Kroeker Helen Hiebert (1900-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p. 25

Birth date: 1900 July 16

text of obituary:

HELEN KROEKER

Helen Kroeker passed away Dec. 23. She was born July 16, 1900 to Henry and Helena Hiebert near Henderson, Neb. In 1901 the family moved to a farm near Hepburn, Sask. After the death of her mother in 1904, the family moved to a farm near Mennon, Sask. She quit school to help on the farm and do domestic work locally. She also worked for 6 years in Saskatoon. Here she accepted Christ through the Salvation Army and was baptized. About 1924 she found domestic work in Nebraska. In October 1932 she returned to Hepburn. She married Peter F. Kroeker in June 1933. They farmed near Waldheim, Sask. She milked cows to buy groceries. She attended Brotherfield MB Church whenever possible, and was involved with the ladies' aid. In 1969 Peter died. She remained on the farm with son Ken. In 1975 she moved to Waldheim. She lived in Pioneer Lodge for 17 years. She enjoyed taking care of the flowers and making meals for her children and grandchildren as long as she was able. In 1993 she moved to Mennonite Nursing Home, Rosthern, Sask. Her thankful attitude encouraged others. Predeceased by Peter, 1 brother, 1 sister, 2 stepbrothers and 3 stepsisters, she is mourned by son Ken; 3 grandchildren; and 1 stepsister. The funeral was Dec. 28 in Waldheim MB Church, with Clarence Peters ministering.