Loewen, Sara Neumann (1915-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 May 26 p. 29

Birth date: 1915 Mar 9

Text of obituary:

SARA LOEWEN

Sara Loewen of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away peacefully Mar. 29. She was born Mar. 9, 1915 to Henry and Sara Neumann in Gruenfeld, Barnaul Colony, West Siberia. She had a happy childhood. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada. They moved to a farm in Bredenbury, Sask. in 1928 and to Gem, Alta. in 1932. In 1936 she moved to B.C. She worked in Vancouver and attended Bible school. She was baptized in 1936 and joined Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church. In 1937 she moved to Calgary and found work. She married Martin Loewen Nov. 27, 1937 in Gem. In 1947 they moved to Abbotsford. They joined West Abbotsford Mennonite Church. She served at church functions, taught Sunday school, led Bible studies, was president of the Lydia Ladies Aid and was the church's first deaconess. She especially ministered to widows. She was a charter member of Clearbrook Golden Age Society, serving in the Community Centre. She was contented and trusted the Lord all her life; leaning on Him when she needed Him the most. Her health deteriorated over the last 5 years. Predeceased by Martin in 1978, son Robert, 4 brothers and 1 sister, she is mourned by children Eleanor, Linda Danallanko, Laura, Margaret Osterreicher, Bill, Dave and John; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The funeral was Apr. 3 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, with Dick Rempel and Henry Thiessen ministering.