Theodore "Ted" Louis Janzen
November 26th, 2015
JANZEN, Theodore Louis
Theodore Lois Janzen was born to Bill and Margaret Janzen on October 24 1926 in Didsbury Alberta and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 89 years. He grew up on his parents farm east of Carstairs. He attended New Bergthal school from grades 1-8. Besides helping his father on the farm, he soon became handy with woodworking and carpentry, working alongside his Uncle Dave for several years. Eventually he was employed by the local County Schools, as sub-forman maintaining and upgrading for many years until his retirement. Theodore loved to go camping and traveled rather extensively with the encouragement of his Aunt Agatha, visiting Alaska, Israel, Egypt and Europe. Theo (Ted) as his closest acquaintances tended to call him, loved His Lord, Jesus and was a faithful lifetime member of the Mennonite Bergthal Church, crafting the Communion Table that still graces the front of this sanctuary. In his more recent years He would regularly be found at the local Motel coffee shop where he found great food and fellowship. For the last 11/2 years Theo lived at Bethany Care in Didsbury where he has been well loved and cared for by the nursing staff. A Memorial Service was held at Bergthal Mennonite Church on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
I will never forget this gentle man, he was very kind and giving soul. I remember him on the farm with his Mom and Dad, we would stop in for visits every time we were down from Edmonton. He was a pure pleasure to have a coffee and conversation with. I will always treasure the memories. Rest in Peace Uncle Theodore.