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HELEN SCHROEDER (STEER)
Born: Nov 13, 1926
Date of Passing: Oct 15, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN SCHROEDER (nee STEER) Helen completed her earthly journey on October 15, 2007, at Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada. She was born November 13, 1926 at Damascus, Ohio, USA. She is survived by husband, Dr. George Schroeder, Steinbach, sister Dorothy Cobbs (Kenneth), Sebring, Ohio, brother Don (Sandy), St. Petersburg, Florida, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents Ralph and Nellie Steer, and sister Marjorie Dunn (Rev. Roy), Cupertino, California. Helen and George were missionaries in Nigeria for 30 years, on staff at Ilorin Bible College. Her ministries/instruction revolved around teaching English, music, and choirs and coordinating a regional Christian film library. In spite of significant health issues, she remained active until their retirement to USA and Canada (Steinbach) in 1994. She excelled at accompanying small or large choirs, quartets, etc., and she accompanied George whenever he sang at services/conferences. A viewing will be held Friday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m., with a devotional at 7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, MB. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. at Mennonite Brethren Church, Lumber and Second Street, Steinbach, MB, with Pastor Abe Klassen officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. At Helen's request, flowers are graciously declined. Donations may be made at the service to Family Life Network; 225 Riverton Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2L 0N1; 1-800-565-1810; email: info@fln.ca Arrangements by: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2007
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Mrs Schroeder was the organist at the United Missionary Church of Africa (UMCA) Ilorin. As a child, I remember her playing the organ and the congregation singing along. Continue to rest in perfect peace ma'am. - Posted by: Eno Udongo. (Member of the congregation) on: Feb 01, 2017
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Baba & mama Schroeder as they were popularly called played a great role in the church then, especially in the children sunday school department, the foundation of Christ in our generation. - Posted by: kayode ogunleye (I was a memeber of the childrens' choir at UMCA, Ilorin, Nigeria and she was our pianorist. Sleep on) on: Aug 23, 2014