Anna Sukkau passed away Dec. 29, 1998.

She was born Nov. 21, 1904 to Cornelius and Anna Toews in Terek, Caucasus, Russia. She attended a Christian school and was raised in a Christian home. She always believed in God. She loved to read and memorize Scripture. As a child she believed heaven was awarded to the good.

Fearing their Tartar neighbours, the family fled to Suvorovka. Longing for assurance of salvation, she accepted Christ, claiming Gal. 2:20 through Rev. John J. Toews, her teacher. She was baptized and joined the MB church. The family returned to Terek. She married Henry Sukkau Sept. 10, 1924.

In 1925 they immigrated to Swalwell, Alta., joining La Glace (Alta.) MB Church.

In 1933 they moved to Yarrow, B.C., joining Yarrow MB Church. They ran a family business for 28 years, then returned to Alberta to farm. In 1963 their house burned while she was alone, but she managed to save some furniture. Retiring to Salmon Arm, B.C., they joined the Baptist church for 3 years.

In 1983 they moved to Clearbrook, B.C., joining Clearbrook MB Church. She enjoyed family outings and gatherings and travelling to northern Canada, Greenland, the US and Europe. She is remembered for her baking, cooking and times with her children and grandchildren. She was always active in church.

In her 80s, she led the Maria-Martha ladies' fellowship. She was deeply concerned about the spiritual destiny of her children and grandchildren. The last years she lived in Menno Home and Hospital.

Predeceased by Henry in a traffic accident in 1987, infant son Gerhard, 1 grandson, 1 sister and 2 brothers, she is mourned by children Elizabeth Penner of Abbotsford, B.C., Harry of Kelowna, B.C., Anna Buller of Fresno, Calif., Elvina Charleton of Quesnel, B.C., George of Grande Prairie, Alta. and Marlene McDonald of Salmon Arm; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother.

The memorial service was Jan. 2 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Jacob Pauls, John E. Klassen and Herman Buller ministering