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LOEWEN: Katie (Katherine) Loewen (nee: Heinrichs) of Brandon and formerly of Brookdale, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, with family at her side after a brief stay at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Katie was born in Russia September 14th, 1924 and travelled to Canada with her family in 1926. Her family settled in Manitoba and she attended school in Brookdale. She married Henry Loewen on May 24th, 1947 who remained the love of her life for over 62 years. Together they raised 7 children, and spent 34 years farming as a family. Katie was a longtime member of the Justice Mennonite Brethren Church, with a strong faith and commitment to God. She was always involved in the Ladies Church Group, was an Auxiliary Member with the Gideons, and along with her husband served for several years with the Canadian Revival Fellowship Centre. Katie loved to quilt, knit, garden, and in retired years enjoyed fishing with her husband and family. Katie is survived by her husband Henry, children Hank (Grace), Ed (Edna), Elaine (Brien) Powles, Dave (Donna), Ken, Irv, Betty (Fokko) Buurma, 28 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 7 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Elizabeth Heinrichs, her parents-in-law David and Anna Loewen, 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 sisters-in-law and 4 brothers-in-law. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Justice Mennonite Brethren Church, Justice, Manitoba. Pastor Gerry Harms will officiate. The Graveside Service will take place prior to the Funeral Service at 12:45 p.m. at Sparling Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Katie to the Gideon's, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, ON, N1H 7A2 or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, #1, 613-10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4G6. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.comArrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 26, 2010