Petkau, Ann Born (1926-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jul 13 p. 24

Birth date: 1926 Oct 8

text of obituary:

ANN PETKAU

Ann Petkau of Calgary passed away Apr. 2. She was born Oct. 8, 1926 to Peter and Anna Born in Coaldale, Alta. The family homesteaded in Vauxhall, Alta. She grew up working on the farm, helping in the home and on the land with her father. She attended Vauxhall MB Church and was committed to following Christ. She married Peter Petkau Feb. 10, 1952. They lived in Vauxhall, Swift Current, Sask., Calgary and the surrounding area. She was a devoted mother and a dedicated homemaker. She loved sewing, cooking and visiting with relatives and friends. She loved the Lord and taught her children that God was to be first in their lives and that He would never give them more than they could handle. She enjoyed hosting her children's friends for Sunday dinner and at other times. Her love of music included playing harmonica with her dad and her siblings; she often sang while working. She loved to read books, the newspaper, the MB Herald and especially the Bible. She loved to laugh and was never short on hugs and kisses. She was quick to forgive, and her love was unconditional. Predeceased by son Don, a sister and a brother, she is mourned by Peter; daughters Betty Quiring, Joyce Maxwell, Vivian Siebert, Sharon Loewen and Grace Friesen; sons Murray and Rich; 25 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. The funeral was Apr. 5 in Highland MB Church, Calgary, with Harry Heidebrecht, Gerhard Reimer and Phil Born ministering.