUECK

Agnes Dueck of Coaldale, Alta. passed away Aug. 7. She was born Oct. 3, 1925. The family came to Coaldale in 1926. She committed her life to the Lord at 12 and was baptized in 1941, joining Coaldale MB Church. Her desire was to serve her Saviour. She graduated from Coaldale Bible School, earned a B.R.E. from MB Bible College in Winnipeg, earned a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta in 1959 and took additional studies from the University of Saskatchewan and Queen's University. She taught in various schools, including 14 years in Hebron School for missionary children in Coopoor, South India. During her final years there, she was head mistress. When the school moved to Ooctacamund, she returned to Coaldale and accepted a position with the County of Lethbridge, retiring in 1986. She is remembered for her love for the Lord and the people she served. Predeceased by 2 sisters, she is mourned by sisters Anne Dueck and Susie Unger, both of Coaldale; and brothers Peter of Lethbridge, Henry of Coaldale and Jack of High River, Alta. The funeral was Aug. 11 in Coaldale MB Church, with Lorne Willms and John Unger ministering.