YANTZIE KROPF, Nelda
Nelda Yantzie Kropf passed away peacefully on Jan 6th 2022 at the age of 95 at Nithview Long Term Care New Hamburg.
Born Feb 25 1926 near New Hamburg to the belated Michael R & Nancy (Jutzi) Yantzi
Dreams of becoming a nurse led her to Rockway Collegiate Secondary School at age 26, followed by a nursing diploma from Victoria School of Nursing in London in 1958. She returned to Western University, London, to achieve a teaching certificate & spent a 26-year career teaching nursing with Conestoga College School of Nursing in Stratford. Employment included the surgical unit at K-W Hospital & pediatrics at Stratford General & a short voluntary service term in St Anthony, Newfoundland. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Religion & Culture with Waterloo Lutheran (now Wilfrid Laurier) University in 1972. Nelda served 2 terms on the board of directors of Tricounty Mennonite Homes (Nithview), where she later resided for the last 9 months of her life.
Nelda married Elmer Kropf at Hillcrest Mennonite Church on Sep 24 1982 & they resided in Tavistock. Nelda was an active member of Tavistock Mennonite Church and led in many church roles of Bible studies, WMSC quilting projects & administration. During their retirement they enjoyed travelling, gardening, family events, volunteering at Ten Thousand Villages & Nelda created many quilts.
Nelda was predeceased by her husband Elmer Kropf on July 25 1994 & by sisters Marion (Wilmer) Bender, Katie (Lorne) Bender & brother Lloyd (Katie) Yantzi.
Lovingly remembered by step sons Ron (Mary) Kropf of Tavistock, Ken (Dianne) Kropf of Tavistock, Bruce (Charlene) Kropf of Stratford, Barry (Mary) Kropf of RR 1 Shakespeare, & by 10 grandchildren & 22 great grandchildren, by sister-in-law Pearl Yantzi, nieces & nephews Richard (Jackie) Bender, Rosanna Olsson, Mary Ellen (Richard) Tompkins, Jim (Beatrice) Bender, Rob (Gail) Bender, Pat Bender and LeEtta Erb.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee or the Canadian Bible Society through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.
Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca
Visitation is at the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Saturday from 3-4PM.
Funeral service will be held at Tavistock Mennonite Church on Sunday January 9, 2022 at 3PM with Pastor Jim Brown officiating, family interment following at East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. (Covid restrictions apply, please wear masks and social distance)
The service will be live streamed at Tavistockmennonitechurch.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Tavistock, Province: Ontario