ANNE ELAINE GOERTZEN

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ANNE ELAINE GOERTZEN April 2, 1922 - August 12, 2004 Peacefully and surrounded by Ed, James, Joy, Lois, Sharon, and Tim; Mom completed her sacred journey on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Over the last years, Mom continued to live life to its fullest while she faced the challenges of her illness. For Mom this included her family, music, gardening, travels, cottage, scrabble, volunteering, and life long learning. Mom has joined Dad in heaven and is lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: Sharon, Ron, and Melissa; Lois, Gerhard, Jonathan, and Anna; James, Kathleen, Tyrone, and Aidan; Joy and Tom; Tim, Kendra, Brenley, and Delaney along with her companion and special friend Ed. Mom is also in the hearts of her sister and brothers: Marie and Leo, Ernie and Evelyn, Lawrence and Bunny and all of her nieces and nephews. Mom was born and raised in Gretna, MB. Her passion for teaching and learning began at Normal School and continued with piano lessons in her home, German school, and English as a Second Language. We were all very proud when in her 60s she graduated from the University of Manitoba with her Bachelor of Education. Mom was always teaching and learning whether that was new musical pieces on her recorder, Spanish for travelling adventures, new gardening techniques with Ed, or business acumen for Annes Bed and Breakfast. She instilled the love of learning in her children and her grandchildren and was very proud and supportive of all their interests and achievements. Mom was a singer and a performer on the piano, organ, and recorders. She conducted childrens choirs, performed in special recorder groups, and sang in Church, Oratorio and community choirs. She supported the careers of other musicians by fundraising and ushering through the Womens Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Her love of music set the stage for the musical careers of all her children and grandchildren and she was their most admiring supporter at all of their performances. Moms relationship with many of her friends and God were centered within the Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship. Mom and Dad were instrumental in the establishment of the fellowship as well as Moose Lake Mennonite Camp. The many activities and relationships that she developed through these associations were of vital importance to her. We will celebrate her life at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 16 at the Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship, (150 Bayridge Ave.). A family interment will be held at the Mennonite Memorial Gardens. For Mom and Dad, the family cottage and Moose Lake Mennonite Camp were an important part of their lives and gave them many cherished memories. Mom loved and appreciated flowers. However, we would appreciate continuing support of Mom and Dads education legacy through the Mennonite Foundation of Canada, 12-1325 Markham Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6. Please specify the Henry and Anne Goertzen Scholarship Fund. Prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 14 at Thomson "In the Park", 1291 McGillivary Blvd., Winnipeg. Our family wishes to thank the staff of the fifth floor of the Victoria General Hospital for their compassionate care of Mom over the last few weeks including: Margaret, Pat, Jennie Elvira, Gundy, Jas, Frances, Cheryl, and Ken.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 16, 2004