Hooge, Anna Neufeld (1906-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jan 11 p. 24

Birth date: 1906 Sep 21

text of obituary:

ANNA HOOGE

Anna Hooge of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Oct. 17. She was born Sept. 21, 1906 to Jakob and Katharina Neufeld in Nikolayevka, south Russia. She married John Henry Epp in 1929 and immigrated to Canada in 1930. They lived in Winkler, Man., then moved to North Kildonan, Winnipeg. John died of an enlarged heart in 1941. In 1946 she and 3 children moved to B.C's Fraser Valley, where she met Peter P. Hooge, a widower with 4 sons. Shortly afterwards, they married in Greendale MB Church. She was a cheerful, helpful wife and a caring mother to all the children. They farmed a number of years in Greendale and retired to Clearbrook, B.C. They faithfully attended Clearbrook MB Church. They enjoyed singing in the German and Zion choirs. She was active in the sewing circle, making blankets for MCC. Peter died of cancer in 1985. She managed fairly well on her own for 10 years, but then suffered a bad fall. She moved to Tabor Home. Initially, she found it hard to adjust, but eventually accepted living here. She gave much joy to the caregivers and nurses. She spent her last days in Menno Hospital. She is remembered for her dedication, care, love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her husbands John and Peter, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 grandchild, she is mourned by children Catherine, Rudy, Dorothea, John, Herbert, Orland and Peter; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchldren; and 3 brothers. The funeral was Oct. 22 at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel, Abbotsford, with Art Isaac ministering.