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Loewen, Anna Klippenstein (1911-2007)
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 29
Birth date: 1911 Nov 20
text of obituary:
ANNA LOEWEN
Anna Loewen died July
1. She was born Nov. 20,
1911 in Siberia, Russia
to Johann and Helena
Klippenstein. Anna
had a happy childhood
surrounded by a caring
community. When she
was young, Anna's father
died of typhus fever and her mother remarried, bringing together two families. To escape
persecution in Russia, the family fled their
home when Anna was 17. Upon arrival at a
German refugee camp, Anna discovered that
her sister had immigrated to Canada. Anna
followed, travelling alone and settling in
Winnipeg, where she worked as a domestic
and nanny. While visiting her sister in Glenbush,
Sask., Anna met David Loewen. They were
married Nov. 8, 1934. Anna and David moved
to a farm and became actively involved in their
church community. Their early pioneer days
were physically and emotionally difficult, as
they grieved the separation from family. Anna
and David were grateful to God, however, for
peace and a home. In 1970, they moved to
Saskatoon, where they were involved at Central
MB Church. Anna's faith in Jesus Christ began
at age 14 in Russia. She was baptized and
joined the MB church in Winnipeg. Her faith
gave her strength and hope for her journey.
Predeceased by David in 1997; 1 grandson;
she is mourned by children Helga, Irma, Merv
(Joan), Vern (Sandra), Lenora (Art) Andres,
and Dennis (Diane); 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 half-sister.