Pansy Janzen

Pansy Nettie (Regier) Janzen was born on February 16, 1913 to John A. and Nettie Regier on the family farm in York County, NE. She passed away in Henderson, NE on May 4, 2010, reaching the age of 97 years.

Mother grew up on the family farm north of Henderson and attended country school #60 through eighth grade. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1931. She was baptized upon the confession of her faith on May 21, 1934, by the Rev John F Epp and remained a faithful member of Bethesda Mennonite church. She expressed her care for others by working for different families during and after High School as a hired girl, and as a nurse aid at the York hospital.

Mother married Frank Janzen on November 17, 1936, a marriage that lasted 58 years. They were blessed with four children – Nadine, John, Mary, and Kenneth. After her marriage to Frank, she stayed at home and raised her family. When her health permitted, she again expressed her love for others by actively teaching Sunday school and serving in her Mission Circle at church. She was a prayer warrior and a spiritual encourager to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as friends. Her hobbies included quilting, embroidery, crocheting, and sewing and would spend this time praying for others. She also enjoyed the research of our family’s genealogy. She entered the Henderson Care Center on June 15, 2001 and lived there until her death.

Left to cherish her loving memory is her family: Nadine and Alvin Peters, Hampton NE and their families: Vicki and Steve Howard, Aaron, Kyle & Shelby, Susan and Jeff Syrios, Justin, Connor, & Zachary, Leann Peters & Alfred; John and Genny, Hutchinson, KS and their families: John and Tresny Janzen, Mariah, Kaela & Cole; Matthew Janzen, and Connor; Nathan and Angela Janzen, Sidney, & Mackenzie Andrew and Robin Janzen; Mary and Dale Hofer, Harrisburg, SD and their families: Kim and Amy Hofer, Reagan, Ethan & Dylan Shawn and Joy Hofer, Betsy Jana and Edson Torrico, Emma Kay Kenneth and Barbara, Fresno CA and their families: Mark and Leslie Janzen, Jack & Merrill Jennifer and Emil Andresen; Brother-in-law, Carl D Peters, and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, Irene Friesen & Bertha Peters; brothers, Lester & James; grandson, Gregg Alan Peters.

Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Bethesda Cemetery, Henderson. Memorial services followed at 11:00 a.m., at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson with the Reverends Weldon Martens and Jim Voth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bethesda Radio Fund, Grace Children’s Fund, or the Henderson Care Center landscaping project.