Dueck, Katherina Janzen (1913-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1913 Feb 2

text of obituary:

KATHERINA (TINA) DUECK

Katherina (Tina) Dueck of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Aug. 25 after a week with pneumonia. She was born Feb. 2, 1913 to Henry and Elizabeth Janzen in Orenburg, Russia. When she was a baby, the family immigrated to Winkler, Man. She accepted Christ at 13 and was baptized at 16. She attended Winkler Bible School for a year, worked for a short time as a housekeeper in Winnipeg and then helped on the family farm. She married John Klassen of Claire, Sask. June 11, 1940. They struggled to make a living on a rented farm in Claire. In 1943 they moved to Mt. Lehman, B.C., farming until 1971. They were charter members of and active participants in East Aldergrove MB Church, which formed in 1947. She enjoyed singing in quartets and ladies' groups. John died unexpectedly in 1972. Her strong faith in God carried her through. She married Jacob Dueck Dec. 27, 1975. In 1995 they joined Clearbrook MB Church. She was never idle, working long hours making various crafts and blankets and bandages for MCC. She enjoyed helping at the MCC store. She was non-judgemental, accepting and encouraging. She is remembered for a wonderful sense of humour, warm welcomes, strong hugs, a positive outlook on and love for life and a strong faith in God. She had the ability to make the best of each situation. Predeceased by John, stepson Walter, 2 brothers, 3 half-brothers and 2 half-sisters, she is mourned by children Esther Froese, Ed, Doreen Froese, Dan and Dave; stepdaughters Alice Wiens and Leona Anastasiades; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 1 sister. The funeral was Aug. 31 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Peter J. Klassen, Jay Neufeld and Art Isaac ministering.