SUSAN DORIS TOEWS (PENNER)

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SUSAN DORIS TOEWS (nee PENNER) September 10, 1921 - September 9, 2004 Suddenly, but peacefully Susan Doris Toews of Woodhaven Manor in Steinbach, passed away at her residence. She was born to David and Maria (Peters) Penner of Lowe Farm. Susan married Jacob K. Toews on July 13, 1941. They were married for almost 62 years before he passed away in 2003. They had three children, Bernard, Barbara and Margaret. She is survived by daughters, Barbara (Bob) Walker of Edmonton, AB and Margie (Zave) Hera of Winnipeg; daughter-in-law Dianne Toews of Winkler; grandchildren, Sherri (Rick) Adams of Morden, Rob (Elsie) Toews of Winkler, and Maya Hera and Evan Hera of Winnipeg; great-grandchildren, Jessie and Libby Adams of Morden and Nicolas and Jackson Toews of Winkler; as well as sisters, Margaret Maier Muldrew and Edna (Tom) Milne of Winnipeg, Elma (George) Warkentin of Steinbach, Sally Bird of London, ON; brother Bob (Gladys) Penner of Stoney Plain, AB; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Jake; her son Bernie; sisters, Mary Driedger, Ellen Peters; and brothers Peter E. Penner and Ed Penner. Viewing at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. with devotional at 7:30 p.m. A celebration of Moms life will be held Wednesday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover, Steinbach. Interment at Randolph Cemetery. The family would like to express appreciation to Peter and Mary Penner and Vern and Anne Penner for their kindness and support. Donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee Disaster Relief Program, 134 Plaza Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2004