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January 20, 1937 - September 19, 2022
Our loving mom passed away peacefully at Bevan Lodge at the age of 85.
Dorothy was born in Germany on January 1937 to Walter & Anna Unrau. She was the 5th of 7 children. The family immigrated to Canada in 1952, where she met and married Martin Russenberger in 1956.
She would support dad in his plans to farm as long as it did not take her away from her mother and siblings. Mom and dad farmed for many years in the Fraser Valley and welcomed many visitors to their farm.
Unrau family get togethers will be remembered by her sisters and all the nieces and nephews. Mom was the ultimate hostess with her love of cooking and was very proud to show her amazing vegetable and flower gardens.
Mom and dad enjoyed many years together travelling with friends and family and would be happy to take the grandchildren in their motorhome. The church and volunteering was a big part of mom's life. For years she quilted with her church ladies aid and also volunteered at the Chilliwack MCC Thrift Store and yearly MCC Sale.
In 2018 they moved together to Bevan Care Home in Abbotsford. The family thanks the wonderful staff at Bevan for their care of both our parents and especially for mom after dad's passing.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband and best friend of 62 years (Martin) in 2019 and survived by their four children Ron (Lorrie), Lucy (Rick)Bell, Rudy (Trudy) and Kathy (Robert) Krahn and their families.
We will miss her but will always remember her smiling face, her sense of humour, gentleness, generosity and kind heart!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCC (Mennonite Central Committee)
Memorial service to be held on Saturday, October 1 at River of Life Church in Greendale, 42369 South Sumas Road at 1:00pm. Refreshments to follow.

Service Details

Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 1, 2022
1:00 PM
River of Life Church in Greendale, 42369 South Sumas Road


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