Falk, Margaret Dueck (1906-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Dec 15 p. 29

Birth date: 1906 Jun 4

text of obituary:

MARGARET FALK

Margaret Falk of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Oct. 21. She was born June 4, 1906 to Rev. Johann and Anna Dueck in Rosthern, Sask. They attended Eigenheim Church. Morning chores were followed by Bible reading and prayer on their knees. She believed the prayers of her parents kept her from many sins. She was baptized at 14. She married Henry Falk Nov. 4, 1926. The night before her wedding, she prayed that God would be first in their marriage. As time went on, she learned Henry was not a Christian. Baby Elma died Dec. 25, 1933 after the stove had fallen over, scalding her with coffee, 2 days earlier. Margaret took this very hard. After that experience, Henry came to the Lord. They lived in Hepburn, Sask. for 3 years, on Vancouver Island for 6 years and in Aldergrove, B.C. for a year,. then farmed in Arnold, B.C. for 23 years. They had cows, chickens, raspberries, strawberries and beans. They were busy and never rich, but had many blessings. In 1966 they moved to Clearbrook, B.C. and joined Clearbrook MB Church. Margaret sang in the senior choir. She enjoyed singing. She and Henry were deacons. She crocheted tablecloths for her children and grandchildren. She worked at Menno Home in Abbotsford for 6 years, and then at Clearbrook Frozen Foods until retirement. Henry died suddenly Oct. 3, 1974. She lived with daughter Elsie. She was in hospital many times, but always recovered. In 1996 she moved to Menno Home. In her last years, she longed to go home to her Lord. Predeceased by Henry; daughter Elma, a grandson and a great-grandson, she is mourned by children Elsie, Werner, Hilda Heinrichs, Edna Enns, Arnold, Luella Berg and Ervin; 21 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother. The memorial service was held Oct. 27 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Jay Neufeld, Peter J. Klassen and Dave Epp ministering.