YANTZI, Pearl Grace (Cressman)
Passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Pearl was born 89 years ago in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Edmund and May (Hunsberger) Cressman.
Pearl is reunited with her beloved husband Lloyd Yantzi whom she married on June 18, 1977 and predeceased her on December 2, 1999. Pearl will be missed by stepdaughter LeEtta Erb, step grandchildren; Rod (Lisa), Roland (Janice), Royce (Dana), Russell (Joyelle) and Roger and by her 11 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Orval Cressman (Jeannette), Verna Gingerich, sister-in-law of Elaine Cressman and fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Pearl is predeceased by her brother Leonard Cressman, sisters; Mildred (John Nafziger), Gladys (Howard Cressman), a sister, Mary Eileen in infancy, brother-in-law Edgar Gingerich and by her Yantzi in-laws.
Pearl was a devoted member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church and a member of the Haysville Sunshine Club. Pearl was a participator and was actively involved n all activities brought to her attention. She quilted many quilts that made perfect gifts for family and friends, enjoyed sewing, baking cookies for the Mennonite relief sale, and worked for many years at the Arrow Shirt Factory in Kitchener. Pearl especially enjoyed camping and travelling with those she loved. She was a special Aunt to many.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. A Funeral service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:45 p.m. Pastors Jan Steckley and Kevin Peters-Unrau to officiate. Interment to take place at Nith Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Those who are unable to attend the funeral service will be able to watch the service via livestream by clicking on the link provided.
As expressions of sympathy, donations would be accepted to Nithview Community or a Charity of One’s Choice.
Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
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Death notice for the town of: New Hamburg, Province: Ontario