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Ora Janzen Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ora Janzen, age 90, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current, SK.
Ora Merle Janzen was born on April 25, 1934 at Hazenmore, SK to William & Alice Myers and lived her younger years in Hazenmore, SK. She loved the farm and being in the outdoors. She frequently expressed her preference to avoid the kitchen and would rather tend and care for the animals. After Ora finished high school, she worked in the Vanguard Hospital. It was while in Vanguard that she met Benjamin Bernhart Janzen, and they were married on December 11, 1954. Ben was a heavy equipment operator, and he constructed roads across Southern Saskatchewan. They spent their early years traveling to job sites and residing at different farmyards. With the arrival of children, a decision was made that it was time to settle down, so they made their home in Pambrun, SK. In 1965, they packed up and settled in Swift Current where Ora resided until her passing.
Ora and her siblings were very musical. When they were together, they would gather by a piano and sing their favorite hymns or the latest songs by The Carter Family or Johnny Cash. Ben would accompany them on guitar. They would often make up their own lyrics, adding to the laughter and enjoyment. Ora had 12 children, and they were all encouraged with their own musical endeavors. This included piano lessons, choosing an instrument and playing in the Salvation Army band.
Family was always important to Ora. She would frequently gather with her siblings and their families at her home to celebrate or share a meal. As kids, we basically grew up together with all our cousins feeling like we belonged to one big family. We continue, even now, to have strong relationships and support to each other. We laugh as we reflect on the shared memories gathering at Ora’s place for Sunday lunches of salmon sandwiches, occasional KFC, and playing games throughout the afternoon. What a great time and rich memories! These joyous events were filled with music, barbecues, festivities acknowledging celebrations of life’s milestones like births, weddings, holidays, with Christmas being especially memorable. Even Santa joined us every year.
Ora was a woman of great personal faith. Her commitment to The Salvation Army Church was a huge part of Ora’s life. She faithfully attended Sunday School and church services on Sunday morning, but there was also an evening service. She was a dedicated volunteer always stepping up to help wherever or whenever someone was needed. She worked in the Thrift Store, was a leader with the Home League, contributing to church services, fulfilling the roles of church treasurer and attendance recorder, ringing bells for the Christmas Cheer kettles, visiting the elderly, aiding with hamper distribution, among other activities. Striving to follow the Bible, her commitment to her church, and her core value to help others and be of service was evident throughout her life. She was an inspiration and role model to all of us.
Ben, the love of Ora’s life, passed away in 1986 after being in a tragic accident coming home from work. Ora carried on through difficult circumstances. She was strong, and resilient, and continued to care for everyone’s needs.
Throughout these last few years Ora had some struggles with her health. She would never give up and was determined to bounce back. She insisted on staying in her home and remained independent. She remained in her home with the help of family until her final days. Her passion for nature and the outdoors was always present. You would often find her seated on the porch, breathing in the fresh air. Her beloved animals had become decorative features both inside her home and in the yard. She continued to love and receive numerous visits from her nieces and nephews, as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. These visits were consistently highlights that brought her immense joy. Ora will be greatly missed.
Ora is survived by her family, Lenora Bells, Audrey Buchanan (Garth), Cliff Janzen (Norine), Denise Wanner (Michael), Sherri Janzen (Dan), Dyanna Graham (Lloyd), Tanya Cunningham (Daryle), Richard Braun, Darren Janzen, Lori Janzen; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss their time with her; two sisters-in-law, Sheila Myers (Bud) and Yvonne Myers (Roy); and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Janzen; a son, Benjamin William; a daughter, Brenda; her parents, William & Alice Myers; and by all her siblings, Bud Myers, Eliza McLean (Charlie), Betty Sinicar (Stanley), Lilly McCallum (Jerry), Roy Myers, and Norman Myers.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Cypress Regional Hospital for their dedicated care, and to Captain Don Grad & Elizabeth Grad for your spiritual guidance and leadership.
By Ora’s request there will be no Service, only a Private Family Interment Service. The family would like to invite you to a Celebration of Life event to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 – a day after her birthday at The Salvation Army Hall in Swift Current. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Swift Current Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
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April 25 1935 October 9 2024 89 Years Old
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Décès pour la Ville: Swift Current, Province: Saskatchewan
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