Funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennnonite Church with interment to follow at the Winkler Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1PM-6PM on Saturday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler and at the church prior to the service. Donations may be made in Nettie's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or to Diabetes Canada.
Nettie Janzen (nee Derksen)
1935 ~ 2023It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Nettie Janzen, at the age of 88. It gives us peace knowing she was reunited with her beloved husband, Menno and son, Doug in Heaven on the evening of Saturday March 4, 2023.
Mom will be deeply missed by her children, Gary Janzen and his wife, Michelle, Randy Janzen, Darryl Janzen and his wife, Alexandria, daughter-in-law, Connie Reimer and 12 grandchildren: Michael Janzen (Sarah), Jordan Janzen (Megan), Austin Janzen (Darien), Shaiya Anderson (Paul), Jamila Wall, Mark Janzen (Sonja), Katrina Reimer, Chloe Reimer (Lincoln), Joel, Lucas, Seth and Isabella Janzen and one great grandchild, Olive Janzen. She will also be missed by her in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mom was born in Winkler on January 21, 1935. This 12-pound, dark haired sweetheart grew up as the second youngest of 14 siblings. At age five, her parents, Isaac and Katherina Derksen were able to buy their own homestead in Neuenberg. Mom worked hard in the garden and learned the ways of homemaking from her mom and older sisters. Mom was very close with her siblings, spending good times together as families and leaning on each other for support during the hard times. In May of 1953 at age 18, Mom was baptized upon confession of her faith. A few years later Mom met Dad while working at Janzen’s Red & White and were married on June 14, 1959. These two were hardly apart for their 63 years of marriage. Through thick and thin they stuck by each other and supported each other in everything. Their marriage has been an inspiration to all of us. Five years into their marriage they started their family together, which would eventually expand to four sons. As you can imagine her boys kept her busy, but she still made time for others. She helped in the church and volunteered in the community. Mom served as a Sunday School teacher, in the choir and in the Ladies Fellowship. She was also involved in the store until her and Dad went into ministry. She supported Dad in his pastoral duties which she thrived at. She was compassionate and selfless and everyone loved her. It was evident throughout her life that her faith was important to her and God was her strength. Mom loved to garden. They lived in town, but she still managed to have a big garden and do lots of canning and preserving, right up until the summer that they moved. If Mom wasn't in the garden, you would find her in the kitchen. She was known for her buns, pickles and paska. But every meal, whether for a gathering or not, she went above and beyond. And she would always be the last one to eat making sure everyone else had more than enough. Mom’s pastimes since moving to the condo included reading, puzzling, watching sports with Dad and hours and hours of coloring! Mom always put family and friends’ needs before herself and was never one to complain. She had the biggest heart. Her favorite thing in the world was being a Grandma. She loved babysitting and taking care of them. Whenever possible she would attend their Christmas concerts and sporting events. The time she spent with her grandchildren was very special to her and she just couldn't get enough of them! Thank you, Mom, for your amazing example to all of us and for all the love and time you poured into each of our lives.
Funeral service at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday March 12, 2023 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with interment at the Winkler Cemetery. Special thanks to all the care workers at Silver Lining who showed so much compassion and love for our Mom. You made us all feel welcome and at home. Donations may be made in Nettie’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and Diabetes Canada.
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com
Nettie Janzen (nee Derksen)
1935 ~ 2023It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Nettie Janzen, at the age of 88. It gives us peace knowing she was reunited with her beloved husband, Menno and son, Doug in Heaven on the evening of Saturday March 4, 2023.
Mom will be deeply missed by her children, Gary Janzen and his wife, Michelle, Randy Janzen, Darryl Janzen and his wife, Alexandria, daughter-in-law, Connie Reimer and 12 grandchildren: Michael Janzen (Sarah), Jordan Janzen (Megan), Austin Janzen (Darien), Shaiya Anderson (Paul), Jamila Wall, Mark Janzen (Sonja), Katrina Reimer, Chloe Reimer (Lincoln), Joel, Lucas, Seth and Isabella Janzen and one great grandchild, Olive Janzen. She will also be missed by her in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mom was born in Winkler on January 21, 1935. This 12-pound, dark haired sweetheart grew up as the second youngest of 14 siblings. At age five, her parents, Isaac and Katherina Derksen were able to buy their own homestead in Neuenberg. Mom worked hard in the garden and learned the ways of homemaking from her mom and older sisters. Mom was very close with her siblings, spending good times together as families and leaning on each other for support during the hard times. In May of 1953 at age 18, Mom was baptized upon confession of her faith. A few years later Mom met Dad while working at Janzen’s Red & White and were married on June 14, 1959. These two were hardly apart for their 63 years of marriage. Through thick and thin they stuck by each other and supported each other in everything. Their marriage has been an inspiration to all of us. Five years into their marriage they started their family together, which would eventually expand to four sons. As you can imagine her boys kept her busy, but she still made time for others. She helped in the church and volunteered in the community. Mom served as a Sunday School teacher, in the choir and in the Ladies Fellowship. She was also involved in the store until her and Dad went into ministry. She supported Dad in his pastoral duties which she thrived at. She was compassionate and selfless and everyone loved her. It was evident throughout her life that her faith was important to her and God was her strength. Mom loved to garden. They lived in town, but she still managed to have a big garden and do lots of canning and preserving, right up until the summer that they moved. If Mom wasn't in the garden, you would find her in the kitchen. She was known for her buns, pickles and paska. But every meal, whether for a gathering or not, she went above and beyond. And she would always be the last one to eat making sure everyone else had more than enough. Mom’s pastimes since moving to the condo included reading, puzzling, watching sports with Dad and hours and hours of coloring! Mom always put family and friends’ needs before herself and was never one to complain. She had the biggest heart. Her favorite thing in the world was being a Grandma. She loved babysitting and taking care of them. Whenever possible she would attend their Christmas concerts and sporting events. The time she spent with her grandchildren was very special to her and she just couldn't get enough of them! Thank you, Mom, for your amazing example to all of us and for all the love and time you poured into each of our lives.
Funeral service at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday March 12, 2023 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with interment at the Winkler Cemetery. Special thanks to all the care workers at Silver Lining who showed so much compassion and love for our Mom. You made us all feel welcome and at home. Donations may be made in Nettie’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and Diabetes Canada.
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com