MERLE ELIZABETH ENNS

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MERLE ELIZABETH ENNS (nee BONAR) On July 6, 2014, Merle Enns of Altona, MB (formerly of Emerson, MB) passed away at age 76 at Eastview Place, Altona, MB. Merle was born on her parents' farm, 13 miles south of Whitewood, SK on July 24, 1937, the only child of John and Violet (Robinson) Bonar. She received her early education in the Sunnymeade School District and her high school at Whitewood, SK. Merle was deeply interested in church work and completed her Bachelor of Religious Education from now Providence College in 1960. After attending Teachers' College in Regina, SK, she taught at the intermediate school at Indian Head, SK for many years before moving to Emerson, MB where she taught for many years. While teaching, she completed her B.A. and B.Ed. at the University of Manitoba. Children gave Merle great pleasure throughout her lifetime and she was involved in various forms of children's church work outside the classroom. She was an active member of the Emerson Baptist Church, serving on the Board of Deacons. In the past several years, Merle was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Friedensthal, MB. Merle had a passion for family, friends, gardening, and animals throughout her life. She never tired of God's amazing creations. Memorial service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Friedensthal, MB. Ash interment will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Morden, MB prior to the service at 11:30 a.m. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Friedensthal Memorial Fund c/o JoAnn Trafton, Box 101, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0. Wiebe Funeral Home Altona Ltd. 204-324-5404 in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2014