Elizabeth Derksen

A preacher’s daughter, Elizabeth embraced a faith in Jesus that formed her values and relationships. Her family immigrated to Canada in 1925, settling in Main Centre, Sask. Elizabeth met Henry at Swift Current (Sask.) Bible School. They farmed near Main Centre, and in 1984, moved to an acreage near Swift Current. Elizabeth loved literature, poetry, music. She embodied love.

• Birth: August 6, 1923
• Birthplace:
  Arkadak, Saratov, Russia
• Death: September 14, 2015

• Parents:
  Johann & Maria Nickel
• Married:
  Henry Derksen, Oct. 4, 1942 [d. 2008]
• Family:
  children Shirley (Hildor) Braun, Betty (Ed) Nickel, John (Kristen), Hazel (Ray) Scheirer, Judy (Bernie) Friesen, Dennis (Vickie), Faith (Dennis) Klassen; 18 grandchildren including Jason [d.], Connie [d.]; 30 great-grandchildren including Brady [d.]
• Church:
  Bridgeway, Swift Current, Sask.