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Schroeder, Leola (1924-2005)

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"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 27

Birth date: 1924 Jan 10

text of obituary:

LEOLA SCHROEDER

Leola Schroeder died peacefully Sept. 6. She was born Jan. 10, 1924 in Drake, Sask. to Albert and Marie Schroeder. Leola received Christ as her Lord and Saviour at age 12. She dedicated her life to faithful service in the Volunteers of America in Denver, Col. for 26 years, ministering to the homeless. She moved to Abbotsford in 1995. Generously giving all she had to others, she stored up treasures in heaven. Leola's unselfishness and humility blessed many. Predeceased by brothers Marvin, Errol and Elby; sisters Myrtle and Jennie; she is mourned by sisters Mabel Bowman, Joyce Letkeman, Sharon Kasdorf and Elaine Cobett; many nieces and nephews. The memorial service was Sept. 13 at Central Heights Church, Abbotsford.