Anne Jansen

1921 - 2015

Anne Jansen, beloved wife of the late Abraham Jansen, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service.

The Funeral Service was held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.

Anne is survived by five children, Verna Drach of Taber and family Len (Maria) Drach (Natasha and Danielle), Janet (Shane) Tymchyna (Sharlynn (Chris) Hill (Eastyn and Kienna) and Derek Tymchyna) and Ron (Tracey) Drach; Mel (Joyce) Janzen of Sorrento, British Columbia and family Renae Janzen and Melody (Andy) Picklyk; Laura (Alan) Black of Red Deer and family Noel (Erin) Black and Erin (Bryan) Boorman (Liam and Julia); Carol Sanville of Regina and family Shawn (Amy) Sanville (Charlotte and Adelynn) and Trevor Sanville; Rick (Donna) Jansen of Taber and family Megan Jansen and Jessica Jansen. She will also be remembered by her brother William Thiessen of Norquay, Saskatchewan and by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Abraham Jansen, infant daughter Gladys Jansen, son Ernie Jansen and son-in-law Frank Drach.

Anne was born in Hague, Saskatchewan on September 18, 1921 to Mary (nee Dyck) and Peter M. Thiessen. She grew up in a large family along with several other siblings. Their family later moved to Swan Plain, Saskatchewan where she met and later married Abraham Jansen on November 23, 1939. They remained in Swan Plain until they moved to Taber in 1955. Anne was employed with Hostess for a number of years before she retired. Anne had a deep love for her Lord and Saviour and was devoted to her faith. Her family meant the world to her and she loved them dearly. She will be remembered for her Mennonite cooking and homemade buns. She loved spending morning having breakfast and coffee with her friends at the A&W. Anne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Anne’s name may be made directly to Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0 (www.sabc.ca).