Penner, Anna Maria Rempel (1929-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p. 29

Birth date: 1929 Nov 2

text of obituary:

ANNA MARIA PENNER

Anna Maria Penner passed away Aug 30. She was born Nov. 2, 1929 to Jacob and Mary Rempel on a farm in Kronsgart, Man. The family later moved to a farm in Holmfield, Man. She attended Winkler Bible Institute in 1947. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized near Holmfield Aug. 24, 1947. She married Jacob Penner May 24, 1953. They farmed near Holmfield until moving to Killarney, Man. in 1982. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, knitting and gardening, and encouraged Jacob in farming, helping him whenever needed. Annual family camping vacations were important. In retirement, she was available to make a meal or babysit grandchildren, enjoyed getting to know neighbors, and kept busy gardening, crafting, crocheting and making afghans and other gifts for the grandchildren. They spent 11 winters in Arizona or Texas, making more friends. She had a deep love for her family, praying faithfully for each one. She spoke to sister Margaret daily on the phone. They attended Lakeview Community Church in Killarney. She was active in the ladies' group, a friendship Bible coffee and a Community WI Group. In September 2001 cancer was diagnosed. She remained positive, putting her trust in God. She is mourned by Jacob; children Linda Doerksen, Marlene Harris, Dan, and Karen Goertzen; 14 grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was Sept. 2 in Lakeview Community Church, with Dan Stobbe ministering.