Haak, Helen Lepp (1910-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Jun 11 p. 27

Birth date: 1910 Sep 24

text of obituary:

HELEN HAAK

Helen (Lena) Haak passed away Mar. 15. She was born Sept. 24, 1910 to Heinrich and Agnes Lepp in Tiege, Molotschna. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when she was 12. The family immigrated to Canada in 1929, settling in Dalmeny and Brotherfield, Sask. She was baptized and joined the MB Church. She married Henry Haak Dec. 30, 1930. They moved to Black Creek, B.C. where they farmed and helped start the Black Creek MB Church. They moved to a farm in Mt. Lehman, B.C. 14 years later, then to Clearbrook. They enjoyed travelling and visiting their children and grandchildren. Henry died in 1987. She is mourned by sons Ed, Hank, John; daughters Hilda and Betty; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. The funeral was Mar. 18 in Clearbrook MB Church.