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Marvin W. Janzen © Enid News and Eagle 09-28-2013 Submitted by: Glenn
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Marvin W. Janzen, born Aug. 2, 1918, in Gotebo, Okla., to John J. Janzen and Susie Anna Voth Janzen, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the age of 95.
The family moved to Medford when Marvin was approximately two years of age. He attended school in Medford and Oklahoma Bible Academy.
He married Regina Pauline Isaacs on Oct. 17, 1939. To this union, three children were born: two sons and a daughter.
He successfully farmed, raising wheat and cattle, seeing major changes in the methods of farming over many years. He retired in 2008.
Marvin was an active member of Medford Mennonite Church, where he served for many years as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and also served in many other areas as he saw a need. He was very mission minded by working with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), canning meat and helping with the Annual Relief Sale. He unselfishly gave his time and resources to anyone that had a need. Marvin was one of the founding members of R&C Water District, where he served on the board for 21 years.
He was preceded in death by Regina, his wife of 69 years, and his parents.
He is survived by Duaine Janzen and his wife Linda of Okmulgee, Argyle Janzen and his wife Bonnie of Medford, and Vivian Cooper and her husband Al of Broken Arrow.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Eric Janzen, Angela Birmingham, Michelle Penner, Travis Janzen, Shauna Cooper, Justin Cooper, Brandon Cooper; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Medford Nazarene Church. Burial will follow in Medford Mennonite Cemetery, with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home Inc., Medford. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 5-7 p.m. Condolences may be shared online at www.lan manmemorials. com.
Memorials may be given to Medford Mennonite Cemetery Association through the funeral home.
(Submitted by family)
Regena Pauline Janzen © Enid News and Eagle 12-27-2008 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
The funeral for Regena Pauline Janzen, 95, of Medford, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Deer Creek. The Revs. Bobby Smith and Travis Janzen will officiate. Burial will be in Medford Mennonite Cemetery , Medford. Arrangements are by Hills-Ely Funeral Home, Medford. Visitation will be 1-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family present from 6-7:30 p.m.
She was born Nov. 15, 1913, in Turpin to Abram J. and Marie Weins Isaac and died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center.
She attended school at Floris. She married Marvin W. Janzen Oct. 15, 1939. They made their home near Medford.
She was a homemaker and farm wife.
She was active in Mennonite Ladies Aid.
Surviving are her husband, Marvin of the home; one daughter, Vivian Cooper of Broken Arrow; two sons, Duaine Janzen of Okmulgee and Argyle Janzen of Medford; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home, P.O. Box 280, Medford, OK 73759, to Community Health Center, Wakita.
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