Lepp, Helen Enns (1914-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Feb 27 p. 28 & 2004 Mar 19 p. 29

Birth date: 1914 Jun 1

text of obituary:

HELEN LEPP

Helen Lepp died Jan. 3. She was born June 1 1914 to Franz and Elizabeth Enns in Russia: They moved to Canada, settling in Winkler, Man. In 1926. Later the family moved to Lena, Man. She worked in Winnipeg. She married Peter Lepp Nov. 17, 1940. They lived In Winnipeg until 1956, when they moved to St. Catharines. Helen worked on farms sorting fruit and at Ina Grafton Home for senior citizens. She was baptized in her youth by her father, who pastored various MB churches in Manitoba. Later she was a charter member of Fairview MB Church where she served as chairperson of the kitchen. Helen was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed entertaining, reading, and handwork. Predeceased by an infant son and children Bill, Arnold and Linda, 2 sisters and 2 brothers, she is mourned by Peter, daughter Charlotte Klassen, 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 3 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 6 in Fairview MB Church.

Editor's note: The following revised obituary appeared in the March 19 2004 edition:

Helen Lepp was born June 1, 1914 to Franz and Elizabeth Enns in South Russia. The family immigrated to Winkler, Man. in 1926, then moved to Lena, Man. She worked in Winnipeg as a housekeeper. She was baptized and joined Killarney (Man.) MB Church. She married Peter Lepp Nov. 17, 1940. They lived in Winnipeg, then moved to St. Catharines in 1956. They were charter members of Fairview MB Church. She worked on fruit farms and at a senior citizens' home. She enjoyed working with the kitchen committee at church. She was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed entertaining, reading, playing games, and handwork. Predeceased by sons Ronald, Bill and Arnold; daughter Linda; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; she is mourned by Peter; daughter Charlotte; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 3 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 6 in Fairview MB Church.