Janzen, John Stanley (1941-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 27

Birth date: 1941 Apr 8

text of obituary:

JOHN STANLEY JANZEN

John Stanley Janzen died peacefully Feb. 13 with his wife at his side. He was born Apr. 8, 1941 in a Mennonite village in the Ukraine. His family fled persecution and arrived in Canada in 1948 as refugees. John married his high school sweetheart, JoAnne Goerzen, in 1962. He studied and worked hard, and spent 33 years as an ed- ucator with the Vancouver School Board, primarily as an elementary school principal. John was committed to whatever task he took on: his family, church, career, and love for the Lord. He also knew how to relax, gardening, camping throughout North America, and travelling in Europe, South America, and Asia. John was passionate, strong, and loving, always with a cup of coffee in hand. He leaves a legacy of helping others and thinking the best of each person he met. John gave his time to numerous charitable endeavours, volunteering with MCC in his retirement. He is mourned by JoAnne; daughter Janine Maclean; son Andrew (Charlene); 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 broth- er. The memorial service was Feb. 17 at South Langley MB Church, B.C.